Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking a permanent end to regional conflicts and guarantees for maritime security. President Trump rejected Tehran's position, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" amid rising tensions and drone incidents in the Gulf.
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi questioned Kylian Mbappé's crucial goal in their 2-0 FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, citing a "definitely was a handball" and confusion over VAR's non-intervention. Refereeing analyst Juan Guzmán explained the handball was incidental and did not directly lead to the goal, thus VAR was correct not to intervene.
Engineers and surgeons at UC San Diego have demonstrated that teleoperated humanoid robots can perform live minimally invasive surgery. In preclinical trials, humanoid robots successfully completed gallbladder removal operations on non-primate mammals, marking a significant step towards integrating these robots into future operating rooms.
Researchers from Kyoto University have discovered that tree survival in mature forests depends on both light interception and light-use efficiency, not just height. Shade-tolerant species effectively convert limited light into biomass, allowing diverse tree heights to coexist and maintain forest diversity.
Advent International is negotiating to sell its 96.63% stake in DFM Foods, maker of Crax snacks. Several consumer goods companies and private equity firms are in talks, with the deal expected to close by December. DFM Foods reported significant sales growth in FY25.
Norway's national football team reportedly switched hotels in Fort Lauderdale days before their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England due to smoky, moldy, and poorly cleaned rooms, noise from construction, and a distant beach. FIFA is covering costs at the new hotel.
Ecommerce sellers have filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India against Flipkart, alleging abuse of dominant market position through deep discounting and preferential treatment of select sellers, disadvantaging thousands of small merchants.
