China says ‘welcomes’ Iran-US signing deal to end Middle East war

Beijing urged both sides to continue their cooperation in a second round of negotiations.

HSBC’s Australia unit to pay $38 million fine over scam protection failures, court rules

HSBC failed to maintain adequate controls over its internal transfer systems between May 2023 and May 2024.

Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson to Play Teen Angel in Secret Cinema’s ‘Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical’

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been cast as Teen Angel in Secret Cinema and TodayTix’s return staging of “Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical,” set to run at Evolution London in Battersea Park from July 22 to Sept. 13. Wilson joins a cast that includes Giórgios

Strait of Hormuz: How Africa avoided an energy shock

Between soaring pump prices, supply-chain tensions and a new wave of inflation, the consequences of the war in the Middle East have been felt far beyond the front lines. Under pressure, the continent once again demonstrated its resilience – but at what cost?

Meet Héloïse, the Medieval Woman Philosopher Who Turned a Doomed Love Affair into a Meditation on Ethics

The ill-fated romance of Abelard and Héloïse may be a permanent cultural fixture, but it’s worth asking what any of us understand about Abelard or Héloïse themselves. Before the two ever crossed paths, Peter Abelard was already a celebrated philosopher in France whose classes

AI-driven optical tweezers sort hundreds of particles per hour without humans

By teaching an AI to use optical tweezers, researchers from the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology have sped up the analysis of life's smallest components. The AI platform captures particles, takes measurements and loads new samples, all without

How sea-ice microbes survive the Southern Ocean's harsh winter has implications for climate change

A study led by South African scientists reveals that during winter, the sea ice around Antarctica harbors a reservoir of microbes, most of which have one thing in common—the ability to produce and break down a compound known to protect organisms in extreme environments.

Locarno: Rick Baker, Seven-Time Oscar Winner and Makeup Effects Artist, to Receive Vision Award

"Over his long career, Rick Baker has transformed Michael Jackson into a zombie in Thriller and turned Jim Carrey into the Grinch."

Indonesia on track to launch B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, minister says

Its plan comes in response to the oil supply disruptions that followed the Iran war.

Ghana: Why does Accra keep flooding despite $300m World Bank funding on prevention?

Five deaths, looming demolitions, and stalled projects raise an uncomfortable question: is Accra’s flood crisis about rain, or decades of governance failure?

Video: Hundreds of drones target Russia in major Ukrainian attack

Russian officials said Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks of the war. Images and video released by the Russian media showed massive fires raging at the Moscow Oil Refinery, located about 15 kilometers from the Kremlin. Thick black clouds of smoke rose over the

Shipping industry wary of resuming Strait of Hormuz navigation despite imminent deal

The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany has dispatched two naval vessels for a possible mine clearance operation.

India learns to live with hotter summers

On India's hot plains, scorching summers have become increasingly hard to endure, requiring adaptations and forcing life into the dark hours before the sun turns punishing.

Inside Amazon’s vision for AI, robotics and jobs in Europe

As policymakers across Europe debate how AI should reshape labour markets, Amazon’s European operations are a working example of how technology deployment and workforce participation can evolve together.

Where is EV charging cheapest and fastest?

Europe's EV charging network is growing fast, but prices and refuelling point density vary widely across the continent. Europe in Motion breaks down the data.

Senate Republicans in no hurry to deliver Trump’s next reconciliation bill

Doubts and differing visions of another partisan policy package are “going to be the problem” keeping Republicans from passing such a bill.

How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app

The Indian government invoked emergency powers to block Telegram in the country until June 22.

Greece's PosoKanei app lets shoppers compare supermarket prices in real time

Through its website and app, PosoKanei allows consumers in Greece to see where products are cheapest in real time, compare prices across European countries and track price changes over time.

South Korea launches company to manage US$350 billion US investment pledge

The Korea-US Strategic Investment Corporation will manage and implement a US$350 billion investment pledge.

9 Stocks Offering Up to 46% Upside Despite a Hawkish Fed

Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

Researchers found the Heard and McDonald Islands littered with seal carcasses in October 2025.

Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty

A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.

VivaTech 2026: Tips from L'Oréal and PwC on personal vitality and business resilience

From skincare giant L'Oréal to consulting firm PwC, business leaders at VivaTech 2026 had a shared message: personal vitality and organisational resilience are no longer a luxury — they are a competitive necessity.

UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, says technical work starts now

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 18 (Reuters) - The United Nations nuclear watchdog on Thursday welcomed the interim peace deal signed by Washington and Iran, saying it would now be involved in technical discussions to implement the agreement. "It is good that the memorandum

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers sail through Hormuz after Iran deal signed, data shows

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Three Saudi-flagged supertankers with six million barrels of crude onboard sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran over an end to the conflict, ship tracking data showed on Thursday. The

Israel in talks with US over continuing its Lebanon troop deployment, officials say

JERUSALEM, June 18 (Reuters) - Israel is holding negotiations with the U.S. as it seeks to continue its deployment of troops in southern Lebanon, two Israeli officials including a senior Israeli official close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Reuters on Thursday. The

Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices

By Nidhi Verma, Siyi Liu and Joyce Lee NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, June 18 (Reuters) - Middle Eastern crude oil markets could come under further pressure if the Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday following the U.S.-Iran interim deal, releasingmillions of barrels of oil stranded in the

Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe

BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday harshly criticised some NATO members over defence spending and their stances on the Iran war as he announced a review of U.S. military forces in Europe. "It's a review that some countries will

Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest near Netanya against mandatory army service, demanding release of draft refusers amid Israel’s wartime strains.

PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Planet Zoo 2

Plus, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tides of Annihilation, Frontier Legends, Forza Horizon 6, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and much more, too

Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

Tropical Storm Arthur was downgraded to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast Wednesday night but forecasters expected its remnants to bring life-threatening flooding and days of heavy rains to parts of the southeastern United States, according to the National

'I won't be able to afford to eat before long'

About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.

Hegseth says Europe must take the lead on building 'NATO 3.0'

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for European NATO allies to divert more money to defence spending.

Limonero Films Partners With Parad Media for Worldwide Sales on ‘Bock Saga,’ a Tale of ‘True Crime, Cults, Eccentric Characters and a Treasure’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Barcelona-based Limonero Films has nabbed world rights to distribute “Bock Saga,” an original, four-part true crime series produced by Finnish group Parad Media. The cult-related series, which premieres on Finnish broadcaster YLE on July 27, has already pre-sold to NRK in

World Cup fever sweeps Seoul as South Korea prepares for Mexico clash

Businesses in the country’s capital have reported a surge in interest following the national team’s victory against the Czech Republic last week.

Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surges

International student numbers are falling as the government instead prioritised skilled workers.

Oil sinks further as Trump and Pezeshkian sign deal to end Iran war

Crude prices fell further on Thursday after the US and Iran formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while equity markets gave a mixed verdict in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest decision.

'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch' actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35

Horror movie fans will recognize Chase from her performance as Samara Morgan, the main antagonist in American remake of 'The Ring'.

Drax cleared after investigation into sourcing of wood pellets

Generator’s shares rise as regulator finds no evidence of misleading statements about fuel’s sustainability Business live – latest updates The City watchdog has closed an investigation into the power generator Drax after an almost 10-month review into the sourcing of wood

Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

Waldorf Astoria to open in London's iconic Admiralty Arch in autumn 2026 - in pictures

Located on The Mall, the restored Grade I-listed landmark has been transformed into a luxury hotel with 114 rooms and suites, a spa, and two signature restaurants.

Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles

US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a significant diplomatic step aimed at easing the Middle East conflict that has unsettled the region since February.

Discover Lisbon like a local with our guide: Seven insider tips for its seven hills

Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals.

The Map of Physics: Animation Shows How All the Different Fields in Physics Fit Together

From Newton’s mechanical calculations to Einstein’s general and special relativity to the baffling indeterminacy of quantum mechanics, the discipline of physics has become increasingly arcane and complex, and less and less governed by orderly laws. This presents a problem for

‘The sea took everything away’: how Nigeria’s ‘Happy City’ is disappearing beneath the waves

More than half of Ayetoro – a Christian utopia founded in the 1940s – has been lost to the ocean, and its remaining people are running out of options In the early hours of 15 February 2019, the Atlantic Ocean came for Arowo Victoria’s livelihood. The 60-year-old retired midwife

The local election that could topple Britain’s prime minister

The outcome of a special election in the small working-class district of Makerfield has the potential to upend Labour Party leadership and U.K. politics.

Microdrama Is Streaming’s New Top-of-Funnel in Southeast Asia, Research Finds

Streaming platforms racing to acquire microdrama content are not simply chasing a trending format – they are buying a direct line into the fast-attention layer where Southeast Asian audiences spend the overwhelming majority of their digital leisure time, according to new

Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’

John Ray, 17th-century botanist who coined words petal and pollen, was a tutor at Cambridge when he created his first garden He coined the terms petal and pollen, helped to lay the foundations of modern biology and is widely regarded as the greatest English naturalist of the

Crimea will turn into an island, Ukraine’s defence minister says in a message to Russia

Ukraine is methodically cutting off ground lines of communication for Russian forces into occupied Crimea, isolating the peninsula from Moscow’s forces and any supplies from Russia.