WorldElon Musk remains a prominent figure in China, where Tesla still carries influence despite stronger local competition and past regulatory disputes. His businesses align with several of Beijing’s technology priorities, even as Starlink and Tesla have also drawn scrutiny.
WorldA violent storm with rain and hail swept through India’s Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100 people and injuring 59, officials said. Authorities also reported damage to homes and livestock losses as relief efforts were ordered.
WorldDozens of Israeli occupiers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem under police protection, Wafa reported. Turkiye condemned the move, warning it could deepen regional tensions.
WorldSolar Impulse 2, the Swiss experimental aircraft that flew around the world in 2016 without jet fuel, has crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Its owner, Skydweller Aero, said the aircraft had been converted into a drone and was involved in a US Navy exercise.
SportsA new climate analysis says roughly a quarter of matches at the 2026 World Cup could be played above recommended heat safety limits. FIFPRO and scientists warned that players and fans may face growing risks despite planned mitigation measures.
WorldPoland said its air force intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea. Warsaw said the plane had no filed flight plan and was flying with its transponders switched off.
SportsJapan have suspended head coach Eddie Jones for four matches and cut his salary over verbal abuse directed at local officials during an Australia tour. The JRFU said Jones accepted the punishment and apologised for his remarks.
SportsResidents of Kearny, New Jersey, say soaring World Cup ticket prices have priced out many local fans despite the tournament coming to nearby MetLife Stadium. Locals in the football-focused town have criticised FIFA’s pricing structure as unaffordable.
WorldDonald Trump and Xi Jinping opened talks in Beijing after a red-carpet ceremony at the Great Hall of the People. The summit began with cordial public remarks and is set to cover Iran, trade and Taiwan.
WorldIran says it will no longer allow US weapons to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and that transit through the waterway will be subject to Iranian armed forces supervision. The development comes amid continued US-Iran talks, a dispute with Kuwait and ongoing pressure on global oil markets.
WorldFrench authorities have confined more than 1,700 people aboard a British cruise ship in Bordeaux after an elderly passenger died and dozens reported stomach illness. Officials said no link had been established with the gastroenteritis episode and further tests were under way.
WorldThree pastors from the Kuki community were shot dead in India’s Manipur on Wednesday, while four others were injured, officials said. Police said the attackers had not been identified.
