A large Ukrainian drone attack on the Kapotnya oil refinery sent smoke into Moscow’s sky, leaving residents stunned and underscoring the war’s reach into Russia’s heart.

A blaze at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in the Dominican Republic killed a 46‑year‑old Italian tourist, prompting the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests.

The recently signed Iran‑US memorandum offers immediate relief but leaves deeper nuclear questions unresolved, risking political backlash on both sides.

Billionaire Ambani’s telecom unit Jio announces an IPO that could raise about $4 billion, potentially reshaping India’s capital markets.

A touching Ethiopian story: a 12‑year‑old boy takes a sick chicken to a hospital; a TikTok video goes viral and brings national attention.

An 18‑year‑old tourist dies after falling from a horse‑drawn carriage in Central Park, sparking calls to end horse‑carriage rides in NYC.

A private jet crashed on Loop 20 near Laredo, Texas, sparking a frantic rescue by locals and first responders. One passenger died, five survived.

In scorching Balochistan, motorbike riders haul Iranian fuel across a volatile border, risking fire, war and poverty.

Cuba’s foreign tourism plummets amid U.S. sanctions, with airlines and hotel chains pulling out and fuel shortages crippling the economy.

Cuba’s tourism walls 58% this year. Airlines cancel flights, hotel chains pull out, and fuel shortages worsen the island’s crisis.

In Mimizan, a 68‑year‑old pétanque player died after being struck by a metal boule amid a heated team dispute.

The 27‑year‑old PSG defender will stand trial in France for an alleged rape that occurred in 2023, raising concerns about his participation in the 2026 World Cup. The case illustrates how legal troubles can affect international sports schedules.

World‑Cup captain Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial in France over a 2023 rape accusation, a case that could affect his participation in the 2026 tournament.

While Japanese stadium cleanups earn praise, social media users point out that fans ignore household chores, highlighting a gendered division of labor.

A 63-year-old Briton died in a paragliding crash in northern Spain’s Catalonia region, raising questions about safety of sky sports

Legendary TV director James Burrows, who helmed over 1,000 episodes of sitcoms including Cheers and Friends, has died at 85.

A touching Ethiopian story: a 12‑year‑old boy takes a sick chicken to a hospital; a TikTok video goes viral and brings national attention.

Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama inaugurated the new Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, opening a vibrant community hub amid star‑studded speeches and music.

Pop star Lil Nas X shares a hopeful message on Instagram after months in rehab and a mental‑health diagnosis, signalling a calmer outlook and hint of new music.

Shock jock Kyle Sandilands wins A$12 million payout after KIIS FM cancels his ten‑year contract.

Japanese football supporters earn praise for post‑game cleanup, but online backlash spotlights gendered housework inequality at home.

While Japanese stadium cleanups earn praise, social media users point out that fans ignore household chores, highlighting a gendered division of labor.

Football‑fans in India celebrate the biggest show on Earth while their country remains in the abyss of global football, facing systemic, grassroots and governance gaps that keep the Dream alive but unfulfilled.

German public broadcaster ZDF removed a part of a report that linked Elon Musk to claims of migrant hunting, following Musk’s threat of legal action.

Indian textbook pulls censored image of the famed Indus Valley ‘Dancing Girl’, restores original bronze sculpture photo after nationwide uproar.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump accused Italian PM Giorgia Meloni of begging for an on‑stage photo at the G7, igniting a sharp political exchange.

A large Ukrainian drone attack on the Kapotnya oil refinery sent smoke into Moscow’s sky, leaving residents stunned and underscoring the war’s reach into Russia’s heart.

An African‑Caribbean summit in Ghana calls for apologies and reparations from former slave‑trade benefactors, following a UN vote recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity.

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill at least 11 people less than 24 hours after a ceasefire announcement, raising tensions amid the US‑Iran conflict.

African and Caribbean states call for a formal apology and reparations from former slave‑trade powers after a UN‑backed conference, highlighting the enduring impact of slavery.

A 6‑year‑old Ebola patient in eastern DRC, taken by armed men, is now recovered and stable. An escalating outbreak is under attack.

The United States ended its yearly HIV funding to South Africa, citing alleged failure to protect the Afrikaner community – a move steepening diplomatic tensions with Pretoria.

A six‑year‑old child from eastern DR Congo, taken by armed men from a hospital, is now safe and stable amid a growing Ebola outbreak with repeated attacks on treatment centres.

A touching Ethiopian story: a 12‑year‑old boy takes a sick chicken to a hospital; a TikTok video goes viral and brings national attention.

Pop star Lil Nas X shares a hopeful message on Instagram after months in rehab and a mental‑health diagnosis, signalling a calmer outlook and hint of new music.

Billionaire Ambani’s telecom unit Jio announces an IPO that could raise about $4 billion, potentially reshaping India’s capital markets.

Reliance's Jio Platforms is set to launch an IPO that could raise $4bn, potentially the largest in India, as its founder Ambani aims to showcase India’s commercial tech potential.

Apple CEO Tim Cook warns that rising memory chip costs will force unavoidable price increases across its product lineup this year.

Nearly 200 Ukrainian drones slammed into the Russian capital, igniting smoke and damaging infrastructure, while Russia’s air defences fought to intercept the assault.

As autonomous delivery robots roll onto pavements worldwide, Chicago residents and cities in the US, Canada, and the UK face safety and job‑impact concerns, sparking protests and regulatory bans.