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Tether invested $20 million into Ualá, part of a $197 million funding round announced in March. The investment is directed toward the Argentine neobank.

Tennessee lawmakers redrew congressional maps in May, altering primary districts and candidates for the August 6 election. The 4th District now includes part of Davidson County, affecting candidates like Scott DesJarlais, who faces three Republican challengers and Democratic contender Mike Cortese. The 5th District also saw candidate shifts due to redistricting.

The United States has released a video depicting airstrikes carried out against targets in Iran. The video serves as visual evidence of the military actions taken by the US.

Protesters gathered in Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov, known for improving Ukraine’s military performance through technological advancements, is expected to leave his role. Zelenskyy also nominated Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, to become the new prime minister.

Protesters gathered in Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the defense minister. Parliament convened to appoint a new prime minister as part of a government reshuffle.

Protesters gathered in Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a government reshuffle. Zelenskyy nominated Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, as the new prime minister.

Protesters gathered in Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, citing a strained relationship with armed forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi. Fedorov, a modernizer credited with improving Ukraine's military performance, was expected to leave after six months in office, sparking demonstrations across multiple cities.

The US has conducted strikes on Iran and a tanker, while Tehran has targeted Kuwait and Jordan. These strikes mark the first time attacks have occurred closer to Tehran since the latest wave began.

Brazil’s Supreme Court halted extra payments across all government branches, impacting judges, prosecutors, and senior civil servants. The Judiciary spent R$6.7 billion on above-cap salaries in 2024, while the Audit Court permitted double-dipping on salary limits.

The EU’s top court ruled that Spain’s amnesty law for Catalan separatists does not violate EU law, advancing Carles Puigdemont’s potential return to Spain and strengthening Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s political position. The court rejected claims that EU funds were misused to support Catalonia’s 2017 independence referendum, but Puigdemont’s Supreme Court indictment remains unresolved.

Varun Chandra will remain as Number 10 business adviser under Burnham. The decision is expected to be welcomed by UK business leaders.

Greece is utilizing heat-seeking satellites and high-tech surveillance to predict wildfires and pre-position firefighters, as the country faces annual summer challenges with these fires.

France has adopted a carbon neutrality roadmap targeting 2050, amid ongoing efforts to address climate challenges. Thermal renovation work on a residential building in Grenoble's Alliés-Alpins neighborhood is highlighted as part of these initiatives.

Senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, discussed key issues for the upcoming Parliament session. The deliberations focused on party strategy during the session.

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song raised the policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, ending a three-and-a-half-year rate freeze. The move signals a direct challenge to the Federal Reserve’s recent AI-driven inflation assessment.

The US launched new attacks on Iran, which responded by targeting Gulf sites. Iran's Health Ministry reported at least 35 deaths and over 300 injuries since fighting resumed.

Tamil Nadu farmers protest against Karnataka's use of the Cauvery river as a flood discharge channel for the Mekadatu project. Hundreds of farmers marched to the border to voice their opposition.

San Francisco faces a wealth surge as employees at Anthropic and OpenAI see equity values skyrocket due to the companies' massive valuation increases ahead of potential IPOs. Employees' equity gains, with some net worths reaching tens of millions, are creating a stark divide between 'regular rich' and 'stratospherically rich' in the tech community.

Taco Bell has voluntarily removed select fresh ingredients at certain locations amid an ongoing public health investigation into an illness linked to lettuce. Doctors are addressing concerns about the safety of eating lettuce during the probe.

A Wisconsin Policy Forum report found that federal aid to local governments after climate disasters, such as historic floods in August 2025, often falls short. The Trump administration approved $210 million for individual assistance but denied funding for public infrastructure repairs despite requests from state and local leaders.

The 2026 Tour de France has been the hottest ever. Norwegian-method pioneer and Uno-X Mobility coach Olav Aleksander Bu reveals how Nordic athletes are learning to adapt to extreme heat.

Europe trails the US and China in artificial intelligence. Economist and Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion suggests better research funding, venture capital, and AI innovation as ways for Europe to catch up.

In a hypothetical 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff 15 months before the election, Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro by 8 points (45% to 37%). Lula's approval (48%) and disapproval (47%) ratings are statistically tied, reflecting a divided electorate.

Ukraine's naval drones struck a 200ft FSB ship near Putin's palace coastline, escalating long-range attacks. The strike occurred just miles from Putin's luxurious compound.

Migrants in the US are more likely than those in any other country to describe their communities as a good place for immigrants, with 96% expressing this view in Gallup polls from 2024-2025. The US also has the largest gap between migrant and native-born resident opinions on this issue, with 81% of native-born Americans sharing the same positive view, creating a 15-point disparity.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hosting 65 delegations for a summit addressing 'transnational far-left terrorism.' The event includes Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Stephen Miller, described by a State Department official as a pivotal moment in an eight-month effort, though critics argue the focus is misplaced.

Predictions indicate gold prices may continue setting new record highs as investors seek safe investments during turbulent times. Some forecasts suggest gold prices could double within five years.

A recent amendment vote in Congress revealed Democratic tensions over Israel, with nearly half the caucus supporting it, including leaders like Katherine Clark and Nancy Pelosi. Progressives predict a shift on the issue following the ousting of three incumbents by left-leaning candidates and growing support for the 'Block the Bombs Act' to restrict weapon transfers to Israel.

Bitcoin's realized losses are showing a reversal pattern similar to past bear-market bottoms, with $69,000 becoming a key price level. Glassnode suggests this could indicate an early sign of a 2026 bear-market bottom.

Senate Democrats, including Bernie Sanders, are refraining from intervening in Maine's Senate primary to let residents decide their nominee. The party faces internal division after Graham Platner's political downfall and is avoiding backing unknown candidates. The shift aims to avoid repeating past failures in defeating Sen. Susan Collins.

AI is transforming office culture and design by creating demand for quiet spaces for AI interactions and collaborative areas for Gen Z workers, while also reshaping work rhythms and cross-functional teamwork. Micah Remley, CEO of Robin, highlights these trends as companies redesign hybrid offices to accommodate AI-driven workflows.

Young Chinese are leaving Beijing due to a slowing economy and rising prices, which make it difficult for them to thrive in the city.

On July 16, 1945, the United States detonated its first experimental atomic bomb in the desert of Alamogordo, New Mexico. The same day, the USS Indianapolis departed on a secret mission to deliver atomic bomb components to Tinian Island.

The United States expanded strikes into northern Iran and disabled a ship attempting to breach a naval blockade, prompting Iranian retaliation with missile and drone attacks. The conflict has escalated tensions in the region, with Iran warning of potential attacks on infrastructure and the United States targeting strategic sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy removed the defense minister in a surprise move, prompting calls for peaceful protests. This follows Ukraine's parliament accepting the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.

xAI has filed a lawsuit against a man who used Grok to generate nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes of adults and children.

The UK government nationalized British Steel, owned by China’s Jingye Group, to prevent the closure of its blast furnaces and protect domestic steel production critical for construction and defense. The move aims to save 2,700 jobs and establish a sustainable steel sector, with an independent evaluation to assess compensation for Jingye Group.

Two North Dakota families are suing a hospital over allegations that their babies were switched at birth. The men involved were raised by each other's biological families without anyone's knowledge.

The Nigerian Senate observed a minute of silence for victims of attacks in Akpachi-Ugboju, Otukpo-Nobi, and Ondo Ugboju. The Senate urged immediate security deployment following fresh killings in Benue communities.

Voting has begun in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Kenya, with UDA and DCP competing in a significant political contest in the Mt Kenya region. The by-election is viewed as a key test following Rigathi Gachagua's split with President William Ruto.