Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.
Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda, compared to Bukayo Saka, aims to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's path from Sporting's academy to the Premier League. Born in Guinea-Bissau, Quenda moved to Portugal and developed through Benfica and Sporting, breaking records as Sporting's youngest scorer in various competitions. He has prepared for the Premier League with English lessons and physical training, despite a recent metatarsal injury.
An interim review of the UK's Personal Independence Payment (Pip) finds the disability benefit is not 'fit for purpose'. Minister Sir Stephen Timms stated no 'crude proposals' on payment changes are expected in the final report due in autumn, which will recommend fundamental reform.
The U.S. military conducted strikes on approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems and missile sites, following Iran's attacks on commercial vessels. President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire "over" and expressed disinterest in further deals.
Luxshare Precision Industry's shares dropped over 5% in their Hong Kong trading debut Thursday, following its $3.09 billion IPO, the largest this year. The Apple supplier, already listed in Shenzhen, priced shares at HK$63.28, with the stock trading at HK$60 early on.
Sizewell B nuclear power plant will operate for an additional 20 years, until 2055, following a deal between owner EDF and the government. The extension secures hundreds of jobs and involves significant investment, though critics raise concerns about environmental and financial impacts.
Four women, Coco Gauff, Marta Kostyuk, Karolina Muchova, and Linda Noskova, are in the Wimbledon semi-finals, all having struggled with grass courts previously. This guarantees a first-time Wimbledon champion, with experts noting the unpredictability of the matches.
