- Democratic socialism gains traction in the United States amid local elections
- Three men die after being rescued from fire in White City, west London
- Fire at Dominican Republic hotel claims life of Francesca Valentino, guest evacuated with 1,700 others
- Begoña Gómez to stand trial for corruption and banned from leaving Spain
- Former Olympian arrested for taking paint from Reflecting Pool in Bethesda
- Israel conducts airstrikes in Lebanon, resulting in at least 16 fatalities
- US lawmakers reach compromise on government funding ahead of deadline
- Teams qualified for World Cup 2026 knockout stage, round of 32
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A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach hotel in the Dominican Republic has resulted in the death of one holidaymaker and the evacuation of 1,700 guests.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 despite a ceasefire, following projectiles fired by Hezbollah.
A paraglider became stranded nearly 60 metres above Nanchong, Sichuan province, after their parachute became entangled in a construction tower crane; they were safely rescued.
Willie Nelson’s performance at the Outlaw Music Festival in El Reno, Oklahoma, has been cancelled due to an extreme weather event that caused significant damage to equipment and instruments.
Europe is still sweating amid a heatwave sweeping the continent, which has turned deadly in France and Spain.
Premier League and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. The news has caused shock around the world.
In the Middle East, at least 20 Palestinians were killed by Israel after it bombed a popular cafe on the seafront. There have since been reports that the attack on the cafe may be a war crime.
In the US, Trump’s tax-and-spend bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has passed the Senate and the House, causing huge concerns amongst Americans. A mass shooting in Chicago has seen at least four people killed and many injured.
Azerbaijani police raided the offices of Sputnik, citing illegal financing despite the agency’s accreditation being revoked in February 2025.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended following a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, sparking public protests and a constitutional court review.
Cliff Notes – ICC T20I rankings: Mandhana No 3 among batters, Bell fourth in bowling…
A record $15.6 million was spent on international women’s transfers in 2024, with Naomi Girma’s $1.1 million move to Chelsea marking a world record fee for a defender.
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