Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops liberated five settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic between June 13-19, including Yurkovka in the last 24 hours. The ministry also claimed significant casualties inflicted on Ukrainian forces across various Russian battlegroups.
A movement called Stop Killing Games is lobbying for legal protections to prevent publishers from shutting down online video games. The group advocates for "end-of-life plans" to keep games playable, proposing that companies allow players to operate private servers. While the European Commission cannot mandate this due to copyright laws, it will work on a code of conduct. In the US, California's "Protect Our Games" act, which requires advance notice before takedown and access for purchased games, has passed the Assembly.
The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) identifies far-right extremism and the conflation of Jewish identity with Israel as primary drivers of antisemitism in Australia. The group's submission to a royal commission highlights the "often overlooked" threat from the far-right and criticizes the tendency to treat Jews collectively as representatives of Israel.
A group linked to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's capital, Niamey, airport that killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians. Security forces repelled the raid, killing 22 attackers. The attack occurred six months after a similar assault on the site.
Scotland coach Steve Clarke believes Morocco will be a tougher opponent than the team that reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. After a 1-0 win over Haiti, Scotland faces Morocco, whom Clarke rates highly for their power, pace, and skill. He suggested Scotland may perform better as underdogs.
Oxfordshire County Council is pursuing a High Court injunction against the Raise the Colours campaign group over the unauthorized display of England flags on lampposts. The council cites intimidation, division, road safety risks, and harassment, having spent £15,000 on flag removal. The group's leader was previously arrested.
Le CME Group, un acteur majeur des marchés de dérivés, annonce son intention de poursuivre la CFTC en justice. Il conteste l'approbation des contrats à terme perpétuels, arguant qu'ils devraient être qualifiés de swaps selon la loi Dodd-Frank. Cette qualification pourrait donner au CME un quasi-monopole sur ces produits.
Vinhomes dự kiến trả cổ tức 60% bằng tiền mặt (6.000 đồng/cổ phiếu) trong quý III, tương đương gần 1 tỷ USD. Vincom Retail cũng chi gần 2.300 tỷ đồng trả cổ tức tiền mặt tỷ lệ 10%.
The Gentlemen, a Russian-speaking ransomware group, has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that shut down two Queensland sugar mills for a week. While the claim was made on the dark web, its veracity is unconfirmed, with experts noting a lack of evidence. The attack has caused significant disruption and financial losses for farmers.
Rookie boy group Cortis has achieved over 100 million Spotify streams with their hit song 'RedRed,' released on April 20. The track reached this milestone in just 57 days, making Cortis the fastest K-pop boy group debuted within five years to do so. The group's popularity is further evidenced by sold-out tour dates in Incheon and North America.
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over its approval of perpetual futures contracts, arguing they should be regulated as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act. The CFTC recently approved Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S.
Chinese police announced charges against Liu, accusing him of directing an online gambling group and operating telecom fraud compounds in Cambodia. He is also charged with illegal detention and intentional injury.
CME Group announced Wednesday that CEO Terry Duffy will step down next year, succeeded by President and CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick. Duffy, who led the company for over 25 years, will become executive chairman. Fitzpatrick, a 20-year veteran, will take over as CEO on March 1, 2027.
Cyber extortion group FulcrumSec claims to have stolen over 1TB of sensitive data from Novo Nordisk, including source code, drug information, and clinical trial data. The group allegedly demanded $25 million, which Novo Nordisk reportedly refused to pay. FulcrumSec is now reportedly exploring selling the stolen data.
Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra is selling a 2.8-acre bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi for ₹1,260 crore, a record property deal in India. Purchased in 2015 for ₹304 crore, the deal is expected to conclude by December 30, 2026. Other high-value transactions are also occurring in the exclusive zone.
Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran has decided not to seek a pay increase for FY26. This move comes as the Tata Group grapples with concerns over capital allocation, profitability of new ventures, and challenges faced by businesses like Air India due to geopolitical factors. Tata Consultancy Services remains a significant profit contributor.
Sollers Group CEO Nikolay Sobolev anticipates a recovery in the Russian automobile market during the second half of this year. He projects the market to reach approximately last year's level in 2026, with a key factor for this revival being a reduction in the key interest rate.
Bốn công ty quốc tế hợp tác phát triển tổ hợp bảo dưỡng máy bay (MRO) tiêu chuẩn quốc tế tại Vân Đồn, Việt Nam, với vốn đầu tư 360 triệu USD. Dự án dự kiến vận hành từ 2028, tạo 1.000 việc làm và nâng cao năng lực bảo dưỡng của Việt Nam.
Norinco's display features advanced air defence systems, including surface-to-air missiles like the Sky Dragon 100 (100km range) and Yitian II (20km range), designed for layered defence. The company also highlights the SA2/LD76 anti-aircraft gun system, specifically targeting drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions.
Streamer IShowSpeed, born Darren Watkins Jr., has leveraged his massive online presence to become a global media phenomenon. His song "World Cup (Champions)" was added to FIFA's official album, showcasing his influence. He aims to inspire his 55 million subscribers by sharing his journey and introducing them to different cultures and sports, particularly soccer.
Discord's new age verification system, requiring video selfies and ID documents, has led to user backlash and a postponement of its rollout. This has driven users to seek open-source alternatives like Stoat and Element, which offer more control and privacy.
China's Norinco showcased a model of its drone manufacturing process at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. The display included a miniature assembly line for drones like the BZK-005E, which is reportedly used in Mauritania and Sudan.
Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers spoke candidly about issues within the England camp at Euro 2024, citing a lack of hierarchy and connection. They highlighted the absence of Jordan Henderson's leadership, which new head coach Thomas Tuchel aims to restore for the upcoming World Cup.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his former wife Roh Soh-yeong failed to reach an agreement in a court mediation session for asset division. The case, which involves Chey's SK Inc. stocks, will now return to trial proceedings.
