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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been called unlike any tournament in history — and not entirely for reasons fans should celebrate. A wave of celebrity culture and sky-high ticket prices is changing football’s identity at its biggest moment.
US Navy Blue Angels jets sent chairs and tents flying during a stunning low-altitude pass over a packed Florida beach, leaving thousands of stunned spectators reaching for their phones. The dramatic flyover has reignited debate over the safety rules governing military air show demonstrations.
Hungary’s ex-foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has taken a senior role with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, just months after leaving government. The move is drawing intense scrutiny given his direct role in securing BYD’s massive Debrecen factory deal.
The UN is urging world leaders not to abandon the Sustainable Development Goals despite alarming data showing fewer than 17 percent of targets are on track. With 2030 approaching fast, the organization says the SDGs remain humanity’s best bet for bridging a world of stark inequalities.
A 67 million-year-old T. rex skeleton with a $30 million pre-sale estimate could shatter auction records in New York. But scientists warn the sale represents a serious loss for paleontology research.
June 2026 brought a flurry of digital policy action across four continents, from the EU’s first major AI Act fine to India’s data localization crackdown. Here’s what actually matters and why it’s moving so fast.
A Ryanair passenger was nearly pulled out of a window mid-flight before his wife grabbed his legs and held on for five desperate minutes. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as cabin crew scrambled to respond.
The EU’s new Tech Sovereignty Package takes aim at foreign dominance of Europe’s digital economy, with non-EU firms supplying over 80 percent of the bloc’s digital products. But ambition and capability are still very different things.
The European Union’s flagship industrial policy proposal is drawing sharp criticism from economists at Bruegel, who warn that key provisions could backfire badly. Here’s what they say needs to change.
Dettol has apologised after a Chinese ad campaign featuring a man seeking a woman ‘not tainted by other men’ triggered a massive sexism backlash. The controversy racked up over 120 million views on Weibo within two days.
