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Prime Video's Ghost in the Shell reboot officially releases in 3 weeks
A new adaptation of Masamune Shirow's iconic sci-fi manga series will be released on July 7, and it'll be unlike any anime that's come before it.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's lost Captain Blood would've been '90s Pirates of the Caribbean
Eraser director Chuck Russell shares details about the Arnold pirate movie that never was.
Quasi-1D material unlocks electric control of charge waves beyond standard limits
The ability to control the movement of negatively charged particles (i.e., electrons) is central to the functioning of all modern electronic devices. This control is typically attained using a gate, an electrode via which an applied electric field alters a material's electrical
Honor’s Magic V6 sets three foldable firsts
On paper, the Honor Magic V6 sounds like a tremendous leap forward for foldable phones: It's the thinnest one yet, with the biggest battery, and the best water-resistance ever. In practice, only the bigger battery feels like a meaningful improvement. The other upgrades are only
Tsui Hark’s Restored ‘Peking Opera Blues’ Screens at Shanghai Film Festival
Tsui Hark’s “Peking Opera Blues” returned to the big screen in a new 4K Dolby Atmos restoration, with the remastered version screening at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. The event was backed by Italian jeweler Bvlgari, which partnered with SIFF on the initiative.
Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea
ANKARA, June 15 (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkey's offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea shipping safety and the South Caucasus, a diplomatic source said on Monday. The
Turkey told Iran it hopes further U.S.-Iran talks will support deal
ANKARA, June 15 (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in a call on Monday that Turkey hoped further talks with the U.S. would yield positive outcomes after an Iran-U.S. deal to halt the war, a Turkish diplomatic source said. Fidan also
Africa: The Cost of a Missed Dengue Case
[Malaria Consortium] The geographical reach of arboviral diseases is rapidly growing. Climate pressures, urbanisation, overstretched health systems, lack of reliable point of care diagnostics and gaps in surveillance and reporting are seeing diseases like dengue emerging in new
Iran declares victory and Israel holds its ground as US deal faces first test
Tehran declared the US "was forced to sign" a surrender while Iran's military said enemies had "no option but to accept defeat," as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "for an unlimited period".
Roger Cook, BAFTA-Winning Investigative Reporter, Dies at 83
Roger Cook, the trailblazing investigative journalist best known for fronting U.K. network ITV’s current affairs show “The Cook Report” in the 1980s and 90s, has died. He was 83. Cook’s family confirmed the news in a statement. “Alongside a distinguished and award winning
Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes southern Philippines, no damage expected
June 15 - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday, the Philippine state seismology agency Phivolcs said.
Brazil woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord
Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.
Taiwan Scores Four Official Selections at Annecy 2026 as TAICCA Brings Packed Slate to MIFA
Taiwan’s presence at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and its accompanying MIFA market spans four official competition selections alongside more than 20 additional projects in pitch sessions, showcases, and the Taiwan Pavilion, with support from the Taiwan
South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.
Shanghai Film Festival’s SIFF YOUNG Incubator Names Nine Filmmakers for 2026
SIFF YOUNG, the filmmaker discovery-and-incubation program backed by the Shanghai Film Bureau, has unveiled its class of 2026 – nine talents selected from 59 applicants spanning directing, producing and screenwriting. The five directors named are Bai Xue, Su Biao, Teng
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne over digital tax
Washington and Paris are facing renewed trade tensions as the US president targets France's levy on large technology firms ahead of the G7 summit.
Rare masterpieces from former Tottenham FC owner's collection head to auction in London
The collection, belonging to billionaire and former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, features masterpieces by Modigliani, Klimt, Picasso and Freud.
China says growing its military helps world peace
It slammed a think-tank report that warned that the threat of a direct strike by Beijing on Australia was increasing.
Multiple US states subpoena OpenAI over ChatGPT user safety amid IPO push
A coalition of US state chief legal officers issued OpenAI a sweeping subpoena over the safety of people using ChatGPT, landing just as the company moves towards its initial public offering.
Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv
A major Russian attack sparked a fire at a Kyiv monastery, as missiles and drones hit multiple sites across the Ukrainian capital.
Baby boom after the summer fairytale: does football joy raise birth rates?
If an entire country is celebrating, does that mean more babies are born nine months later? Following the 2006 and 2014 World Cups, this theory persisted. A look at the statistics, maternity wards and research reveals what truth there really is to it.
Israel expects new air defence orders from Europe due to Russia concerns
By Sabine Siebold BERLIN, June 15 (Reuters) - Israel expects more orders for air and missile defence systems from European countries soon, with at least one contract expected within weeks, a senior official at Israel's defence ministry said. Demand continues to soar as European
Factbox-What the US and Iran say they have agreed in the memorandum to end the war
LONDON, June 15 - This is what the U.S. and Iran, along with mediator Pakistan, have said about what is in the preliminary deal they have announced to end the war. HOW THE DEAL WILL BE PHASED AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN: • Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said both sides had
Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.
Why the Trump Administration Is Obsessed With Kilmar Ábrego García
Last month, a federal judge tossed the federal criminal case against Kilmar Ábrego G arc í a, the Maryland man who became nationally known last year after the Trump administration acknowledged having illegally deported him to the CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador along with a
Warsh faces bind between Trump, inflation after scorching new report
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing a major challenge ahead of his first monetary policy meeting leading the central bank on the heels of an alarming May inflation report. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is almost certain to keep rates unchanged at the end of
US catches up to rest of world with first new FDA-approved sunscreen in decades
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved the first new sunscreen filter in more than two decades, sparking industry wide excitement. And while this ingredient will be new to the U.S., it's far from new to the market internationally. The FDA broke a 27-year dry
Trump’s USDA Relocation Plan Could Upend Nutrition Programs
In the past year, the Trump administration has worked to dramatically reduce the federal workforce and—with the support of the Republican-led Congress—slash spending on the social safety net. A move by the Agriculture Department to reorganize the agency that oversees federal
This week on The Hill: Senate tees up Clayton DNI nomination as FISA talks stall
The Senate Intelligence Committee this week is set to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump’s pick to serve as director of national intelligence, as lawmakers search for a solution to revive the government’s lapsed warrantless surveillance authority.
Strait of Hormuz oil supply crunch has countries looking for workarounds
Middle Eastern nations are building out their oil shipping infrastructure, seeking long-term workarounds for the Strait of Hormuz to make it less of chokepoint. Iran’s blockade of the waterway, through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil consumption flowed on a typical
Social Security’s looming insolvency sparks alarm in Congress
Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) call for Republicans to act on Social Security reform if they keep control of Congress in 2027 is getting pushback from Senate Republicans who warn it's a bad political message heading into November. Yet, a trustees' report that the popular
Is Trump Selling Himself Back His D.C. Hotel?
You know already that President Donald Trump is on a rampage to build hideous oversized structures in Washington, D.C. (the Epstein Ballroom , the Arc de Trump ) and to deface existing structures using exorbitant no-bid contracts . We got some good news this past weekend when a
Hunter Biden’s Version of Sobriety Is Way Better Than Donald Trump’s
Hunter Biden is back, seven years drug-free, and spoiling for social media fights. He’s won kudos for his (only slightly creaky) clapbacks to his haters. “Hunter went from smoking crack to smoking MAGAs,” observed one fan last week. Last seen advising his father to defy common
Anthropic downplays security risks of ‘Mythos’ and ‘Fable’ AI models after ban — prompting scorn from White House officials
The company’s seemingly contradictory words and actions drew scorn from Trump officials who noted Anthropic has spent months stoking fears about potential AI doomsday scenarios.
2028 Democrats Litmus Test: Billionaires, I’m Coming After Your Money
Imagine you were buying a car, and the only thing you knew about it was the color. Not the horsepower, not the number of cylinders, not the options; none of that. Just the color. Obviously, you wouldn’t make such a purchase. You’d demand to know more, and quite rightly so.
