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Cybercrime has evolved into a complex, interconnected ecosystem. Microsoft’s latest story unpacks five recent disruption efforts, showing how coordinated action across technology, legal, and global partnerships is reshaping how these threats are addressed. By connecting insights across cases, it highlights a more integrated approach to anticipating and disrupting cybercrime at scale. Read the full story here.

People search for casualties under the rubble of a collapsed building in Caracas following earthquakes in Venezuela, on June 25, 2026.

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Earthquake tragedy tests Delcy’s leadership, A strange Pride fixture at the World Cup, Iran strikes a ship in the Strait

The death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes continues to rise, nearing 600 by Friday morning. But as is often the case with natural disasters of this scale, there will be a political dynamic too.

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Is Trump the biggest global risk?

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer calls the United States under President Trump the dominant driver of global political risk, but argues that the world is increasingly pushing back.

Earthquake tragedy tests Delcy’s leadership, A strange Pride fixture at the World Cup, Iran strikes a ship in the Strait

The death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes continues to rise, nearing 600 by Friday morning. But as is often the case with natural disasters of this scale, there will be a political dynamic too.

Mass layoffs inbound at Volkswagen

The reported move is a reflection the overwhelming pressure on the German automotive sector from lower-cost Chinese car exports.

You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - June 26, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

How will the Strait of Hormuz's closure impact food supply?

The Strait of Hormuz may be the world's most important oil chokepoint, but its closure is sending shockwaves through something even more fundamental: the global food supply.

Trump and Xi consult AI

No one is going to win this race. #PuppetRegime

Deadly earthquakes rock Venezuela, Iraq reportedly threatens OPEC-xit, Anthropic claims Chinese firm is stealing from its model

At least 164 people were killed and nearly 1,000 were left injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

Record temperatures roil France

An astonishing heat wave has swept across Europe this week, with France the hardest hit.

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Italy’s Meloni considers early election, Venezuela’s debt is much larger than first thought, EU talks to the Taliban

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is reportedly considering early elections, as her popularity dips amid a rising challenge from the far right.

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In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer calls the United States under President Trump the dominant driver of global political risk, but argues that the world is increasingly pushing back.

The death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes continues to rise, nearing 600 by Friday morning. But as is often the case with natural disasters of this scale, there will be a political dynamic too.

The reported move is a reflection the overwhelming pressure on the German automotive sector from lower-cost Chinese car exports.

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

The Strait of Hormuz may be the world's most important oil chokepoint, but its closure is sending shockwaves through something even more fundamental: the global food supply.

No one is going to win this race. #PuppetRegime

At least 164 people were killed and nearly 1,000 were left injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

An astonishing heat wave has swept across Europe this week, with France the hardest hit.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is reportedly considering early elections, as her popularity dips amid a rising challenge from the far right.

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