TL;DRRussia's Central Bank has reduced its GDP forecast for 2026 to between zero and one percent. This adjustment, announced by Central Bank head Elwira Nabiullina, is accompanied by expectations of higher inflation due to a fuel crisis.
TL;DRAt least 41 people have died in Assam, India, due to severe monsoon floods. The flooding has inundated homes and roads, and rescue teams are searching for survivors.
TL;DRThe chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has been dismissed following an allegation of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, wildfires are threatening the major city of Bordeaux in southwestern France.
TL;DRA minute of silence was observed in Venezuela to commemorate the victims of an earthquake that occurred one month prior. The disaster resulted in thousands of casualties.
TL;DRThe Russian central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 14 percent to support the economy. At the same time, an increased inflation risk is anticipated.
TL;DRBusiness plans for Tesla and SpaceX are no longer considered convincing, being described as indistinguishable from science fiction. An analysis examines SpaceX and electric cars.
TL;DRThe village of Sebastia in the Palestinian territories has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This decision was made by the responsible committee of the UN organization during a meeting in Busan, South Korea.
TL;DRSpaceX is reportedly no longer accepting reservations for the Falcon 9 rocket. This suggests a potential discontinuation of the Falcon 9 as Starship testing continues and its deployment date remains uncertain.