China's foreign ministry confirmed ongoing "communications on the relevant dialogue" with the EU. EU sources indicated meetings were postponed, not as retaliation by Beijing, amid Chinese academic Guo Mingxu's criticism of Brussels blaming China for its own failures.
Sir Keir Starmer announces tech giants must block nude images on children's phones by September, part of a broader push to regulate tech and protect minors, following criticism of delayed action on tech regulation.
South Korea's election watchdog stated that a ballot shortage in parts of Seoul during local elections does not warrant postponing the vote or holding a revote. The National Election Commission (NEC) apologized for the confusion, which affected 14 polling stations, and assured that additional ballots were delivered.
The National Election Commission has decided that the 'insufficient ballot' incident during the June 3 local elections is not grounds for postponing the election or holding a re-election. The commission also stated that it is impossible to halt the ongoing vote count.
The White House Correspondents' Association has rescheduled its annual dinner for July 24, three months after the April 25 event was postponed due to a shooting incident. The gathering, which will feature enhanced security, was halted when a gunman breached a checkpoint outside the ballroom where President Trump and cabinet members were present.
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased slightly following news that President Donald Trump postponed a scheduled attack on Iran. Japan's economy grew 2.1% in Q1, exceeding estimates.
Middlesbrough seeks Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final due to alleged training-ground spying, with an independent disciplinary hearing set to decide Southampton's fate amid potential sanctions ranging from fines to playoff expulsion.
About 100 young basketball players in Hong Kong will receive elite training over the next two months through the East Asia Super League's Future Champions programme, run in collaboration with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The initiative comes despite the government's decision last month to postpone legalised basketball betting, which was originally scheduled to launch this year after a bill passed last September. Similar programmes launched in Macau and Cebu City.
LIV Golf has postponed its June tournament in New Orleans, citing concerns about the FIFA World Cup's impact on attendances and viewership, along with high temperatures and course conditions. Louisiana had already paid $3.2 million under its contract, with $2 million invested in Bayou Oaks course upgrades. The state expects the remaining $1.2 million in incentive funds to be returned, while LIV Golf explores hosting the event in autumn.
Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, 25, has become the only keeper to win CAF's Golden Gloves three consecutive times (2023-2025). The Brighton player, who debuted at the World Cup aged 18, discusses her surprise at the achievement, her role as team DJ, and the WAFCON postponement that frustrated players and fans alike.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as an 'economic nuclear weapon,' rejecting Tehran's new offer which includes reopening the waterway and ending the war while deferring nuclear negotiations. Speaking on Fox News, Rubio stressed Washington will not accept the strait's reopening on Iran's terms, warning it would set a dangerous global precedent. The White House confirmed President Trump reviewed the offer but is reportedly unsatisfied.
