US Airstrike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader
US military kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike.
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Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name after court order
Crews have begun removing Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., after a federal judge ruled the addition was unlawful.
Apple’s Siri 2.0 arrives with iOS 27
Apple's WWDC 2026 event introduces a new, conversational Siri and iOS 27, with expanded AI capabilities across devices.
Iran-Israel Exchange First Since Truce
Iran and Israel halt attacks after first direct military exchange since April truce
Xbox Confirms Gears of War Permanent Exclusives
Xbox confirms Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are permanent console exclusives, not coming to PlayStation.
Israel-Iran Shadow War Escalates
Israel claims strike on Iranian petrochemical complex as tensions escalate in the region
Magnitude-7.8 Quake Hits Southern Philippines
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, leaving at least 32 dead and triggering tsunami alerts in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan.
Shooting in Israel Kills 1, Injures 5
One person is dead and five others are wounded after a shooting spree in central Israel.
Bitcoin’s $63.7K Surge Triggers $504M Short Liquidations
Bitcoin's rebound to $63,700 wiped out $504 million in short bets in 24 hours, while renewed Middle East tensions pulled prices back.
Securitize Clears SEC Hurdle for NYSE Listing
BlackRock-backed tokenization firm Securitize clears key SEC hurdle for NYSE listing through SPAC merger.
Iran-Israel Missile Exchange Breaks April Ceasefire
Iran fires missiles at Israel after Israeli strike on Beirut, breaking months of relative calm in region
Zverev Wins French Open, Ends 30-Year German Wait
Alexander Zverev ends a 30-year wait for German men's tennis by winning the French Open in a dramatic five-set final.