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• A YouGov poll of 6,156 adults across six major European economies—France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland—reveals broad public support for carbon pricing. • The survey was commissioned by a coalition of civil society organizations, including E3G, WWF, and Carbon Market Watch, to advocate for a green industrial transition. • These findings challenge political calls to weaken the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) by demonstrating that citizens support climate action and industrial renewal.

National Weather Service warns heat index could reach 115F as extreme heat grips midwest, Ohio valley and east coastSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA “prolonged, dangerous heatwave” is expected to intensify across parts of the central and eastern United States over the next few days and into the holiday weekend, bringing record-breaking temperatures, humidity, and dangerous conditions to millions of Americans.The National Weather Service (NWS) warned on Thursday that temperatures between 95F (35C) and 105F (40.5C), combined with high humidity, will push heat index values across parts of the region to between 100F (37.7C) and 115F (46.1C). Continue reading...

• A 9-year-old box office flop has become the first film to cross 1 billion views on YouTube. • The film, Jaya Janaki Nayaka (Khoonkhar), was directed by a struggling filmmaker and starred actors who have moved to other industries. • The milestone was celebrated by Srinu on social media, who thanked viewers for making the film a "timeless celebration".

• Tencent Music, Billboard China, and Billboard Korea have announced the winners of a cross-market initiative designed to recognize standout K-pop artists. • Nominees were selected based on their performance on the Tencent Music Korean Chart and recommendations from the Billboard Korea editorial team. • The final winners were determined through a fan voting process, highlighting artists who achieved both high chart rankings and significant popularity.

• EU prosecutors are conducting raids across Europe to investigate the alleged embezzlement and misuse of European Union funds. • The investigation targets the far-right Identity and Democracy group, specifically including members of France’s National Rally party. • These raids matter as they signal a crackdown on how political groups utilize EU subsidies and whether those funds were diverted for unauthorized purposes.

• London-based corporate intelligence firm Ascendancy Advisors Limited (AAL) has launched the China Commercial Intelligence Brief (CCIB). • The CCIB is a practitioner-level publication designed for investors, sponsors, and companies managing commercial exposure to China. • The service aims to provide critical intelligence and strategic guidance to help cross-border decision-makers navigate the complexities of the Chinese market.

• The Taliban-led government of Afghanistan launched airstrikes against ISIS militant facilities in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. • These operations targeted sites used for planning assaults and occurred shortly after Pakistan conducted its own cross-border airstrikes. • Pakistan has condemned the actions, claiming to have intercepted drones and accusing the Taliban of misleading Afghan citizens.

• Ahmed Khan's 'Welcome to the Jungle' has crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide in its first 4 days. • The film, led by Akshay Kumar, has performed well despite sharing screens with Shahid Kapoor's 'Cocktail 2'. • 'Welcome to the Jungle' is the third instalment in the 'Welcome' franchise and has appealed to family audiences with its nostalgic value.

• The South Korean boy band BTS has contributed approximately $50 billion to the national economy during their first decade of activity. • This economic impact is significant enough to be comparable to the GDP share of a major South Korean airline. • The group was signed in 2013 by Big Hit Entertainment, a small label founded in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk that nearly faced bankruptcy before the band's debut.

From 1 July, restaurants need to tell customers whether their fish and seafood was caught in Australia or overseasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFrom 1 July, diners across the country will see a small but notable change on menus.The federal government has made it mandatory for hospitality venues to designate a seafood product’s country of origin: “A” for Australian, “I” for imported and “M” for mixed. Continue reading...