Hamas representative Mahmoud Mardawi stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is putting forward unfeasible conditions to obstruct a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Thai 10th-grader Tiraphat Ransavoranan travels five kilometers to school every day on his stallion Sunny, "parking" it on the school grounds. This unusual practice is permitted by the school principal.
A drone hit a civilian VAZ car with a trailer in Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region, killing a 60-year-old man and injuring a 59-year-old man with shrapnel.
The Ukrainian women's volleyball team will play in the Golden European League 2025 final against Hungary on Sunday, June 29. The Ukrainians defeated Sweden 3:0 in the semi-finals, taking revenge for their loss in the group stage.
John Travolta, 71, reprised his role as Danny Zuko at the 'Grease Sing-A-Long' event at the Hollywood Bowl, surprising the cast. This performance took place almost 50 years after the musical's release.
As a result of the Russian attack on the night of June 29, two critical infrastructure facilities were damaged in Lviv and Drohobych districts. There are no casualties or fatalities, but part of Drohobych was left without electricity.
On June 29, the Russian army shelled a residential building in the frontline city of Lyman, Donetsk Oblast. A family consisting of a 51-year-old husband and wife and their 12-year-old son sustained mine-blast injuries, shrapnel wounds, contusions, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were forced to remain in Chile due to aircraft damage: during taxiing to the runway, a tow bar detached, damaging a landing gear tire. This was the first visit of Belgian monarchs to Chile in 65 years.
Dozens of people have died in Madagascar from food poisoning, including after a party, causing fear among the population. This has led to significant economic losses for small street restaurants, whose incomes have fallen by 70%.
Ukrainian air defense repelled a massive night attack on June 29, neutralizing 475 out of 537 air attack means. Among the downed targets are Shahed, Kh-101/Iskander-K and Kalibr.
European NATO countries are increasing defense spending but refusing American weapons. This is due to concerns about the policy of Trump, who has already threatened to annex the territory of a European country.
A new defendant in the case of the embezzlement of 404 million US dollars from "Boyko's towers" will appear in court. The accused created and purchased fictitious enterprises, as well as produced forged documents, facilitating the legalization of funds.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva announced positive signals regarding the supply of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. Negotiations are ongoing at the level of the Ministries of Defense of both countries, and details remain confidential until the results are announced.
Ri Sol-ju, Kim Jong-un's wife, made her first public appearance in 18 months at the opening of the Kalma resort, carrying a bag resembling a Gucci GG Marmont. The average monthly salary in North Korea is less than $4, while the accessory costs over $2,000.
A young Syrian man is accused of supporting a terrorist group and assisting in planning a thwarted attack on Taylor Swift's concert in Vienna. He helped the suspect with translating bomb-making instructions and joining ISIS.
Estonia has confirmed its readiness to host F-35 aircraft of the North Atlantic Alliance on its territory, capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called this "dangerous" for Russia.
The Vatican Museums unveiled the restored "Hall of Constantine," the last of four rooms painted by Raphael and his apprentices. During the 10-year project, a new technique was discovered: Raphael used oil paints on the wall for greater vibrancy.
Ukrainian legionnaire of "Arsenal" Oleksandr Zinchenko is preparing for a transfer, as the club plans his sale. Among the interested clubs are "Milan", "Fulham" and "West Ham", as well as "Ajax" and "Borussia" Dortmund.
Xiaomi shares soared after the manufacturer sold 200,000 YU7 electric vehicles in three minutes. This exceeded analysts' expectations, which may force Tesla to reconsider prices in China.
Today marks the release of the third and final season of the popular series "Squid Game," filmed concurrently with the second. It consists of six episodes that continue the story of Seong Gi-hun after the bloody finale of the second season.
Ukrainian swimmers Oleksandr Zheltyakov and Volodymyr Lisovets won silver medals at the U23 European Championship in Šamorín, Slovakia. This is only the second time such a championship has been held.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will undertake a European tour from June 30 to July 6, visiting the EU headquarters, Germany, and France. The purpose of the visit is the final согласоvание of details for the China-EU summit in Beijing on July 24-25.
In Cambridge, a project has been launched to create artificial human DNA with the aim of synthesizing a human chromosome. Critics fear that the research opens the way for unscrupulous abuse.
Beijing views SCO countries as an "anchor of stability" amid international conflicts. NATO is observing China's reorganization and military buildup.
Updated data indicates 314 casualties from the missile attack on Dnipro, over 100 of whom remain in hospital, including five children. Russian invaders also attacked Nikopol district with drones and artillery, without casualties.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes using 150 billion euros from the SAFE program for Ukraine. EU member states can invest them in the Ukrainian defense industry.
The Chinese government has called on NATO to correct its “misconception” of the Asian giant. Earlier, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said that China is reorganizing and building up its military power. NATO sees what China, North Korea, and Iran are doing, emphasized the NATO Secretary General.
The classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" starring Judy Garland will be restored using artificial intelligence for a screening at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The project collaborates with Warner Bros. to adapt the film's visuals to the giant spherical screen.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has extended extraordinary measures to avoid exceeding the statutory debt limit. The Treasury will no longer be able to meet all of its obligations without congressional action to raise or suspend the debt limit by mid-to-late summer.
"Ruined, Vanquished, Destroyed - Pick a Word": Hegseth Rails Against "Fake News" of Iran Strikes. US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth spoke at a press conference on Thursday, with a report on Iran.
