UK defence secretary resigns over military spending

UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, accusing the government of failing to provide necessary funding for national security and troop readiness. Meanwhile, the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed following renewed airstrikes, with both nations engaging in ongoing brinkmanship. In the Canary Islands, Pope Francis advocated for humane migration policies, emphasizing the human stories behind dangerous Atlantic crossings. Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium prepared for the World Cup, though the event faced local protests over unresolved disappearances. Australia initiated a parliamentary inquiry into decades-old cold cases, including the disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer, to address systemic police failures. On a lighter note, researchers identified an innate human tendency to turn left and walk anti-clockwise, while Danish author Lea Korsgaard reflected on her quest to document 64 butterfly species, framing the project as a meditation on transformation and nature.