A superyacht formerly owned by sanctioned Russian tycoon Dmitry Pumpyansky sold at auction in Gibraltar on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
Why it matters: The sale is believed to be the first of its kind since numerous superyachts were seized as part of sanctions on Russian oligarchs over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
MacMillan will launch a new illustrated kids' series celebrating Hispanics next month, making it the latest book publisher to bring Latino stories to children's literature.
Why it matters: Only 6% of all publishing industry workers identify as Latino — and that's reflected in the low percentage of books that feature Latinos or Latino characters.
Volkswagen plans to buy stakes in Canadian mines and mine operators, per a company director, and has signed a related MOU with the Canadian government.
Why it matters: This would help the German automaker ensure access to raw materials for battery production, including nickel, cobalt and lithium. It also would help VW sidestep new U.S. tariffs imposed by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Restrictions on the use of private jets in France may be on the horizon after Transport Minister Clément Beaune floated the idea of further regulations on the European level.
Why it matters: Private jet use surged during the pandemic despite the copious amounts of CO2 these flights emit.
Tex-Mex, one of America's most beloved cuisines, is at a crossroads: evolve or risk disappearing.
The big picture: Increased migration from Mexico to the U.S., more exposure to a diversity of Mexican cuisine and attacks from food critics have put pressure on Tex-Mex restaurants in the U.S. to add more options to their menus or close, though the food is still popular globally
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen warned of Taiwan's determination to defend itself and the "heavy price" sure to be wrought by potential invaders while speaking at an anniversary event marking the confrontation between China and Taiwan in the 1950s.
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is urging American citizens to leave Ukraine, citing State Department information indicating that civilians face a heightened risk from Russian military strikes in the coming days.
Driving the news: The security alert was issued late Monday, as U.S. and Ukrainian officials raise concern that Putin's forces may launch a fresh offensive on Wednesday — which marks six months since the start of the invasion and also Independence Day, when Ukrainians commemorate the end of Soviet rule, per the New York Times.
Australia's former Prime Minister Scott Morrison will face an independent inquiry after a report found he "fundamentally undermined" the principles of responsible government by quietly taking on extra ministerial powers.
Driving the news: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the inquiry plans Tuesday after releasing Solicitor General Stephen Donaghue's report on Morrison being sworn in as joint minister for the treasury, finance, health, home affairs and resources without notifying the public or Parliament.
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have surrounded his home to prevent police from arresting him on terrorism charges.
Why it matters: Since being ousted in April, Khan has been mobilizing huge crowds while railing against the government and breaking a long-standing taboo by criticizing the military. The threat of arrest raises the stakes of that showdown dramatically.
Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed throughout Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of the country, Ukraine's military chief Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi said Monday.
Why it matters: It's the first formal death toll provided by the Ukrainian military since the start of the invasion nearly six months ago, according to Reuters.
The extreme heat and drought that has been roasting a vast swath of southern China for at least 70 straight days has no parallel in modern record-keeping in China, or elsewhere around the world for that matter.
Why it matters:Based on recent studies, the question facing climate scientists is how much climate change contributed to this disaster.
Details: The "Ulchi Freedom Shield" drills, which are due to continue through Sept. 1, are designed to bolster Seoul's readiness for evolving war patterns and for cyber threats against facilities such as "chip factories and supply chains," South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday.
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was charged under the country's antiterrorism act Sunday for allegedly threatening senior police and a judge in a speech, per multiple reports.
Why it matters: The charge is a significant escalation in the struggle for power between the former cricket great and the current government following Khan's April ouster from power in a no-confidence vote, and there are concerns the action may spark fresh unrest in Pakistan, the New York Times notes.
