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Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active countries, sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”.The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, typically experiences hundreds of jolts every year and accounts for about 18 per cent of the world’s earthquakes.The vast majority are mild, although the damage they cause varies according to their location and the depth below the Earth’s surface at which they strike.It is haunted by the memory of a massive 9.0-magnitude undersea quake in 2011, which triggered a tsunami that killed or left missing…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cristiano Ronaldo’s international goal drought ended in grand fashion on Tuesday afternoon in Houston, as he scored twice in the 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan.The Portuguese legendary striker was in good spirits throughout the match, but one question that he got during his post-match interview rubbed him the wrong way.And it involved a comparison to Argentina’s Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after the first half during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 23, 2026. (Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)Ronaldo…

A visitor walks past the logo of SK hynix during the Korea Electronics Show 2025 at the COEX convention and exhibition centre in Seoul on October 22, 2025. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty ImagesSK Hynix, the world’s second largest memory chipmaker, plans to raise around $29 billion on the Nasdaq by issuing American depositary receipts (ADRs), according to the firm’s regulatory filing.The company plans to issue 17.79 million new shares at a value of 45.45 trillion won ($29.65 billion).SK Hynix said it expects to start trading on July 10, but added that the dates were tentative and subject to…

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard warns against alternative route in the Strait of Hormuz as top US diplomat to meet Gulf officials.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived for a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain, where he is expected to reassure regional allies that Washington will protect their security and economic interests as it seeks to reach a peace deal with Iran.At the same time, differences remain over the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said its inspectors will return to Iran’s nuclear sites,…

Supreme Court sides with marijuana user in gun case, protecting Second Amendment rights The Supreme Court delivered a unanimous ruling siding with a marijuana user in a gun case, asserting that the government cannot prosecute individuals for firearm possession simply due to cannabis use. Fox News contributor Joey Jones highlights the ruling’s importance for Second Amendment rights, drawing a comparison to alcohol and emphasizing responsible gun ownership by marijuana cardholders in Florida. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Justice warned California on Wednesday that it would file a lawsuit against state officials if they do not…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three Wendy’s employees in South Carolina were arrested after allegedly pulling food from the trash and spitting on it before serving it to a customer who had complained about her initial order.Aaliyah Shuntai Sanders, 23, Trinity Lashell Rice, 19, and Shadela Crystal Holley were all charged with tampering with a human drug product or food item following the incident at a Wendy’s in the city of Union.Fox Carolinas reported that all three suspects were arrested separately between June 16 and June 22.MCRIB RETURNS TO MCDONALD’S MENUS NATIONWIDE AS FANS CHEER AND CRITICS…

The Government has been forced into yet another change to its tax package hours before it passed Parliament after revelations it would have imposed what’s been dubbed a “widow tax” on property owners whose partner died or divorced.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor MPs celebrated after the legislation for the bulk of the Budget’s tax reforms passed both houses of Parliament on Thursday afternoon.“This is legislation that will make Australia stronger and make Australia fairer,” Mr Albanese thundered during Question Time, minutes after the bill passed through the Senate.“Most Australians have nothing to sell but their time, nothing to give…

MONTERREY, Mexico: South Korea’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread after a 1-0 loss to South Africa on Wednesday (Jun 24).The Taegeuk Warriors can still reach the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but need results elsewhere to go their way.Thapelo Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa through to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time. They finished second in Group A on four points behind winners Mexico and will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on Jun 28. South Korea, who started with talisman…

NewsFeedTwo years after deadly Gen Z protests forced Kenya’s government to withdraw a tax bill, lawmakers have approved another controversial package of financial measures. President William Ruto’s administration says it is needed to raise $770 million ahead of the 2027 elections. Al Jazeera’s Reem Takieddine has more.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat was defeated in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in what political observers are calling a stunning upset by newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier — a political earthquake not just for New York City politics, but also for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, which Espaillat chairs.Avila Chevalier was backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a fellow democratic socialist who was a kingmaker on Tuesday night, with all three of his progressive picks winning their races. Two of those Mamdani endorsed, including Avila Chevalier, defeated incumbent Democrats.But Espaillat, a power broker in Washington and in the Upper…