Reese Witherspoon Confirms Season Three of ‘Big Little Lies’ Is ‘in Process’

The new episodes will be based on Liane Moriarty's forthcoming novel, Big Little Truths

South Korea’s Lee orders election watchdog probe to expand beyond ballot shortages

Lee also called for crackdown on workplace abuses after death of firefighter in her 20s.

Watch: French jets salute US anniversary with Washington flyover

France's elite Patrouille de France aerobatic team performed a ceremonial flyover above some of Washington's most iconic sites as part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence.

Brexit: What would Britons vote for in a new referendum?

New poll says the majority of Brits want the UK back in the bloc, but the next general election might crush EU hopes again.

The second death of SaaS

‍Silicon shock, token inequality, and techflation are no longer fringe theories floated on these pages. They have become the invisible gravity warping the global economy, rewriting policy, and keeping politicians awake at night. In January, when we called silicon shock an

Nissan ‘shelves all-electric Qashqai plans’ as it cuts costs

Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in Sunderland Business live – latest updates Nissan has reportedly stopped developing a fully electric version of its Qashqai, its top-selling model in Europe, as the Japanese carmaker

Dar es Salaam, eThekwini, and Lagos: Port cities on the frontlines of climate and global trade

By aligning city and port strategies, African leaders can harness the power of partnerships and the AfCFTA to drive a just, green transition that protects vulnerable coastal communities.

India and China say ties are moving towards improvement

India and China reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations during the meeting.

Sri Lanka troops to battle deadly dengue mosquitoes as cases rise

Nearly 50,000 cases have been reported in 2026, with 29 deaths.

South Korea's Kospi tanks nearly 10% to lead tech-fuelled Asia rout

Samsung and SK Hynix shed more than 12 per cent each, triggering an automatic 20-minute bourse-wide trading halt in the afternoon.

Millions have spare rooms as Europe's housing crisis grows. Which countries lead?

One in three people in the EU live in under-occupied homes, while housing advocates say policymakers need to expand the supply of affordable, smaller properties.

Kazakhstan and the European Union: Building the next chapter of a strategic partnership

The partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU is more important today than ever before, writes President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in an opinion article for Euronews, identifying three key strategic objectives to build the next chapter of a strategic

Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?

By Ariba Shahid and Saad Sayeed KARACHI, June 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault

Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting

Montreal Police named the officer killed in the shooting as 34-year-old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane.

Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand

A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and climate upheaval were reshaping the country’s wildlife and driving extinctions

Nepal’s former finance minister arrested for money laundering, police say

He is a senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal and a key figure in the former Oli government.

Support for EU accession remains high across enlargement partners, latest surveys show

The European Commission has published the results of the latest perception surveys on enlargement among citizens in the Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbourhood and Türkiye. The findings show that support for EU accession remains strong across the enlargement partners, with

S. Korean President Lee’s approval rating turns negative for first time

June 22 marked the first time his approval rating had fallen below 50 per cent since he assumed office.

Kylie Minogue, Quentin Tarantino to Star in Forthcoming Film ‘Tangled Up in Blue’

The unlikely duo will collaborate in Welsh director Jamie Adams' latest effort

U.S.-Iran 'technical talks' end with plans for high-level negotiations, Iranian official says

Tehran said the sides agreed on arrangements for future negotiations and confirmed the creation of committees on sanctions, the nuclear issue, economic development and implementation, while Washington tied sanctions relief to progress in truce talks

China’s humanoid robots moving in as Asia’s workforce ages out

While the world focuses on the “tech cold war” and “de-risking” between the US and China, a quiet “tech truce” is unfolding at the baggage loading areas of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. As Japan faces a critical labor shortage and an aging workforce, it is turning to Chinese-made

Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?

KARACHI, June 23 - Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy.

Spain faces toughest day of heatwave: red alerts and San Juan bonfires cancelled

Five Spanish provinces wake on Tuesday to a red weather alert, with highs near 40°C, as dozens of councils extinguish San Juan bonfires over wildfire fears.

Heatwave peak forces cancellation of San Juan bonfires across half of Spain

Five provinces wake this Tuesday under red alert, with highs near 40°C, while dozens of councils put out bonfires for fear of wildfires.

Ed Miliband to say UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth

Energy secretary expected to argue that UK clean economy is booming as private sector pledges over £100bn of investment Ed Miliband is to say that the UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth, as speculation surrounds the energy secretary’s role under a new

Watch: Lies, damn lies, and statistics—the data about Brexit ten years on

Exactly ten years ago today, the UK made a historic choice that permanently reshaped Europe. However, Britons do not need another European to tell them what they want. Instead, your continental reporter has prepared something far more British: a review.

