Daily News Summary – 2026-06-28 – en

Australia doubles fines to $99 million for tech companies failing to prevent under-16s from holding accounts. Studies show 85% of adolescents still access platforms despite the ban.

A magnitude 5.6 aftershock struck near La Guaira on Saturday, complicating rescue efforts. The death toll has reached at least 1,430, with over 68,900 missing.

A Pilatus PC-6 crashed shortly after takeoff near Nancy, killing all 11 on board—five instructors, five students on a first tandem jump, and the pilot. Investigation underway.

Former President Joe Biden delivered a blistering 10-minute speech, calling Trump a 'narcissist' and 'corrupt' while criticizing his foreign policy and January 6 amnesty.

The twin earthquakes on June 24 have killed at least 1,450 people, with over 3,150 injured. International aid efforts ramp up as the US pledges $150 million.

Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta commit over $100 billion to 13 nuclear projects totaling 9.8 GW, including the restart of Three Mile Island.

The mandatory review of the USMCA in July 2026 arrives amid high tariff volatility, with 76% of trade professionals seeing tariffs as a permanent shift.

Iran closes the strait after Israeli-U.S. strikes, causing Brent crude to surge 65% to $146/barrel. Global trade growth slashed to 1.5%.

The US holds over 300,000 BTC as a strategic reserve, transforming bitcoin into a sovereign asset amid de-dollarization and record central bank gold purchases.