Iran’s supreme leader made a public appearance amidst rising tensions with Israel and the US, receiving a warm reception from supporters who chanted a Shia victory chant.

A fast-moving wildfire ravaging near Ierapetra on Crete’s southern coast has prompted the emergency evacuation of over 1,500 people, including tourists staying in hotels and local residents.

The passage of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ signals a significant legislative achievement for Trump, fulfilling many of his campaign promises, particularly around immigration and military spending.

A federal judge ruled that President Trump’s asylum ban at the US-Mexico border overstepped his legal authority and bypassed established processes for asylum seekers.

The European Parliament will hold a no-confidence vote against President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasising rising discontent in Brussels following controversial decisions.

A red shipping container in Sierra Leone was seized containing suspected kush ingredients, which have been traced back to shipments from the UK, indicating a growing crisis of synthetic drug addiction in the region.