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5 killed in shooting in Germany
Five people have been killed in a shooting at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade. Two individuals have been arrested, including the primary suspect behind the attack, a police spokesperson told the BBC.
British American Tobacco to lay off 5,500 employees in AI-driven restructuring
UK-based multinational tobacco company British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced plans to cut 5,500 jobs globally as part of an initiative to expand tech-driven operations, increase the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and reduce corporate overheads. In addition, the company will outsource another 3,500 roles to external agencies.
One killed in shooting at California World Cup fan zone
A shooting occurred at a popular entertainment venue in San Jose, California, which had been set up as a "Fan Zone" to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Venezuela earthquake claims Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo's wife and two children
Amid the devastation of Venezuela's deadly earthquake, Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has suffered the biggest tragedy of his life. After 74 hours of desperate searching, the bodies of his wife and two children were recovered from the rubble.
Japanese mayor to take maternity leave in historic first
In a historic first for Japan's local administration, the mayor of Yawata city in western Japan, Shoko Kawata, is taking maternity leave in preparation for the birth of her first child. Her decision has sparked nationwide discussion on working women's rights, maternity benefits and workplace equality.
Three earthquakes strike near Bangladesh within less than an hour
Three mild earthquakes struck areas near Bangladesh's eastern and northern borders within less than an hour early Monday (June 29). The tremors originated in India's Manipur, the Arunachal Pradesh–Bhutan border, and Meghalaya, adjacent to Sunamganj, between 4:00 am and 5:00 am.
Migrants under temporary protection ordered to leave US
Migrants living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) must find a legal pathway to permanent residency or prepare to return to their home countries, according to US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Saudi helicopter and France plane crashes kill 25
At least 25 people have been killed in two separate aviation accidents in Saudi Arabia and France, AFP reported on Sunday, June 28.
Iran's existence will be at risk if ceasefire collapses: Trump
US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington would launch a far more forceful military response if the ceasefire with Iran collapses, saying such a scenario could leave the Islamic Republic with "no existence."
Pakistan pulls plug on Geo News for 15 days over blasphemy row
Pakistan's media regulatory authority has suspended the broadcast licence of Geo News, one of the country's largest private television channels, for 15 days over content deemed offensive to religious sentiments.