Austin FC's youth academy is under investigation by Austin police and the FBI for alleged sexual abuse among academy players, with multiple families reporting incidents and the club cooperating with authorities.
Greece has approved a multibillion-dollar purchase of Israeli anti-missile, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone systems to establish an "Achilles Shield" protective dome. The €3 billion deal is part of a larger €4.2 billion defense spending, confirmed by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, and includes other acquisitions like Brazilian transport aircraft and British watercraft.
Nine plaintiffs suing UCLA over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests are seeking anonymity in Los Angeles Superior Court, fearing harassment, doxxing, violence, and deportation if their identities become public. The lawsuit, filed by 33 plaintiffs, alleges UCLA violated civil rights during campus demonstrations.
Jade Belgrove, a Coventry woman, expresses heartbreak and anger after being informed her rapist, Simon Tyler, jailed in 2024, could be released early under government plans to ease prison overcrowding, fearing further injustice for victims.
Chinese tech giants like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent are increasingly using AI tokens as an internal corporate currency to measure and bill AI service usage among employees. This trend is fueled by a brutal price war in China's AI industry, driving down costs and accelerating AI integration into daily workflows.
Illegal online casinos are using fake news, AI-generated videos, and deepfakes to falsely present football stars Jude Bellingham and Bruno Fernandes as official brand partners, exploiting their identities to attract customers. This marks a new level of deception beyond previous tactics of using retired players.
A Married at First Sight UK cast member has been arrested on suspicion of rape following sexual misconduct claims on the reality show. The arrest is part of an ongoing Met police investigation, prompted by a BBC Panorama exposé and subsequent concerns from former participants.
India has demanded that WhatsApp explain its new username feature and halt its rollout in the country, citing concerns over messaging anonymity. This move escalates the government's scrutiny of tech platforms.
Indirect talks between US and Iran officials have commenced in Doha, Qatar, mediated by Qatari and Pakistani diplomats. The negotiations focus on a ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program, building on progress from the Lake Lucerne Summit.
Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly been offered a contract extension to manage the US men's national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup. Discussions have been ongoing for months, with Pochettino stating he will decide after the current World Cup, where the team has achieved its best-ever group stage performance.
Assa Abloy has laid off most of Level Home's staff and is integrating the smart lock company into Kwikset, an internal source told The Verge. While founders are departing, Assa Abloy states it will continue to develop and support Level locks, despite concerns about customer base preservation.
British academic Sarah Steele has criticized the US military justice system after being strangled by American fighter pilot Jacob Wulfson in Cambridge, UK. Despite the crime occurring on UK soil, US military police took over the case, leading to a court martial at RAF Lakenheath, which Steele found distressing and archaic.
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade point guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for power forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three future second-round picks. The deal, part of a larger transaction, is expected to create a record trade exception of nearly $41 million for the Hornets.
A majority of Keir Starmer's cabinet reportedly believes Andy Burnham is destined to become prime minister. Ministers are hesitant to act, preferring to observe developments, though some, like Heidi Alexander, have urged Starmer to resign. Burnham is not planning an immediate leadership challenge.
A senior US State Department official, Michael DeSombre, will meet the AmCham HK delegation during their annual Washington trip. This meeting, with the highest-ranking official in years, suggests a potential warming of US-Hong Kong relations following President Trump's recent meeting with President Xi Jinping.
US authorities arrested five individuals from Ohio, Missouri, and California in connection with a plot to attack a White House UFC event with guns and explosive-laden drones. The alleged plan aimed to "jumpstart" a revolution.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
Britain and France are interested in demining a critical waterway post-conflict. Meanwhile, Pakistan's PM claims a deal to end a war is imminent, with finalization expected within 24 hours. US President Trump will also meet with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and UAE to discuss winding down the Iran war.
Five Indian Air Force personnel died when an An-32 military plane crashed while landing at Jorhat air base in Assam on Saturday. The air force expressed deep regret and condolences, stating the co-pilot survived. Images showed smoke and wreckage.
Sarah Beran, former deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in Beijing, is reportedly set to succeed Stephen Orlins as president of the National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR). Orlins, president since 2005, will retire and move to an advisory role.
Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of rape orchestrated by her ex-husband, shared her journey of finding love and hope at the Hay Festival in Wales. She discussed her memoir and advocated for an end to violence against women.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US and Iran are nearing an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. Regional officials and a diplomat confirmed an MOU is within reach, with a final decision expected within 48 hours.
Parents of children injured in the Southport knife attack say anonymity orders have made their daughters 'invisible', hindering access to support and public recognition of their bravery. The court order, meant to protect privacy, has led to confusion and a lack of coordinated aid.
Labor MPs anticipate government concessions on capital gains tax for startups following backlash to budget changes. Concerns exist about explaining complex tax reforms effectively.
