A residential neighbourhood in Yuncheng, northern China’s Shanxi Province, is using rooftop misting systems to cool buildings during extreme summer heat. High-pressure nozzles spray a fine mist that evaporates quickly, absorbing heat from the air through evaporative cooling. According to Chinese reports, the system can lower local temperatures by 5°C to 8°C within minutes when outdoor temperatures approach 38°C. The mist evaporates before reaching the ground, keeping streets dry while reducing heat. The energy-efficient technology uses far less electricity than air conditioning and is part of China’s broader effort to tackle rising temperatures linked to climate change. (PC: India Today)

A Russian couple climbed the restricted transmission tower of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a peace banner and got engaged before being arrested by police. Urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus reached the top of the 1,454-foot skyscraper without authorization and documented the stunt on social media. After displaying a banner calling for world peace, Beerkus proposed to Nikolau on a platform near the tower's base, and she accepted. The New York Police Department later took the pair into custody without incident. Authorities are investigating how they accessed the restricted area.

Trump ally and far-right activist Laura Loomer has sparked fresh controversy after urging Israel to carry out strikes during the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a series of social media posts, Loomer described the funeral as a "target-rich environment" and encouraged the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to act. She later said she would support any opportunity to see the US or Israel target "jihadis." Her remarks quickly drew criticism online and added to tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. (PC: HT)

At least 10 people were killed after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. Several residential areas were hit, triggering fires, damaging civilian infrastructure and forcing residents to seek shelter. Children were among the casualties, while emergency teams continued rescue operations across the city. Ukraine said the strikes deliberately targeted civilian areas, while Russia claimed it attacked military and energy facilities in response to recent Ukrainian strikes. President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier warned that Moscow was preparing a major assault on the capital. (PC: BBC)

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea during a routine operation. Three of the four crew members were rescued safely and are reported to be in stable condition aboard the aircraft carrier, while an intensive search continues for the missing aircrew member. The U.S. Navy said there is no indication the incident resulted from hostile action, and the cause remains under investigation. Naval assets in the region are supporting the ongoing search-and-rescue mission as authorities work to determine what led to the emergency landing. (PC: X)

A couple was arrested after illegally climbing the restricted transmission tower atop New York City's Empire State Building and becoming engaged during the risky ascent. The climbers bypassed security barriers to reach the restricted section of the iconic skyscraper, where one partner proposed before the pair descended. Authorities later took both individuals into custody on charges related to trespassing and reckless conduct. Officials condemned the stunt, warning that unauthorized climbs endanger lives and disrupt public safety. The incident has sparked widespread debate online over the balance between viral social media fame and responsible behavior.

Venezuelan authorities have arrested several police officers accused of looting homes and businesses in areas devastated by the recent powerful earthquakes. The officers allegedly stole valuables while residents were displaced and emergency teams were carrying out rescue operations. Officials said investigations began after survivors reported thefts, leading to the detention of the suspects. The government has pledged strict action against anyone exploiting the disaster for personal gain, regardless of their position. The arrests come as rescue and relief efforts continue across affected regions, where thousands remain displaced and communities struggle to recover from the widespread destruction caused by the earthquakes. (PC: Getty Images)

The US Supreme Court ended its latest term by delivering mixed rulings for President Donald Trump, rejecting his bid to limit birthright citizenship while expanding presidential powers in several other cases. The court blocked Trump's attempt to end automatic citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented migrants and temporary visitors. However, its conservative majority also backed broader executive authority, allowing presidents greater control over independent federal agencies and supporting parts of Trump's immigration agenda. Legal experts say the rulings strengthen the powers of future presidents, even as the court placed limits on some of Trump's most ambitious policies.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the United States are citizens at birth, even if their parents are in the country unlawfully or temporarily. In a 6-3 decision, the court said the Constitution's 14th Amendment protects birthright citizenship. The ruling rejects former President Donald Trump's attempt to end the policy through an executive order. Trump said he would continue efforts through legislation. Civil rights groups welcomed the decision, calling it a victory for constitutional rights. The court's ruling keeps a policy that has been in place in the United States since 1868. (PC: AFP Via Getty Images)

A 25-year-old Hindu law student and temple priest was allegedly abducted and assaulted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The victim, Subhash Deuri, was reportedly kidnapped by unidentified men late Monday. The attackers allegedly beat him, stripped him, and forced him to call his family for money. His relatives transferred 26,000 Bangladeshi Taka after the kidnappers demanded a ransom. Deuri was later found unconscious on a street by his friends and taken to a hospital. He is receiving treatment. Police have not confirmed the motive behind the attack. It is also unclear whether he was targeted because of his religion.