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June 25, 2026

IT firms Speridian, BenefitAlign, Xelleration, TrueCoverage, Helix reach multimillion-dollar agreement with U.S.

The IT firms received $4,896,758.73 in loans processed by BOK Financial. After receiving the funds, they applied for and received forgiveness for each loan.

Speridian
June 25, 2026

U.S. pays $17 million settlement for 629 plaintiffs in Red Hill jet fuel spills

The settlements totalling approximately $17 million were approved by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii on May 19.

Jet fuel spills
June 25, 2026

British airline pilot jailed for raping 12-year-old girl he groomed online

In February 2026 Mr Yeboah travelled from Reading to Merseyside to meet the child late in the evening. 

Kwame Yeboah,
June 24, 2026

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX stock crashes

Mr Musk’s net worth declined by 31 per cent as Tesla recorded significant losses.

Elon Musk
June 24, 2026

House of Lords disagree with UK government over new immigration rules

The report stated, “In some cases, those who are unable to afford to renew their status may fall out of legal status, increasing the size of the unauthorised migrant population if they do not

UK Home office (Credit:UK)
June 24, 2026

Iran’s unfrozen funds will be used to buy corn, soyabeans from American farmers: Trump

President Donald Trump says Iran’s unfrozen funds will be used to buy agricultural produce, including corn and soyabeans, from American farmers.

U.S. President Donald
June 23, 2026

FBI declares two suspects wanted for $642 million fraud

The FBI said the suspects replaced two arrested fugitives, who were among America’s most-wanted fraudsters.

FBI
June 23, 2026

WHO urges expanded newborn screening

He said an estimated eight million babies are born with a birth defect annually worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for stronger screening systems.

World Health Organisation
June 23, 2026

40 people drown in France amid heatwave across Europe

“The latest figures we’ve received are 40 deaths since 18 June,” French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said.

Lifeguard
June 23, 2026

SpaceX loses $600 billion in market value

SpaceX’s shares fell 16 per cent on Monday to close at $154.60, bringing the three-day decline to 23 per cent.

Elon Musk