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Samsung Electronics will launch its new Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, in South Korea on Friday. Preorders for the series reached a record 1.44 million units, surpassing the previous record set by the Galaxy Note 10 in 2019. The devices are powered by Alphabet's Gemini AI and will roll out to more than 100 countries.
The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a safety incident in which President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter flew too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident has raised questions about air traffic control procedures, though officials said the president was not in danger and the aircraft were not on a collision course.
The US Senate voted 51-44 to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as the first permanent CDC director since Susan Monarez, handing the Trump administration a rare win. Schwartz takes over an agency beset by low morale, layoffs, and public health challenges including measles and Ebola.
FIFA's leadership has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after he abandoned a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, a proposal that drew sharp criticism from UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC. The crisis has triggered threats of non-cooperation, an internal apology from FIFA, and a review of the failed initiative.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil announced the league has signed an agreement with an unnamed 'lead investor' and will transition to a model where players become majority equity holders. The deal, approved by the board, is expected to close in September, with the 2026 season to feature 10 events.
A new study suggests workers exposed to pesticides may face up to a 70% higher risk of developing ALS, with men potentially twice as likely to be affected. The findings come as Syngenta ends sales of the herbicide paraquat in Australia following new restrictions imposed by the national regulator.
Yemen's Houthis have attacked two Saudi oil tankers as part of a maritime blockade, threatening Saudi oil exports via the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The escalation, which includes a surge in Saudi crude shipments through the waterway, raises concerns for global oil markets and India's imports.
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100bn in tariffs collected under powers the Supreme Court struck down in February. Companies like Target and Nintendo reported windfalls, while new tariffs via different legal routes face a 25-state lawsuit.
Iran announced an agreement with Oman on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, with final arrangements still being drafted. The deal, reported by Iranian state media and international outlets, comes amid a US naval blockade and heightened tensions.
SpaceX shares fell more than 13% a day after its first quarterly report as a public company, with investors wary of heavy spending on AI and data centres despite revenue beating expectations. Al Jazeera reported the company lost $541m but revenue jumped 90% to $7.8bn.
An Associated Press investigation, cited by multiple outlets, found that dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US troops have been detained and at least six deported as the Trump administration rolls back longstanding immigration protections for military families.
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Canada. Critics, including Democrats, warn the cuts risk undermining American leadership and could leave a vacuum for China, while the administration cites cost-effectiveness.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Hezbollah of serving Israel, after Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said direct talks with Israel would bring Lebanon only 'shame and humiliation.' The exchange came ahead of a fresh round of US-sponsored talks in Rome.
Renewed Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least one person, while two Israeli soldiers died in an explosion in a booby-trapped building. The incidents come as talks between Lebanon and Israel continue in Rome, with Lebanon's Health Ministry reporting over 4,000 killed since March 2.
The UN human rights chief says Iran has executed at least 56 people on national security-related charges since March, using capital punishment to instil fear and suppress dissent. More than 100 others are at risk, and concerns include lack of fair trials and allegations of torture.
Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with a joint announcement in final stages. The proposed deal would give Tehran control over vessels entering the Gulf, a significant concession amid the ongoing war with the US and Israel.
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to expand bilateral trade by keeping border crossings open 24/7, improving logistics, and harmonizing customs procedures. The move aims to reach a $10 billion trade target and comes amid regional economic strains from the US-Iran conflict.
An investigation into the Morita Forestry scheme reveals it was a pyramid scheme that defrauded South Africans of hundreds of millions of rands. Social media influencers and the company's local director promoted it, while appearances by police and government officials at events helped create an aura of legitimacy.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former health official, has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, defeating establishment-backed Representative Haley Stevens. The narrow victory signals a shift in the party's direction and sets up a general election battle against Republican Mike Rogers.
A stray SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the Moon near the Einstein crater on Wednesday, creating a new crater and throwing up a plume of dust. The accidental impact provides scientists with a rare chance to study lunar geology and the effects of space debris, while raising concerns about the growing amount of human-made objects in orbit.