Track 1. Midnight Skies Ablaze. The U.S. carried out strategic airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, dramatically escalating Middle East tensions and prompting immediate political, military, and market responses.

Track 2. Rise Above the Flame. A hot air balloon operated by Sobrevoar Serviços Turísticos caught fire in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, killing eight and injuring 13 passengers.

Track 3. Dry Ground Rising. Severe global drought conditions are harming agricultural output, spiking food prices, and sparking fears over worldwide food security.

Track 4. Rise of the Bayesian. The luxury yacht Bayesian, sunk near Sicily in August 2024, has been successfully retrieved nearly a year later, marking progress in ongoing investigations.

Track 5. Britain's Burning Beat. The UK experiences unprecedented June heatwave, recording 33.2°C near Gatwick Airport, prompting urgent health warnings and increased demand for cooling solutions.

Track 1. Countdown to Collision. President Trump evaluates military strikes against Iran, amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and Iranian retaliation threats, raising fears of regional conflict.

Track 2. We Stand United (Hold On). In a 6-3 landmark decision, the US Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, representing a significant setback for transgender rights nationwide.

Track 3. Memphis Breathes. Elon Musk's company, xAI, faces legal action from NAACP and SELC over environmental violations involving unpermitted methane gas turbines causing significant pollution near South Memphis communities.

Track 4. Luck of the Irish. An anonymous Irish ticket-holder claims the largest ever EuroMillions jackpot of €250 million, setting a new record for Ireland.

Track 5. Guided by Starlight. Recent research reveals Australia's nocturnal Bogong moths use star patterns for navigation during migrations, marking the first documented use of celestial cues by invertebrates.

Track 1. Storm Over Tehran. Intensified clashes between Israel and Iran enter their fourth day with significant military strikes, rising civilian casualties, and worldwide diplomatic apprehension.

Track 2. Stand Together Strong. Minnesota suffered politically motivated attacks killing Melissa Hortman and her husband, injuring Senator John Hoffman and spouse; suspect Vance Luther Boelter apprehended and charged.

Track 3. Agent Blaise Leads The Way. Blaise Metreweli becomes MI6's first female Chief, a historic milestone for the agency's 116-year history.

Track 4. Legacy in Color. Leonard A. Lauder, who transformed The Estée Lauder Companies into a global cosmetics powerhouse and notable philanthropist, died at age 92 in New York.

Track 5. Ohtani's Back On The Mound. Shohei Ohtani returns to pitching tonight for the Dodgers following his second Tommy John surgery, facing the Padres in Los Angeles.

Track 1. Lion in the Skies. Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion,' targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and key military leaders to hinder nuclear weapon capabilities, significantly escalating regional tensions.

Track 2. Flight 171: Miracle Amid Tragedy. Air India Flight 171 crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in 269 fatalities, making it one of India's worst aviation disasters with just one survivor.

Track 3. Fall From Fame. British rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly is confronting additional legal charges in Australia with two new counts of sexual penetration without consent filed in June 2025.

Track 4. Oil and Fire. Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and missile sites sparked regional tensions, impacted global oil prices, and triggered global economic concerns.

Track 5. Kang Kon Returns. North Korea successfully relaunched its repaired Choe Hyon-class destroyer, the Kang Kon, after a prior failed launch in May, intending to bolster naval strength amid regional tensions.

Track 1. LA Under Curfew Lights. LA police enforced a curfew amid escalating protests and mass arrests following President Trump's immigration policies and federal troop deployment.

Track 2. Swipe Right Out (Khaby's Silent Goodbye). TikTok's most-followed star Khaby Lame voluntarily departed the US after a brief detention for overstaying his visa.

Track 3. Together, We Rise. A tragic school shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz, Austria, leaves ten dead, prompting a national mourning and renewed calls for gun law reforms.

Track 4. Crossfire Crisis. Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 41 Palestinians near humanitarian aid sites in Gaza, prompting widespread international condemnation.

Track 5. Rise Above the Waters. Severe floods triggered by a cold front in South Africa's Eastern Cape province leave at least 49 dead, extensive infrastructure damage, and compel hundreds into shelters.

Track 1. Waves of Courage. Israeli naval forces intercepted a British-flagged yacht, Madleen, attempting to deliver humanitarian aid and raise awareness of Gaza's crisis, detaining activists including Greta Thunberg.

Track 2. California Standoff. Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump's unilateral National Guard deployment to Los Angeles amid protests, labeling it unlawful and promising a legal challenge.

Track 3. Treasures Beneath Maarat. A local contractor uncovered an ancient Byzantine underground tomb complex in Maarat al-Numan, Syria, dating over 1,500 years old with Christian symbols and artifacts.

Track 4. Waves of Change. Prince William urged immediate global action to protect declining oceans, highlighting the dangers of overfishing, pollution, and bottom trawling at an international forum.

Track 5. Guardians of the Sky. NATO leader Mark Rutte proposes massive increases in defense spending and military capabilities to counter rising threats from Russia.

Track 1. City of Angels, City of Dreams. President Trump orders 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over escalating protests against federal immigration raids, increasing tensions with state authorities.

Track 2. Shadow Chase. An international operation led by Spanish and UK law enforcement dismantled a cocaine network, arresting 48 people and seizing 3,800 kg of cocaine.

Track 3. Breaking Points & Billionaires. Donald Trump ends relationship with Elon Musk over political disagreements, Musk considers forming a new centrist political party.

Track 4. Stand for Democracy. Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay was critically wounded in a shooting during a campaign rally in Bogotá, prompting widespread condemnation and concerns about political violence.

Track 5. Queen Coco Rising. Coco Gauff wins her first French Open singles title, beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final.

Track 1. Hunger in Gaza. Israeli-backed Gaza aid distribution sites temporarily halted after deadly shootings by Israeli forces caused numerous Palestinian casualties.

Track 2. Fungus Among Us. Two Chinese researchers, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were charged by U.S. authorities with attempting to illegally import the harmful fungus Fusarium graminearum into the United States.

Track 3. Bittersweet Victory. At least 11 people died and over 30 were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during celebrations for RCB's first IPL victory.

Track 4. Mushroom Mystery Meal. Erin Patterson faces trial in Victoria for allegedly murdering three family members with poisonous mushrooms served during lunch.

Track 5. Bombs Away, Safe Today. Cologne, Germany evacuated over 20,500 residents to safely defuse three unexploded WWII-era U.S. bombs discovered during construction work.