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Sea ice twice the size of Rajasthan goes missing from Antarctica in winter

Antarctica is feeling weather woes as a major chunk of ice that should have formed around it this winter season has not formed. A whopping 650,000 square kilometres of sea ice is missing, which is about twice the size of Rajasthan.

Vance says US never wanted regime change and install Reza Pahlavi in Iran

US Vice President JD Vance denied claims that the Trump administration sought regime change in Iran or plans to install Reza Pahlavi. He said Washington's goal remains to limit Iran's nuclear programme through diplomacy and verification.

Boston beerless: This country's football fans just drank the city dry

Scottish soccer fans known as the Tartan Army overwhelmed Boston bars, drank Sam Adams dry, broke sales records, and sparked a beer shortage during Scotland's U.S. tour

‘Nobody knows what it is, but it’s very strong’: Trump on US-Iran deal

Trump issued his fresh warning after Leaders at the Group of Seven summit gave their support behind the tentative agreement of the US and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, extending a shaky ceasefire.

WION Health Pulse | India's public healthcare journey: How far are we from Viksit Bharat?

WION Health Pulse | India's public healthcare journey: How far are we from Viksit Bharat?

Trump says 'I'm the boss' as G7 leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Zelensky meeting

Donald Trump said, “I’m the boss” at the G7 Summit as leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine. The bloc pledged stronger air defenses, military production support and renewed commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on free transfer, signs two-year deal

Official: Real Madrid sign Manchester City legend Bernardo Silva on a free transfer. The Portuguese midfielder puts pen to paper on a two-year contract.

‘If I don't like it, we'll go back to dropping bombs on their heads’: Trump warns Iran if peace deal fails

President Trump warned the US could resume dropping bombs on Iran if an upcoming peace deal fails, while heavily criticising Barack Obama's 2015 nuclear agreement as a “bribe.”

Wion Health Pulse | Social media more addictive than alcohol, smoking, gaming, says expert

Social media and abnormal sleep patterns release dopamine, the reward hormone which is addictive. Social media addiction releases more reward hormone than alcohol, smoking, gaming or any other addiction. This leads to an abnormal ratio of serotonin, gabapentin and dopamine in the body.

'Tonight we can dare to dream again': Keir Starmer rallies behind England ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia

Prime Minister Keir Starmer backs England's World Cup campaign and says fans can dare to dream, while Thomas Tuchel insists England will stay true to their attacking style against Croatia

South Korea Shifts Border Control Line Near North Korea Frontier

South Korea has announced changes to its civilian control line near the border with North Korea, marking a significant adjustment to long-standing security regulations. The move is part of a broader defence policy review aimed at balancing security requirements with local development and civilian access. While the heavily fortified border remains one of the world's most sensitive frontiers, officials say the revised control measures are designed to improve efficiency while maintaining national security.

Cool June grips Kashmir as rains, hailstorms replace heatwave conditions

An intense early-summer heatwave in Jammu and Kashmir has abruptly ended. The Srinagar Meteorological Centre (MeT) has issued advisories for rain, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms across the Valley.

UK-Russia Tensions: Starmer Says Russian Warship’s Warning Shots in Channel ‘Reckless’

Fresh tensions have emerged between the United Kingdom and Russia after a Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots during an incident in the English Channel. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the actions as “reckless,” while a sailor aboard the nearby yacht called the move “completely unnecessary.” Although UK officials said the shots were not aimed directly at the vessel, the episode has reignited concerns over maritime security and military activity in one of the world’s busiest waterways.

WION Health Pulse | ‘Sleep being neglected, disruptive sleep pattern causes a huge 20-30% decline in cognitive skills’: Dr Bagai

Scientific studies prove that having a disruptive sleep pattern for five nights out of seven for six weeks or eight weeks leads to a 20% to 30% decline in cognitive skills, which is huge in terms of memory, attention, behaviour patterns, and relationship building, and is affecting the youth.

Ranabaali: The Mummy actor Arnold Vosloo to play main antagonist in Vijay Deverakonda starrer | See poster

The Mummy actor Arnold Vosloo is all set to star in Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali as Sir Theodore Hector. The makers recently dropped the first look at the veteran Hollywood actor.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 7: Portugal, England kick off campaigns - How to watch live matches in India

Find out how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 7 matches live in India. Get TV broadcast details for Zee Unite8 and ZEE5 streaming info for England & Portugal.

The Odyssey premiere in India: Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Tom Holland set to attend

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey will have a grand India premiere in Mumbai as part of its global promotional tour. Nolan, along with stars Matt Damon and Tom Holland, will attend the even

Patna to be renamed as 'Pataliputra'? This is what we know about Samrat Choudhary’s proposal

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary proposed renaming Patna to its ancient name, Pataliputra, while developing new townships. He also vowed a strict crackdown to make Bihar completely crime-free.

From Évian 1938 to G7 2026: Israel, Gaza and the limits of international action

As G7 leaders gather in Évian, Israel faces mounting criticism over Gaza and the West Bank. The summit has drawn comparisons with the 1938 Évian Conference, highlighting questions of accountability, humanitarian protection and international diplomacy.