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Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 Afghan civilians; Taliban condemn attack

Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 36 civilians and wounded over 160, according to Afghan officials. Pakistan claims the strikes targeted 32 militants along the border.

Andy Burnham pledges UK power shift, proposes ‘No. 10 North’ to decentralize London

Andy Burnham, the likely next UK Prime Minister, pledged to establish a 'No. 10 North' operation in Manchester to decentralize power and funding, aiming to boost economic growth outside London.

Supreme Court Prepares Landmark Rulings Defining Trump's Presidential Power

The Supreme Court is approaching the end of its term, with several high-profile rulings expected, including decisions on President Trump's authority and the contentious issue of birthright citizenship.

US, Iran agree to halt strikes; Doha peace talks resume

The United States and Iran have agreed to pause hostilities and resume peace talks in Doha, Qatar, following a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes that threatened a fragile ceasefire and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Comcast spins off NBCUniversal, Sky; forms two public companies

Comcast announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky. Current shareholders will receive shares in both new entities.

Venezuela Earthquake: Search Teams Race Clock; Death Toll Mounts

Tens of thousands remain missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, with the death toll exceeding 1,400. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with international aid arriving and a father and son pulled from rubble in La Guaira.

South Korea to invest $576 billion in AI chip production with Samsung, SK Hynix

South Korea announced a massive $576 billion investment in AI chip production, with Samsung and SK Hynix leading mega-projects to meet global demand amid a worldwide semiconductor shortage.

Five dead in mass shooting at Stade youth center, Germany

Five people were killed in a mass shooting at a youth care facility in Stade, northern Germany. Police have detained a male suspect, with two people arrested in connection to the incident.

Germany heatwave breaks records, grips Eastern Europe

A deadly heat wave has shifted from western Europe to Eastern Europe, setting temperature records and causing approximately 1,000 excess deaths in France. Meanwhile, a dangerous heat wave is forecast to scorch millions across the eastern US.

Putin admits Ukrainian drone strikes spark Russian fuel shortages

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian drone strikes are causing 'obvious' but 'not critical' fuel shortages, marking the first time he has detailed the impact of Ukraine's deep-strike successes on Russia's energy infrastructure.

Last updated: 6/29/2026, 1:03:17 PM