Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the U.K.

Amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, the Indian government has facilitated the evacuation of Indian students from Tehran for their safety, while advising self-sufficient residents to leave as well. Efforts are ongoing to relocate willing individuals from Qom and Mashhad to Turkmenistan, with some already departing via the Armenian border. Need More Context? 🔎

Boston University Women's Soccer Team Alumni Support Coach Amid Harassment AllegationsDozens of alumni from Boston University’s women’s soccer team have signed a letter defending former coach Nancy Feldman after podcast host Alex Cooper accused her of sexual harassment in her docuseries "Call Her Alex." The letter, signed by 99 alumni, asserts their positive experiences under Feldman's leadership and expresses their support, while Cooper has detailed her allegations of inappropriate behavior and a lack of institutional...

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? 🔎

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that starting this fall, most of Alberta's 4.8 million residents will have to pay out of pocket for COVID-19 vaccines, while dependent seniors, the immunocompromised, and those on social assistance will receive them for free. This decision follows the end of federal funding for vaccines and aims to reduce wastage after over a million doses were discarded last season. Need More Context? 🔎

President Trump is confronted with a significant decision regarding US involvement in Israel's bombing campaign against Iran, amidst speculation about potential military actions, including the use of bunker-buster bombs and even the assassination of Iran's supreme leader. As he weighs options, Trump faces pressure from both his administration and his political base, with ongoing discussions about the implications for his legacy in the Middle East and the broader goal of dismantling Iran's nuclear capabilities. Need...

Israel's military operations in Gaza resulted in the deaths of over 70 Palestinians and left hundreds injured when tank shells, machine guns, and drones targeted a crowd seeking aid, marking the deadliest day near locations associated with the Israel- and US-backed aid group GHF. This incident occurred on June 17, 2025, amidst ongoing tensions in the region. Need More Context? 🔎