Israel and Iran retreat from renewed conflict after Trump calls for ceasefire
Israel and Iran announced they have stopped attacking each other after US President Donald Trump called for an end to the escalation of the conflict, temporarily reducing fears of a new regional war in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the pause in fighting, but warned that Israel would respond forcefully to any future attack by Iran or its allies.
However, the situation remains very fragile, as tensions continue in Lebanon, Yemen and the region, while negotiations for a more durable ceasefire face numerous obstacles.
France and Germany abandon joint project to build a European fighter jet
France and Germany have cancelled a €100 billion joint project to build a new generation European fighter jet after the companies involved failed to reach an agreement on how to run the program.
The dispute between Dassault Aviation and Airbus over control of the project, technology sharing and the two countries' differing military needs is seen as a major blow to Europe's ambitions to build a more unified and independent defense.
World's first underwater wind-powered data center begins operations in China
China has put into operation the world's first underwater data center powered by wind energy, located about 10 kilometers off the coast of Shanghai.
The facility, submerged 10 meters below the sea surface, uses natural water cooling and consumes over 20% less energy than a traditional center on land, while also significantly reducing freshwater use.
The 1.6 billion yuan project is seen as part of China's strategy to cope with growing demand for artificial intelligence with more energy-efficient infrastructure.
Trump booed by crowd during national anthem before NBA finals in New York
Donald Trump was greeted with boos from a section of the audience at the legendary Madison Square Garden before the third game of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, while his presence brought extraordinary security measures to New York.
Authorities blocked several roads around the arena, banned fan gatherings outside and imposed airport-like checks on all spectators.
The president's visit caused mixed reactions: some criticized him for the unrest he brought to the city, while others saw it as a gesture of support for the home team.
