Wildfires in Spain and France have forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate or stay indoors, with Madrid declaring a national emergency and France evacuating Cap Ferret by land and sea.
Bitcoin held firm near five-week highs despite escalating US-Iran tensions, with US stocks also shrugging off risks. Analysts suggest a potential short squeeze in the S&P 500, while some traders predict Bitcoin will outperform US stocks in the foreseeable future.
The brother of British tourist Simone White, who died from methanol poisoning in Laos, expressed frustration over authorities' failure to charge anyone. White was one of six people who died after drinking free shots at Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng in November 2024.
American oystercatchers, once extinct in New England, are seeing a significant population recovery across US coasts due to conservation efforts like habitat protection, public education, and predator control. Despite this success, climate change and recent changes to the Endangered Species Act pose ongoing threats to their nesting sites.
Meta is reportedly in early talks with AI rival Anthropic to lease its data center capacity, potentially leading to a $10 billion deal over two years. This move could mark Meta's entry into cloud services, leveraging its massive AI infrastructure investments.
Ryan Fox, son of a New Zealand rugby legend and grandson of a cricket captain, secured the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a dramatic birdie on the 18th hole, snatching victory from Cameron Young. His win shifted focus from Bryson DeChambeau's rules breach.
Donald Trump claims China accessed 220 million American voter files since 2018, fueling his ongoing allegations of 2020 election fraud despite lack of evidence.
New research indicates that learning a second language can significantly slow brain aging, potentially by up to 13 years. This cognitive benefit is attributed to enhanced brain connectivity and a slower decline with age, encouraging more people to embrace language acquisition.
A Tennessee Incline Railway operator was fired after a July 4th video of him telling passengers "if you disagree, you can leave" went viral. The operator defended his remarks as patriotic, while the transit authority apologized and stated zero tolerance for demeaning language.
The US has escalated tensions with Iran, Donald Trump vowed to hit the country 'hard again tonight.' Australia is still reeling from a nationwide Telstra mobile network outage. In UK politics, Nigel Farage faces Count Binface in a byelection, while New South Wales won the State of Origin decider.
Spain reacted calmly to President Trump's order to halt trade, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasizing positive and constructive relations with the US, despite the outburst.
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte met with top officials from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea (Indo-Pacific Four) in Ankara. They discussed global issues including Ukraine, China, North Korea, and Iran, agreeing to boost cooperation in defense, cyberspace, and technology.
A Melbourne man faces rape and sexual assault charges. His former personal assistant alleges he raped her, after which she punched him. The defense questions her credibility, citing past false allegations.
Australia is expected to avoid a recession despite substandard growth, while living standards are set to languish. In UK politics, Nigel Farage resigns as MP but will fight a byelection. The World Cup saw Argentina come from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 with a Messi goal.
Belgian fans celebrated a World Cup win over the USA with jubilation, despite a 2 am kick-off. The victory was overshadowed by controversy over Donald Trump's alleged lobbying to overturn a striker's suspension. Celebrations included mocking Trump's dancing.
Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage of the year on Monday, plunging its 9.6 million inhabitants into darkness. The state electricity company announced a total disconnection, citing unspecified reasons, while officials blamed US sanctions for exacerbating an energy collapse.
Canada has chosen German defence contractor Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) over South Korea's Hanwha Ocean Company for a US multibillion-dollar submarine fleet. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision, highlighting strengthened ties with Nato amidst a less reliable United States.
Canada has chosen German defense contractor Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to build a multi-billion dollar submarine fleet, opting over South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision, highlighting strengthened ties with NATO amid shifting global alliances.
Traditional British tile-making firms like William Blyth face economic pressures, including rising energy and labor costs, and competition from imports. While some modernize, others like William Blyth rely on heritage and handmade products. The industry's production has fallen, but innovation and diversification are seen as key to long-term survival.
At the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, eulogist Mohammad Rasouli called for the death of US President Donald Trump, urging attendees to chant "death to America" and "death to Israel." Posters supporting the killing of Trump and Netanyahu were visible, and a red flag symbolizing vengeance was raised.
Ireland, set to assume the EU presidency on July 1st, faces intense scrutiny over its alleged capture by big tech, with critics urging its recusal from digital sovereignty negotiations due to a history of lax data regulation enforcement and economic dependency on tech giants.
NBA star Ja Morant has been traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The trade follows Morant's struggles with arm injuries and multiple lengthy suspensions for off-court gun incidents, leading to the Grizzlies' desire to unload their franchise player.
EU leaders confront urgent China policy challenges, highlighted by Volkswagen's reported 100,000 job cuts due to Chinese competition. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic met Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels to launch a new trade consultation platform amidst spiraling tensions.
Canada achieves its first World Cup knockout stage win, defeating South Africa, sparking a national awakening for football, with coach Jesse Marsch hailing his team as 'Canadian heroes' and noting the sport's growing popularity in a traditionally ice hockey-dominated country.
