Russian food prices are soaring — but no one dares blame Putin and the war

Spanish forensic experts have linked DNA found on the body of Audrey Fang, who was murdered in Spain, to Mitchell Ong, the main suspect, although his defense argues the findings are inconclusive. Ong, who maintains his innocence, remains in custody as investigations continue, with evidence suggesting both he and Fang were in the same area at the time of her death. Need More Context? 🔎

KMD Brands, owner of Kathmandu, Ripcurl, and Oboz, has warned that unseasonably warm autumn weather in Australia could lead to a full-year earnings drop of up to $NZ35 million, with expected underlying earnings between $NZ15m and $NZ25m, down from $NZ50m last year. Despite a 6.4% sales slump at Kathmandu, recent cooler weather has sparked a 13.2% sales growth in June, and the company continues to focus on online sales and growth initiatives. Need More Context?...

Donald Trump has approved potential military action against Iran, specifically considering strikes on the Fordo uranium enrichment facility, but has not finalized his decision. This comes amid escalating tensions, with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei rejecting surrender demands and Israel conducting military strikes on Iranian sites, leading to significant casualties on both sides. Need More Context? 🔎

This article discusses the EU's ongoing immigration challenges highlighted at a migration conference in Malta, where officials debated the need for harsher measures to address rising far-right sentiments while grappling with human rights concerns. Additionally, EU countries have agreed on rules that could allow Hungary to access €1.2bn in previously frozen funds without resolving rule of law issues, prompting dissent from several member states. Need More Context? 🔎

Following the tragic Air India-171 crash that claimed at least 270 lives, investigators are working to determine the cause, while the Tata Group faces significant challenges in its efforts to revitalize the airline. The incident has sparked fears among passengers, leading to cancellations and raising concerns about the impact on Air India's turnaround strategy, which had begun to show promise under new ownership. Need More Context? 🔎

A former drug informant, Jorge Hernández, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort major cocaine traffickers by posing as a paralegal who could secure lighter sentences for them. He faces charges of conspiring to commit wire fraud, having demanded $1 million from traffickers in exchange for false promises of leniency, despite lacking the authority to do so. Need More Context? 🔎