The 2026 World Cup has reached 100 goals in just 33 games, the fastest pace since 1954. Factors include the Adidas 'Trionda' ball, fewer goalless draws, and top players being in peak form.
Milena Bogojevska pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing her 85-year-old neighbour, Lolene Whitehand, by stuffing a tea towel in her mouth. Bogojevska then dumped the body in a river and spent over $4,000 of the victim's money online.
A conspiracy theory about scientists dying or disappearing is traced back to a 1977 British mock-documentary called 'Alternative 3', created by David Ambrose. Despite being a fictional drama, it was taken seriously by many and has since fueled various conspiracy narratives.
Meta has re-entered the AI race with its Muse Spark model after a $14.3B investment, but faces skepticism from developers and Wall Street. CEO Mark Zuckerberg must now prove the company can monetize its AI tools beyond advertising.
A gunman killed at least one person and wounded 11 others in Midland, Texas, on Friday. Police confirmed the shooter is also dead after responding to an active shooter situation. Nine victims were taken to Midland Memorial Hospital, with four in surgery and five in stable condition.
A man identified as an Israeli Arab opened fire at multiple locations in Israel, killing one and wounding five before being killed by security forces. A second suspect was arrested.
Nepal's Kushal Bhurtel achieved a rare world record with back-to-back T20I centuries, scoring 126 off 54 balls against Malaysia in the Asian Games qualifiers, leading Nepal to a 167-run victory.
Osaka Prefectural Police have issued a public appeal for Fujiwara Tomoki, 28, suspected of orchestrating a series of thefts targeting offices and stores across Osaka Prefecture. The thefts, which occurred between late February and late May, involved the theft of approximately 50,000 yen in cash and 60 smartphones.
Helen Spree, 63, head of HMP Liverpool's independent monitoring board, was jailed for over five years for misconduct, smuggling drugs, and sending sexual messages to inmates, including killer Dylan Westall.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling over £400,000 from the party using charge cards, bank transfers, and fake invoices. He purchased luxury goods including jewelry, cars, and a motorhome over 12 years. Murrell faces sentencing on June 23rd.
Ein neuer Hindutempel, der Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple, wird diese Woche in Berlin-Neukölln eingeweiht. Die Baukosten von 1,1 Mio. Euro wurden durch Spenden finanziert. Zur Weihe am Sonntag wird der Turm mit Wasser aus Spree und Ganges übergossen.
Ein neuer Hindu-Tempel, der "Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple", wird diese Woche in Berlin-Neukölln eingeweiht. Die Baukosten von 1,1 Mio. Euro wurden durch Spenden finanziert. Zur Weihe am Sonntag werden Ehrengäste wie Berlins Wirtschaftssenatorin Franziska Giffey und der indische Botschafter Ajit Gupte erwartet.
Seven people were killed in a shooting spree across multiple locations in Muscatine, Iowa, on Monday. The suspected gunman, Ryan Willis McFarland, died by suicide when confronted by police. The incident is believed to be a domestic dispute involving family members of the suspect.
A shooting spree in Muscatine, Iowa, on Monday left at least seven people dead, including the suspected gunman who died by suicide. Police believe the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute, with all victims reportedly being family members of the suspect.
Bitcoin dips under $73,000, with $1 billion in liquidations over the past day amid escalating geopolitical tensions and US investors withdrawing capital from spot Bitcoin ETFs
Restrictions including mandatory housing for poultry have been eased in the Dahme-Spreewald district following outbreaks of Newcastle disease. While events with poultry remain banned, the lifting of restrictions marks a step towards normalization after months of intensive disease control.
Der Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald hebt die Stallpflicht für Geflügel in Bestensee und Königs Wusterhausen am 23. Mai auf. Veranstaltungen mit Geflügel bleiben verboten. Die Krankheit war im Februar im Landkreis Oder-Spree und Anfang März im Dahme-Spreewald ausgebrochen, was zu Zehntausenden getöteten Tieren führte.
Cybercriminal group TeamPCP has escalated software supply chain attacks, compromising hundreds of open source tools weekly. Their latest target, GitHub, claims 3,800 repositories were affected. The group uses malware to steal credentials, enabling further compromises and data extortion.
Cybercriminal group TeamPCP has escalated software supply chain attacks, corrupting hundreds of open source tools and breaching companies like GitHub and OpenAI. Their methods involve infecting code, stealing credentials, and using self-spreading worms, leading to widespread distrust in the open source ecosystem.
Der Verein Flussbad Berlin organisiert Mitschwimm-Demos gegen das Badeverbot in der Spree. Die erste findet am 20. Mai statt. Ziel ist die Aufhebung des Verbots und die Einrichtung einer Pilotbadestelle.
Russia seeks to boost its economy by selling more oil and gas to China, but Beijing has concerns about overreliance and dollar dependence. Sanctions and Ukrainian drone threats pose further obstacles to a potential deal.
Austin police have released new details on a weekend shooting spree allegedly carried out by three teenagers. The incidents involved 12 separate events, including shootings at homes, fire stations, and vehicles, resulting in one person critically injured and others injured by glass. Three suspects, aged 15, 16, and 17, have been apprehended.
OpenAI and Sam Altman win a major lawsuit against Elon Musk, paving the way for a $1tn IPO. Meanwhile, Nvidia's chip sales to China remain uncertain after Trump's visit, and a tech conference highlights skepticism towards big tech and a focus on open-source AI.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in El Ejido, Spain, on suspicion of killing his parents and injuring four others, including two young children, in a shooting spree. The Civil Guard is investigating the motive.
