Iraqi authorities arrested several high-ranking officials, including 5 MPs, on corruption charges based on testimony from former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili, with potential wide-ranging impacts on Iraq's political landscape.
NASA is launching a $30M mission to rescue its aging Swift Observatory, using a robotic spacecraft 'Lift' to reposition it into a higher orbit, preventing its descent into Earth's atmosphere and extending its study of cosmic explosions.
The US military conducted strikes against Iranian military targets on Saturday in response to an Iranian drone attack on the M/T Kiku oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and jeopardizing a recently signed provisional peace deal.
J.J. Abrams, regista, sceneggiatore e produttore, festeggia 60 anni. Creatore di serie cult come Lost e Alias, ha diretto kolossal come Star Trek e Star Wars, incassando oltre 4 miliardi di dollari.
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to secure first place in Group G and advance to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. Leandro Trossard scored twice, with Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers adding goals.
Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain in Guadalajara, marked by a Fernando Muslera goalkeeping error. Despite needing a win, Uruguay managed only two shots on target, failing to advance from the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, with Cape Verde progressing instead.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it conducted retaliatory strikes against US military deployment sites in the region. This action follows US strikes on Iranian territory, confirmed by CENTCOM, in response to an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Thai politician Chadchart, known as the "strongest minister" for his physique and running passion, is actively campaigning for Bangkok's gubernatorial election on Sunday. He is widely expected to win, engaging with residents about the city's pressing issues like traffic and infrastructure.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported using Geran and Gerbera drones to strike a military depot, a gas station, a temporary duty station, and a railway train in Ukraine's Chernigov, Sumy, and Zhitomir Regions.
The US military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone sites in retaliation for Iran's drone attack on the M/V Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire, while Iran's IRGC claimed to repel the US attack and warned of a 'swift and decisive' response.
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 25 Airbus A330neo widebody jets, marking Airbus's first major long-haul order from a Chinese carrier since last year. The deal, valued at an estimated US$9.35 billion before discounts, aims to reduce fuel costs and expand the airline's international network, pending Chinese authority approval for deliveries between 2029 and 2033.
Con la quinta e ultima stagione di "The Bear" in arrivo su Disney+, l'attore protagonista Jeremy Allen White riflette sull'enorme impatto che la serie ha avuto sulla sua carriera, portandogli riconoscimenti e nuove opportunità cinematografiche dopo anni di successo con "Shameless".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday wish for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X received a community note, days after a NEET retest necessitated by a question paper leak, which had caused widespread public furore.
England's Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge was marked by extreme heat, with limited shade and fan facilities. Spinner Shoaib Bashir had a mixed day, taking wickets but also conceding runs, and benefiting from a missed lbw review of Devon Conway.
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, struck down a Hawaii law requiring concealed-carry permit holders to obtain permission before bringing firearms onto private properties open to the public. The ruling, which expands Second Amendment protections, impacts states like New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and California.
A Beijing-based report indicates the South China Sea remains the US military's most critical strategic theatre, predicting increasingly aggressive operations despite a potential second Trump administration or other global hotspots. US freedom-of-navigation operations in the disputed waters were fewer in 2024 and last year compared to 2023 and 2022.
Gianpiero Strisciuglio, 50 anni, è stato nominato nuovo Amministratore Delegato del Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato. Con una carriera ventennale nel gruppo, Strisciuglio passa da Trenitalia, dove era AD, alla guida della società pubblica che gestisce il trasporto ferroviario e l'infrastruttura italiana.
Canned cocktails have seen a massive boom in the UK, with sales tripling since 2020, driven by convenience, affordability, and an aspirational image. Once seen as uncouth, they are now a popular choice, particularly among middle-class women, despite public health concerns and past moral panics over similar drinks.
EasyJet has begun talks with US investment firm Castlelake, opening its books in pursuit of a higher takeover bid, despite rejecting a fourth £4.9bn offer. The deadline for Castlelake to improve its proposal has been extended to July 5.
The Metropolitan Police received a 12-month extension for its Palantir pilot project, allowing continued use of the AI system to identify officer misconduct. This follows Mayor Sadiq Khan's recent block of a £50m deal due to procurement breaches, with the Met now launching a new process to appoint a long-term supplier.
The Walt Disney Company will pay $50 million to subscribers of YouTube TV and DirecTV streaming services to settle a class action lawsuit. The complaint alleged Disney engaged in anticompetitive practices by forcing price increases for live TV streaming services through channel bundling.
Brazilian federal police detained a Spanish citizen at São Paulo's Guarulhos airport for alleged racist remarks against airline workers, marking the latest in a series of arrests of foreign tourists under Brazil's strict anti-racism laws, which include imprisonment penalties.
China's advanced Fujian aircraft carrier transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, closely monitored by Taiwan's forces, a day after Taipei began a five-day combat readiness exercise aimed at boosting its wartime deployment capabilities.
Hong Kong police arrested a 41-year-old mainland Chinese man for allegedly impersonating a registered ride-hailing driver and working illegally. He was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and breaching visa conditions. A 24-year-old local man was also arrested.
