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Pope Leo’s Soccer Split: Home Team Spirit Before Vatican Duties

June 7, 2026

Pope Leo, who spent most of his career outside the U. S. before leading the Catholic Church, just made his soccer loyalties clear. Back in 2025, he told reporters he’d always cheer for Peru over his American homeland in matches. With Peru out of this year’s World Cup, though, the stage is set for so

politics

New Zealand Boosts Defense with $1. 5 Billion Helicopter Deal

June 6, 2026

The United States has cleared a $1. 5 billion contract for five MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move that fits into the country’s plan to almost double its defense budget over the next eight years. This purchase, supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division, will give Wellington a

environment

El Nino’s Heatwave: A Climate Wake‑Up Call

June 6, 2026

The world celebrated Environment Day with a reminder that the planet is heating up. The latest forecast from the World Meteorological Organization warns of a strong El Nino, likely to start between June and August and linger until at least November. The probability is high – 80 % for its onset and 9

celebrities

A Passport Mix‑Up on the Runway to the Skies

June 6, 2026

Chris Hemsworth once brought his son to a flight with the wrong passport. He had his daughter’s document instead of his boy’s, and airport staff stopped him because the papers didn’t match. Hemsworth joked that he is more likely to forget his child’s passport than his own. His wife, Elsa Pataky, poi

science

Magnetic Map of the Cosmos Reveals Hidden Galactic Forces

June 5, 2026

A team of scientists in Australia has produced the biggest chart yet of magnetic fields that stretch between galaxies. The new map shows how invisible forces shape the growth and movement of matter across space, a topic that has puzzled astronomers for decades. Using powerful radio telescopes fro

entertainment

Big Surprise from China: A Small Drama Becomes a Global Hit

June 5, 2026

A Chinese film company, once called Alibaba Pictures, is rolling out its newest surprise blockbuster to the world. The movie, which earned about $223 million, first appeared in China on April 30 and has already become the second highest‑earning film of the year, surpassing major titles from famous d

politics

Thailand Picks Mediators as Cambodia Triggers UN Maritime Talk

June 5, 2026

Thailand has agreed to name two mediators and join a rarely used United Nations arbitration scheme after Cambodia launched a compulsory conciliation process under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The move follows Bangkok’s earlier decision to end a 2001 bilateral agreement that had guided ta

weather

Heatwave Hitting Asian Farms and Raising Food Prices

June 4, 2026

The summer heat in Asia is turning fields into dry patches, making it hard for farmers to plant and grow crops. \\ A strong El Nino wave is expected to make the drought worse, especially in places that rely on monsoon rains. \\ Farmers in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia are already strugg

politics

Tax Reform Bill Aims to Make Housing Fairer and Cut Big Investor Breaks

June 4, 2026

Australia’s main parliament passed a new tax bill that will change how profits from property and other investments are taxed. The vote was 94 to 48, with the opposition and a few independents trying but failing to add their own tweaks. The law was announced in last month’s budget and is the biggest

politics

Taiwan Urges China to Acknowledge Tiananmen Tragedy

June 4, 2026

The day after the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan’s president made a public plea for China to confront its past. He asked Beijing to admit the truth, ease the pain of those affected and open a path for dialogue. The message was shared on his social media page, where he war

Pope Leo’s Soccer Split: Home Team Spirit Before Vatican Duties

New Zealand Boosts Defense with $1. 5 Billion Helicopter Deal

El Nino’s Heatwave: A Climate Wake‑Up Call

A Passport Mix‑Up on the Runway to the Skies

Magnetic Map of the Cosmos Reveals Hidden Galactic Forces

Big Surprise from China: A Small Drama Becomes a Global Hit

Thailand Picks Mediators as Cambodia Triggers UN Maritime Talk

Heatwave Hitting Asian Farms and Raising Food Prices

Tax Reform Bill Aims to Make Housing Fairer and Cut Big Investor Breaks

Taiwan Urges China to Acknowledge Tiananmen Tragedy

El Nino’s Heatwave: A Climate Wake‑Up Call