A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals Russian forces have systematically used sexual violence as a weapon of war against Ukrainian men, including soldiers and civilians, since 2022, with patterns of abuse indicating a deliberate military tactic.
India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ends its five-week protest after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, citing youth aspirations and national unity; CJP hails it as a win for democracy amid celebrations.
Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces increasing violence, with recorded attacks rising to 110 in the last year, amid a harshening social climate fueled by right-wing nationalist groups and lack of accountability for perpetrators.
India returns to the No. 1 position in ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings after winning a 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe in their three-match T20I series, edging out England due to a superior ratings decimal.
Rahul Gandhi wrote to Amit Shah seeking accountability for the police use of force, including pellet guns, against students protesting over Common Job Preliminary exam irregularities in Delhi, highlighting excessive force and injuries.
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting downplays Iran's threats of attack, stating the UK is prepared to respond to any aggression and remains aligned with the US on securing maritime freedom in the Strait of Hormuz.
A rare APOE2 gene variant helps brain cells repair DNA damage and resist aging, offering new therapeutic directions for Alzheimer's disease research.
The IOC Ethics Commission rejected a complaint by FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing the issue fell outside its jurisdiction as it pertained to FIFA's governance and sport rules, not IOC's Code of Ethics.
A 25-year-old Irish law student, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, has been charged with possession of explosives after a sophisticated bomb was intercepted near the UK-Irish border, intended for an under-car attack in Northern Ireland.
Wigan Warriors beat St Helens 38-16 in the Super League derby to extend their winning run over their rivals. St Helens, now under interim coach Eamon O'Carroll, have lost seven of their past 11 games.
Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs and initiates a trade investigation after the European Commission fines Google €890m, also citing fines against Apple, Meta, and Amazon, claiming unfair treatment of US tech companies.
A federal indictment charges 11 individuals with smuggling-related deaths of 7 migrants, including a 14-year-old, who died from heat stroke in a sealed rail container in Texas in May.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
Tyson Fury stopped Mariusz Wach in Pattaya to strengthen the case for a future heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua. Joshua’s upcoming fight against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah now carries added significance for a possible all-British clash.
President Donald Trump announced his administration will launch a Section 301 trade probe into the European Union, threatening 'substantial' tariffs. This action is in response to the EU's hefty fines against U.S. tech giants like Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon, which Trump claims are 'ROBBING' American companies and taxpayers.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed former FTC chair Lina Khan to lead the board of the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), alongside Anthony Shorris as president and CEO. Mamdani aims to combine urban business growth with his progressive affordability agenda, emphasizing economic development and justice.
Nearly 200 Silicon Valley companies, including Proton and Y Combinator, have urged the Trump administration not to ban US access to Chinese open-weight AI models. They argue a ban would harm US startups by increasing costs and benefiting major US AI labs, while the White House discusses potential safeguards and theft allegations.
Several AI companies, including Hugging Face, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia, have signed an open letter urging US policymakers not to impose broad restrictions on open-weight AI models. This comes as Washington debates responses to alleged Chinese AI intellectual property theft and growing capabilities, with concerns over potential bans on Chinese open-weight models.
Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged fast-track courts for exam paper leak perpetrators, his first response to youth-led protests across India. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but student groups demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and continue their agitation.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
Bali's Immigration department banned two Dutch men, JAS (35) and HQV (37), from Indonesia for organizing an "Entourage Bali" run club event accused of discrimination against local residents and violating event regulations. The ban follows viral online complaints.
Thailand's SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Online and two former directors, Sakolkorn Sakavee and Thaweesap Rawan, for allegedly providing false information regarding a 2021 cyberattack. Bitkub disputes the allegations, stating disclosure was delayed to prevent a bank run, while considering a potential IPO.
Ozgur Ozel, the ousted leader of Turkey's opposition CHP, formed the "New Party" (Yeni Parti) with 90 other lawmakers, making it the second-largest party in parliament. This move follows deep divisions and legal challenges within the CHP, with Ozel vowing to lead the fight against President Erdogan.
Tadej Pogacar, 27, is nearing a record-equalling fifth Tour de France win, leading to accusations from figures like Peter Sagan that his dominance makes cycling boring, echoing past criticisms of Indurain and Froome.
