World News
A nationwide US flight suspension caused by a copper wire upgrade has prompted scrutiny of aviation infrastructure, while diplomatic tensions continue to rise with Ukraine's president stating the US has proposed ceding Donbas territory in exchange for NATO membership. Elsewhere, a major art dispute emerged over a Van Gogh painting sold at Sotheby's for $180 million that is now being challenged as potentially sold under duress, and Hungarian authorities uncovered $20 million during an investigation into an Orbán-era minister.
The UK's Teen Social Media Ban Is Political Theater, Not Child Safety Policy
The UK's proposed teen social media ban would restrict platforms like Discord under its current designation, yet Discord is notably absent from the government's official list of banned platforms…
'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.
Total Iran Economic Damage Estimate
FBI Says It Foiled Drone Attack Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
Federal prosecutors allege five men planned to use explosive-laden drones and sniper teams to take out "high-value…
US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers, report says
Trump admin green-lighting $111B deal "reeks of corruption," Sen. Warren says.
Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with…
'Ghost jobs' could soon be illegal in New York
China Sees Retail Sales and Investment Decline Amid Slowdown
The Chinese economy is facing significant challenges, with the latest released economic data confirming a further plunge…
Trump admin abandons fight against wind energy as clean energy output surges
Legal victories have dampened the Trump admin’s efforts to halt wind and solar power.
US-Iran MoU Pushes Brent Below $80 as Traders Price In Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Global oil prices hit a two-month low on June 16, with Brent crude briefly dropping below $80 a barrel and WTI crude…
Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel
A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
Never talk to the police
A former prosecutor argues that individuals should never speak to police without a lawyer present, even if innocent,…
Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of…
Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.
France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA…
Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the…
India Temporarily Restricts Telegram Ahead of NEET Re-Exam
India has restricted access to Telegram until June 22 as authorities strengthen efforts to prevent examination-related…
Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.
FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.
Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
India orders temporary ban on Telegram over exam fraud concerns
The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message…
Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an…
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including…
Ghana challenges Partey's visa denial in court
Ghana's government files for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case due to…
Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
SpaceX and OpenAI IPO Wave Ends Stock Scarcity Era
Investors could soon have far more options in the stock market as a wave of new public listings gathers pace in the…