South Korea has experienced its hottest day on record, reaching 42.5C. The extreme heat has led to at least 19 fatalities nationwide, prompting warnings from health authorities.
Former FBI Director James Comey faces a second indictment from the US Department of Justice. The charges reportedly stem from an Instagram post featuring seashells forming the numbers '86 47', which some interpret as a threat against the 47th president. Comey maintains he did not understand the numbers' alleged violent connotations.
Sir Christian Turner, the UK's ambassador to the United States, privately told students in February that Israel, not the UK, likely holds the 'special relationship' with Washington. These comments emerged publicly during King Charles III's state visit, which aimed to repair Anglo-American relations amid the ongoing Iran war.
The United Arab Emirates has abruptly withdrawn from Opec, an organisation it joined before its 1971 statehood. This move, driven by the UAE's desire to increase oil production beyond Opec quotas, carries significant implications for global energy markets and regional power dynamics, particularly following recent US-Israeli military actions against Iran.
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a significant fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, leading to resident evacuations. This marks the third such strike this month on the facility, which Ukraine claims funds Russia's 2022 invasion. Moscow condemned the action, alleging it exacerbates global energy market instability.
Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse received a minimum 37-year prison sentence in Nevada for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. He exploited his position as a spiritual leader, manipulating victims who sought his guidance or medical assistance, with one victim aged 14 when the abuse began.
Kyiv alleges Israel is importing grain 'stolen by Russia' from occupied Ukrainian territories, leading to a diplomatic row. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed another vessel carrying illicit grain arrived in an Israeli port, asserting Israel cannot be unaware of the cargo. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissed the accusations as 'Twitter diplomacy' and demanded evidence through official channels.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has commenced a two-year trial of Chinese-made humanoid robots for cargo loading and unloading at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. This initiative aims to address persistent labour shortages within the Japanese aviation sector, driven by increased tourism and a shrinking workforce.
Greek authorities are conducting a manhunt for an 89-year-old man implicated in two separate shooting incidents in Athens, which left five people injured. The assailant reportedly opened fire at a social security office before moving to a courthouse, injuring a total of one man and four women.
The United Arab Emirates has announced its departure from the Opec and Opec+ oil-producing blocs, a move it attributes to its 'long-term strategic and economic vision' and changing energy landscape. The withdrawal concludes nearly 60 years of UAE membership.
Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Donald Trump has renewed his push for a new ballroom at the White House, claiming it is essential for presidential security. The incident, which saw shots fired and caused panic among attendees including prominent political figures, marks the third direct targeting of Trump.
Venice's La Fenice opera house has terminated the contract of incoming music director Beatrice Venezi, following her public remarks alleging nepotism within the orchestra and ongoing controversy surrounding her appointment.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces charges including attempted presidential assassination after an incident at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. Prosecutors allege Allen, armed with a handgun, shotgun, and knives, breached a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where President Donald Trump and other officials were present. A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded. Allen is due back in court on Thursday.