Swedish owners of a Viking ship replica used in the Hollywood film The Odyssey claim Universal has not paid $6,000 in repair costs after the vessel was allegedly damaged during production.

Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis have announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacked tankers in the Red Sea, escalating the conflict and threatening critical global trade routes through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

President Trump stated he is close to deciding whether to launch a major military attack against Iran, with oil prices surging past $100 per barrel amid escalating regional tensions.

Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem during one of the year’s largest incursions, with far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir participating amid heightened election tensions.

Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has rejected President Zelensky’s offer of alternative government positions, insisting he wants his original role back after his removal last week triggered mass protests.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out holding a new Scottish independence referendum, saying such a vote would distract from economic priorities during his recently begun administration.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi completed his first official visit to Iran since taking office in May, with both nations signing multiple agreements to deepen economic, security, and strategic cooperation.

The World Bank estimates earthquakes in Venezuela in late June caused $19.6 billion in physical damage, with nearly half affecting residential buildings and significant impact on infrastructure and non-residential structures.

A fire in Lima, Peru killed 10 members of the same family, including five children, early Wednesday. Police are investigating whether arsonists deliberately set the blaze at the home in the La Victoria district.