Kyiv Residents Defiant After Overnight Russian Barrage
A Russian overnight strike on Kyiv damages a nine-story block, killing four and injuring nine, as residents vow to rebuild.
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Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison
A Chinese court sentenced Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan to life in prison for fraud and misuse of funds, capping a dramatic fall from grace.
Kyiv missile barrage kills 12 as fires rage across capital
Russian missiles kill 12 in Kyiv overnight, wound 33, and spark fires across 12 locations in three districts.
Defense Startup Raises $1 Billion, FTC Targets Price Personalization
Castelion secures $1B+ for missile tech, FTC mandates price-disclosure rules, Amazon expands drone delivery, Evergrande founder gets life sentence.
India, Japan defense chiefs meet in New Delhi to deepen security ties
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi for talks on defense and maritime security cooperation.
Tokyo Rally Denounces Takaichi's Military Push and Constitutional Revision
Protesters in Tokyo rally against PM Takaichi's defense budget hike and constitutional revision plans.
Century-Old Tugboat Emerges From Serbia's Shrinking Sava River
A severe European drought has exposed a 1913 steam tugboat wreck in Serbia's Sava River, drawing crowds and highlighting the continent's climate crisis.
Fed Officials Grow Impatient as Inflation Persists, Minutes Show
Fed minutes reveal growing impatience over inflation, with several officials supporting a July rate hike.
Drought Reveals 1913 Steamboat in Serbia's Sava River
A 109-year-old steamboat, The Slovenian, has emerged from Serbia's Sava River due to severe drought, drawing crowds and highlighting Europe's water crisis.
Gaza's smuggling economy booms as Israel's restrictions push prices skyward
An investigation reveals a thriving smuggling network in Gaza, with cigarettes, fuel and medicine entering illegally as prices soar and multiple parties profit.
Seoul Puts North Korea's Nuclear Warhead Count at 80–120, Exceeding US Figure
South Korea's defence minister estimates North Korea has 80-120 nuclear warheads, a range higher than the 57 cited by President Trump.
Russian Missile Barrage Kills Six in Kyiv, Wounds Dozens
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed at least six and wounded 33, damaging homes, a hospital, and a school.
Taiwan Proposes Record Defence Budget, Crossing T$1 Trillion Mark
Taiwan's cabinet approved a record 2027 defence budget of T$1.1225 trillion, an 18% increase, exceeding 3% of GDP.
Overnight Russian Missile Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing at Least Six
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed at least six and wounded 33, damaging buildings in the Solomianskyi district.
Evergrande founder gets life sentence for massive fraud
A Chinese court sentenced Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan to life in prison for large-scale fraud, capping the collapse of the world's most indebted developer.
Harry and Meghan to Return to UK as Royal Rift Shows Signs of Thawing
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK, marking a potential end to their years-long rift with the royal family.
Champagne's Earliest Harvest on Record Underway After Extreme Weather
Champagne begins its earliest harvest ever as extreme heat and drought force growers to pick grapes weeks ahead of schedule.
Champagne growers rush record-early harvest as heat reshapes vintage
Champagne's earliest harvest on record is underway after heat and drought accelerated ripening, forcing growers to adapt.
Emails reveal quiet US-Iran coordination on deportation flights
Emails show ICE worked with Iran on deportation flights, with Tehran influencing manifests despite ongoing tensions.
Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 73 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Indonesia's 7.7-magnitude earthquake death toll has risen to 73, with 931 injured, as rescue teams deploy helicopters to remote areas.