President Trump has appointed Will Scharf, currently serving as staff secretary, to be the new White House counsel. The move places a trusted legal adviser in the key role overseeing the administration's legal positions and responses. Scharf takes on the position as the White House faces ongoing legal scrutiny.
A Dublin court held a hearing related to Kinahan, a prominent organized crime figure. The proceedings covered legal arguments and logistical arrangements for the case. The hearing is part of a broader crackdown on the Kinahan cartel's operations.
Don Nelson, a legendary figure in basketball who won five NBA titles as a player with the Boston Celtics and later became a pioneering coach, has died at age 86. Nelson coached the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, and Dallas Mavericks, earning three Coach of the Year awards. His innovative coaching style, including the "small ball" approach, reshaped modern NBA offensive play.
Archaeologists have found a well-preserved Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily. The vessel likely sank over a thousand years ago while carrying goods. The discovery offers new insights into ancient Mediterranean trade routes and maritime history.
Morocco and Algeria each won their quarterfinal matches at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, advancing to the semifinals and earning qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup. The results mark a historic achievement for both North African nations and underscore the region's rising strength in women's football.
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is launching a UK-wide tour focused on the cost of living crisis. He will visit communities to hear their experiences and highlight the ongoing financial pressures facing households. The tour signals an effort to bring regional concerns over living costs to a national stage.
Israeli military operations in southern Syria have destroyed agricultural land and homes, displacing residents and cutting off local incomes. The campaign targets border-area villages amid heightened regional tensions. This deepens Syria's humanitarian crisis and risks further destabilizing the already fragile southern region.
Australia's Labor government is struggling to gain support for its gambling reform package, as the Coalition refuses to back it. The opposition's decision comes amid separate allegations involving drugs and sex workers. Without Coalition support, the reform's passage appears unlikely.
Austria has recorded unprecedented high temperatures, breaking historical heat records. Meanwhile, Japan is bracing for Typhoon Dolphin, which is expected to bring severe winds and heavy rainfall. The contrasting extreme weather highlights significant regional impacts.