Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling the issue of Taiwan could lead to clashes or conflicts. Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province, while the United States maintains a role as a key ally and weapons supplier to the island.
The media center in Kansas City was evacuated three hours before a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Tunisia due to approaching severe weather. Journalists were ordered to leave the temporary tent facility after FIFA officials determined it was not safe enough to withstand the incoming thunderstorms.
A car caught fire and was destroyed on the Nieuwe Bennebroekerweg in Hoofddorp on Thursday evening. The driver escaped uninjured, though the incident caused traffic disruptions in the area.
Italy and France have announced plans to establish a new peacekeeping force in Lebanon following the expiration of the current UNIFIL mandate at the end of this year. During a meeting in Antibes, leaders expressed the need for a successor mission to prevent a potential power vacuum in the region.
Apple is increasing its global prices for MacBooks and iPads to compensate for the rising costs of memory chips driven by the AI boom. While these hardware prices are set to rise, the price of iPhones will remain unchanged.
A Code Red weather warning has been issued for the Amsterdam region, leading the local safety council to convene. Authorities are coordinating their response to the severe weather conditions affecting the area.