Search efforts in Colombia enter ‘final phase’ as quake toll reaches 265
President de La Espriella promises to set up an emergency fund to help rebuild destroyed hospitals and schools.
Oman says oil spill from stricken tanker has reached its coast
Up to 40km of coastline affected by oil pollution, Omani environmental authority says.
BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
Russian Strikes on Dozens of Grain Ships Threaten Global Food Supplies – The New York Times
- Russian Strikes on Dozens of Grain Ships Threaten Global Food Supplies The New York Times
- World in Brief: Russia and Ukraine against the grain; South Korea’s bull run The Economist
- Ukraine attacks Russian grain export terminals in Black Sea, prompting warning about food markets CNBC
- Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack BBC
- An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia’s Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says AP News
Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues
As Zambians go to the polls, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor hangs over the elections.
Hakainde Hichilema, 64, is bidding for a second term leading the southern African country after defeating his arch-rival Edgar Lungu by a landslide in 2021.
Continue reading...Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank enters fourth day
Dozens of settlers besiege Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting off water, power and essential supplies.
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail
David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
Colombia earthquake deaths climb to 239; hundreds remain missing – The Washington Post
- Colombia earthquake deaths climb to 239; hundreds remain missing The Washington Post
- A big earthquake reveals two very different Colombias The Economist
- Colombia limits foreign rescue teams as earthquake survival window narrows CNN
- A Bright Spot in Colombia as Rescuers Free Quake Victim The New York Times
- King Charles 'dreadfully saddened' as he shares emotional message with Queen Camilla about 'most difficult of times' Currently.com
Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign – Reuters
- Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign Reuters
- China-linked hackers hit Taiwan in unprecedented ‘autonomous’ AI cyber attack Financial Times
- Researchers observe first ‘near-autonomous’ AI attack on government target in Taiwan CyberScoop
- Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack | Hacking The Guardian
- Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare? CNN
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: ‘Best night of my life’
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift – ‘Best night of my life’
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.
Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough – The New York Times
Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was ‘the best night of my life’ in first official comments
Kelce’s remarks on his marriage to Swift at Madison Square Garden comes weeks after the event, which remains shrouded in mystery
American football star Travis Kelce has described his secretive early July wedding to pop sensation Taylor Swift as “the best night of my life.”
“I appreciate everybody who came out and celebrated and, you know, had fun with us,” the Kansas City Chiefs player told a briefing.
Continue reading...Wisconsin Democrats chose a middle path – will it lead to victory in November?
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general election
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary wave of leftwing victories across the country, challenging the party’s establishment.
It was not to be. In a photo finish after a messy campaign, David Crowley eked out a win by a few thousand votes over Hong, raising questions over the limits of the progressive movement that has swept through Democratic contests in recent months.
Continue reading...CNN Star Fires Back at Trump Goons for Calling Her ‘Hot Mess’ – The Daily Beast
- CNN Star Fires Back at Trump Goons for Calling Her ‘Hot Mess’ The Daily Beast
- CNN’s Clarissa Ward Hits Back at White House for Calling Her a ‘Complete Freak’ and ‘Hot Mess’ Over Dancing Video People.com
- Trump White House Attacks Another Female Reporter... For Dancing HuffPost
- Donald Trump’s Goons Lob Twisted Insult at CNN War Correspondent The Daily Beast
- CNN’s Clarissa Ward Claps Back After White House Calls Her a ‘Hot Mess’ TheWrap
‘If you’re not conservative, don’t come here’: The town making missiles for Trump
The president's approval numbers may be down, but in this Tennessee town, his support is as strong as ever.
Members of Trump’s cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president’s quiet exit
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.
Members of Trump’s cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president’s quiet exit – BBC
- Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit BBC
- Close aides, but no Cabinet officials, joined Trump in airport catering truck The Washington Post
- Rubio and Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkey as Trump switched planes, official says AP News
- The Flawed Logic of Trump’s Airplane Escape The Atlantic
- The Trump White House flat-out lied about his secret plane switch CNN