QtrendsUS Supreme Court allows Exxon to sue Cuba over 1960 confiscated property, as Washington tightens sanctions on Cuba's mining sector to curb China-linked supply chains. Congress delivers a rare bipartisan rebuke to Trump by voting to limit his war powers on Iran. Europe swelters under a historic heatwave with France recording its hottest day ever and at least 40 drownings. UK Labour leadership enters transition as Starmer steps down. A deadly shooting at a Montreal hotel leaves three dead, including a police officer.
The US Supreme Court ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuba over property confiscated during the 1960 nationalizations under Fidel Castro. Separately, the US imposed new sanctions on Cuban state mining companies, aiming to block supply chains linked to China. The moves signal an aggressive escalation of Washington's economic pressure on Havana.
Both chambers of the US Congress passed a resolution to limit President Trump's authority to conduct military operations against Iran. The bipartisan vote represents a sharp rebuke of the administration's Iran policy. The White House has signaled it will veto the measure.
France recorded its highest temperature ever as an unprecedented heatwave sweeps across Europe. At least 40 people drowned in France as authorities linked the deaths to risky behavior during the extreme heat. The UK also faces record-breaking temperatures, with the Met Office warning of highs up to 39°C. France has imposed restrictions on public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports to mitigate the crisis.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has resigned after losing party support, triggering a leadership contest. Andy Burnham emerges as a strong contender to succeed him. Starmer's departure marks a significant shift in the UK's political landscape as Labour prepares to choose its next leader.
A gunman opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer and a bystander before being fatally shot by authorities. Police are investigating the incident and warning of possible copycat attacks. The shooting has shaken the city and reignited debates on public safety in Canada.