WORLDPhilippe Stern, Heir to the Patek Philippe Watch Brand, Dies at 88In an era of electronic timepieces, he marketed $40,000 handmade watches as status symbols, breathing new life into a struggling industry.NY Times·June 28, 2026
WORLDHeightened emotions in Iran after Team Melli knocked out of World CupThis is the second World Cup that comes after deadly nationwide protests inside Iran, and the first one amid a warAl Jazeera·June 28, 2026
WORLDIran Risks Peace Talks With U.S. to Maintain Leverage Over StraitIran sees its control over the Strait of Hormuz as critical leverage in peace talks with the United States. It seems willing to risk the cease-fire to maintain that power.NY Times·June 28, 2026
WORLDIreland upstage world champions India to win T20 series at homeIreland won the second T20 by one run over India, who did not give a debut to teen sensation Sooryavanshi.Al Jazeera·June 28, 2026
WORLDCanada score late to beat South Africa and reach last 16 at World Cup 2026Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada win first knockout match in a World Cup.Al Jazeera·June 28, 2026
WORLDAmerica can't get enough of protein. The dairy industry can't keep upDemand for whey protein is off the charts as American diet trends change and GLP-1s boom, and the dairy industry is struggling to produce enough.CNBC·June 28, 2026
WORLDChris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge questions about policyThe new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.BBC News·June 28, 2026
WORLDInside how a U.S. academy helped mold World Cup ph...Teenager Yan Diomande is a top target for Europe's biggest clubs this summer. Before he was a star, though, he was a promising winger in Florida called "Dio."ESPN·June 28, 2026
WORLDIn Venezuela, silence has become a rescue toolIn Venezuela rescue crews now stop almost everything and ask for silence so they can hear anyone still alive underneath the rubble. NPR's Eyder Peralta reports from the port city of La Guaira.NPR·June 28, 2026
WORLDProtesters in Serbia doubt Vucic resignation will bring changeThousands of protesters gathered in Serbia's Kraljevo, dismissing Aleksandar Vucic's pledge to resign.Al Jazeera·June 28, 2026
WORLDPope Leo prays for Venezuela’s recovery after deadly quakesPope Leo expressed solidarity with Venezuelans after two deadly earthquakes claimed the lives of at least 1,400.Al Jazeera·June 28, 2026
WORLDTwo Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: What to Know About Death Toll, Damage and Rescue ResponseBack-to-back quakes in northern Venezuela killed more than 1,400 people and set off an agonizing search for survivors. It was the latest ordeal for a country rocked by economic and political turmoil.NY Times·June 28, 2026
