WhatsApp has launched a new feature allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers, using unique usernames instead. The feature, rolling out in 2026, aims to improve privacy by limiting the visibility of personal data.
Nadiem Makarim, 41, founder of Indonesian super-app Gojek, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption related to a controversial laptop procurement deal, according to BBC and the-star.co.ke.
British American Tobacco is cutting nearly 9,000 jobs globally as part of a cost-cutting initiative, according to BBC and additional sources.
Comcast is transforming its business model by spinning off its media assets into a separate company, according to Business Insider.
The first 72-hour window for rescuing earthquake survivors in Venezuela has passed, yet rescue teams continue searching amid a death toll surpassing 1,450, according to Euronews and Al Jazeera.
Drone footage shows widespread destruction in Catia La Mar after twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit Venezuela, according to Al Jazeera.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially ran from June 23–26, with early deals available even before the event and some offers still available. The event featured over 131 deals, including products discounted by up to 61 percent, according to Business Insider Deutschland.
At least 1,430 people have died in Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes struck the country, with families using bare hands and rudimentary tools to search for loved ones trapped in the rubble, according to BBC and UPI reports.
Twenty-eight teams have advanced to the round of 32 at Mundial 2026, with Cape Verde becoming the smallest nation to ever reach the knockout stages. The tournament, held across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, continues with the group stage set to conclude on June 27.
The death toll in the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, according to Jorge Rodríguez, one of the country’s top politicians.
The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 1,430, with 3,328 injured and thousands displaced, according to the latest reports from the National Assembly.
Apple has raised the prices of its iPad and MacBook lines due to surging chip costs, according to a statement. A MacBook Air with 512 GB will see a $200 increase, and a MacBook Pro with 1 TB will rise by $300.
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to Take-Two. The game will be a single-player experience at launch, per Rockstar Games.
Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei says he will not address 'things that do not exist' as his team prepares to play Egypt in the Pride Match in Seattle, according to the BBC.
Ryanair has updated its family seating policy to allow parents to sit next to their children without paying a fee, according to the BBC. This change comes after an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).