Leaders from Southeast Asian nations have convened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a two-day ASEAN summit. The agenda includes discussions on responding to new US tariffs, seeking unified strategies for Myanmar’s ongoing civil conflict, and advancing negotiations on a code of conduct for the South China Sea.
Recent observations from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes suggest that small dwarf galaxies emitted the photons responsible for illuminating the early Universe.
The UK Supreme Court is reviewing the cases of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, two of 37 financial traders prosecuted for allegedly manipulating interest rate benchmarks. The outcome could have significant implications for financial regulation and previous convictions.
The UK Supreme Court is preparing to issue a ruling on the cases of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, two former City traders convicted of manipulating interest rate benchmarks. Their appeals could result in overturned convictions and potentially affect similar cases.
According to Palestinian health officials, Israeli airstrikes over the past 24 hours have killed at least 38 people in Gaza. The cumulative death toll has surpassed 100 in less than three days. Civil defense authorities report that some victims remain trapped under rubble, following attacks in areas including Deir al-Balah and Jabaliya. One airstrike reportedly hit a tent sheltering displaced persons.
Authorities are investigating a mass casualty incident that occurred during a Memorial Day weekend event in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina. The incident reportedly took place at a concert during Black Bike Week, and further details have not yet been released.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners on Sunday, marking the third and final phase of a large-scale prisoner swap. The exchange occurred shortly after a significant Russian drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine, which resulted in at least 12 deaths. The ongoing conflict between the two countries has continued for over three years, with previous ceasefire negotiations failing to reach an agreement.
Lando Norris secured victory at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, starting from pole position and finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri. The race featured strategic battles, with Max Verstappen leading for much of the event before Norris reclaimed the lead in the closing laps.
At its annual I/O developers conference, Google announced the rollout of several new artificial intelligence technologies, including AI-generated answers for user queries. Other major technology companies, such as Microsoft and Amazon, also made announcements related to AI and ecommerce.
A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack struck Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine early Sunday, marking the second consecutive night of such assaults. At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured, according to officials.