American singer Oliver Tree, 32, killed in midair helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Two helicopters collided midair over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard, including American singer Oliver Tree, 32. The crash occurred around 9 AM local time in the city's western zone, with one helicopter crashing in a car dealership parking lot and igniting a fire involving roughly 20 electric vehicles.
Russian missile strike destroys roof of historic Dormition Cathedral at Kyiv monastery, killing at least 5
Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of missiles and drones on June 15 that struck the Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century monastery complex and one of Ukraine's most significant religious and cultural sites, setting its roof ablaze. The attack killed at least 5 people in Kyiv and Kharkiv, injured 29 others, and prompted emergency evacuation of historic religious relics; President Zelensky called it one of the largest Russian crimes against Christian culture.
Apple Overhauls Siri with Deep AI Integration at WWDC; John Ternus Named Next CEO, Replacing Tim Cook in September
Apple unveiled a major Siri overhaul powered by Google Gemini at its Worldwide Developers Conference, introducing conversational AI capabilities, visual intelligence features, and app integrations across its ecosystem. The company also announced that John Ternus will become CEO on September 1, with Tim Cook transitioning to executive chairman—marking Apple's first CEO succession since 2011.
UN warns 1.5°C climate threshold breach is now 'almost inevitable' as El Niño returns
New UN climate data shows human-caused warming has accelerated to 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels and is rising at its fastest rate on record, with scientists projecting a permanent breach of the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C limit within four years. A returning El Niño with 98% probability of occurring May-July 2026 threatens to push global temperatures to record extremes, with a one-in-four chance of reaching unprecedented 'super' El Niño intensity.
G7 Summit Opens in Évian with Focus on Iran Nuclear Deal, Ukraine War, and AI Regulation
The Group of Seven wealthy nations convened in the French lakeside resort of Évian-les-Bains on Monday to discuss major geopolitical and economic challenges, including a newly announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, the ongoing war in Ukraine, global economic imbalances, and artificial intelligence regulation. The three-day summit will be dominated by scrutiny of the Iran deal and European pressure on the U.S. to support Ukraine's position in peace negotiations, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attending the discussions.
Taiwan projects 9.6% GDP growth in 2026 — fastest in 16 years — fueled by AI chip export boom
Taiwan's government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.64%, the fastest pace in 16 years, driven by surging global demand for AI chips and semiconductors. The revision adds nearly 2 percentage points to the February forecast, reflecting stronger-than-expected exports of AI infrastructure and server components that are expected to grow 39.77% year-over-year.
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy significantly reduce physical activity, Fitbit data analysis shows
A new study analyzing Fitbit data from 753 people with obesity found that those taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy became significantly less physically active after starting treatment, despite losing weight. Daily steps dropped from 5,047 to 4,487, and moderate-to-vigorous activity declined from 28 to 22 minutes per day, raising concerns about muscle loss and long-term health outcomes.
Mexico-South Africa 2026 World Cup opener draws record 12.1 million viewers on Telemundo
The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa delivered 12.1 million viewers on Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo, marking the most-watched World Cup opening game in history. The match also drew 6.31 million viewers on English-language FOX and exceeded one billion viewers globally, far surpassing typical sporting event audiences.