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Russian missile and drone strikes kill civilians in Kyiv and Dnipro amid escalating offensive
Defense & Security

Russian missile and drone strikes kill civilians in Kyiv and Dnipro amid escalating offensive

A night of intense Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities killed civilians, including children, as Kyiv and Dnipro bore the brunt of the bombardment.

Capital B Requests Approval for Up to $122 Billion in New Funding to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
Crypto & Fintech

Capital B Requests Approval for Up to $122 Billion in New Funding to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

Capital B seeks shareholder approval to issue up to $5.8 billion in new equity and $116 billion in credit instruments for accelerating Bitcoin purchases amid a challenging market environment.

EU Lawmakers Push U.S. Trade Deal Toward Final Vote Ahead of Tariff Deadline
Corporate Power

EU Lawmakers Push U.S. Trade Deal Toward Final Vote Ahead of Tariff Deadline

European Parliament’s trade committee advanced the U.S.-EU trade agreement, setting the stage for a full vote to avoid new American tariffs threatened for July 4.

Russia Reevaluates War Strategy Amid Prolonged Conflict in Ukraine
Defense & Security

Russia Reevaluates War Strategy Amid Prolonged Conflict in Ukraine

Facing stalled progress and mounting losses, Russia is reassessing its approach to the Ukraine conflict as initial war aims remain unmet after more than two years.

Solana Foundation Advances Fully Onchain Perpetual Futures to Challenge Market Leaders
Crypto & Fintech

Solana Foundation Advances Fully Onchain Perpetual Futures to Challenge Market Leaders

Solana Foundation launches a new initiative to promote fully onchain perpetual futures trading, aiming to disrupt established platforms by supporting decentralized derivatives execution.

Getafe Secures Goalkeeper David Soria with New Four-Year Contract
Markets & Macro

Getafe Secures Goalkeeper David Soria with New Four-Year Contract

Getafe has extended goalkeeper David Soria’s stay with a new contract that will keep him at the club through June 2030, reinforcing their squad stability.

EU Offers Conditional Sanctions Relief to Iran Amid Push for Broader Nuclear Talks
Trade & Tariffs

EU Offers Conditional Sanctions Relief to Iran Amid Push for Broader Nuclear Talks

The EU signals willingness to support sanctions relief for Iran if Tehran agrees to strict terms, linking progress to deeper negotiations on nuclear and security issues.

Major Fossil Fuel Corporations Back Becerra as California Governor Race Heats Up
Energy & Climate

Major Fossil Fuel Corporations Back Becerra as California Governor Race Heats Up

As Xavier Becerra rises in California’s governor polls, large donations from fossil fuel firms and corporate groups aim to boost him and hinder climate advocate Tom Steyer.

Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill 18 Civilians in Ukraine Amid Rising Conflict
Defense & Security

Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill 18 Civilians in Ukraine Amid Rising Conflict

Russia intensified its aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 18 civilians and injuring over 130 as Moscow escalates its campaign despite growing Ukrainian defenses.

MoneyGram Introduces MGUSD Stablecoin to Streamline Cross-Border Remittances
Crypto & Fintech

MoneyGram Introduces MGUSD Stablecoin to Streamline Cross-Border Remittances

MoneyGram launched MGUSD, a US dollar–backed stablecoin on the Stellar network, enabling users to hold and transfer digital dollars internationally through its app.