Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for new U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets, jeopardizing ceasefire negotiations and escalating regional tensions.
China's LineShine supercomputer, powered by 45,000 LX2 CPUs and a custom network, tops the TOP500 list, surpassing the US's El Capitan despite trade restrictions limiting access to high-powered GPUs.
George Russell secures a crucial win at the Austrian Grand Prix, outpacing a resurgent Max Verstappen and narrowing his gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli to 40 points, while Ferrari struggles with pace and tyre issues.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has queried One Nation over $800,000 of its $6.01m public funding claim for the last election, leading to the withdrawal of 143 expense items. The AEC is investigating potential breaches of electoral funding laws.
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner has received nearly £100m in payouts since the company's 2010 IPO, despite the share price languishing below its flotation level. Analysis by the High Pay Centre raises concerns over pay proportionality and fairness, as Steiner's future is discussed amid board succession planning.
Ireland's India-origin pacer Jai Moondra praises teenage Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging age not to hinder his international aspirations, as Sooryavanshi's name surfaces for potential selection following India's T20I loss to Ireland.
The District of Columbia settled a lawsuit with Sam O'Hara, who was detained by police for playing Darth Vader's theme song in protest of a federal law-enforcement surge in 2025. The settlement amount remains undisclosed.
KPMG Australia is under fire for leaking confidential client data (Lendlease, Optus, Westpac, Dexus, Telstra) to aid in lucrative audit contract bids, while allegedly retaliating against a whistleblower who reported the misconduct, leading to resignations and calls for regulatory reform.
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Aragua, Venezuela, amid ongoing rescue efforts from twin 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, with 1,430 dead, 3,200 injured, and 3,100 homeless.
Iran's World Cup hopes hang by a thread after a 1-1 draw with Egypt, with coach Amir Ghalenoei alleging unfair treatment by US hosts, citing logistical issues and perceived biases.
An anti-racism rally in Edinburgh drew thousands in solidarity with victims of alleged anti-Muslim attacks, where 5 were injured and a suspect faces terrorism-linked attempted murder charges.
George Russell claims pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with a decisive lap, navigating single yellow flags correctly amidst a dramatic qualifying session, outperforming Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
Day 2 of the Qingdao Grand Prix featured intense judo finals across various weight classes, with winners including Narumi TANIOKA (-63kg), Tatsuki ISHIHARA (-73kg), Lara CVJETKO (-70kg), and Zelim TCKAEV (-81kg), alongside notable attendees from the International Judo Federation and Chinese sports administration.
Protests demanding a rerun of South Korea's June 3 local elections, marred by ballot shortages, continue for the 23rd day in Seoul, with over 22,000 participants gathered near a key ballot counting site, despite the election watchdog ruling out a rerun.
Nasushon Taylor, a cashier at a New York Dollar Tree, alleges in a federal lawsuit that her manager subjected her to daily sexual harassment, including unwanted physical contact, despite her repeated rejections and reports to HR, leading to her resignation.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. has seen heightened security with National Guard and Park Police patrols, fencing, and surveillance towers after President Trump alleged vandalism to its new liner without providing evidence, contrasting with its historical use for protests, celebrations, and leisure.
Iran's military adviser Mohsen Rezaei accuses the US of violating a conflict resolution memorandum, citing support for proxy forces in Lebanon and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, promising a severe response.
Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary denies wrongdoing in receiving a nearly Rs 1 crore subsidy from his own ministry for farming, citing transparency. Opposition leaders Ashok Gehlot and Pawan Khera accuse the BJP of corruption and conflict of interest.
David Hencke, a celebrated Guardian journalist known for uncovering major political scandals including the cash-for-questions affair, has died of liver cancer at 79.
Former England cricketer Liam Plunkett, 41, debuts for the Oakland Ballers in the Pioneer Baseball League, securing a strikeout in his first game under the 'marketing player' exception.
Venezuela faces catastrophic aftermath of two high-magnitude earthquakes (over 7 Richter scale, 39 seconds apart), resulting in nearly 1,000 deaths, over 50,000 missing, widespread destruction, and a critical search for survivors amidst looting.
Venezuela faces catastrophe after two high-magnitude earthquakes (seismic doublet) struck 39 seconds apart, causing widespread destruction, with nearly 1,000 deaths, over 50,000 missing, and critical search efforts amid looting and desperation.
NCERT denied reports of removing the Preamble from the Class 9 Social Science textbook, stating topics are redistributed under the new National Curriculum Framework. The Preamble remains in new textbooks and the Grade 10 syllabus.
Wallsend Boys Club, a grassroots team in north Tyneside, has a remarkable history of producing elite footballers, including Alan Shearer and potentially Elliot Anderson, valued at £116m. The club's success is attributed to its strong community focus and emphasis on life skills, not just football.
