A man in his 30s drove a car into a crowd in Modena, Italy, injuring at least eight people, with four in serious condition. Bystanders reportedly tackled the driver after he exited the vehicle and allegedly stabbed a passerby.
The Iran war is intensifying a global rush to stockpile manufactured goods due to fears of an energy-supply crunch, with oil prices soaring. Iran has warned of readiness for war and economic costs, while also stating it will unveil a new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic.
Timmy, a humpback whale that captivated Germany after beaching itself two weeks prior and undergoing a rescue operation, has been found dead near a Danish island. Wildlife experts had criticized the rescue attempt as 'pure animal cruelty,' saying it would cause more distress.
The Eurovision grand final in Austria is proceeding with Israel's Noam Bettan performing, despite thousands protesting and five countries (Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia, Netherlands) boycotting over Israel's participation amid the Gaza war. This year's field of 35 contestants is the smallest since 2003.
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central London for rival demonstrations, with far-right activist Tommy Robinson leading a 'Unite the Kingdom' rally and others marking Nakba Day. Police deployed thousands of officers to keep the groups separate, with reports of officer assaults and hate crime offenses.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure and calls to step down, with former Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirming he will run in any Labour leadership contest. Other potential challengers are also circling amid personnel scandals and fiscal struggles.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, has been arrested and faces federal charges for allegedly plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe, including firebombing a bank, and targeting Jewish institutions in the US. Authorities believe he has links to Iran's Quds Force.
A Maldivian military diver, Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee, died from decompression sickness during an operation to recover the bodies of four Italian divers believed to have drowned deep inside an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll. The search for the Italians' remains had been previously suspended.
The launch of a limited-edition collaboration between Swatch and luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet caused chaos at stores, leading to anger, arrests, and huge groups cutting in line. At least 17 stores across the US, including one in SoHo, were forced to close due to public safety concerns, with scalpers listing watches online within hours.
President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping resulted in agreements to establish trade and investment councils and reduce levies on some products. However, Trump's ambiguous stance on Taiwan arms sales, calling them a 'negotiating chip,' raised questions about US support for the island.
Abu Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the Islamic State's second-ranking leader globally and its shadow commander in West Africa, was killed in a joint US-Nigerian military operation in Borno state, Nigeria. President Trump stated the operation eliminated 'the most active terrorist in the world.
President Trump's recent attacks on CNN and The New York Times, labeling their Iran reporting as 'treasonous,' have been called 'deranged' and 'potentially dangerous' by CNN anchor Jake Tapper. Journalists assert that reporting news, even if unwanted, is not treason.