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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has announced that the military has been ordered to prepare for an extended stay in Lebanon. The move signals a significant escalation of Israel's military commitment in the country. The decision raises concerns about a prolonged conflict in the region.
Several inventions from ancient civilisations remain only partially understood by modern science. Greek fire, a devastating incendiary weapon used by the Byzantine Empire, and Roman concrete, which has outlasted modern equivalents by millennia, are among the most studied mysteries. Despite advances in archaeology and chemistry, researchers still cannot fully replicate or explain these technologies.
The state of Michigan spent $1.8 billion on economic development programmes intended to create jobs, but only 602 positions were actually created — roughly $3 million per job. The figures raise serious questions about the efficiency of state-level industrial subsidies and public investment in job-creation schemes. The story has attracted significant attention as a case study in wasteful government spending.
Neymar left a Brazil training session at the 2026 World Cup, raising fresh concerns about his fitness. The Brazilian superstar has played only 14 minutes of the entire tournament so far – in the match against Scotland – due to injury. New footage showing him leaving training early has circulated online and deepened worries about his availability.
Israel struck southern Lebanon the day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement, Lebanese state media reported at least one person killed. Hezbollah condemned the new deal. The strikes highlight continued tensions in the region despite the recent diplomatic progress.
A study in mice found that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide (Ozempic), led to weight loss and also reversed depression-like behaviour. Researchers believe the effect may be linked to the drugs' influence on the gut-brain axis. The findings suggest a possible therapeutic role for GLP-1 medications in treating mood disorders, though human trials are still needed.
Instagram is testing new tools that would give users more control over how the platform's algorithm curates their content. The features are being developed under the "Your Algorithm" section, though specific options have not yet been detailed publicly.
Colombian animation director María Cristina Pérez competed at the Annecy Animation Festival's Perspectives sidebar with her experimental short "Once in a Body" ("Una vez en un Cuerpo"). It is her fourth short film, dedicated to her sister, with human connection as its central theme. Pérez is regarded as a rising talent in Colombia's growing animation scene.
Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic have recorded new all-time high temperatures during an ongoing heatwave sweeping northern and central Europe. The readings represent the highest temperatures ever measured in those countries. The extreme heat is affecting wide areas of the continent.
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak was praised as near-perfect by TVP Sport analysts for officiating the Egypt vs Iran match at the 2026 World Cup. Experts said the performance virtually guarantees him an appointment in the knockout rounds of the tournament. Marciniak is considered one of the standout referees of this World Cup.
A hospital in Caracas is treating survivors of Venezuela's worst recent earthquake, with patients presenting fractures and panic attacks, BBC reporters found on a visit to the facility. The quake struck the worst-affected regions and caused widespread trauma. The hospital is receiving patients evacuated from the hardest-hit areas.
Teenage Engineering has released OS 2.5 for its $329 EP-133 KO II sampler, one of the biggest updates yet for the device. New features include audio over USB, selectable sample rates for lo-fi effects, sample reverse, an arpeggiator, equal-length autochopping, and an extended maximum sample length beyond the previous 20-second limit.
An analysis in Works in Progress asks whether European countries should adopt American-style housing politics, particularly the grassroots pressure movements that have driven pro-construction reforms in some US states. European cities face similar housing shortages and rising prices but operate under different legal and cultural frameworks. The piece weighs the transferability of the American model to Europe.
NPR reporter Emmet Livingstone describes what it is like to cover an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, detailing the extra precautions journalists must take in the field. The piece offers a behind-the-scenes look at the reporting process rather than new epidemiological data on the outbreak.
Supergirl director Craig Gillespie revealed that DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn helped select the song used in the film's viral slow-motion fight scene. In the sequence, Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) defends her companion Ruthye (Eve Ridley) from the Brigands and their leader Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts). Gillespie discussed the music selection process in a Rolling Stone interview published on June 26, 2026.
Several widely shared quotes attributed to Frida Kahlo — including "You deserve a lover who wants you disheveled" and "I used to think I was the strangest person in the world" — have no verified connection to the Mexican painter. The piece debunks four of the most popular misattributions. False quote attribution is a widespread problem online, particularly for iconic cultural figures.
Researchers have discovered that aging triggers the emergence of specialized stem cells that dramatically boost the body's capacity to generate new belly fat. The finding identifies a biological driver behind middle-age weight gain that was not previously understood. Scientists believe the discovery could serve as a promising target for future anti-obesity treatments.
Ahead of Portugal's match against Colombia at the 2026 World Cup, a conspiracy theory spread online claiming Cristiano Ronaldo's team is pre-destined to win the tournament. The theory was sparked by a cover of The Economist magazine. The claim has no factual basis but has generated significant buzz on social media.
The United States has issued a special-edition passport featuring Donald Trump looming before the Declaration of Independence — the first time a living president has appeared on an American passport. The design has drawn widespread criticism and described as alarming by opponents who see it as an authoritarian gesture. The limited-edition document marks a break with longstanding American tradition.
Sarah Wynn-Williams, author of "Careless People" and a former Meta employee, has alleged in a lawsuit that the company surveilled her for twelve months to enforce a gag order intended to silence her. The claim was reported by Fortune magazine. Wynn-Williams says Meta monitored her activities to prevent her from speaking publicly about her time at the company.
High temperatures force the body to work hard to cool itself — blood vessels dilate, heart rate increases, and sweating causes loss of water and electrolytes. People over 60 and those with hypertension, coronary disease, heart failure or arrhythmia face the greatest risk. Doctors advise staying hydrated, avoiding physical exertion during peak heat hours and monitoring blood pressure regularly.
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