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June 29, 2026

SpaceX: Elon Musk regains trillionaire status

Mr Musk currently owns about 4.8 billion shares in SpaceX.

Elon Musk
June 29, 2026

Venezuela Earthquakes: Man rescued from rubble after four days as death toll rises above 1,700

He was reportedly rescued in La Guaira state, Venezuela’s port region, which was ravaged by the earthquakes.

Venezuela Earthquake
June 29, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s appeal in $5 million E. Jean Carroll sexual harassment verdict

In its verdict on Monday, the Supreme Court said it would not hear an appeal requested by Mr Trump or his push to have the case reviewed.

Jean Carroll and Donald Trump
June 29, 2026

WhatsApp to roll out usernames in new privacy feature

Users worldwide will be able to voluntarily reserve a name via the app.

WhatsApp
June 29, 2026

Trump has power to sack political appointees, U.S. Supreme Court rules

The court ruled that the president has the constitutional authority to remove leaders of independent federal agencies, including commissioners.

President Donald Trump
June 29, 2026

Ballots received after election day can be counted across U.S.: Supreme Court

In a 5-4 majority decision on Monday, the apex court rejected the lawsuit filed by the Republican National Congress.

U.S. Supreme Court
June 29, 2026

Five killed in Germany’s youth welfare centre shooting 

Police said two people have been arrested, with one of them believed to be the alleged shooter.

Five killed in Germany's youth welfare centre shooting
June 29, 2026

Seek permanent residence or leave, U.S. Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin tells migrants

“Either try to fill out the paperwork and be here underneath a permanent status, or we’ll help you get back to your country,” Mr Mullin said.

Markwayne Mullin
June 29, 2026

Five important ways to stay cool, hydrated during heatwave as thousands die

As the WHO works with countries to address the growing threat posed by heatwaves, health officials have suggested five important ways to stay cool and hydrated.

People cooling off during heatwave
June 29, 2026

Sri Lanka launches military drones to fight mosquitoes amid dengue fever outbreak

The use of a drone is part of a three-day nationwide dengue prevention campaign aimed at eliminating Aedes mosquitoes’ breeding grounds.

Mosquitoes, drones