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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.