Kin Keung Ho and Lihua Owen Ma, residents of Staten Island, pleaded guilty to illegally exporting hundreds of US native turtles, falsely labeling packages. They face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Insurance costs for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb have risen sharply as war-related disruption reduces traffic and raises attack risk. S&P Global says premiums in Hormuz have climbed to 7.5%-10% of hull value.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla opened the Royal Horticultural Society flower show at Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, presenting awards including one to a bee-themed upcycled garden by a local primary school.
Five adults, including two Honduran couples, drowned in Ohio's Scioto River after one struggled and others attempted a rescue. Their two children survived, and Honduran authorities are working with U.S. officials to repatriate the bodies and arrange for the children's return to relatives.
A draft review found Northern Territory child protection authorities failed to adequately assess domestic violence threats, leaving Kumanjayi Little Baby's mother unsupported. Despite this, the report couldn't link these failures directly to the five-year-old Warlpiri girl's abduction and murder.
New Zealand defeated West Indies by one wicket in a low-scoring ODI at Kensington Oval, securing an unassailable 3-1 series lead. Captain Mitchell Santner guided the chase with an unbeaten 34, while both teams paid tribute to the late Sir Garry Sobers in his hometown of Bridgetown.
Domestic tourist trips in Russia rose by 6.2% year-on-year to 34.2 million between January and May 2026. Moscow, Krasnodar Region, and Moscow Region led in tourist numbers, with regions developing infrastructure showing strong growth.
England secured a historic nine-wicket victory over India in the fourth T20I at Bristol, clinching the five-match series 3-0. Chasing 159, England's captain Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) led an unbeaten 151-run partnership to chase the target in just 13.5 overs.
England secured a 3-0 lead in their T20I series against India with a dominant nine-wicket victory in Bristol. Chasing 159, Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) led England to victory with an unbeaten 151-run partnership.
EMURGO is stepping down from its role in Cardano's Pentad infrastructure funding group to focus on recovering funds lost in the SecondFi exploit, which drained $2.4 million in ADA from 374 wallets due to a wallet address-generation flaw.
The wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that went missing Tuesday evening has been located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Ormara, Pakistan. The aircraft, en route from Sharjah to Karachi, reported a navigational system issue before rapidly descending. Rescuers are searching for the five crew members.
Neil, a one-tonne southern elephant seal famous for his viral beachside antics in Tasmania, has returned to the sea. The five-year-old spent weeks lounging on suburban streets, attracting millions of views and visitors before his departure was confirmed by wildlife authorities.
Novak Djokovic will play Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals on July 10, 2026. Djokovic advanced after a grueling five-set victory, while Sinner reached the last four with a straight-sets win. Sinner defeated Djokovic in last year's semi-final en route to the title.
Australia's latest health report shows cancer survival rates have significantly improved over 30 years. However, experts are concerned by falling childhood vaccination rates, leading to increased cases of measles, diphtheria, and whooping cough.
Apple has signed a five-year deal with Broadcom worth over $30 billion to develop and manufacture US-made silicon components and wireless technologies, supporting American jobs and manufacturing.
Norway's World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil highlights a unique sports development system prioritizing child enjoyment and multi-sport participation over early specialization, contrasting with traditional prodigy-focused models.
China's women's national volleyball team is set to compete in the Hong Kong leg of the Volleyball Nations League, viewing it as a key opportunity to test their young squad against elite opponents like Canada, Ukraine, the Dominican Republic, and Italy.
Neymar had a verbal exchange with Norway's goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland before scoring a late penalty in Brazil's 2-1 World Cup defeat. The incident occurred as Norway secured a historic win, leading to Neymar's retirement from international football.
Charlie Kirk's widow and parents will attend a preliminary hearing in Utah this week where prosecutors will argue for the death penalty against the man accused of his murder. Defendant Tyler Robinson, 23, faces aggravated murder charges for the September 10 shooting.
Chinese AI-driven drug-design firms are rapidly expanding their global presence through cross-border deals, with out-licensing agreements reaching US$75 billion in the first five months of 2026, despite increasing scrutiny from Washington on Chinese biotech companies. A deal between Metis TechBio and Boulevard Bio exemplifies this trend.
Hong Kong's stock exchange secured second place globally in H1 2026 for capital raised, with $26.4 billion from IPOs and secondary listings, an 84.3% YoY increase. Mainland Chinese firms dominated, focusing on tech and consumer staples.
UK police arrested over 300 people, including 57 migrants, in a five-day operation targeting illegal trade and organised immigration crime. Over £1m cash and £700,000 worth of illegal goods were seized.
A personal account of attending an intense bootcamp class that resulted in exertional rhabdomyolysis, a condition where extreme exercise causes muscle cell breakdown and potential kidney damage. The author details her severe symptoms, hospital stay, and the lessons learned about listening to one's body and the risks of high-intensity workouts.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to give Brazil a 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 in Houston. Brazil will face Ivory Coast or Norway in the round of 16.
