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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire
Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shotsThe US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits after a two-month halt on mandatory flu sh…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump claims Iran has agreed to hold peace talks in Doha after recent clashes
US president posts that meeting will take place on Tuesday in Qatari capital after exchange of fire in strait of HormuzDonald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to hold talks …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Groom Blew His Entire Wedding Fund on DraftKings. Now He’s Suing the Sports Betting Company
The former gambler is seeking compensatory damages from the sportsbook.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFive people killed in shooting in northern Germany, police say – Europe live
German police say two people were apprehended after ‘numerous’ shots were fired at a youth care facility in StadeMeanwhile, Ukraine is bracing to absorb the impact of the heatwave…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsJD Vance’s 2028 strategy is starting to take shape
The vice president’s decision to criticise Israel and distance himself from rival Rubio means he is reading the base.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsScale of Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Could Take Weeks to Emerge
Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of people reported missing and the extent of building damage.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFive killed in shooting at German youth centre
Five people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsChambal’s dreaded dacoit Jagan Gurjar found dead in high-security Ajmer jail
Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar was allegedly murdered by a fellow inmate in Ajmer jail. Police reported Gurjar was strangled with a towel by Vishnu, his cellmate, following a dispu…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsRocket Lab continues buying spree by acquiring satellite company Iridium
The all-stock deal values Iridium at $8 billion, and gives Rocket Lab even more firepower to compete against Amazon and SpaceX.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSydney to get parking zones for shared ebikes in bid to stop ‘wild west scenes’ of blocked footpaths
NSW transport minister says growth in shared schemes is a positive development but pedestrians are ‘crying out for order’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Viral Loonen Water Shows Just How Hard It Is to Be ‘Plastic Free’
Loonen’s rise is fueled by influencer appeal and plastic anxiety, but with microplastics everywhere, even the best marketing has limits.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThe show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
In the space of a week, two major musicals, Waitress and Beetlejuice, and a $20m opera were forced to cancel shows amid skyrocketing costs, putting hundreds out of workGet our bre…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat signal is China sending with first official footage of sixth-generation fighter?
China’s military apparently released the first official footage of its sixth-generation fighter over the weekend – a move that analysts said might suggest Beijing was ahead of its…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEnzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager to succeed Pep Guardiola
Former Blues boss signs three-year City deal to succeed Pep Guardiola who stepped down in May.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, injure 40, as heatwave attacks too
Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”, while the…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Russia might launch limited war against Nato within ... ': Dutch intel sounds alarm
A stark warning from Dutch defense intelligence suggests Russia might launch a limited military strike against a NATO member within a year of the Ukraine war's conclusion. This as…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOne killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechAgent confidence on the technical frontier
Enterprise investment in AI is booming. Gartner is calling 2026 an “inflection year” for organizations to align their AI projects with strategic business objectives. As the pressu…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy the Arab League could not stop Israel’s genocide
Arab governments are constrained by dependency, regime survival and fear of empowering Iran-aligned rivals.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSix adults killed in shooting at youth welfare facility in Stade, Germany
Five women among the dead and two people arrested after incident in town west of HamburgFive women and a man have been killed in a shooting at a youth welfare facility in north G…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsDR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports
Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and SheinBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Commission h…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey ‘strongly condemns’ Israeli incursions in Syria
These attacks, which trample on the lives and property of the Syrian people and make life increasingly difficult for civilians in the region, constitute a flagrant violation of in…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSupreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli strike hits tent in central Gaza, killing three, including a child
Israeli forces fatally shot a 15-year-old Palestinian teenager during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Monday (June 29), the Palestinian health ministry said, as violence surge…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipYour Burn Rate Isn’t Just Financial. Here’s the 1 No Investor Tracks
Founders obsessively track cash burn while ignoring the energy, focus, and will of the people doing the work.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsEmma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz romance rumors resurface at Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz were one of tennis’ most talked-about duos last year after they teamed up for the revamped US Open mixed doubles event. Their close friendship qui…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Africa braces for anti-migrant protests
Tensions are rising ahead of planned anti-migrant protests on June 30, as South Africa's government warns against violence. Analysts say deep social and economic crises are fuelin…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance Recorded 1,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave, Officials Say
First estimates published by the national health agency listed hundreds more deaths per day compared with the daily death rate in previous months.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSudan’s el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse
Sudan's el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns.
Source: Your Story ·
Startups5 Teachings from Essentialism about doing less but better
Discover 5 powerful teachings from Essentialism that can help you focus on what matters, avoid burnout, and do less but better.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBen Stokes: The man who refused to leave quietly, then left at tea
Stokes was never a man of averages. He belonged to moments, and moments have an inconvenient habit of resisting arithmetic. The 258 at Cape Town, the fastest Test 250 ever scored,…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEV myths muddy the road to electrification
Claims that electric vehicle batteries are tainted by exploitative mineral supply chains are discrediting non-fossil cars as electrified road transport booms.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump announces meeting with Iran in Qatar despite military skirmishes
US president says talks will take place on Tuesday, but Tehran has not confirmed the negotiations in Doha.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThey Challenged Coke, Pepsi, and the Status Quo—Here’s What Actually Worked
On the latest episode of Inc.’s ‘Your Next Move’ series, the two founders offered advice on creating a new category—or getting a foothold in an old one.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBrazil vs Japan LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow updates as Brazil face Japan in the last 32, as we bring you the build-up, analysis and text commentary.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsZerodha applies for merchant banking licence
Zerodha will be able to manage initial public offerings (IPOs) if it gets the licence.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCentre lifts petrol, diesel sale restrictions from July 1 as supply concerns ease
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk delivers latest business news globally, covering various industries, markets, trends, and exclu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSun sets on Bazball: Stokes signs off with defeat as NZ seal series 2-1
Chasing 373, England resumed the final day on 103 for 4 but never managed to build the partnerships needed to threaten the target. They were bowled out for 212 shortly after lunch…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief
Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policyThe heatwave wreaking chaos across Europe…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsRobot hand company settles Tesla trade secret suit and announces $11M raise
The startup, Proception, is taking a unique approach to collecting training data to tackle one of the hardest problems in robotics: hands.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?
After rejecting a government spending package, Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has submitted its own proposal worth several billion dollars more to boost the military’s unman…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Creator Economy Has a Credentials Problem. This Founder Is Trying to Fix It
Beauty creators have reach. BeautyTech wants them to have equity.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsProsus India revenue up 13% driven by fintech platform Pay U
Pay U turned EBITDA positive for the first time in FY26 driven largely by increased transaction volumes
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