Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain.
Two former Syrian intelligence officials were sentenced to eight years in prison in Vienna, Austria, for torturing and sexually abusing opponents of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Raqqa. The court found them guilty of torture, sexual coercion, and inflicting serious bodily harm, with victims testifying about severe abuse and lasting trauma.
Jasmine Paolini defeated Alexandra Eala 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, ending Eala's historic run as the first Filipina to reach the fourth round of a major. Paolini will face Marta Kostyuk next.
Consultants in England, members of the BMA, have voted 76% in favor of future NHS strike action over pay and pensions, gaining a 12-month mandate. This follows resident doctors accepting a pay deal, with the BMA urging government action to prevent disruption.
England manager Thomas Tuchel anticipates Reece James will be fit for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James has been recovering from a hamstring injury, and his potential return eases a right-back crisis exacerbated by Jarell Quansah's suspension.
Jim Cramer's CNBC Investing Club recapped Monday's market activity, highlighting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gains, Broadcom's extended partnership with Apple, and Qnity's stock surge. Cramer expressed optimism for Qnity's future performance.
Tesla's strong sales figures were met with a stock decline, signaling its valuation may be fully priced in. Meanwhile, smaller competitor Rivian has launched the R2 SUV, directly challenging Tesla's dominant Model Y in the mid-market segment. Despite Rivian's smaller scale and unprofitability, its new offering and a consumer trend indicator suggest a shift in the EV landscape.
