Pope making 1st public appearance before hospital discharge and return to Vatican for convalescence

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has proposed three key principles aimed at establishing a democratic and secular Iran, urging opposition groups to unify against the current regime. His vision emphasizes the importance of collaboration among dissidents to overcome the challenges posed by the Islamic Republic. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Reza Pahlavi wants everyone in Iran to work together to make their country a fair and free place where everyone can believe what they...

Heavy smoke rose over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian sites in retaliation for missile attacks on Ashdod, escalating an ongoing conflict. With U.S. involvement following strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, tensions are high as Iran threatens further retaliation, and EU officials warn of potential catastrophic consequences if the conflict escalates further. Need More Context? 🔎

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) announced it will not pursue another offer to acquire the remaining shares of Great Eastern if shareholders reject the delisting proposal on July 8. OCBC, which currently owns 93.72% of Great Eastern, plans to maintain its non-voting shares to restore free float and trading if the delisting does not proceed. Need More Context? 🔎

Former Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich is a top candidate to replace Paul Marsh as CEO of the AFL Players’ Association, which is currently without a full-time leader following Marsh's departure in May. While Pavlich is highly regarded, James Gallagher, a North Melbourne executive and former AFLPA member, is considered the frontrunner for the position. Need More Context? 🔎

Spain's opt-out from a NATO commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defense has sparked controversy, with Poland deeming it "unjustified" and potentially harmful to alliance unity, while Belgium plans to request a similar exemption. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's decision, which allows Spain to maintain a 2.1% spending level, may lead to discord at the upcoming summit in The Hague, as other nations could seek similar carve-outs. Need More Context? 🔎

Apple is engaged in last-minute negotiations with EU regulators to amend its App Store policies and avoid escalating fines following a €500 million penalty for violating the Digital Markets Act. The company is expected to offer concessions on its "steering" provisions and address its "Core Technology Fee," while the European Commission is evaluating compliance ahead of the looming deadline. Need More Context? 🔎