Turkey has denied entry to the cruise ship Scarlet Lady, carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and performer Patti LuPone. Authorities cited that the group's behavior "does not align with the structure of our society and our moral values," marking the first time Atlantis Events has been explicitly barred due to its identity.
A new poll reveals Donald Trump's economic approval rating has fallen to 33%, a record low and below Joe Biden's lowest point of 36%. This decline is linked to the war with Iran, rising fuel prices, and inflation, despite Trump's claims of economic strength.
Italian pet owners are increasingly taking their animals on vacation, creating a market worth over 9.5 billion euros. Many forgo trips if they cannot bring their pets, highlighting a need for more pet-friendly accommodations and services.
Thirteen-year-old Rueisha Kharsel, a Class IX student at St Anthony's High School in Guirim, Goa, died after being struck by a hockey ball during school training on Thursday, the last day before summer vacations. She was rushed to hospital in a private vehicle after officials were told an ambulance would be delayed. Police registered a case of unnatural death, with postmortem results expected Friday. Rueisha had been playing hockey for two years, inspired by her brother Suraj who captained Goa at the sub-junior national championship last month.
Multiple Indian states have revised school timings and announced early summer vacations as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures beyond 44°C. States including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Tripura have shifted to early morning classes or closed schools entirely. Uttarakhand's Dehradun recorded 39.2°C, 5°C above normal, prompting school closures. Relief is expected in 3-4 days with temperatures forecast to drop by 3-5°C.
