Iran has warned that it will halt energy supplies from the Middle East if the agreements reached with the United States are not fulfilled. This was stated by Mohammad Mohber, an adviser to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had returned the Order of the White Eagle—the country’s highest state award, which had been stripped from him by Polish leader Karol Navrotsky—to Poland.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, stating that this was in response to U.S. actions and Israeli strikes on Lebanon. This was reported by the Iranian news agency Mehr, citing the “Khatam al-Anbia” Armed Forces General Staff.
Spain will direct tourists to less-visited regions to ease the strain on popular resorts. The country expects tourist arrivals to reach 100 million during the 2026 season.
Venice authorities plan to raise the entry fee for tourists to 50 euros on days of peak visitor numbers, a move that has already sparked a strong political and public backlash.
Within the European Union, the idea of deporting migrants outside the bloc is gaining traction, but France and Spain have decided to go against the tide. French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish PrimePedro Sánchez have sharply criticized plans to establish migrant return centers in third countries, warning that such a policy contradicts European values and could prove costly for the EU itself.
A second drone, whose origin has not yet been determined, has been discovered on Turkey’s Black Sea coast in the past five days. The drone was washed ashore by the waves on Çakraz Beach in the Amasra district of Bartın Province.
The average price of residential real estate in Turkey has exceeded 5 million Turkish lira (about $109,000) for the first time, but high inflation continues to offset price increases and is putting pressure on the market.
Europe’s leading marketers will compete for the first time for the title of European Chief Marketing Officer (Best Marketing Director in Europe). This is a new industry award that will be presented as part of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
The German automotive group Volkswagen Group plans to cut about 50,000 jobs by 2030 as part of a large-scale restructuring program aimed at adapting to conditions in the global automotive market.
The rise in gold prices has led to a sharp increase in smuggling, which is often used to finance armed conflicts, circumvent sanctions, and launder money. The Financial Times reports this, citing representatives of the gold mining industry.
By the end of the year, the United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with at least 150,000 drones, as well as hundreds of anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems, as part of a new military aid package worth nearly 1 billion pounds. This was announced by British Defense Minister Dan Jarvis following talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Mykhailo Fedorov.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been named the world’s best university by the influential QS World University Rankings 2027. Imperial College London and Stanford University tied for second place.
Switzerland has lost its status as the world’s most competitive economy, dropping to third place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2026. Singapore took the top spot, while Hong Kong came in second. These findings are based on the results of the annual study by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that the development of artificial intelligence will not lead to mass unemployment, but rather to a labor shortage.
Apple is preparing to raise prices as it becomes increasingly difficult to offset the rising cost of memory chips—driven by the AI boom—using its own resources.
The stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are turning food into a spectacle in its own right—and one of the most expensive parts of attending a match. The cost of a basic snack at the stadiums ranges from $9 to over $34 for a meal with a beer, and individual items can cost as much as $8 for a bottle of water and $18–19 for a beer.
European Union member states were unable to reach an agreement on whether to extend additional protection for innovative medicines for one year. The proposal, intended to support biotechnology investments in Europe, divided health ministers.
Amazon founder and Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos said that humanity needs to move heavy industry beyond Earth, starting with the Moon, in order to sustain economic growth while protecting the environment.
Netflix shares fell following reports that the company had lost the battle to acquire Roku—one of the largest streaming platforms. Fox Corporation emerged as the buyer, having reached an agreement to acquire Roku for $22 billion.