Sport Beach CEO Beth Sidhu on how to work with athletes: ‘Take those athletes seriously’

"The best brands treat athletes as genuine coconspirators in the project."

Japan’s Sake Culture Gets the Animated Documentary Treatment in Supersub and Toonz Media Group’s ‘Taste of Water’ (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Toonz Media Group and Tokyo-based studio Supersub LLC have joined forces to co-produce “The Taste of Water,” an animated feature documentary tracing the history, culture, and future of Japanese sake. The deal was unveiled at the Annecy Animation Film Festival. Directed

EU delivers €34 million in immediate support to Armenia as announced by President von der Leyen

The European Commission has disbursed €34 million to Armenia to help mitigate the impact of Russia's trade restrictions on the country's private sector. Just two weeks after President von der Leyen's call with Prime Minister Pashinyan, the EU is delivering swiftly on its

Nigeria: Dickson v Diri – a godfather-godson split turns Bayelsa into a 2027 battleground

Until last year, Governor Douye Diri and Senator Seriake Dickson were allies and collaborators – godson and godfather, two of the most powerful figures in Bayelsa’s long-ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Today they are rivals, driven apart and leading opposing parties into

Brussels residents cool off in fountains as heatwave grips Belgium

People flocked to fountains in Brussels' Parc du Cinquantenaire as temperatures climbed during a heatwave expected to intensify later this week.

Jon Stewart Hits at Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovation: ‘Did They Replace the Water With Mountain Dew?’

"If you’re like me, when you first heard the reflecting pool had algae, you probably thought to yourself, ‘I hope the president of the United States is personally involved with overseeing this'"

Africa: SADC Sidesteps Afrophobia Debate As South Africa Report Vanishes From Summit Agenda

[Nyasa Times] Questions are mounting over the Southern African Development Community's response to rising Afrophobic violence in South Africa after a highly anticipated report on the crisis was quietly withdrawn from the agenda of an Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit, denying

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Messi extends World Cup goal record in win over Austria as France, Norway advance to knockout rounds

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot.

Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

New Lebanon-Israel talks to begin, in shadow of US-Iran deal

By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, June 23 (Reuters) - Lebanon heads into a new round of talks with Israel on Tuesday in Washington, with Beirut determined to press ahead with direct negotiations even as they appear to be overshadowed by Iran's decision to make Lebanon part of its

Ticket reseller StubHub ordered to refund customers over hidden fees

The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

Japan’s Toei Animation Impresses at Annecy With ‘Monkey Quest,’ a Japan-U.S. Animation Blender

“Monkey Quest,” Toei Animation’s ambitious new production sneak peeked Monday at Annecy, was born from a simple question, says producer Yoshi Ikezawa. ”[Producer] Joseph Chou and I asked: How can Japanese anime reach the same level of mainstream awareness and emotional

Newsletter: Brexit at 10 — the divorce that still defines Britain

Also in this newsletter: What happens now to the upcoming EU-UK Summit, who pays for Europe's return hubs, and a Commissioner's travel plans finally revealed.

Nancy Guthrie ransom note said she died after abduction

Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in early February. The FBI is offering a reward up to $100,000 for information leading to her location.

CEF Transport: €1.1 billion available for infrastructure projects across the EU

The European Commission has launched a last call for proposals under the current MFF worth €1.1 billion to build and modernize transport infrastructure on the EU's trans-European transport network (TEN-T). The selected projects will contribute to the EU's plan for connecting

Hiking accidents in Malaysia claim 63 lives over past five years

Records from 2021 to 2025 showed a total of 1,059 accidents

Passion Paris Joins ADN for South Korean Major Webtoon Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)

Animation powerhouse Passion Paris (“400 Boys,” “Not a Box”) is partnering with France-based anime SVOD service Animation Digital Network (ADN) to produce an adaptation of a high-profile South Korean webtoon. An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has

Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?

Johor state polls: PM Anwar’s PH coalition unveils candidates, including former education minister Maszlee Malik

Although Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has yet to name the coalition’s chief minister candidate, Maszlee - who is among the candidates with the biggest profile owing to his previous stint as a Cabinet minister - has emerged as one of the frontrunners for the post, according to

Indian startup head Kunal Shah appointed as new WhatsApp boss

Europe Today: Starmer's resignation, Brexit and the Poland-Ukraine row

Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister, while Britain marked 10 years since the Brexit referendum. Relations between Poland and Ukraine remained strained as Brussels welcomed Kazakhstan's president for talks on closer cooperation.