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UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has inscribed the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France, and Greece's Mount Olympus on its World Heritage List. The decisions were announced during the committee's session in Busan, South Korea, which also added sites in Japan, South Sudan, Iran, and Jordan.
Romania's military has shot down three drones in as many days, prompting Bucharest to summon Russia's ambassador. The incidents have heightened concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into NATO territory.
US President Donald Trump has paused plans for a major military escalation against Iran, according to multiple reports, amid concerns over depleting missile interceptor stockpiles. The decision follows warnings from top military officials and reflects broader worries about the conflict's trajectory and its political fallout.
A vehicle drove into a crowd at Berlin's annual Christopher Street Day Pride event on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 others. Police launched a manhunt, and the suspect was later shot and killed during a police confrontation on Sunday.
President Donald Trump addressed the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC, weeks after an April shooting disrupted the original event. Held at the Waldorf Astoria with heightened security, the evening saw Trump ad-lib his remarks, honors for journalists and a Secret Service agent, and renewed debate over the event’s purpose.
President Donald Trump addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, joking about a fourth term and criticizing 'fake news media.' The event was rescheduled after a shooting in April, and Trump praised the Secret Service officer injured in the incident.
The International Olympic Committee has dismissed a complaint by human rights group FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating the matter falls outside the jurisdiction of its Ethics Commission. The complaint alleged Infantino breached political neutrality rules by supporting US President Donald Trump.
A preliminary hearing for musician D4vd, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, featured graphic autopsy testimony and images. Prosecutors allege he killed her to silence her about their sexual relationship, while his defense denies responsibility.
Two small U.S. businesses have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs imposed on dozens of trading partners. The suit, filed by the Liberty Justice Center, alleges the tariffs are arbitrary and unlawful. The new duties, including a 12.5% levy on Australian imports, took effect Friday.
Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to 55 charges, including murder, for the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed two students and two teachers. His father, Colin Gray, had been convicted earlier on charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of 125 members supporting his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision, which comes amid a renewed US campaign against the court.
The death toll from a landslide in Chongqing, China, has risen to 51, with 10 people still missing, according to local authorities. The disaster, which struck on July 17, has prompted a massive search and recovery operation involving over 1,080 rescuers, with more than 1,100 people evacuated.
At least 72 people are confirmed dead after a state ferry capsized off Guyana's coast, with the government estimating the toll could reach 100. Three crew members face murder charges, and a commission has been formed to investigate, while opposition lawmakers demand resignations.
Tens of thousands have fled wildfires in southwest France and Spain, with Spanish authorities declaring a national emergency as blazes merged near Madrid. French officials ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, using boats to assist. The European Union has deployed aircraft and helicopters to support firefighting efforts.
US President Donald Trump will speak at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, nearly three months after the original event was interrupted by a shooting. The dinner, moved to the Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, honors a Secret Service officer wounded in the attack, while press freedom groups have criticized the event as hypocritical.
The US Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters over a story about security concerns with a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The move comes after the newspaper's lawyers challenged the subpoenas as an attempt to intimidate the press. Critics and press freedom groups welcomed the decision.
Australian motorists are being urged not to panic buy fuel as oil prices jump past US$100 a barrel following Middle East tensions. The NRMA says current petrol and diesel prices remain well below April's record highs, though the RACQ is not concerned about the latest surge.
The US has launched a 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers and maritime capabilities. Iranian state media report explosions across the country, while Tehran warns regional states against supporting Washington. Nearly 100 US service members have been injured in Iranian retaliatory attacks.
The United States announced new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, over forced labor enforcement. The duties take effect Friday, replacing a temporary 10% global tariff that expires at the same time.
The US military has carried out a new series of strikes on Iran, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels have escalated the conflict by attacking Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, driving up oil prices. President Trump has threatened to hold Iran responsible, even as the US House passed a resolution to halt military action.