White House website backs theory COVID-19 came from lab

SummarySeveral fatalities and numerous injuries are reported following a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, during celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title win. The crush occurred as thousands of cricket fans gathered, with local reports indicating at least seven deaths. Karnataka's deputy chief minister, DK Shivakumar, described the crowd as "very uncontrollable," while emergency services were seen transporting the injured to ambulances. Full Article

PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri has announced it will double its flights from Perth to Bali, increasing the route frequency from seven to 14 times a week. The increase will occur in two phases, starting with an initial rise to 11 flights weekly on July 2, followed by a further increase to 14 flights on July 18. This expansion follows TransNusa's successful launch of scheduled flights to Perth on March 20, 2025, and comes amid a...

Kagiso Rabada received a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine, as confirmed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport. The 30-year-old fast bowler, who was with the Gujarat Titans at the time, admitted to the violation and apologized, with the positive test linked to a sample taken during the SA20 league in January. Following his suspension, Rabada returned to play two matches for Gujarat and is set to lead South Africa's bowling attack...

Former AFL player Tim Watson spoke about Neale Daniher's courageous fight against motor neurone disease, emphasizing his authenticity and positive approach that have made the Big Freeze fundraiser a success, raising over $115 million. Watson highlighted Daniher's determination and evolution since his diagnosis in 2013, noting how he reframed his struggles into a message of hope and inspiration for others. Daniher's resilience and humor have resonated deeply with the public, making him an iconic figure...

RSPCA WA is hosting a community action day in Balga on June 12 from 1pm to 3pm, offering free pet food, health checks, and training tips to assist local pet owners facing cost-of-living challenges. The event includes microchipping, flea and worming treatments, and aims to prevent welfare concerns for pets, with a focus on addressing the 399 animal cruelty reports in the area. Attendees can bring social, vaccinated dogs and puppies on a leash, and...

SummaryResearchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo have created a seawater-dissolvable plastic that breaks down within hours, providing a potential solution to ocean pollution. This innovative material is as strong as traditional plastics but disintegrates into harmless components that can be processed by bacteria, avoiding microplastics. Although commercialization plans are not yet detailed, interest from the packaging sector is growing as global plastic waste is projected to triple...