Peter Lai Bei-dak, renowned Hong Kong lyricist, dies at 76; tributes from Sam Hui Koon-kit and others highlight his contributions to Hong Kong music.
Donavan McKinney wins Democratic primary in Michigan's 13th Congressional District with 51.9% of the vote, defeating incumbent Shri Thanedar despite $2M in crypto industry-backed PAC spending, highlighting industry's political influence.
The UK faces severe strain on public services, farming, and workplaces due to increasingly frequent heatwaves, with the NHS, transport, farming, and education sectors heavily impacted, prompting calls for adaptation and climate action.
US President Trump criticizes European NATO allies for weak armed forces, blaming the Biden administration for jeopardizing US military strength and alleging $350 billion in weapons transfers to Ukraine.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Haley Stevens, signaling a shift in swing-state politics towards anti-establishment sentiment and grassroots movements.
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 78, sentenced to death in absentia, plans to return to Bangladesh in December, blaming the 2024 uprising on a 'coordinated assault' and dismissing her sentence as 'legally void'
Bitonto'da bir oyuncu, kazanan lotto biletini çöpe attı. Ailesi, oynadığı numaraların çıktığını hatırlattı. Çöp kamyonu preslenmeden önce durduruldu ve 2 gün aramadan sonra bilet bulundu.
La Camera ha approvato con voto segreto la proposta di non acquisire le chat dell'ex sottosegretario alla Giustizia Andrea Delmastro. Il M5S ha protestato con una dimostrazione in aula.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova reports 302 residents of Kursk Region's border districts remain unaccounted for since the 2024 Ukrainian incursion, despite the region's liberation in April 2025.
NBC News reports US airstrikes in Yemen (April 2025) killed ~150 civilians and wounded 200 more, citing sources, despite Pentagon's non-acknowledgement of civilian deaths.
Der CDU-Bundestagsabgeordnete Thomas Bareiß kündigt nach einem schweren Autounfall und Ermittlungen wegen fahrlässiger Straßenverkehrsgefährdung und Körperverletzung eine Auszeit an. Er legt parteipolitische Ämter aus und bittet um Entschuldigung.
A study published in Neurology finds that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between ages 45-65 can add nearly 13 dementia-free years, with significant gender and racial differences observed.
Die Commerzbank hat im zweiten Quartal und im ersten Halbjahr deutlich mehr verdient als ein Jahr zuvor. Gleichzeitig bleibt die geplante Kontrollübernahme durch UniCredit ein zentrales Thema.
Cambridge University launches investigation into Prof Jason Arday over new information on his qualifications and career, amid plagiarism allegations and discrepancies in his public claims.
The American Federation of Teachers is training educators to use AI and guard against misuse, but the Microsoft-, OpenAI- and Anthropic-funded program has drawn criticism over tech influence in schools.
Russia’s fast-diving ballistic missiles give Ukraine’s air defenses only seconds or minutes to respond. Kyiv says the US-made Patriot system is the only one that can stop some of them, but it lacks enough batteries and interceptors.
Documentary highlights chefs who cooked for infamous dictators, exploring their culpability and the stark contrast between lavish meals and national suffering.
Certaines animaleries françaises vendent toujours des chiens et chats malgré l'interdiction depuis 2,5 ans, en contournant la loi via des paiements en ligne.
Evolutionary biologists discover snakes have five distinct spinal regions, including a short neck (7-12 vertebrae), challenging the notion of simple snake anatomy and highlighting evolutionary adaptations from lizard ancestors.
Antonio Guterres did not directly name the United States in his Hiroshima anniversary message, while urging dialogue and warning of rising nuclear danger. Japanese officials also avoided naming the US in their remarks.
NRL officials are in England discussing a potential investment deal with Super League, aiming to transform the competition's fortunes. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will host a 2027 Dublin weekend, with NRL investment talks nearing completion after finalising broadcast deals.
Joseph Parker cleared to fight after doping suspension lifted; Raven Chapman in critical condition after brain haemorrhage from sparring session
A column says SpaceX’s revenue is now dominated by Starlink and AI compute rather than rockets. It also argues that index-fund inclusion may matter more to investors than the company’s space ambitions.
Sheikh Hasina said she plans to return to Bangladesh in December even though she faces a death sentence over the 2024 crackdown. Her remarks, made from exile in India, drew sharp criticism from Dhaka.
