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A Russian cruise missile struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, completely destroying an entire section of the structure. During the rubble-clearing operation that followed, a concrete slab collapsed onto rescue workers, adding to the casualties and highlighting the dangers faced by emergency crews. The strike is drawing attention as a stark example of the ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities and residential areas.

Firmus, an Australian AI company backed by Nvidia, has withdrawn its landmark IPO, citing market volatility. The pullout is drawing attention because it was set to be a historic listing for the local tech sector, and some observers see it as a possible sign that investor appetite for AI companies is cooling — with questions being raised about whether the AI investment bubble is starting to deflate.

The search for thousands of people still missing in Gaza is being obstructed by the conditions left by the war. Buried bodies lie beneath cleared rubble, while Israel's so-called yellow line dividing the territory prevents recovery teams from reaching certain areas. Rescue and forensic workers say access restrictions and destroyed infrastructure are delaying the identification and return of the dead to their families.

Three years into the war in Gaza, hundreds of people reported missing are still believed to be buried beneath destroyed buildings, CNN reports. Families continue to search for answers as recovery efforts are hampered by the scale of destruction, unexploded ordnance and limited equipment, leaving many relatives unable to bury or properly mourn their dead.

Football fans are arguing over Arda Guler's standing at Real Madrid, with critics saying he has offered little beyond brief dribbling highlights against weak opposition, often in heavy defeats. The debate centres on whether any comparison with Jude Bellingham is justified, with Bellingham backers calling him the best player in the world and questioning how Madrid get the best from him while Guler still needs to improve.

Commentary in financial media is warning that US stock valuations look bubble-like, while talk of a potential debt crisis is adding to investor unease. The argument is that neither elevated equity prices nor growing debt worries give investors reason to be optimistic, and the combination could weigh on market sentiment.

In Gaza, Palestinians are making a living by collecting steel and other salvageable material from the rubble of buildings destroyed in the war. With livelihoods shattered and aid limited, workers sell the scrap to support their families, highlighting both the scale of destruction and the worsening humanitarian and economic crisis in the territory.

A celebrity plastic surgeon known for Brazilian butt lift procedures was shot dead, and reports say he had previously warned police that he was facing threats. The killing has drawn wide attention given his fame and the chilling warning, with many questioning whether authorities acted on his concerns before the attack.

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has warned that the artificial intelligence investment bubble may be close to bursting. A Motley Fool piece examined whether SpaceX could be one of the companies contributing to overheated valuations in the AI and tech funding boom. Dalio's track record of calling past bubbles is fueling the debate.

Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett argues that the long bull run in bonds is over and that recent market bubbles are ending. He warns the Federal Reserve may even have to raise interest rates to rescue markets, a reversal of the usual expectation that the Fed cuts rates to prop up asset prices.

A celebrity plastic surgeon known for performing Brazilian butt lift procedures was gunned down after previously warning police that he was facing threats, according to a report by People. The news has prompted discussion about the dangers surgeons in high-demand cosmetic procedures can face and the circumstances surrounding his death, including whether authorities responded to the warnings he had raised.

Real Madrid's Arda Guler is facing criticism from supporters who argue he has done little beyond a few good dribbling runs against weak opposition, especially in heavy defeats. Many question whether he deserves comparison to Jude Bellingham, with some fans calling for Madrid to build the team around the English midfielder instead and urging Guler to raise his level.

The search for thousands of people missing in Gaza remains stalled, with the rubble left by more than a year of war and the frequently shifting boundary of the Israeli-deployed yellow line blocking recovery efforts. Families are unable to locate relatives buried under collapsed buildings or in areas still under military control, leaving many unaccounted for.