Just off the Sydney Coast a vessel got stranded, it lost power and then drifted at Sea. Attempts were then made to approach the vessel but bad weather stalled the process. Airlift operation was launched to safely evacuate the crew but it was ended after multiple futile attempts.

WION Climate Tracker | Cargo ship carrying heavy fuel oil stranded off Sydney coast

In France, the President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his government following a set of election results on the 19th of June that were a major setback for his administration.

French government announces new appointments, Macron seeks to balance power

A 25-year-old black man has been shot dead by police in the United States in Ohio's Akron region. In the bodycam footage released by the security officials themselves, they show Jayland Walker being shot 60 times.

Ohio police shoot 'unarmed' black man, another incident of 'racial killing' in United States?

Another week, another workout trend comes our way. This one promises to be great for cardiovascular health. Should you try it?

The Good Life | The new viral workout trend

Former US President Abraham Lincoln said these famous words - 'A house divided against itself cannot stand,' this comes true as we look at the US celebrating its 246th anniversary of independence; millions of Americans are preparing for the national holiday.

US celebrates 246th anniversary of Independence, a divided economy welcomes July 4

Global inflation wars are continuing and this time the inflation has jumped in Turkiye with 79 percent jump registered in the prices last month, the highest the country has seen in nearly 25 years.

WION Dispatch | Global inflation woes escalates: Turkiye annual inflation rate was 78.62% for June

In Pakistan's Karachi areas, mob tore down Samsung billboards and hoardings, 27 employees of the offending store were initially taken into custody, the manager was booked and the other 26 were released.

WION Dispatch | Samsung Karachi store's WiFi name causes uproar

The monsoon in Bangladesh was like never before, one and a half months later the situation is still dire. At least 102 people have lost their lives, over 7 million need immediate help and hundreds of thousands have been internally displaced due to the floods.

WION Climate Tracker | Floods in Bangladesh wash away homes, schools | Sylhet remains worst hit

Tensions continue to simmer between Israel and West Bank British conglomerate Unilever as it has sold its Ben and Jerry's ice cream business in Israel to a local licensee for an undisclosed amount.

WION Dispatch | Unilever sells Ben and Jerry's Israeli business

A team of Ukrainian sumo wrestlers meanwhile is training in Japan for the upcoming world games. They had to shift bases after practice was halted by the Russian invasion. The six-member Ukrainian amateur sumo team are set to fly to the United States on July 5th, they are scheduled to compete in the World Games.

Ukrainian sumo wrestlers train in Japan ahead of World Games

British Army has fallen victim to a major hacking incident over the weekend. YouTube and Twitter accounts were targeted to promote cryptocurrency and NFTs. The hacking lasted for a short period of time and the army soon regained control of its various handles authorities.

UK Army regains control of its Twitter, several posts about NFTs retweeted

Some lawyers have entered the second week of strike action, the criminal barristers are protesting over a long-running dispute about pay and working conditions. They're demanding a 25 percent rise in pay for legal aid work.

United Kingdom: Lawyers demand 25% raise in legal aid work, stage protests

Ukraine's military has confirmed its withdrawal from the city of Luhansk, the development comes after Russia's defense minister said the Russian troops are in full control of Luhansk; Ukraine's defence officials say they were outnumbered in the eastern battlefront.

Russia claims full control of Luhansk region, Zelensky vows to regain lost ground

It seems like there is no end to the covid-19 wars in China. In the latest, the country has placed around 1.7 million people under virus lockdown in the eastern province of Anhui, this comes after the province reported nearly 300 new cases in the last 24 hours.

China: Anhui reports 287 cases in 24 hours, over 1.7 mn people under lockdown

Two women were killed in a shark attack in Egypt's Red Sea which has prompted the closure of all beaches in the region. The two women one Austrian and the other Romanian were attacked by a shark while swimming.

Egypt closes Red Sea beaches after deadly Shark attacks

Afghanistan's Taliban government has raised the price of coal just hours after Pakistan decided to import more coal from Kabul. Now, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has approved the import of the supercritical quality coal from Afghanistan in Pakistani rupees instead of dollars.

Afghanistan's Taliban government hikes prices after Pakistan decides to import coal from Kabul

As the Ukrainian war continues to rage on for the fifth month, Russia is facing more and more ostracisation from the global community. In the latest, 70 Russian diplomats have been expelled form Bulgaria.

'They worked against nation's interest', Bulgaria expels 70 Russian diplomats

Protesters in Libya accusing the government of corruption stormed the parliament building. Protesters are demanding fresh elections.

Libyans step up anti-govt campaign over the rising cost of living

A Kashmiri Taekwondo player is going to represent India at the international level. Bilal Ahmad has been training since his school days.

Kashmiri Taekwondo player to represent India

Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook dies at the age of 97. Theatre lovers and critics considered him as one of the most innovative theatre director in history. One of Brooke's most classic play is 'The Mahabharat'.

Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook dies aged 97

Britain's royal family is now under the scanner again. In a latest update, a charity watchdog confirmed that it is investigating the transactions made by Havisham properties which is said to have bought 11 homes on an Ayrshire estate from a subsidiary of the Prince’s Foundation.

Prince's foundation under scanner: Investigation over purchase of 11 homes in Knockroon

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Residential buildings were shelled in Sumy.

Russia renews missile attacks in Kharkiv

The three-day gathering of Afghan leaders has finally ended. Taliban has called for global recognition. Women's education issue was also raised in the meeting.

3-day gathering of Afghan leaders end: Taliban calls for global recognition

As details emerge about the January 6 insurrection, questions are being asked about the US Secret Service. Watch this report for more details!

WION Fineprint | Secret service politicised under Donald Trump?

In an exclusive conversation with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni with Eric Njoka on WION's Global Leadership, he said, we did not support motions against Russia at United Nations. He added, Russia & Ukraine must negotiate and not fight.

Global Leadership Series: 'Russia & Ukraine must negotiate and not fight,' says Ugandan Prez

Thousands of undocumented migrants are struggling to find a home in France. Undocumented Asylum seekers in France have no right to work and unlike normal citizens they don't have a driver's license.

France: Asylum seekers struggle to receive residence permit

In a latest update on Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has claimed that it has taken control of Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region. However, Ukraine did not confirm Russia's control over Luhansk.

Russia claims 'full control' over Luhansk region

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is back on Twitter with Pope's picture after 10 days. This was Musk's longest ever digital detox from Twitter in five years. He took a hiatus from Twitter from June 22.

WION Fineprint | Elon Musk back on Twitter with Pope's picture after 10 days

For the migrants, desperation outweighs fear and thousands crossed the Rio Grande river only to enter eagle pass with nothing but a barrage and baggage of physical and emotional wounds.

WION Fineprint | Migrants' desperation outweighs fear on US border

JPMorgan analysts warned that the global oil prices could reach to "stratospheric" $380 a barrel in response to the Western sanctions. The JPMorgan report has criticized the G7 sanctions strategy against Putin.

WION Fineprint | JPMorgan warns against Russian oil cuts

Argentina may have the third largest economy in Latin America but it has been in economic crisis for years. The country's currency hit an all-time low and he inflation is running above 60%.

WION Fineprint | Argentina's currency hit an all-time low, inflation is running above 60%

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