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Iran says it hits US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
By Eman Abouhassira and Jana Choukeir DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - Iran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces on Saturday in response to U.S. airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week's agreement meant to
Australian plan to reserve gas for residents causes jitters in Asia; experts say exports are safe
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under growing pressure to rein in energy prices amid high inflation.
Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil.
Venezuelans in Colombia scramble to send aid as earthquakes death toll increases
Aid efforts are intensifying after twin earthquakes killed nearly 1,000 in Venezuela, with international teams arriving but a slow government response hampering relief on the ground.
Unease deepens in Russia as Ukraine steps up long-range strikes
Experts said Vladimir Putin was unlikely to change course despite worsening fuel shortages and a sharp decline in the stock market.
Israel to withdraw from Lebanon only after Hezbollah disarmed, deal says
The text of the agreement signed on Friday includes setting up two 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon where the Lebanese army would assume full security responsibility. One of the zones appears to require Israeli withdrawal
Warner Bros. Animation Sneak Peeks ‘Get Jiro,’ Teases Gerry Anderson’s ‘Hit Squad,’ Announces ‘Dark Shadows’ Animated Series at Annecy Adult Animation Showcase
Warner Bros. Animation, hugely active this year at Annecy, unveiled Friday at Annecy a new “Dark Shadows” animated series, confirming the studio’s push in adult animation into other genres beyond adult comedy. Reimagining the 1960s cult TV series, the show is in very early
World Bank approves $1.4b emergency financing for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is also seeking additional external financing from development partners, including the IMF.
‘Highest priority’ to prevent border travel disruptions on Johor’s Jul 11 polling day: Malaysia minister
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry also plans to provide “dedicated lanes” at immigration checkpoints for Johoreans residing in Singapore and returning to vote at the Johor polls.
Johor election: Malaysian task force to tackle potential border travel disruptions on Jul 11 polling day
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry also plans to provide “dedicated lanes” at immigration checkpoints for Johoreans residing in Singapore and returning to vote at the Johor polls.
Searches continue for Venezuela earthquake survivors
More than 520 emergency responders from across the EU have been mobilised to support search and rescue efforts in Venezuela, the European Commission said.
Germany braced for temperatures ‘well over 40C’ as Europe heatwave pushes east – live
Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern Europe While it will be a lot less hot in the UK, there is still an amber warning for extreme heat over parts of East Anglia and south-east England today. The Met Office has forecast today’s temperatures as
North Sea Storm: The tempest buffeting an Italian oil man's ambition
Poised to take control of ‘the backbone of the UK’s energy production’, Franceso Mazzagatti is defending allegations of bribery, forgery and fraud - reports "SourceMaterial" News Francesco Mazzagatti is on the brink of becoming one of Britain’s most powerful industrialists. In
Thailand arrests Australian after teen's body found in suitcase
Media reports said the 46-year-old suspect was apprehended at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, where he was trying to purchase an airline ticket to Perth.
Thailand arrests Australian after teen’s body found in suitcase
Investigators were awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination before filing charges.
There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture.
Flesh-rotting bacteria: What is Vibrio and should you be worried?
As summer heatwaves push sea temperatures to record highs, a little-known bacterium could be thriving in Europe's coastal waters — but how worried should you be?
Malaysia civil servants to get hybrid working days twice a week
This will take effect on Aug 1.
Bangladesh’s Rahman looks to China to squeeze India on the Teesta
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first four-day official visit to China yielded a predictable flurry of agreements spanning trade and green technology. But its true significance lies in the elevation of a single, long-stalled infrastructure initiative: the Teesta
Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait
Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they'll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egypt.
Battle for Johor begins as Anwar’s PH unveils fresh lineup, opposition PN cedes key battlegrounds
Analysts say that Perikatan Nasional’s decision to contest only 33 out of the 56 seats could benefit incumbent ruling coalition Barisan Nasional, paving the way for future cooperation in subsequent polls.
Parents booking air-conditioned hotels to keep babies safe in UK heatwave
Hotels report increase in last-minute bookings, including from families attempting to escape hot homes Europe heatwave: latest updates Families, including parents with newborn babies, are booking air-conditioned rooms in hotels to escape the UK heatwave, with companies
Karlovy Vary Is Very Proud to Be the World’s Second-Oldest Film Festival
Kryštof Mucha, the Czech fest's executive director and KVIFF Group chair, explains the importance of mixing tradition and innovation - and how the spirit of Václav Havel and Jiří Bartoška lives on.
More H5 avian flu cases detected in wild birds in Australia
The risk to human health remains low.
Petty, punishing walls preventing South Asian integration
South Asia is home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population, yet it is one of the least connected regions in terms of people actually moving across borders. Centuries of shared history, culture and language haven’t translated into easy travel between neighbors. Instead,
US launches strikes against Iran following drone attack on cargo ship
Iranian state media reported that strikes hit a telecommunications mast in the Sirik area of southern Iran.
Johor state election: Five battles that will show whether Malaysia’s political tide has turned
From Larkin to Endau, Johor's wards set to test every fault line in Malaysian politics.
South Korea man arrested after sickle attack in central Seoul
The suspect is accused of stabbing a man in his 40s with a sickle at the Ilmin Museum of Art.
The investments that soared and slumped in the first half of 2026
The first half of 2026 has rewarded investors who backed the machinery behind AI and punished those who reached for crypto and gold, as the technology boom reshaped which assets thrived and which were left behind.
Rooftop solar can provide five hours of 'free' air conditioning a day. But is it green?
Energy analysts say solar power and air conditioning are ‘complementary technologies’ – but is the race to cool Europe down backfiring?
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‘The best scenery under heaven’: Why Guilin needs to be on your China itinerary
Located in south west China’s Guangxi region, the area is known for its limestone karst scenery which is UNESCO World Heritage listed. In this Guilin travel guide, Dianne Apen-Sadler discovers the city’s top attractions, the cuisines to try and shares her top tips for travellers.
More than 170 candidates vying for 56 seats in Johor polls
The campaign period has officially started and would end at 11.59pm on July 10.
Enter Helios: quantum computer sets high watermark for accuracy
In a laboratory in Broomfield, Colorado, 98 atoms are suspended in mid-air, held in place by electric fields and cooled to temperatures close to absolute zero. Each atom is far smaller than anything the naked eye could ever see, yet each carries information in a form that has
Rome and Persia history lessons for US-Iran peace deal
“Making peace with Iran may be just as painful as winning the war,” a recent CNN report noted. As negotiations roll on during a shaky ceasefire, what a deal between the US and Iran might look like and whether it holds is anyone’s guess. As a scholar of ancient Persia (which
Record listing shifts focus from fundraising to deeper capital markets
Executives from the London Stock Exchange, Franklin Templeton and Uzbekistan’s government say governance and liquidity remain central to reform.
‘The Bear’ Pays a Sweet and Subtle Tribute to Rob Reiner in Series Finale
Reiner, who played restaurant consultant Albert before his tragic death, is touchingly featured in the series' concluding episode
China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts
The removal is the latest escalation in a years-long anti-corruption campaign started by President Xi Jinping.
How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?
Key points from US-Israel-Lebanon agreement
Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital:
US Navy’s repair gap could hand the Pacific war to China
The US Navy’s greatest vulnerability in a war with China may not be losing ships — but getting them back into the fight. RAND released a recent report warning that the US Navy faces severe risks to its maritime dominance because repairing battle-damaged Arleigh Burke-class