DOHA/DUBAI, July 1 - The U.S. and Iran held technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official said.
Efforts under way to trace real courier, mastermind behind suspected drug ring.
Fujifilm is expanding its QuickSnap lineup with a new disposable camera focused on taking monochrome photos, and another built to survive harsh outdoor environments. The $22.90 QuickSnap Black and White, and the $24.75 QuickSnap Active are expected to launch sometime later this
The 10-year-old went missing the morning of June 30 after he left his classroom to go to the restroom.
By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Angus McDowall DUBAI/LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Iran is determined to win international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and ability to levy fees on ships entering or leaving the Gulf even if it has to do so by force, two
The hot weather gripping Portugal will last at least a week. Four districts, including Lisbon, are under red warning from Thursday to Saturday, and an orange alert will cover mainland Portugal on Friday.
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Also, the Guggenheim Museum union authorizes a strike and new findings on human DNA in cave art.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is locked in a contest for influence with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) over the future of the Senate Democratic caucus as the two battle to shape the outcome in this year’s primaries. Warren, a progressive who has been outspoken
She made history as the first openly transgender member of Congress, and now a documentary is giving an inside look into the 2024 run that landed Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) in the Capitol. "State of Firsts," McBride told ITK, details the highs and lows of the campaign trail,
Progressives are hearing new calls for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for his seat in 2028 after democratic socialist candidates won victories in Democratic primaries last week. It sets up a difficult decision for Ocasio-Cortez.
The Trump administration's request for OpenAI to delay the release of its new models is sparking more confusion over White House AI policy and keeping private firms on their toes. The government asked OpenAI and Anthropic to delay or suspend their newest models this month, just
The high-stakes battle for the Senate is growing increasingly dramatic with fewer than 130 days remaining until the midterms, as primary results and political developments redefine some key races. Democrats would need to flip four seats to take the Senate majority — a tall
Iran is flexing its leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, putting the U.S. on its back foot as it looks to resume shipping through the key passageway and curb Tehran's nuclear program. Tehran ratcheted up tensions this weekend in the strait, through which around 20 percent of the
Democrats are ramping up efforts to safeguard elections as they warn that the Trump administration could try to influence the midterms. Senate Democrats last week pressed the administration to retain all midterm-related records, citing concerns that President Trump could
TOKYO – As the yen staggers back to 1986 levels at around 162 to the dollar, the financial Frankenstein Japan began stitching together that same year is returning to upend the economy in 2026. The timing couldn’t be worse: traders are now asking whether 170 or even 200 is next.
The breach disabled digital parking payments for hundreds of thousands of motorists in Malaysia.
Inflation fell more than expected across the single-currency bloc in June, easing pressure on the European Central Bank (ECB) and reviving hopes that the energy-driven spike triggered by the war in the Middle East is finally fading.
Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.
July 1 marked the start of full enforcement after a six-month grace period.
ALMATY, July 1 - Kazakhstan will hold a snap parliamentary election on August 23, according to a decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Wednesday as a new constitution took effect in the Central Asian state.
In an unexpected move, Russia announced several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia to be “temporarily” shut down. Could this indicate an upcoming mobilisation in Russia as Moscow lacks troops for its ongoing all-out war against Ukraine?
[UN News] Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving faster than governments can keep up.
[RFI] Protesters stopped outside buildings believed to house undocumented migrants and urged residents to leave as thousands marched across South Africa on Tuesday, the deadline set by anti-immigration groups for foreigners without papers to leave the country.
Despite capital markets integration being a top priority for EU leadership, member states remain reluctant to deepen it further. A full European capital markets union comparable to the US remains out of reach, even though it is seen as necessary to compete in strategic sectors
The EPP leader slammed Spain’s regularisation of undocumented migrants in an exclusive interview with Euronews. Weber's party is calling to suspend the right to asylum in specific circumstances.
Emergency crews were called to the Juárez area of the capital after three people were reported to be unconscious.
Multiple current Rockstar employees and union members based in the UK claim the Grand Theft Auto maker is failing its workforce.
Willis was a founding member of Village People, whose hits include ‘Y.M.C.A.’, ‘Go West’ and ‘In The Navy’.
Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of Village People and co-writer of “YMCA,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” died on Tuesday. He was 74. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People. Victor passed on Monday June 30, 2026 of a
Bus ticketing is one of the main inconveniences faced by foreign tourists in South Korea.
Two investigations have been carried out but none of the findings have yet been made public.
The standards have changed a lot in the last few millennia: The big man said it. The book said it. The newspaper said it. I saw a photo. I saw it on TV. I read it on the internet. That’s what the AI said. There has always been room for doubt. But the last century […]
As Bangkok rises into the ranks of the world’s great culinary destination cities, its restaurant scene caters to ever more well-heeled travelers. There, you can now visit establishments with not just one, and not just two, but three Michelin stars. Even so, many a Bangkok
The pangolin is a midsize mammal found only in Africa and Asia. The pangolins' scales make them unique, but these scales have become their undoing. Pangolins are poached for their scales, making them the most highly trafficked mammals in the world and, consequently, at high
Shock-absorbing sneaker soles are likely made of polyurethane, a highly elastic and tough polymer. The ability of these elastomers to absorb impact without breaking is extremely important for practical applications. While multiple strategies exist for enhancing elastomer
X-Men '97's most mysterious new hero has been 45 years in the making
Hakeem Jeffries wants to redraw New York congressional districts to give Democrats an edge — and he remains leery of a growing democratic socialism movement.
A Malaysian science-fiction fantasy feature is taking an unconventional approach to distribution. “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air” arrives at the NAFF Project Market’s It Project strand at Korea’s Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival betting that audience data, gathered
After the Supreme Court upheld the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, Trump and MAGA lost it. Trump threatened to get Congress to end the guarantee, which it can’t do, and he lamely claimed it was a “WIN” for China: The sheer haplessness of his response hinted
The pope's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, desperate migrants' gateway to the West, will set up a split-screen moment as President Donald Trump holds an Independence Day rally.
President Trump is fighting an uphill battle to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, raising questions about why he is investing so much political capital into legislation he has admitted he does not believe will become law. Trump and his allies
In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.
Getty is planning to axe its $3.7 billion merger agreement with Shutterstock after a UK regulator imposed restrictions that would prevent part of Shutterstock's business from being included in the deal. The move comes despite the US Department of Justice granting the deal
Elon Musk, briefly the world’s first trillionaire – but now a mere billionaire again – is a man of exceptions. He’s built not one, but two of the world’s most pioneering technology companies (Tesla and SpaceX). He was talking about settling humans on Mars with a straight face
The new rules, originally announced on Jun 1, provide authorities with a sweeping legal framework to influence flows of capital and personnel across China's borders.
In an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Manfred Weber warns the EU is heading into a "phase of conflict" with Beijing unless both sides strike a deal to significantly reduce trade imbalances by the autumn.
Fellow lawmakers welcomed the New Jersey Republican back from his four-month absence, but some wondered if he should have said more sooner.
A man in his 70s was severely injured after the high-voltage line snapped and fell onto his vehicle.
Kinshasa will use its July UN Security Council presidency to advocate for an international legal framework as Kigali stands accused of pilfering its neighbours’ natural resources.