The ICC Assembly of States Parties voted to remove Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, despite a judicial panel finding no misconduct. Khan's legal team claims the move was politically motivated, citing pressure from the US and Israel following his issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.
Tony Romo, 46, former Dallas Cowboys QB, arrested in Milwaukee for suspected OWI after deputies stopped his vehicle. Released, due in court September 21. CBS declines comment.
Wildfires near Madrid have merged into a single blaze, declared "beyond the capacity" of firefighters, prompting a national emergency and 30,000 evacuations. Simultaneously, over 110,000 people have been evacuated in south-west France due to rapidly spreading fires, with EU assistance deployed.
A Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured nearly 100 at a defense industry event. The attack occurred a day after President Zelensky met with Raytheon representatives, with Russia claiming the event showcased drones targeting Russian civilians.
President Murmu accepted Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, effective immediately, after his Rajya Sabha tenure ended. Bittu, a former Congress MP who joined BJP, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
India's National Testing Agency (NTA) has terminated 47 officials and begun a major workforce overhaul, appointing new specialist leadership in cybersecurity, forensics, and test operations. This restructuring follows the NEET-UG paper leak, which necessitated a re-examination for nearly 20 lakh candidates.
Russian forces conducted a group strike on a facility near Kiev, targeting a site where drones used in attacks on Russian civilian targets were demonstrated. The Russian Defense Ministry stated drone developers and Ukrainian special services were present, while Ukrainian officials opened a criminal case and denied responsibility, stating it was a private event.
Heat health alerts are active across parts of England until Sunday, with temperatures possibly reaching 30C as dry, warm weather persists. This follows a drought declaration in north Wales and the upper Severn region, and concerns over climate change's impact on extreme weather.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting the US and Canada over the Detroit River, is set to open to traffic Monday after a ceremony in Windsor, Ontario. The event was scaled back due to new US tariffs on Canadian goods, highlighting ongoing trade tensions.
The NEET paper leak controversy continues with the Centre seeking more time on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The NTA has sacked 47 officials and begun a major overhaul, while PM Modi promises stricter action and Rahul Gandhi renews criticism. The Supreme Court will hear pleas on police action.
The revised CLARITY Act faces unusual divisions among Wall Street, Washington, and the crypto industry. While Goldman Sachs supports advancing the bill, banking groups oppose stablecoin reward provisions. Cardano's founder aligns with Senator Warren on presidential involvement, complicating its path to Senate passage.
North Carolina will allow a limited elk hunting season in 2027, 25 years after reintroduction efforts began. Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 747, enabling the NCWRC to issue two permits, with funds from auctions and raffles supporting elk conservation and management.
The New World screwworm, eradicated from the US in 1966, has reemerged in South Texas in June 2026, spreading northward into New Mexico. This parasitic pest, which infests warm-blooded animals, raises concerns for livestock, wildlife, and pet owners, prompting multiagency response plans in states like Colorado.
Bryson DeChambeau believes a two-shot penalty at the Open Championship's 5th hole at Royal Birkdale cost him the Claret Jug. Despite a strong start, the penalty changed his second-round score, dropping him on the leaderboard, and he finished six shots behind winner Ryan Fox.
Malaysia has ordered the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while it implements a new national registration program (DPP). Rights advocates warn this move could leave newly arrived asylum seekers without proof of protection, creating a dangerous gap in a country without formal asylum law.
A fatal police shooting of a homeless man in Madison, Wisconsin, has intensified the debate over body cameras, which the city's police force lacks. Officials are reviewing bystander videos, while a new proposal for body cameras is expected to be approved, addressing a decade-long stalemate.
French authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula and other areas, displacing tens of thousands as an "XXL fire" rages in Gironde. Spain has also declared a national emergency due to out-of-control wildfires near Madrid, with both nations battling extreme conditions.
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus, during what residents described as a settler attack involving the Israeli military. The incident, the deadliest this year, risks further reprisals.
A senior UK government official announces 'No 10 North', a new initiative based in Manchester, aimed at decentralizing political and economic power, driving reindustrialisation, and fostering bottom-up growth across all UK regions to achieve equivalent living standards.
Officials from the French Prime Minister's office met banking executives in Paris to explore state-guaranteed loans for political parties, including the National Rally, to finance presidential campaigns and prevent foreign interference, as strict donation caps make bank loans crucial.
The Kansong Art Museum in Seoul officially handed over two Qing dynasty lion sculptures to China, marking the implementation of a diplomatic agreement signed by Presidents Xi Jinping and Lee Jae Myung. The return symbolizes noticeably improved bilateral ties after a decade of strained relations.
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot by three men posing as forest officials, who first tied up her minor boyfriend. The incident occurred in Devangana Valley, where the couple was making a social media reel. Police have detained one suspect and launched an investigation.
US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna announced that US administration officials plan to visit Russia, alongside a potential visit by US Congress members this fall or winter. She also hinted at an upcoming announcement involving Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Tehran rejected a US ceasefire proposal, delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, citing its failure to address the Strait of Hormuz issue, as reported by The New York Times.
