US President Donald Trump clarifies that Saudi Arabia's joining of the Abraham Accords is a prerequisite for the approval of a US-backed nuclear energy cooperation deal, despite the agreement already being finalized and awaiting US Congressional review.
Jürgen Klopp, newly appointed Germany manager, threatens to resign if his family is targeted by public scrutiny, as he takes over a team seeking rebound from another disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
Unprecedented drought in Wales uncovers long-hidden archaeological sites, including 5,000-year-old Neolithic long barrows, Roman buildings, and WWI practice trenches, visible through distinctive crop and grass marks from the air.
El presidente Trump ha aprobado un acuerdo nuclear con Arabia Saudí que permite el enriquecimiento de uranio, pese a las críticas sobre el riesgo de proliferación nuclear, especialmente considerando la rivalidad con Irán.
O Comando Militar do Irã prometeu matar um militar dos EUA para cada iraniano morto, após ataques americanos e iranianos. Donald Trump afirmou ter garantias de China e Rússia de não fornecerem armas a Teerã, enquanto o Irã acusa os EUA de usarem armas inéditas.
Yemen's Houthi fighters claim Red Sea shipping attacks, threatening a key maritime route and exacerbating Middle East tensions. This occurs amidst ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a regional arms race following a Saudi nuclear deal.
A proposed deal for the US to equip Saudi Arabia with a civilian nuclear program has sparked widespread concern over nuclear proliferation risks, despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assurances of safeguards. Analysts suggest the deal, which may lack standard non-proliferation clauses, could be a US effort to counter Chinese influence and secure Saudi ties.
Following the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran's nuclear facilities, including the suspected underground 'Pickaxe Mountain' site near Natanz. Tehran has responded with warnings of a 'powerful response' against all US targets in the region if any attacks occur, escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear enrichment program.
Wadi Dawan, Yemen, faces a severe environmental crisis as plastic waste and sewage contaminate its agricultural valley, threatening date palms, honey production, and public health. The problem is exacerbated by the country's ongoing war, which has crippled waste management services and local authority funding.
A secretive underground complex near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, known as Pickaxe Mountain, is under international scrutiny after former US President Donald Trump suggested it could be a target for military strikes, claiming it may house uranium centrifuges. Iran has threatened to expand the war if its nuclear facilities are targeted.
Experts at a public inquiry warn Australia's proposed Aukus nuclear submarine fleet will generate tonnes of weapons-usable uranium-235, posing significant proliferation risks and long-term radioactive waste management challenges, potentially weakening global non-proliferation efforts.
Naval analysts have identified what appears to be a new class of Chinese submarine, first reported in early June. High-resolution images from May 29 show the boat, estimated at 120 meters long, on a floating dock, suggesting a new design with a reduced sail.
Reform UK has instructed its councillors to dismiss a police investigation into £500,000 in donations from Fiona Cottrell as an "establishment stitch-up." This directive comes as YouGov polling indicates a sharp decline in Nigel Farage's popularity and Reform UK's overall support, with Labour and Conservatives closing the gap.
Lando Norris has delivered a scathing critique of Formula One, arguing that its management prioritizes making money and attracting new manufacturers over sporting considerations in its new regulations, leading to driver dissatisfaction.
North Korea's foreign ministry accused South Korea, the U.S., and Japan of exploiting the recent ASEAN forum in the Philippines to incite hostility, promote a U.S.-led security bloc, and push for denuclearization, which Pyongyang asserts is "irreversibly concluded."
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announces 2026 supply of advanced nuclear fuel to China for VVER-1200 and fast neutron reactors, discusses Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant safety, and outlines Russia-China cooperation in nuclear energy, quantum tech, and Arctic shipping via the Northern Sea Route.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking in Kyrgyzstan, attributed the failure of US proposals for a Ukrainian settlement to Kiev's "arrogant" rejection, largely due to ongoing US military aid. He reaffirmed Russia's commitment to its objectives, emphasizing the need to identify true responsibility for the outcome.
The US State Department's official policy to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) "brick by brick" is seen as a critical threat to international justice. This move, involving sanctions on officials and pressure on allies, aligns the US with autocrats and follows previous Trump-era actions against the ICC.
Um porta-voz militar iraniano, general Abolfazl Shekarchi, alegou que os EUA estão usando armas inéditas e todas as capacidades planejadas para a Terceira Guerra Mundial contra o Irã. As declarações ocorrem em meio a ataques aéreos dos EUA contra alvos iranianos e bases americanas na região, com o presidente Trump considerando uma ofensiva maciça.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced in Beijing that the company will continue localizing nuclear fuel fabrication technologies in China to meet the country's increasing reactor demand. Rosatom is also supplying equipment and software for China's CFR-600 fast sodium-cooled reactor.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced immediate reductions in market-capitalisation requirements for start-ups, international firms, and WVR companies, aiming to attract more innovative companies globally to list in Hong Kong.
A Polymarket account linked to convicted fraudster George Cottrell reportedly received $8.8 million in crypto from unidentified sources in 2024, betting it on Donald Trump's election win and making $4.46 million profit. Cottrell has also bankrolled Nigel Farage, raising questions about political funding transparency.
An Indonesian court convicted 19 people for baby trafficking, including at least 12 babies sent to Singapore. The verdict concludes the case but leaves the legal status and future of the adopted children in Singapore uncertain, causing anxiety for adoptive parents.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
