Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
A growing social media trend sees women discussing the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle, seeking empowerment and understanding due to inadequate health education. This trend, however, is also being co-opted by wellness influencers for commercialization and by conservative groups to promote pronatalist ideologies and traditional gender roles.
Sony has launched its new FX5 cinema camera, featuring a 16.6MP stacked full-frame sensor, 16-bit linear RAW video, and open gate recording. Positioned between the FX3 and FX6, it offers advanced stabilization and three base ISO settings, with pre-orders starting at $4,898 for mid-August availability.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested a potential government reshuffle following Jens Spahn's resignation as CDU parliamentary leader. Spahn quit after revelations he had a child via surrogacy, banned in Germany, leading to hypocrisy accusations against the former health minister.
Police in Toronto are investigating a shooting at the Salsa on St Clair festival that left six people injured, two of whom died at the scene. Officers responded to reports of a shooting with multiple injuries at 8:12 p.m. on Saturday night. The condition of the four other injured individuals is unknown.
The cast and crew of Netflix's 'Heartstopper' are filming 'Heartstopper Forever,' a feature-length film concluding the queer teen drama. Stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke reflect on the emotional end of the series, the characters' growth into adulthood, and the show's significant impact on their lives and LGBTQ+ representation.
Iranians gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike in late February. Mourners lined the route to the shrine of Imam Reza, chanting and lighting candles, as a helicopter transported his coffin.
Love Island's 2025 champion Cach Mercer is the fifth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. He joins hair stylist Chris Appleton, singer Delta Goodrem, actress Lacey Turner, and reality star Dani Dyer in the upcoming series.
The FIFA World Cup has reached its quarterfinals with 8 teams remaining. The lineup includes Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland. Match schedules and US broadcast information are provided.
iRobot unveiled the Roomba Electro Plus, its first manual hard-floor cleaner combining vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting via electrolyzed tap water. Five new Roomba robot vacuums with enhanced features and lower prices were also launched.
Egyptians are gripped by national fervor as their football team, the Pharaohs, prepare to face Argentina in a historic World Cup knockout match. The team's success has reignited hope and pride, transcending the sport.
The FIFA World Cup enters its fourth week with the quarterfinals underway. Four teams are confirmed, with more to be decided in the remaining Round of 16 matches. The report details the schedule for the upcoming matches and viewing options in the US and Canada.
Two Chinese People's Liberation Army warships, the Nanning and Hengyang, departed Hong Kong on Monday after a five-day visit. The port call concluded with a ceremony attended by Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, who highlighted the visit's role in showcasing defense achievements and fostering patriotism.
Shannon LaNier, sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, reflects on the contradiction between Jefferson's ideals and his ownership of enslaved people as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. LaNier emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the full history, including the contributions and resilience of enslaved people.
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, leaving over 1,700 dead and tens of thousands missing. Survivors are being rescued days later, but hope fades amid economic crisis. International aid is arriving, but the government's response and past corruption are questioned.
Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries have led to widespread fuel shortages and rationing across Russia, causing frustration among motorists and impacting the agricultural sector. President Putin acknowledged the "temporary" issues, but analysts suggest repairs will take months, prolonging the crisis.
A draft resolution by the UN-sanctioned Board of Peace, led by Donald Trump, proposes broad legal immunity for its members and affiliates in Gaza, including immunity from arrest, detention, or legal proceedings. The draft also allows the Board to obtain public property in Gaza "free of charge", raising concerns over accountability, potential abuses, and legal authority.
The Trump administration is reviving a specialized LGBTQ+ option for the 988 crisis hotline but may exclude The Trevor Project, the non-profit that pioneered the service. This decision raises concerns for LGBTQ+ youth, who face higher suicide attempt rates.
The Socceroos prepare for a crucial World Cup match against Paraguay, while rescuers race to save thousands trapped after a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. In Australia, Karl Stefanovic has left Nine following criticism over a podcast, and a new political party, Community Strong Australia, has launched.
China's LineShine supercomputer has topped the June 2026 TOP500 list, surpassing US entries and highlighting domestic hardware progress. However, the ranking's relevance to modern AI workloads is debated, as AI-focused systems often don't appear on traditional supercomputer lists.
Bitcoin's price dropped below $60,000, driven by spot selling, ETF outflows, and macroeconomic pressures, with on-chain data indicating a demand failure and potential structural bear market territory.
China's LineShine supercomputer has been named the world's fastest, surpassing the US-built El Capitan. Developed by the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, LineShine achieved nearly 2.2 quintillion calculations per second and is the first CPU-only machine to reach exascale.
China's LineShine supercomputer has become the world's most powerful, surpassing the US's El Capitan on the TOP500 list. Located in Shenzhen, LineShine achieved 2.198 exaflops using only CPUs, a first for a CPU-only system. This ranking highlights China's growing technological prowess in its competition with the US.
Angus Taylor faced scrutiny for his stance on multiculturalism, with some Liberal colleagues urging him to embrace modern Australia's diversity. Taylor later clarified his support for a multiculturalism based on shared laws and values, rejecting a 'Labor's multiculturalism'.
