UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".
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House of the Dragon's director reveals how Master and Commander inspired the Battle of the Gullet
The House of the Dragon season 3 premiere director quoted a beloved movie as reference for the awaited Battle of the Gullet
Venture debt acts as a bridge between funding stages for tech startups, global study finds
A new international study has found that venture debt is reshaping how capital moves through technology startup ecosystems around the world. Analyzing data from 59 countries between 2015 and 2024, the researchers show that greater venture debt availability is associated with
Concrete canopy collapses from abandoned building in Bangkok, days after fatal incident
An initial inspection found that the building was unoccupied at the time of the collapse.
Xbox's Sea of Thieves is getting its very own movie adaptation from Spider-Man director
Xbox's Sea of Thieves game is being adapted into a live-action movie, with Marvel's Destin Daniel Cretton producing the film.
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
Former Indonesian president Sukarno’s wife expresses regret at assault trial
Dewi allegedly threw a champagne glass at her assistant in 2025.
Israel is out of control — and no, it’s not just Netanyahu
When looking at today’s Middle East, it is important to recognize that Israel is completely out of control, and no one has the will to rein them in. This should have been understood back in July of 2024, in the waning days of the Biden administration, when Israeli Prime
Genshin Impact creator miHoYo has released an AI companion on Steam, an eternal student cursed to never obtain her piano degree
The studio is doubling down on its investment in AI.
Africa: Why Eastern DR Congo's Peace Efforts Are Vital to Containing Ebola
[ISS] Conflict, mistrust and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in DRC and neighbouring countries.
Africa: Climate Crisis - UN Chief Lays Out Solutions Blueprint for Clean Energy Transition
[UN News] As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
Oprah Winfrey Says Whitney Houston Once Fell Off Stage During ‘Oprah Show’ Performance and She ‘Begged’ Audience Not to Leak It to the Press: ‘I Knew She Would Be Destroyed by That’
Oprah Winfrey turned her Cannes Lions appearance into a call for creators to use their platforms for good, talking with festival chair Phil Thomas about philanthropy, legacy and her improbable path from rural Mississippi to becoming one of the most powerful self-made figures in
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
Africa: To Meet Lending Needs Across Africa, Banks Borrow N7.8trn From IFC, Afrexim
[This Day] In a bid to meet lending needs across Africa and fund Nigeria's infrastructure development, 10 leading banks in Nigeria borrowed N7.81 trillion (current/non-current) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), among other
Africa: US Announces Non-Refundable $750 Visa Fee to Enable Travellers Skip Queues
[This Day] The US Government through the State Department will offer a "premium" expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back $750, including the initial fee of $185, it was learnt.
Africa: Weah Hails FIFA's Fight Against Racism, Hate Speech in Football
[This Day] Former World Footballer of the Year, George Weah, has described FIFA's fight against racism and hate speech as the best thing to happen to football.
Africa: Open Skies Must Become Africa's Next Economic Reform
[New Times] For a continent that speaks passionately about integration, Africa remains remarkably difficult to navigate by air.
Scientists alarmed after two wildfires hit Greenland within a week
Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the year Scientists have expressed concern after two wildfires broke out within a week of each other on the Arctic island of Greenland earlier this month. Fires were burning close
Warframe dev says 'no one is celebrating' Destiny 2 winding down: 'A game is healthy when you have competitors'
We all lift together.
Air pollution is a fixable problem – just look at how London and New York have cleaned up their acts | Sadiq Khan and Michael Bloomberg
We’ve shown that rapid, measurable progress is achievable in our cities. Here’s how that can now be replicated worldwide Sadiq Khan is the mayor of London. Michael Bloomberg is a former mayor of New York City Some public health threats make global headlines: Covid-19. Ebola.
Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM says
By Alexander Cornwell and Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, June 23 (Reuters) - A former Israeli prime minister acknowledged on Tuesday that Israel had smuggled Starlink internet receivers into Iran to help anti-government protesters, though he said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's
Ukraine’s drones are eroding Putin’s vision for Crimea
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have halted fuel distribution in vacation season as Ukraine isolates the peninsula.
German Actor Jonathan Berlin Sets Directorial Feature Debut ‘Mio’ With Taddeo Kufus, Barbara Auer and Godehard Giese to Star (EXCLUSIVE)
German actor and director Jonathan Berlin (“The Forger”) is set to write and direct his first feature “Mio”, a queer coming of age drama about a teenager who must embark on a journey into the unknown after his parents disappear. Set in a small Spanish town, Mio undertakes an
Technology in schools disconnects kids from teachers, parent says
"There's a big discrepancy between the leadership in the district and the actual teachers," Lower Merion parent Yair Lev said.
Cinderella’s So-Called Evil Sisters Shine in Netflix Title ‘Steps,’ Sneak Peeked at Annecy
Opening Annecy’s 2026 work-in-progress sessions, where both animation fans and curious professionals get a glimpse of the animated features of tomorrow, Netflix Animation Studios unveiled “Steps” in an in-depth behind-the-scenes session filled with delightful insights, humor
K-shaped economy is still 'firmly intact,' Moody's economist says
High earners are driving spending as the K-shaped economy remains "firmly intact," Moody's Mark Zandi wrote Sunday.
Banijay U.K. Chief Says ‘It Was Completely Right’ for ‘MasterChef’ Producer Rather Than BBC to Conduct Gregg Wallace Investigation
Banijay U.K. boss Patrick Holland defended the company’s investigation into sacked “MasterChef” host Gregg Wallace, saying it was “completely right” for the production company to take the reigns over BBC, which is the show’s longtime broadcaster. “We are independent producers,”
Trump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader
Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia's next president, had Trump's endorsement.
Rhythm Heaven Groove free demo out now for Switch
Nintendo has released a free demo for the rhythm game ahead of its July 2 release date, with four single-player games and a multiplayer minigame
China, India unlikely to replace US role in Middle East even as Iran war reshapes dynamics: Analysts
The influence of rising powers in the Middle East is unlikely to take the form of the military presence traditionally associated with the United States, say analysts at the Middle East Institute’s annual conference.
Exclusive: New UN envoy for Sudan touts diplomatic momentum in DC debut
International diplomacy is (finally) having a moment in Sudan. Can the Quintet avoid a new RSF massacre in El Obeid?
Iran's UN ambassador cites good progress in peace talks, but denies US commodity purchase claims
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 23 (Reuters) - Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday reported good progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran, but denied U.S. claims that Tehran would use assets unfrozen as part of a deal to buy U.S.
Trump’s Slimy Pool Breeds Memes
An interview with Flavia Rando, Danielle De Jesus at the Knicks parade, and the great Reflecting Pool fiasco.