Days after US inflation touched a 40-year high, Asian stocks sank today morning. Bond yields have ticked higher. Red hot US inflation reignited worries about even more aggressive federal policy.

Asian stock sink as high US inflation trigger worries

The fuel pump prices are surging in the UK. To check the hike in price and looming inflation, the competition watchdog has ordered a review of fuel markets.

UK orders review of fuel markets as fuel pump prices surge

Hyundai motors have been forced to cut production lines amid a truck strike in South Korea. Steel maker Posco also had to halt some plants as striking truckers demand higher pay.

South Korea truck strike: Steel maker Posco to halt some plants

Parts shortage has hit the auto industry in Russia. Russia's car sales are expected to halve in 2022. May car sales slid 83.5% year on year.

Russia's car sales to halve in 2022 as the auto industry grapples with supply issues

The UK is ready to set out its legal position today on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The UK is unhappy with the Northern Ireland protocol. New legislation needs approval from the UK parliament.

UK unhappy with the Northern Ireland protocol as it plans to set out its legal position today

Team of archaeologists discovered a 3,400-year-old city which was once located on the Tigris river, the city belonged to the Mitanni Empire and emerged from the waters of the Mosul reservoir.

German-Kurdish archaeological team discover 3,400-year-old city in Iraq

The United Kingdom is ready to set out its legal position today on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The UK is unhappy with the Northern Ireland protocol and has opposed changes. However, the new legislation needs approval from the UK parliament.

United Kingdom seeks to override Northern Ireland protocol

The popular bed race is back in England after a two-year hiatus. Money raised in the race will reach local charities. The race course also includes crossing the River Nidd.

Bed race in England after two-year-hiatus: Money raised in the race will reach local charities

UK's economy has been dealt with a big blow as it contracts in the month of April. Economic output declined for the second month and supply disruptions have hit manufacturing hard.

UK economy contracts in April: Economic output declined for the second month

Amid rising temperatures around the world, Indian capital Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 42 degrees celsius and above on 25 days in this year's summer season so far.

Delhi: 6 spells of a heat wave this summer with temperatures hitting 49° celsius in May

Europe too is facing the wrath of rising mercury. Spanish cities are suffering from soaring temperatures as a heat wave has gripped the country. According to the reports, temperatures have touched 40-degree celsius already.

The worst heatwave in 20 years grips Spain as temperatures cross 40° celsius in several parts

Key senators announced a new gun law outline in the United States. 20 Bipartisan senators have announced the new proposals. New agreement aimed to curb gun violence and provide funding for mental health.

US: Group of senators agree on new gun law outline

France is set to vote in the first round of its parliamentary elections tomorrow. Emmanuel Macron's party is expected to retain control. Polls have predicted Macron's coalition will win 260-300 seats.

France: Emmanuel Macron's party expects to retain control

Parliamentary elections in France are set to begin. Polls predict Macron's coalition will win 260-300 seats. However, left coalition remains Macron's biggest threat.

France's parliamentary elections: Polls suggest neck-to-neck fight

The U.S. has reported over 250 mass shootings in just the first six months of 2022 alone. Decades of mass shootings have seen several attempts at changing gun laws, without any success. WION decodes America's gun violence problem.

Decoding Gun Violence in America: A WION special on rise of mass shootings in US

Amid rising gun violence in the United States, protests were held in Washington, New York and Florida. Gun law advocates are demanding strict measures.

Protests against gun violence in the US: Gun law advocates demand strict measures

A volcano in the Philippines spewed a dark cloud that blanketed several towns in ash. Ashfall recorded in parts of Sorsogon Province and authorities are maintaining 'Alert level 1' in the region.

Volcano erupts in the Philippines, Volcano ash blankets several towns

First round of polls is underway in France. Voters will select 577 members of the national assembly. This is first test for President Macron, however Left coalition remains Macron's biggest threat.

France's parliamentary elections: Melenchon's coalition a major hurdle for Macron?

They say to understand someone's perspective, you have to walk a mile in their shoes. British Prince William appeared to be trying to understand the struggles of the common man when he was spotted selling magazines on the streets of London on Wednesday.

British royal Prince William spends a day on streets, sells homeless magazines

Europe too is facing the wrath of rising mercury. Spanish cities are suffering from soaring temperatures as the heat wave grips the country. According to the reports, temperatures have touched 40-degree celsius already.

Spain gripped by an intense heatwave as temperatures touch 40-degree celsius

French parliament elections set to begin: Polls predict Macron's coalition will win 260-300 seats

France's parliamentary elections: Can Macron hold on to his majority?

People have gathered in Piazza Della Repubblica for the 25th edition of Rome's pride parade. The parade banner read 'great love is for everyone'.

People gather in Piazza Della Repubblica for the 25th edition of Rome's pride parade

New Mexico is facing its worst wildfire in recent history. Around 360,000 acres of mountains have been burnt so far. The US has decided to give $3 million to 900 households.

Wildfire burns 360,000 acres of mountains as New Mexico faces its worst wildfire

Decoding Gun Violence in America: A WION special on rise of mass shootings in the U.S.

US President Joe Biden met Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Los Angeles on the sidelines of the Americas summit in a hastily arranged meeting. Biden reached out to Bolsonaro in a last attempt to try and save the summit.

Joe Biden meets Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on the sidelines of Americas summit

The Congressional panel investigating the US Capitol attack laid out its case in a prime-time presentation. Former US President Donald Trump and his claims of a stolen election is at the heart of the probe while the basis of the attack are already known the committee is trying to tell the story of how the insurrection happened.

United States: Unseen videos of Capitol Riots attack televised

As the weekend beckons, most of us are asking ourselves- did we perform well at work, did we meet our targets, if you have asked yourself this question- you're part of a minority because most young professionals are asking other questions like what's the purpose of work, why do one needs need to work? more than two years into the pandemic Gen Z is now leading an anti-work movement, they're saying no to work altogether and we should all be concerned here's why!

The Good Life: Are you anti-work? Rise of 'anti-work' movement in a post-pandemic era

British foreign minister is set to hold talks with her Ukrainian counterpart about two British nationals facing death sentences. Russia has sentenced three mercenaries in Ukraine to death. 2 Britons, 1 Moroccan soldiers were sentenced amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine invasion: Pro-Russia court sentences death to British citizens

London is set to mark the 5th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire next week, the tragedy left 72 people dead, here's a look back at how that tragedy unfolded.

London is set to mark 5th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire, the tragedy left 72 people dead

Democratic and Republican lawmakers are still in talks as they consider modest changes in US' gun laws. Meanwhile, mass shootings continue to rise in the US.

Mass shootings continue in the US: Lawmakers considering modest changes

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