The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked by approximately 80 mines, hindering normal shipping operations despite a recent US-Iran MoU. Experts warn recovery will take time due to navigational risks and potential Iranian tolls, impacting global trade and oil flow.
Iran is waiving fees for security, safety, and environmental services for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as the strait saw 25 commercial vessel crossings on Thursday, the highest since mid-April, following its effective closure after February 28.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade chokepoint, remains blocked by approximately 80 mines, hindering the resumption of normal shipping. Despite a recent US-Iran agreement, clearing these obstacles and potential Iranian maritime fees present ongoing challenges for global trade.
Apple TV's 'Sugar,' starring Colin Farrell as an alien PI, returns for season 2. The show, known for its film noir homages and detached melancholy, pushes the extraterrestrial aspect to the periphery, focusing on John Sugar's hopeless cases and the show's signature distressed urban aesthetic.
A China-led research team has created a brain implant electrode array as soft as brain tissue, thinner than a hair, and highly durable. In animal trials, it recorded neural activity with long-term clarity for 18 months, overcoming the "hard-against-soft" issue that degrades signals from current rigid implants.
An autopsy confirmed an 11-year-old girl missing in France was raped before she died. The main suspect, a 41-year-old father of a school friend, had prior rape accusations that were dropped or stalled. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of death or charged the suspect beyond abduction.
AI company Midjourney is launching Midjourney Medical, a new division focused on "Ultrasonic CT," a full-body imaging system combining ultrasound and AI. The technology aims to produce detailed 3D scans in about 60 seconds, with plans to deploy 50,000 scanners globally and conduct a billion scans monthly.
US Vice President JD Vance urged Israel to remember the US is its sole powerful ally, criticizing Israeli cabinet members who attacked the US President and a recent deal with Iran. Vance highlighted American defensive aid to Israel.
Philadelphia police are now using body cameras with real-time translation for 50 languages to improve communication with non-English speakers, especially with the upcoming World Cup. Commissioner Kevin Bethel called it a "game changer" for efficiency, though certified translators are still needed for court.
Aidan O’Brien achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first trainer to saddle 100 Royal Ascot winners with Scandinavia's victory in the Gold Cup. The win also marked a generational shift as the eight-year-old Trawlerman was defeated by the four-year-old Scandinavia.
City & Guilds has guaranteed that plans for mass compulsory redundancies and offshoring of UK jobs to Greece will no longer go ahead, following union negotiations. The vocational training body faced backlash after its acquisition by PeopleCert.
Donald Trump is hastily negotiating with Iran, offering a $300bn rebuilding fund and an end to sanctions, after a catastrophic war sparked with Israel's influence. Despite claiming a "major win", the move follows widespread criticism of the war's justification and methodology, which has killed over 3,300 Iranians, including more than 100 children.
Marc Isaacs's new film, 'Synthetic Sincerity,' uses a fictional AI lab to explore authenticity. The documentary maker and writer Adam Ganz fabricated the university setting, admitting they haven't licensed Isaacs's work for AI. The film features Uyghur restaurant owner Ablikim Rahman and actress Ilinca Manolache as an AI avatar, questioning the nature of reality and truth in the digital age.
A man's body was discovered in the landing gear of an Air Arabia flight that arrived at Gatwick Airport from Tangier, Morocco on Tuesday. Emergency services and police are investigating the incident.
A body matching the description of missing personal trainer Elena Katherine Moore, 39, has been found in South Carolina. Moore disappeared after leaving a gym on June 11 and was last seen on surveillance footage near a supermarket. Authorities are awaiting coroner identification and have requested the state's Law Enforcement Division to investigate.
LED face masks are gaining popularity for skin concerns, but experts advise skepticism due to cost. While not miracle cures, they can promote collagen, improve elasticity, and smooth skin with consistent use. Research dates back to the 1990s, but blue light may worsen hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones.
Klarna's shift from full-time customer service to AI chatbots and gig workers illustrates AI's transformation of work. Experts predict AI will fragment jobs, leading to more precarious gig work, impacting white-collar professions and rolling back worker protections.
AI image generator Midjourney is launching Midjourney Medical, a new venture featuring a full-body scanner that completes scans in under 60 seconds, significantly faster than traditional MRIs. The company plans to open spas for scans and aims for widespread availability by 2031.
A deadly fungus causing sporotrichosis in cats, potentially fatal and transmissible to humans, is now found in wild animals across South America. Researchers detected its DNA in mammals, birds, and reptiles killed on Brazilian roads, suggesting a new reservoir and urgent need for surveillance.
Milena Bogojevska pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing her 85-year-old neighbour, Lolene Whitehand, by stuffing a tea towel in her mouth. Bogojevska then dumped the body in a river and spent over $4,000 of the victim's money online.
A new study reveals a deadly fungus causing sporotrichosis in cats is now found in wild animals across South America, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. This discovery highlights a potential new reservoir for the fungus, raising concerns for both animal and human health and emphasizing the need for better disease surveillance.
A coroner has found the initial police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines in NSW was deeply flawed and hindered by racism. The Gomeroi teen's body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and police quickly ruled it a suicide, a finding now disputed.
A coroner has found that the initial police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines in NSW was deeply flawed and hindered by racism. The Gomeroi teen's body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and police quickly ruled it a suicide, a finding now disputed.
Théodore Pellerin stars as a young Parisian diagnosed with HPV-related cancer in the French film 'Nino.' Pellerin discusses his character's struggle with vulnerability, his process for embodying complex roles, and his growing career in both French and English-language cinema.
