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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the US military, challenging its designation as a "Chinese military company." The company argues the affiliation claims have "no basis in fact or law." The case is the latest flashpoint in ongoing US-China trade and technology tensions.
Bode Miller, one of the most decorated Alpine skiers in American history, was arrested earlier this month in Idaho on two drug charges. No further details about the specific substances or circumstances have been disclosed. Miller is a multiple Olympic medalist and former World Cup champion.
Alphabet, Google's parent company, will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The index provider described Alphabet as "more representative" of the communications sector. The move marks one of the most significant reshuffles in the DJIA's composition in recent years.
President Donald Trump launched an effort to clean up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as part of beautifying Washington, DC, ahead of the nation's 250th birthday. Despite the administration's attempts, algae growth in the pool has proven persistent and difficult to eradicate. Experts point to complex ecological factors that make the problem hard to solve quickly.
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn halted all train services nationwide after a failure in its radio communications system. All trains in transit were stopped at the nearest available stations. The news agency dpa reported the outage, with no estimated restoration time given at the time of the announcement.
Singer Daryl Hall, known for his duo Hall & Oates, has revealed he underwent a kidney transplant. The musician said he is already starting to feel better and expects to be back to normal within a few months. He did not disclose when the operation took place or the underlying cause of his kidney condition.
A record heatwave in France is threatening crops in the Normandy region. A combination of high soil temperatures and hot winds can cause crops to wither within hours, a phenomenon dubbed the "hairdryer effect." Local farmers fear significant damage to the region's food production as conditions persist.
Former Russian footballer Andrei Arshavin criticized the atmosphere around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, claiming that the NHL's Stanley Cup attracted more attention than the World Cup in American cities. He contrasted this with Mexico, praising fans there for their far more enthusiastic celebrations. Russia is suspended from FIFA competitions and is not participating in the tournament.
France recorded its hottest day since records began, with officials warning the record could fall again the very next day. Authorities urged people to avoid travel and work from home where possible. However, outdoor workers such as construction workers, farmers and delivery drivers have no remote option and are forced to endure the extreme heat.
Raven, whose real name is David Petruschin and who serves as RuPaul's Emmy-winning makeup artist, will compete in the upcoming season of Drag Race Down Under vs The World. He originally placed second on season two of RuPaul's Drag Race and repeated that runner-up finish on the first season of All Stars.
Email productivity company Superhuman has acquired GPTZero, a startup that detects AI-generated content. Superhuman already operates an AI detection tool as part of the Grammarly ecosystem. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Xiaohongshu, the Chinese social media platform often dubbed "China's Instagram," is preparing to go public. Its planned IPO is being watched as a barometer of investor confidence in China's broader tech sector. The story was covered in Bloomberg's Big Take Asia podcast.
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show England defender Djed Spence refusing to shake hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey during the pre-match handshake ceremony at their World Cup group game in Boston. The incident has sparked widespread online discussion, though neither player nor their respective associations has issued an official comment.
FIFA revoked the press accreditation of Paraguayan commentator Jorge Chipi Vera after he verbally attacked a referee and FIFA president Gianni Infantino live on ABC. Vera apologised for his behaviour, but the apology did not prevent FIFA from ending his World Cup access. He is now barred from covering the remainder of the tournament.
AI chipmaker Cerebras released its first earnings report as a publicly traded company, posting upbeat revenue figures. Despite the positive revenue numbers, the company's stock fell in after-hours trading. Investors appear to have expected stronger results than those delivered in the debut report.
After Portugal's match against Uzbekistan, Cristiano Ronaldo refused to discuss Lionel Messi when a journalist brought up the Argentine's two goals against Austria. Ronaldo immediately cut off the question with the words "next question." It is the latest instance of Ronaldo visibly avoiding any public comparison with his long-time rival.
US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on July 19 and present the trophy alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino personally confirmed Trump's attendance, saying the two will be "enjoying the final" together. The match will be played in the United States, which is co-hosting the tournament.
SpaceX has revealed pricing details for what is expected to be one of the largest debt offerings of 2025. The deal is set to close on Friday and will be used to pay off the company's existing debt. Specific figures for the total amount and interest rate were not disclosed in the available source text.
Australia secured their fourth consecutive win at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, beating Pakistan by 113 runs at Headingley. The six-time champions are on the verge of the semi-finals with one group game still to play. The dominant victory cements Australia's status as tournament favourites.
Colombia's natural gas reserves remained near their lowest level in almost 18 years in 2025, as a domestic shortfall continues to deepen. The crisis is increasing pressure on the country to secure additional import capacity to meet demand. The situation poses a growing challenge for the government and the energy sector.
Polish UFC fighter Mateusz Gamrot has publicly called out Paddy Pimblett, predicting the Englishman will lose his next UFC bout. Gamrot added that he plans to face Pimblett after that defeat and beat him as well. The Polish fighter made no secret of his confidence ahead of a potential future matchup with the British star.
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