Andy Burnham officially took office as Britain’s prime minister on Monday, reshuffling the Cabinet, removing key allies of predecessor Keir Starmer and promising a 10-year plan to ease the cost of living and rebuild the economy.
A European Union ban on destroying unsold clothing, footwear and accessories took effect Sunday, requiring large fashion companies to find alternative ways to manage excess inventory as part of the bloc’s efforts to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Russian missile strikes hit a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain near the Ukrainian port of Odesa on Sunday, killing six people, as Russia also launched a large-scale missile attack on Kyiv that left one person dead and 16 others injured, Ukrainian officials said.
The United States launched new airstrikes on Iran on Saturday after the U.S. military reported the deaths of two American service members during Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan, escalating hostilities between the two countries.
Germany recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths through June 28, with most occurring during the final week of the month, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry program for Philippine passport holders for another year, allowing eligible Filipinos to stay in the territory for up to 14 days without a visa until July 31, 2027.
Media organizations and press freedom advocates condemned the Trump administration’s subpoenas targeting five New York Times journalists, calling the move an unprecedented escalation that threatens press freedom and could intimidate reporters nationwide.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix series “With Love, Meghan,” earning recognition in the outstanding lifestyle program category.
Cuba’s healthcare system is struggling under severe shortages of medicine, equipment and personnel, leaving patients facing long waits for treatment and lifesaving procedures.
The Council of the European Union on Monday formally approved a package of reforms expanding air passenger rights, with the new rules set to take effect in mid-2027.