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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSkydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing 11
A skydiving plane crashed on Sunday in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board – among them a group of nurses – local authorities said, the country’s deadliest ever ge…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSaudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says
“Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash,” the state news agency added
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina isn’t Europe’s real problem
Generals losing a war examine the enemy, battlefield and their own forces. Brussels prefers a different sequence, ordering new weapons first and worrying about the diagnosis later…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK man arrested after woman’s body found in suitcase in Colombia
A British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found inside a suitcase despite him telling The Sun newspaper that he was watching England at the time. Ma…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWhat to Do in Houston If You're Here for Business (2026)
Where to eat, stay, work, and eat some more while visiting Space City on business.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAramco helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia kills all 14 on board
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom’s official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco. T…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina leads in GPS-style, reconnaissance and anti-satellite abilities, US report says
China has leapfrogged the United States in a few mighty important sectors of space technologies: GPS-style navigation, spy-in-the-sky reconnaissance and even the ability to knock …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Captain for a Major Airline Flew 900 Flights Without a Proper License—Here’s How He Got Caught
An expert says he’s not the only one who could face consequences for the fraud.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsSaudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing 14 people
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, killing at least 14 people, all of whom were Saud…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance plane crash: At least 11 dead after skydiving aircraft crashes in Tomblaine
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • At least 11 people died when a civilian plane carrying skydivers crashed in Tomblaine, northeastern France on Su…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance: 11 killed in civilian plane crash
Police have urged people to "strictly avoid" the area around the airport in Tomblaine. The plane was reportedly carrying skydivers.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHeat Wave Starts to Break in Western Europe, as Central Europe Begins to Broil
After days of record temperatures in Western Europe, the extreme heat is easing there. Now, Central Europe is facing days of dangerous swelter.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘I see hope’: how mindset shifts help Hong Kong cancer patients cope with diagnosis
In the fifth instalment of a six-part Health Matters wellness series on cancer in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Cheung looks at the hidden psychological burden patients face and how suppor…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhere Side Hustles Businesses Are Booming: The Top Cities in America Right Now
Miami and other hotspots are seeing a surge in side hustle businesses. Here’s how to choose one that matches your skills and schedule.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe ‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth Inequality
As the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics1 dead, 2 seriously injured as minibus mounts pavement, crashes in Hong Kong
One pedestrian was killed and two others were seriously injured when a minibus mounted a pavement and crashed in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City district on Sunday. Police received a rep…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Heart of Kwun Tong’: hundreds say goodbye to old Yue Man Square in Hong Kong
Hundreds of Hongkongers gathered in Kwun Tong overnight on Saturday to bid farewell to the streets around a historic town centre before they faded into history, with many stopping…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNet result? How a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant went big on the World Cup
At a century-old teahouse in Hong Kong, a crowd of about 30 people huddled around tables packed with dim sum on a Thursday morning as they watched South Africa score against South…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia’s vision is to make Indian Ocean an Ocean of Opportunity: PM Modi in Seychelles
Seychelles confers the title of ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ on PM Modi; Delegation-level talks held by PM Modi with Seychelles President Herminie to deepen bilateral ties
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWhy Wear Anything Other Than a Sun Hoodie This Summer? Our Picks for the Best
Sun hoodies are the greatest new garment since the original hoodie.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina fires up world’s biggest superconducting magnet for nuclear fusion project
The world’s biggest superconducting magnet for a nuclear fusion reactor has passed final tests as part of China’s CRAFT “artificial sun” project, eclipsing international performan…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore’s Pritam Singh wins vote of no confidence by landslide
In his greatest test since taking the helm of the Workers’ Party (WP) in 2018, secretary general Pritam Singh has survived by a landslide a vote of no confidence within his party,…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics3 held as Hong Kong police seize HK$180m of suspected cocaine at typhoon shelter
Hong Kong police have seized 241kg of suspected cocaine estimated to be worth HK$180 million (US$23 million) from a typhoon shelter, marking the largest bust in the past year. Act…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain as escalating attacks threaten to unravel peace efforts
President Donald Trump has warned the U.S. could be forced to return to war as a series of escalating reciprocal strikes with Iran continued into Sunday.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHere’s What Psychology Says About Tipping–and Why I Always Tip 20 Percent
Think good tips reward good service? That’s almost never true.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsKazakhstan’s Leader Deepens U.S. Ties, Saying Trump Was ‘Sent by Heaven’
The Central Asian nation is aggressively courting President Trump’s Washington to counterbalance its powerful neighbors, Russia and China.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID
Marco Rubio is scrambling to provide effective disaster response to country whose president US deposed in JanuaryThis week’s dual earthquakes in Venezuela are a test for the new e…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance sees 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be h…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThis Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center
The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsThe price of paradise: What happens when offbeat travel destinations go mainstream
Once a cherished secret, India's offbeat travel destinations are rapidly becoming mainstream. What began as a quiet escape for a few now faces overcrowding, mirroring global trend…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian man charged with murder in Thailand after teenage girl’s body found in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman, 46, has denied the charges against himGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian man has been charged with the murder of a teenag…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'The Family Man' Season 4 OTT release: When and where to watch spy thriller's next chapter
The Family Man Season 4 is officially in the works and will stream on Amazon Prime Video. Creator Raj Nidimoru confirmed that Seasons 3 and 4 were always planned as one continuous…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian arrested after Thai teen girl found dead in suitcase
The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya said they were devastated by her death, for which an Australian man has been arrested and ch…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Ebike Accessories You Need to Help You Haul the Most Stuff
An unadorned ebike is a blank canvas. Here, get tips for maximizing its cargo-hauling and person-carrying capabilities.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat Life Is Like in Dahiya Amid a Hezbollah-Israel Truce in Lebanon
Dahiya, a sprawling area and Hezbollah stronghold, is stirring back to life amid a tense truce with Israel. “This war has brought so much loss,” one resident said.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship4 Marketing Lessons Every Business Can Learn From the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Nike, Adidas, Home Depot, and FIFA itself offer a powerful reminder: marketing success depends on far more than how much you spend.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI Went to a World Cup Match. The Longest Line Wasn’t for the Game
A free bead bracelet at a World Cup activation is drawing crowds. The brand behind it offers a smart marketing playbook.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsChina Defies US Restrictions and Builds the World’s Fastest Supercomputer
The Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIn Just 1 Sentence, Adam Grant Revealed the Secret to Being a Great Leader
Leaders need to care about their people, but what if there’s someone on your team you just don’t like? Adam Grant reveals the answer.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy using screens to soothe your baby could backfire
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Screen time for babies under 2 years old should be avoided due to potential long-term negative effects on health and …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFor an Africa seeking growth, China is proving a reliable partner
On June 4, at a packing facility in Limuru near Nairobi, Kenya, avocados were being prepared for the Chinese market. The scene may seem mundane, but the politics behind it is sign…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNew Caledonia heads to polls in vote delayed since 2024
Security has been high at polling stations as the South Pacific archipelago holds its first provincial elections since 2019. The vote in the French territory was originally set fo…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWho was Srinath Reddy? Indian student from Telangana found dead in London accommodation
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Srinath Reddy, a 25-year-old Indian student, was found dead in his accommodation in Leicester, England, on June …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong can drive ‘China Opportunity 2.0’ push for global growth: Paul Chan
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to add value to Beijing’s “China Opportunity 2.0” narrative, serving as a bridge and catalyst for the global expansion of mainland Chinese enterpr…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope heatwave turns deadly as France records 1,000 excess deaths
Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk features a team of experienced journalists and writers who gather global news. • The team prioritize…
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