"A comprehensive study recently published in the journal Nature warns that the Amazon rainforest, often dubbed the "lungs of the earth," is on the brink of a catastrophic tipping point by the year 2050 due to the combined pressures of deforestation, drought, fires, and climate change. This critical threshold, if crossed, could lead to irreversible damage, transforming vast stretches of this biodiverse ecosystem into drylands.
Ukraine claims to have significantly weakened Russia's naval capabilities in the Black Sea by disabling a third of its fleet, including the recent sinking of the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov.
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday.
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's post-royal financial empire is under increasing strain as major revenue streams dry up and senior staff abandon their California-based foundation. Once buoyed by multimillion-dollar contracts and a global spotlight, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex now face mounting questions over the sustainability of their lifestyle and brand.
Princess Kate returned to public life this week, making two high-profile appearances alongside Prince William and their children during Britain's ceremonial season, including the historic Order of the Garter service and Trooping the Colour.
French authorities ordered black walls erected around Israeli defense firms at the Paris Air Show on Monday, blocking public access to weapons exhibits and triggering fierce condemnation from Israeli officials, who accused Paris of political bias and commercial protectionism amid ongoing war in Gaza.
Israel on Monday said it had achieved aerial dominance over Tehran and eliminated four of Iran's top intelligence commanders in a targeted strike, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries and heightening fears of a broader Middle East war.
A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody late Sunday after allegedly opening fire during a confrontation between two groups at a crowded city carnival, killing three people, including an 8-month-old infant and a bystander woman, authorities said.
President Donald Trump on Sunday directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to intensify deportation efforts in major Democratic-led cities, calling for what he described as the "single largest Mass Deportation Program in History." The directive, issued via Truth Social, comes amid nationwide protests, ICE quota pressures, and backlash from industries dependent on immigrant labor.
China's retail sales rose at their fastest pace since December 2023, jumping 6.4% year-over-year in May as government subsidies and online promotions spurred consumer demand. The unexpected strength in retail spending offered a rare bright spot for the world's second-largest economy, which has been grappling with persistent deflation, a deteriorating property market, and weak external demand.
Oil prices surged sharply in early Asian trading Monday as Israel and Iran launched direct attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, stoking fears of wider supply disruptions across the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose $2.37, or 3.2%, to $76.60 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed $2.39, or 3.3%, to $75.37. Both benchmarks had settled 7% higher Friday, after jumping more than 13% during the session.
President Donald Trump rejected a proposal by Israeli officials to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a move U.S. officials said was aimed at preventing the Israel-Iran conflict from spiraling further out of control. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources familiar with the matter, was made during a weekend of heightened regional hostilities.
The Israeli military confirmed it conducted strikes in Yemen targeting a top military figure within the Iran-aligned Ansar Allah movement, widely known as the Houthis, in what officials described as a broader campaign against the Axis of Resistance following days of sustained combat with Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces said the operation sought to kill Houthi Chief of Staff Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, but his status remains unconfirmed.