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Empty fitness studio with barbells and a glowing world map symbolizing Les Mills’ global legacy.

Body Pump Pioneer Les Mills Leaves Fitness Empire at 91

Les Mills, the Olympian turned fitness founder behind Body Pump and Body Combat, died at 91 after shaping gyms worldwide.

Jun 29, 20265 min
UK leader presents a devolution vision with regional connections and a subtle global map backdrop.

Andy Burnham Devolution Plan Dares Labour to Let Go

Burnham is turning his PM bid into a test of whether Labour will move power and money out of Whitehall.

Jun 29, 20268 min
Rescue teams search Venezuela earthquake rubble as global aid connections appear overhead.

Critical Hours Squeeze Venezuela Earthquake Rescues

Rescuers reached one trapped survivor with fluids as Venezuela’s quake toll hit 1,450, turning every hour into a fight for life.

Jun 29, 20268 min
Australia and Vanuatu highlighted on a Pacific map with diplomatic connections and security symbolism.

Australia Vanuatu Military Deal Boxes Out China in Pacific

Australia locked Vanuatu into a no-bases pact, tightening Pacific security before China or another power can turn infrastructure into leverage.

Jun 29, 20268 min
Rescue workers help a mother with newborn from Venezuela earthquake rubble at dawn.

Mother Defies Venezuela Earthquake Rubble to Save Newborn

Dayana Patino and her 18-day-old son were pulled alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble as the death toll reached 1,450.

Jun 29, 20266 min
Three summer hiking shoes on a mountain trail with global map connections in the background

Hoka Kaha 3 Alternatives Beat This Pricey Trail Shoe

Months of testing left the Hoka Kaha 3 Low GTX looking too snug and sealed-up for summer trails. Better alternatives deserve a look.

Jun 29, 20268 min
Tense Pakistan-Afghanistan border scene with smoke, military silhouettes, and global map overlay.

Pakistan Afghan Border Strikes Shatter Fragile Truce

Pakistan says it killed 29 militants in Afghan border strikes. The Taliban says homes were hit and up to 100 people were killed or wounded.

Jun 29, 20266 min
Unlabeled bowl of baking soda in a garden with subtle global map connections in the sky.

Stop Dumping Baking Soda in Your Yard Before It Backfires

Baking soda can help with five yard jobs, but only in small, targeted doses. Scatter it around and you may hurt soil, roots, or compost.

Jun 29, 20268 min
Empty chair in a modern arts boardroom with global map connections, symbolizing leadership transition.

Ouster Claims Hit Misan Harriman's Southbank Centre Exit

Misan Harriman says his Southbank Centre departure was planned in January, not forced by the backlash now surrounding him.

Jun 29, 20266 min
Global e-commerce shoppers and delivery flows over a connected world map, symbolizing cautious deal seeking.

Bargain Hunters Push Prime Day Sales Past $26B Online

Prime Day sales topped $26.4B as shoppers bought what they needed, not whatever retailers pushed.

Jun 29, 20268 min
Young London black-cab driver beside taxi, with global map reflections and older drivers in the background.

21-Year-Old Black-Cab Driver Jolts London's Aging Trade

At 21, Bahrain Mujagata became London's youngest licensed black-cab driver, exposing a trade that's shrinking, older and hard to replace.

Jun 28, 20268 min
Generic general leaving a global command center with world map and Afghanistan mountains in the background.

Christopher Donahue Abruptly Exits Key Army Post in Europe

Gen. Christopher Donahue is leaving a high-profile Army and NATO command after 18 months, and officials haven't said why.

Jun 28, 20266 min
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