Skyscraper as tall as The Shard approved

A single ticket holder in Ireland has won the £208 million EuroMillions jackpot, the largest in the country's history, confirmed by the Irish National Lottery. This win marks Ireland's 18th EuroMillions jackpot victory, with details about the winning ticket's location to be released soon; the upcoming draw will feature a top prize of around £14 million. Need More Context? 🔎

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized in Washington, DC, due to an allergic reaction, though details about the incident remain unclear. Noem, who recently held a press conference in Los Angeles addressing immigration protests, is reported to be alert and recovering after being taken to the hospital 'out of an abundance of caution'. Need More Context? 🔎

Russia is modernizing its nuclear weapons storage facilities in Kaliningrad, which holds at least 100 atomic missiles, amid rising global tensions. Satellite images reveal significant upgrades at key sites, including the Asipovichy base in Belarus and Novaya Zemlya, where preparations for potential nuclear tests are underway, raising concerns about military escalations near NATO borders. Need More Context? 🔎

Meijer is recalling certain packages of Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds because they may contain undeclared dark chocolate-covered cashews, posing a serious risk to those with cashew allergies. The affected products, sold in six states, have specific sell-by dates, and customers can return them for a full refund; no illnesses have been reported. Need More Context? 🔎

On June 17, 2025, MPs in the UK voted 379 to 137 to decriminalise abortion by including an amendment in the Crime and Policing Bill, allowing women to terminate pregnancies outside existing legal limits. The approved Clause 1, introduced by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, aims to stop the prosecution of women for ending their own pregnancies while maintaining penalties for medical professionals who violate abortion laws. Need More Context? 🔎

An Airbnb guest, Johnathan Newbury, 33, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for mowing down holidaymakers Abdalrhman Ali and Ryan Jones during a dispute over a double-booked apartment in Cardiff. Armed with a zombie knife, Newbury and his associates pursued the victims in a vehicle, deliberately striking them after a confrontation over their shared booking. Need More Context? 🔎