Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's Biohub will offer new grants to the rare disease community while expanding its AI drug repurposing partnership with Every Cure.

President Donald Trumps moves on housing, FISA, Iran and Washington projects are creating new headaches for Republicans trying to show voters they can govern.

The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.

Shafali Verma's half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford.

High earners may only contribute Social Security payroll taxes for part of the year. As the program faces funding woes, some lawmakers say that should change.

US official says frozen Iranian funds have not been released A US official has told The Associated Press that no frozen funds have been released to Iran and that none will be released until Tehran meets the requirements of Trump's interim agreement with Iran. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak on the record. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC's Squawk Box this week that the Treasury Department would oversee how any unfrozen funds are ..

The West Africans will face the second-place finisher between France and Norway in Group I on Tuesday in Texas.

Germany finish top of Group E, with Ivory Coast second and Ecuador will have a chance of qualifying on third place.

President Donald Trump has attempted to spruce up Washington in advance of the country's 250th anniversary.

US Supreme Court allows Trump to end protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands of people to possible deportation. The decision overturns lower court orders and allows the Department of Homeland Security to move quickly to end temporary protected status for those groups. Temporary protected status shields 1.3 ..

Venezuelans battle to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes.

Both players were on the floor when Thomas pushed her fist into Clark's throat before getting up and stepping over her.

Rescue teams raced to find survivors and recover bodies after twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday.

IMO suspends Hormuz evacuation plan after vessel hit near Oman International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says the group has suspended its evacuation plan for vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The plan, launched earlier this week, was paused after a vessel was hit near Oman's coastal waterways in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. "I have been informed of an attack today in the Gulf of Oman on a vessel which passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This vessel ..

A Toronto caf owner says he immediately contacted family in Caracas after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, as residents here await news on what's to come in the region.

A battle of narratives emerges as Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries Submitted by Azad Essa on Thu, 06/25/2026 - 16:28 The primary wins in New York have been framed as a victory for the pro-Palestine movement, but some argue the movement is being absorbed by timid mainstream liberalism Diana Moreno, David Orkin, Samantha Kattan, Aber Kawas and NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez raise their hands during a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on 23 June 2026 in the East ..

Initial forecasts suggest damage could cost as much as 7 percent of the South American nation's GDP.

In a live CNBC interview from his home district, Goolsbee declined to speculate on where he thinks interest rates are headed.

France and Italy propose coalition to replace UNIFIL in Lebanon France and Italy say they want to create a multinational coalition to replace the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, even as Israel continues to occupy Lebanese territory and carry out attacks across the country. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the proposal after talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying Paris and Rome wanted a new security arrangement after UNIFIL leaves. "We want to launch a coalition for ..

Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.

La Guaira, the region hardest hit by two earthquakes in Venezuela, has been left devastated.

Netherlands supporters got the party going in Kansas City, US ahead of their final group stage game against Tunisia.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.

The stock had its worst session in more than a year as management made its first official move to pass higher memory costs onto consumers.

Iran says ships using unauthorised Hormuz routes will lose safe passage guarantees The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) says vessels travelling through routes outside its designated framework will not be covered by safe passage guarantees. In a brief message on X, the PGSA said: "Any passage through routes outside the framework designated by PGSA will not be covered by safe passage guarantees and will not be entitled to insurance coverage or related liabilities." It said the message was ..

Microsoft said it's increasing the price of Xbox game consoles after Apple announced price hikes for MacBooks and iPads.

State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein.

Kibiwott Kandie initially faced an eight-year ban split evenly across two violations, but received a one-year reduction.

The US secretary of state tells Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states that the Iran deal will ensure their security.

IMF says prices have eased since US-Iran agreement but Gulf trade remains disrupted The International Monetary Fund says energy and commodity prices have fallen since the United States and Iran agreed to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but warned that Gulf trade flows will take time to return to normal. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said the fund would decide in its 8 July World Economic Outlook update whether to maintain the three growth scenarios it issued in April, which ..

"The only crop we're harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust," Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social media post.

Devastated residents recall the moment when they experienced the twin earthquakes that toppled buildings and killed 188.

World Cup 2026: Bosnia advances to next round surrounded by 'Free Palestine' chants Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/25/2026 - 19:38 Bosnia's World Cup run puts 'Free Palestine' chants back in the spotlight as fans hail Edin Dzeko's wartime story Bosnia and Herzegovina's supporters celebrate in the streets at the end of the World Cup 2026 football match against Qatar in Sarajevo on 24 June 2026 (Elvis BarukciAFP) Off Bosnia and Herzegovina's historic run to the Fifa World Cup knockout stage ..

Friday's group game falls on Seattle's Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December's draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.

Carney said it's hard to address consular matters, such as assisting Canadians abroad, in places like Venezuela or Iran where Ottawa doesn't have embassies.

Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says a cargo ship has been hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel but causing no injuries. The UKMTO said the projectile struck the ship's starboard side off the coast of Oman and damaged the bridge. The ship's captain reported no casualties and no environmental impact from the incident.

Demonstrators mark the second anniversary of a 2024 protest where 60 people were killed by security forces.