Iran-Israel tensions and Middle East war unfold as Europe wrestles with rising far-right power and the scars of past terror.
Iran war drives fuel spikes while court fights, floods, pollution and immigration trauma strain US communities and democracy.
Hormuz tensions and Iranian threats unsettle oil flows as Asian governments and energy giants race to shield trade and stability.
Deep-sea mining promises new minerals but sparks alarm over unknown, possibly irreversible harm to fragile ocean ecosystems.
Serena Williams toys with a return, reigniting debate over legacy, age and the state of women’s tennis.