Iran war strains economies and diplomacy; EU sanctions settlers as African and Balkan conflicts simmer.
Border deaths, gas price politics and AI-fueled threats expose domestic strains amid war with Iran and high-tech vulnerabilities.
War risk and Middle East supply fears jolt oil, metals and crops, while Wall Street reassesses Fed cuts amid resilient markets.
Legal and ethical fights over AI and data collide with emerging disease threats and tools from airborne DNA to seal forensics.
Experimental long-acting HIV infusion hints at years of control from one treatment, raising hopes and safety questions.
Grief over Michael Pennington mixes with joyful reunions and new political and musical projects from Binoche to Dudamel.
Major trades, CTE concerns and soaring World Cup costs reshape sport, even as stars like Wembanyama stay in the spotlight.