Trump's tariffs are making the ECB's interest rate path 'more complicated,' policymaker says

A meteorite that struck a home in Georgia on June 26 is estimated to be 4.56 billion years old, predating Earth by about 20 million years. The meteor, which created a loud explosion and left behind fragments, is proposed to be named the McDonough Meteorite, marking it as the 27th meteorite recovered in Georgia. Want More Context? 🔎

New Zealand achieved their largest-ever Test victory by defeating Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs, clinching the series 2-0. Debutant Zakary Foulkes excelled with 5-37, while New Zealand's first innings declaration at 3-601 featured notable contributions from Rachin Ravindra and Henry Nicholls, both remaining unbeaten at 165 and 150, respectively. Want More Context? 🔎

Four members of a British family, including two 20-year-old twins, their 55-year-old father, and 51-year-old mother, were killed in a head-on car crash in Portugal while traveling from the Algarve to Mourao. The accident also claimed the life of a 19-year-old girlfriend and a Portuguese man, leading local officials to declare two days of mourning. Want More Context? 🔎

For Ukraine, the looming compromise in negotiations led by Presidents Trump and Putin raises fears of an unfair deal that could reward Russian aggression. President Zelenskyy firmly rejects being treated as a pawn in these discussions, aware that any resolution may come at a painful cost for his nation, ultimately questioning the fairness of such a potential agreement. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take military control of Gaza City, aiming to weaken Hamas while avoiding full occupation of the Gaza Strip. This strategic shift reflects international pressures, internal political dynamics, and the desire to negotiate from a position of strength, yet it risks escalating humanitarian crises and failing to address the underlying political challenges. Want More Context? 🔎

Trump's Diplomatic Gamble with PutinDonald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, despite past failures and challenges such as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's refusal to concede territory. Experts warn Trump may be vulnerable to Putin's negotiating tactics, potentially legitimizing the Russian leader amid ongoing war crime accusations. Want More Context? 🔎