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An expedition led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has surveyed the wrecks of the Quest and Terra Nova, ships of polar explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott, using the Alvin submersible and advanced imaging technology to create 3D digital twins.
The US House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act with a 308-117 vote, aiming to make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice-yearly clock change. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future is uncertain amid opposition from some Republican leaders. Supporters cite benefits to sleep and safety, while critics warn of darker winter mornings.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a complaint to the IOC over alleged political neutrality breaches, while a letter from 72 MEPs challenges FIFA's reversal of a red card for US striker Folarin Balogun. Rights group FairSquare alleges Infantino's support for Trump and the creation of the FIFA Peace Prize breached ethics rules.
Spain defeated tournament favourites France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Spain will face Argentina in the final after Argentina beat England in the other semi-final.
De Beers has announced a two-year pause in production at South Africa's largest diamond mine, Venetia, citing tough trading conditions and pressure from lab-grown gems. The mine accounts for over 40% of the country's annual diamond output and employs about 4,400 staff.
State Duma member Alyona Arshinova claims the European Union is deliberately preparing Moldova for military conflict, citing a €120 million air defense package and recent arms deals. She warns of consequences for Moldovan citizens and accuses the government of abandoning neutrality.
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping campaign against the International Criminal Court, accusing it of posing an 'intolerable threat to US sovereignty.' The EU has pushed back, defending the court's role in prosecuting war crimes and genocide.
Regulator Ofwat has ordered South East Water to pay £30.5m across three investigations into supply failures, customer service shortfalls and a licence breach. The company also faces continuing supply disruption in Kent and has warned of "material uncertainty" over its ability to continue as a going concern.
A Russian missile struck Kyiv early Wednesday, triggering fires in two districts of the Ukrainian capital, according to officials. The attack marks the third large-scale assault on Kyiv in less than a week, and it comes as NATO holds its annual summit amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
More than 200 economists and AI researchers, including 16 Nobel laureates, have signed an open letter warning that AI could drive an economic transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution. The letter calls for governments and industry to create incentives, guardrails, and institutions to manage the transition, with one organiser noting that 'waiting for certainty means arriving too late.'
The European Commission and over a dozen countries have launched a $1 billion initiative to support Gaza's recovery from war. The fund, announced at a Brussels donor meeting, will focus on water, sanitation, debris removal, and health systems, though it falls short of the UN's $70 billion rebuilding estimate.
The European Commission is expected to propose age-appropriate restrictions on social media for children, following expert recommendations presented by President Ursula von der Leyen. A tiered approach would allow under-13s limited supervised use, with curbs gradually lifted for older teens.
The United States will seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and a Punjab police officer implicated in a transnational crime network, as announced by US officials. The charges, part of Operation Hardball, include murder-for-hire, extortion, and drug trafficking.
Reports indicate that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assumed a commanding role in Venezuela's governance, controlling finances and export revenue, with interim President Delcy Rodríguez deferring to his instructions. The situation follows the US military capture of Nicolás Maduro and has sparked debate over the extent of US influence, with some experts describing the arrangement as a colonial administration.
A shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival left two people dead and multiple wounded. Police have not named a suspect or made arrests, and the festival's final day was cancelled. The Ontario premier condemned the attack.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the possibility of expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams will be examined after the 2026 tournament. The first 48-team World Cup, held across the US, Canada, and Mexico, has been hailed by Infantino as a success, with teams from every continent scoring and nine of ten African teams reaching the knockout stage. The 2030 edition, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, could feature 64 teams if the proposal moves forward.
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran captured her second consecutive LPGA major at the Amundi Evian Championship, defeating Brooke Henderson in a playoff. The victory lifted her to a career-best world ranking of No. 3.
The US Department of Justice plans to seek the extradition of Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is charged with orchestrating the 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The indictment, part of 'Operation Hardball,' charges 37 people linked to three India-based transnational crime syndicates.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals have concluded with France, England, Argentina, and Spain advancing to the semifinals. France defeated Morocco 2-0, while England, Argentina, and Spain won their matches. The semifinals will feature the top four teams in the FIFA rankings, with record-breaking performances from Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
A shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St Clair festival left two people dead and several injured, with police searching for a suspect. Authorities warned the public to avoid the area before later securing the scene.