Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers in a deal that included Paul George. The move comes as the 76ers also announced the acquisition of LeBron James, making them a title contender.
Gaza residents face extreme heat and food spoilage without refrigerators, according to Al Jazeera.
Japanese men are showing more leg at work as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government encourages casual summer attire, according to the BBC. The policy has sparked debate over fairness and leg hair.
LeBron James has officially entered free agency for the first time since 2010, according to ESPN. His agent, Rich Paul, said the 41-year-old veteran will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season.
Parookaville 2026 is set to open its gates on July 17 at Weeze Airport, with a lineup featuring Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, and more, and a new 360° Centerstage. Germany’s Marten Hørger has composed the official anthem 'Rave', while weather forecasts suggest warm and possibly stormy conditions.
Parts of Xinjiang in China recorded temperatures exceeding 46 C as a record-breaking heatwave swept the region, while a separate weather experiment successfully induced rainfall.
Extreme heat forced the cancellation of several Fourth of July events across the U.S. from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia, with organizers prioritizing public safety amid dangerous weather conditions.
French basketball legend Nando De Colo will retire at the end of the 2026 season, according to an interview with BeBasket. The 38-year-old guard has been a standout in European basketball for over a decade.
LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he plans to play elsewhere in the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN. The 41-year-old has instructed his agent, Rich Paul, to explore options across the league.
Ben Stiller has confirmed he is working on a documentary for HBO about the New York Knicks, following the team's historic NBA championship win after 53 years. The project was first hinted at during NBA Tip-Off by Kenny Smith.
A strong cold front brought snow to parts of the north-western US, where temperatures dropped 10C below normal, while Germany and Poland prepare for 40C heat. A separate Arctic cold snap is expected to hit Texas this weekend.
The NBA world has reacted strongly after the Charlotte Hornets traded star guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a move some analysts call underwhelming. According to reports, the trade included future draft picks and Naz Reid for Ball and Josh Green.
France is reconsidering its stance on air-conditioning after recording its hottest day on record with temperatures approaching 40°C, according to BBC.
France has recorded 40 drowning deaths since June 18 amid an intensifying heatwave, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has said. Speaking after a ministerial crisis meeting on Tuesday, Lecornu said the government had activated Level 2 of the ORSAN emergency health plan as the heatwave placed mounting pressure on emergency services and medical dispatch centres.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal involving multiple young players and future draft picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.