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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.
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites
Iran said Tuesday that the UN's nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and Israel last year, as the first round of talks to end the Middle East war wrapped up in Switzerland. Tehran and Washington have signed a memorandum of
South Africa: Cape Town can see the gangs. Why can’t it stop them?
Despite sophisticated surveillance systems, experts say gang violence in Cape Town is sustained by weak institutions, poverty and a lack of trust between communities and law enforcement.
Brave New World: A Reading List About the Dark Future
Five stories that make Aldous Huxley's 1932 novel feel like nonfiction.
Brexit has had 'negative' impact, says major new poll
A major new polling report reveals that British voters across all party lines - including those that support Reform UK - now believe the UK’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 has had a “negative” impact on the country. These, it says, include many of the key issues
Israeli gunfire kills two people in south Lebanon, civil defence says
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 23 - Israeli gunfire killed two people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanon's Civil Defence and state media said, the first reported fatalities resulting from Israeli fire in Lebanon in three days.
Over 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border, rights group says
Many facilities along parts of the Myanmar-Thailand border are operated by foreign nationals trafficked there.
Japan to fully digitalise airport customs declaration by 2030
Although it introduced electronic declarations in 2019, about half are still submitted on paper.
Who is the mysterious ‘Hot Podium Guy’ – the viral face of the UK’s political turmoil?
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation only meant one thing for some – the mysterious “Hot Podium Guy” was back...
U.S. fights with Brazil for China's giant soybean market
The U.S. Soybean Export Council makes claims to higher quality a selling point over Brazil's crop, as American farmers attempt to win back business from the world's largest importer
Stellan Skarsgard to Star in Trailer for Double Anniversary Edition of Karlovy Vary Film Fest
The Swedish Oscar nominee joins a who’s who of big names from Hollywood and beyond, including Johnny Depp, Mel Gibson, Helen Mirren and Benicio del Toro, who have starred in the irreverent trailers.
Karlovy Vary Adds Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and Harvey Keitel, Will Kick Off With World Cup Doc
Keitel will make his third appearance at the Czech film festival, which will open with the 1986 World Cup documentary 'The Match' and close with 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.'
Completing DNA replication triggers genomic instability in bacteria
If you are anything like us, whenever you plan a journey, you spend a remarkable amount of time thinking about the start and the middle. Is everything packed? What time should we leave? Will there be traffic? Is there a faster route? We rarely think about the arrival; we
Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright Set for Karlovy Vary Honors
Legendary cinematographer Robert Richardson will also be honored at this year's double anniversary edition of the Czech film festival.
Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, Jeffrey Wright to Be Honored at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Actors Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright, and cinematographer Robert Richardson will be honored at the 60th Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival. Hoffman will be presented with the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at the opening
Surging dollar battering Asia’s most fragile currencies
TOKYO — Kevin Warsh’s arrival at Federal Reserve headquarters isn’t playing out the way Asia hoped. Since taking the baton from Jerome Powell on May 22, Governor Warsh has run notably more hawkish than US President Donald Trump wanted — or at least so far. He could still be
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Olivia Cooke Reveals ‘Really Bad’ Audition for Rey in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: ‘I Was S—’
Before Olivia Cooke starred in the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” she once auditioned for another major franchise: “Star Wars.” During an appearance on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Cooke was asked if there was any truth to reports that she was
Kazakhstan seeks 'much more' in ties with EU as Tokayev visits Brussels
With Tokayev’s strategic visit to Brussels under way, Kazakhstan's ambassador to the EU tells Euronews in an exclusive interview that Astana is seeking even closer ties with the 27-member bloc, highlighting energy, critical minerals and AI ambitions.
Philippines rethinks school safety after rare shooting kills three
It remains unclear how the suspects obtained the firearms.
UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for faster action on global warming, challenging AI firms to "come clean" about their environmental footprint and warning that fossil fuels were driving climate and energy crises. As Europe bakes under a second heatwave in as many
Kevin Bacon to Star in Jeremy Slater Horror Thriller ‘Summoner’ (Exclusive)
Slater, a longtime genre screenwriter, is making his directorial debut with the Amazon MGM feature.
Australian bookshops look to tax breaks, vouchers to save them from a bad ending
There are now just 600 bookstores in the country, down from 895 in 2001.
Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.
Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.
Japan’s frigate sales pitch masks a wider regional power play
Japan isn’t just selling warships — it’s quietly building a new Indo-Pacific security architecture in the shadow of China’s rise, amid uncertainty in US leadership. This month, the Wall Street Journal reported that Japan is actively marketing its advanced, stealthy Mogami-class
North Korean leader Kim criticises Japan as turning into ‘war state’
The speech was given during a plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
Australian town crier breaks Guinness record for world's loudest person
Cover your ears and meet Joseph McGrail-Bateup, Canberra's official town crier and the new record-holder for the loudest ever shout.
Indonesia orders miners to provide more coal amid blackouts
Rolling blackouts last week across Java are the latest setback for President Prabowo Subianto.
This Man Has Been Drawing a Map of an Imaginary Land Since 1963
At one time or another, we all feel twinges of anxiety about what will constitute the legacy we leave behind. Jerry Gretzinger may well be subject to just the same discomfort, but at least he can point to the Map: an enormous representation, made of thousands and thousands of
Labour MPs mull leadership challenge after Starmer resigns
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham.