Chinese university admissions function as a Gaokao result bidding process, where students choose programs based on historical marks and future employment market predictions. Over half of graduates hold STEM degrees, significantly more than in industrialized nations.
Richard Glossip, a former Oklahoma death row inmate, returns to court for a retrial hearing in the 1997 murder case. His conviction was overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct, and the state will not seek the death penalty this time. High-profile advocates, including Kim Kardashian, support his claims of innocence.
Alibaba's T-Head semiconductor unit has increased its registered capital to 1 billion yuan (US$148 million) from 300 million yuan. This move aligns with plans to spin off the chip design division as China intensifies its focus on semiconductor development.
Hong Kong's Cantonese restaurants saw revenue plunge 27.9% in Q1, while non-Chinese eateries grew. Leaders urge cultural export promotion, citing South Korea's success, and call for innovation and dedicated food streets to revive the sector.
Sony is offering significant discounts on a wide range of its electronics, including Bravia TVs (up to 45% off), headphones and earbuds (up to 30% off), cameras and lenses (15% off), and gaming gear (up to $100 off). Additional savings are available for first-time email subscribers, and a membership program allows customers to earn points on purchases.
The US has temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days, allowing production, delivery, and sale. This move follows Iran's agreement to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country and commit to free transit in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a step in broader nuclear and security talks.
Avani Kejriwal, a commerce student from Ranchi, saw her CBSE Class 12 score jump from 95.2% to a perfect 500/500 after challenging her marks in English and Business Studies through the re-evaluation process.
An overturned semitrailer carrying approximately 400 hives released millions of honeybees in Orange County, Texas. Roads were closed, and residents advised to stay indoors. Beekeeping community members are assisting in the rescue, but significant losses are expected.
John Alite, 63, a former mob hitman who testified against John "Junior" Gotti and later became a councilman in Englishtown, New Jersey, was arrested Friday on multiple charges including extortion, corporate misconduct, loan sharking, and terroristic threats. Authorities found weapons including metal knuckles, an expandable baton, baseball bats, and knives at his home.
US House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders agreed on legislation requiring social media platforms to offer child and parent safeguards. The bipartisan deal aims to hold 'Big Tech accountable' and improve the digital environment for kids, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Residents of Menindee are "gobsmacked" and "upset" by the decision to double water releases from the Menindee Lakes to 400 megalitres a day. The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder cites support for native fish populations, but locals fear draining drought reserves and a repeat of 2018/2019 dry spells.
Six passengers, including four Australians and one New Zealander, have completed a 42-day quarantine in Perth after being on a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak. All passengers remained well and tested negative.
Six individuals, including four Australians and one New Zealander, have completed a 42-day quarantine in Perth after being on a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak. All remained well and tested negative.
A Mississippi family is demanding the release of video footage after their 1-year-old son, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in a Walmart parking lot. Officers claim the vehicle was moving toward them, while the family says it was driving away. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is involved, questioning the police response to a shoplifting report over diapers.
The last known photograph of Jack McLennan, who vanished in October 2024, has been released. The photo, taken by his workmate Chris Duke, shows McLennan on a rope swing hours before his disappearance at Ficks Crossing, Queensland. Duke detailed their final moments together, addressing social media rumors and his role in finding McLennan's discarded hat.
Valve's TV-friendly gaming PC, the Steam Machine, will launch on June 29 with a reservation system starting at $1,049. The delay and high price are attributed to the AI boom's impact on storage and RAM costs, alongside global component shortages affecting the entire PC and console market.
Cybersecurity firm Paradigm Shift has revealed "usbliter8," a vulnerability in Apple's A12 and A13 chips, potentially allowing hackers to unlock older iPhones (XS, XR, 11) with physical access. The flaw affects the iPhone's Boot ROM, a critical security component.
US stocks fell Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reversing earlier gains. Energy stocks rose while tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet faced declines due to AI researcher turnover and strategic shifts. Apple was an outlier, outperforming peers with its partnership-focused AI strategy.
A Mississippi family is demanding the release of video footage showing whether police were in danger when an officer fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in a Walmart parking lot. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, which has sparked outrage and distrust.
A standoff at a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, involving Nihang Sikhs demanding the release of four arrested Nihangs, entered its third day. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann spoke with his Uttarakhand counterpart, urging an amicable resolution.
China's CCTV reported that Japanese warships and aircraft repeatedly harassed and provoked Chinese naval assets during a 40-day exercise in the western Pacific and South China Sea. Japan has not yet responded to the accusations.
Elon Musk predicted China would have an AI rival to Fable 5 by Q1 next year. Zhipu AI's CEO, Tang, suggested it would be sooner. Zhipu's new GLM-5.2 model ranks second globally in front-end coding, positioning the lab third worldwide.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's action-comedy drama 'Maa Inti Bangaram' has released to a good audience response and box office figures. JioHotstar has reportedly acquired the OTT streaming rights, with a potential digital release in late July or early August 2026, depending on theatrical performance.
June's film wrap highlights Australian horror with Adrian Chiarella's 'Leviticus', Hugh Jackman's brutal turn in 'The Death of Robin Hood', AI warnings in 'Colony', and 'Toy Story 5' tackling the tech generation. Reviews cover Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' and 'Masters of the Universe'.
