Walter MurrowMagnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck southern Mexico on Thursday, according to the country’s National Seismological Service. The quake triggered a tsunami alert for coastal…
Trump Doubles Down on Election Claims
While the World Cup provides a rare moment of shared spectacle, the political climate in the United States continues to darken. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened…
Andy Burnham: Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister
Andy Burnham was confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party on Thursday, meaning he will become prime minister on Monday. In his first remarks as leader, Burnham pledged to end the factional…
Wildfires Rage Across Europe and Beyond
In Spain, a wildfire near Orés in the Zaragoza province of Aragón is threatening the town of Luesia, with reports of flames reaching the edge of the urban center. “The fire is arriving there,”…
Smoke Over the World Cup Final
The biggest match in football — the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and reigning champions Argentina — is scheduled for Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. But thick…
Around the Globe
Greece faces a punishing heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 41°C (106°F) in parts of Thessaly, Central Greece, and the Peloponnese by early next week, before a cooldown from…
World Cup 2026 Final Gets Its Referee
In lighter but emotionally resonant news, Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić learned he has been selected to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final — and broke down in tears. Ethnos reported that…
Markets Rally in India, Rupee Strengthens
India’s stock markets surged on Friday, with the BSE Sensex jumping 965 points — a 1.41% gain — to close at 78,282.55. The NSE Nifty ended at 24,334.30, buoyed by buying in blue-chip stocks,…
Trump Plans to Charge for Early Access to Social Media Posts
Der Spiegel reported an unusual development from the White House: President Donald Trump is preparing to monetize early access to his social media posts. Under the new scheme, users who want to see…
Deadly Floods Hit Texas — Again
In the United States, severe flooding in Texas has claimed at least two lives. Greek outlet Ethnos reported that large volumes of water inundated areas that had already been devastated by floods…