Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heat wave: Scientists

Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heat wave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday.

Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief

NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".

Vietnamese police bust transnational online fraud ring, arrest 12 suspects

The suspects recruited numerous Vietnamese citizens and transported them to Cambodia.

From rubble to music: Gaza's Oud repairman

In a modest makeshift workshop tucked inside the crowded Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, the soft sound of an oud echoes through the ruins of war. Surrounded by wooden pallets, fragments of crates that held humanitarian aid, and the pieces of damaged instruments,

5 time-travel movies that actually make sense

While most time travel movies ignore quantum physics, Christopher Nolan's Intersteller, Avengers: Endgame, Planet of the Apes, and Primer do not.

Latest news bulletin | June 28th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Postmaster general's remarks on mail ballots stoke fears among voting rights advocates

Postmaster General David Steiner stoked fears among Democrats and voting rights groups this week after confirming the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to provide sensitive voter data to the federal government. The Trump

Israel divide grows in Democratic Party after New York primaries

The divide over Israel is only deepening in the Democratic Party after New York City’s first democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, helped propel three primary candidates to victory last week, unseating two incumbent Democrats in the process. The New York City primaries

Spain removes Gibraltar from its tax haven list after 35 years, adds Russia

The Spanish Ministry of Finance has updated its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, removing Gibraltar after 35 years and adding Russia, in line with the European Union's position

Ukraine strikes two oil refineries in Russia as it continues to target Moscow's energy industry

Ukraine's air force said local air defences had shot down six Russian ballistic missiles, one anti-ship missile and 125 drones overnight.

Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says

By Jihed Abidellaoui, Khalil Ashawi and Emilie Madi TYRE/BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 28 (Reuters) - A crown was blown off an ancient columnin a UNESCO-listed site in Lebanon's port city of Tyre. A pilgrimage site for Muslims and Christians alike was destroyed in another southern

Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown

BAGHDAD, June 28 (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces arrested politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials early on Sunday in what security and legal sources described as the start of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Elite

Israeli cabinet unanimously approves Armenian Genocide recognition as tensions with Turkey escalate

The recognition is set to be brought for a Knesset vote, after years of inconsistency regarding Israel's stance on the matter • The recognition emphasizes that Israel will condemn any attempt to deny, minimize or distort the late-Ottoman Empire period genocide

Rising cost of insuring against climate crisis will have wider knock-on effects for UK economy | Heather Stewart

As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s work in the searing heat of southern England this last week was left in little doubt about the impact

How the Great Zen Master and Peace Activist Thich Nhat Hanh Found Himself and Lost His Self in a Library Epiphany

"To live, we must die every instant. We must perish again and again in the storms that make life possible."

Algerians celebrate as dramatic draw seals World Cup knockout spot

"We wanted to take our revenge against Austria": Algeria fans react in Algiers after the draw against Austria secured the Fennecs' place in the World Cup round of 32.

Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban

Dog meat has steadily fallen out of favour as younger Koreans embrace dogs as pets and public attitudes shift.

PAS call to back Barisan Nasional in Johor state polls could backfire, say analysts

The call reflects the opposition coalition’s long-term push for greater Malay political unity.

Hottest day: Berlin police deploy water cannons to fight extreme heat

Germany is groaning under the year's first heatwave. Berlin police are resorting to an unusual tactic, sending two water cannons onto city streets normally reserved for protests.

Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested

The suspect, identified as Simon Peter Carman, faces charges of murder and concealment of a body.

The generic headline and the lazy slogan

If you can swap your slogan with a competitor’s without changing the meaning of either brand, then your slogan is meaningless. For example, “You belong here” is not a positioning statement for a college seeking new students. It’s just noise. It also doesn’t help to mix weasel

Karlovy Vary’s Double Anniversary: Meet the Program Team Behind the Czech Film Fest’s 60th Edition

Anna, Sandra, Vojtěch, Petra, Natalia and Lorenzo work with artistic director Karel Och to bring new discoveries, hidden gems, cinematic surprises and the best of the fest circuit to the spa town.

"If you are alive, make any noise": Venezuela searches rubble on day four

In Venezuela, rescue teams are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.

Jolin Tsai and Chang Chen-yue Lead the Pack at Golden Melody Awards

Taipei Arena erupted on Saturday night as the 37th Golden Melody Awards – the Grammys of the Mandarin pop world – delivered one of its most memorable ceremonies, with pop titan Jolin Tsai walking away with the evening’s ultimate prize. The Golden Melody Awards have long served

More than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

A preliminary estimate from the United Nations Development Programme put the cost of direct physical damage caused by the quakes at $6.7 billion.

Magic's Marvel Super Heroes set fixes the biggest problems of its Spider-Man cards

"Avengers Assemble! And a couple of X-Men, and the Fantastic Four I guess."

South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest

South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.

World War II 'hell ship' with over 1,000 prisoners found in Philippines

Divers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military record finally solved the mystery.

Second World War 'hell ship' found in Philippines with over 1,000 prisoners

Divers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military file finally solved the mystery.

Son of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi demands proof of life from military government

Her son said his last contact with her was a letter he received over two years ago.

France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave

Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five die

JAKARTA, June 28 - Indonesia's human rights commission on Sunday called on the government to end basic military training for prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto's flagship village cooperative programme after five participants died just 10 days into the 45-day

Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads

Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled

Markets Starting To Choke On Massive Surge In Debt Issuance

Palantir: Recreating My Reverse DCF Model After A Year Since Turning Bearish

Israel's deal with Lebanon hinges on one question: Can Beirut confront Hezbollah and Iran?

The contrast between Friday's Lebanon deal, which prevents the transfer of funds to non-state armed groups, and the U.S.-Iran truce, which is set to inject billions of dollars into Iran's proxy groups, makes it difficult to predict whether Beirut will manage to disarm Hezbollah

England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina

Croatia finished second in Group L after securing a 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday, with goals for Nikola Vlasic and Petar Sučić.

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties

South Korea and Japan have been working to develop closer ties since 2022 and overcome sometimes bitter historical differences.

Petrobras: We're Adding Hundreds Of Shares On The Dips

Where to travel in Europe and beyond, according to the world’s most travelled people

From lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites to foodie destinations you can’t miss, these are the recommendations of people who have seen it all – quite literally.

Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics

A key raw material for many of these plastic goods is ethylene, which is derived from naphtha, an oil by-product.

US and Iran trade strikes amid claims of ceasefire violations

The US also carried out strikes on Iran on Friday after a drone attack on the M/V Ever Lovely ship. US aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites, CENTCOM said.

Iran targets Gulf after U.S. launches overnight strikes in response to Hormuz attack

U.S. CENTCOM announced that they conducted strikes on 'multiple targets' in Iran in response to a drone attack on an oil tanker • This is the second round of U.S. strikes since the memorandum of understanding was signed between Washington and Tehran earlier this month

Asia’s vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics

They are facing tight supply and soaring prices due to the months-long closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula

This comes despite Pyongyang’s repeated pledges to expand its nuclear arsenal.