US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals

The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.

6.7-magnitude tremor hits off quake-hit southern Philippines

A major tremor struck the same area less than three weeks earlier.

Resident Evil 2′s 28-Year-Old Mystery About The Photo Of Jill Valentine’s ‘Boyfriend’ Has Been Solved

MacLachlan isn't the only famous face that has been uncovered in the 1998 release of Resident Evil 2 , as the likes of Winona Ryder, Mel Gibson, and Michael J. Fox have also been spotted

Studio TF1 Makes Major Animation Play With ‘Yes Chef,’ $25 Million Family Feature About an Animal Pastry Competition (EXCLUSIVE)

Studio TF1 is making one of its most significant investments in animated features in recent memory, boarding “Yes Chef,” an original $25 million family comedy set inside the high-pressure, fur-flying world of a televised pastry competition. The ambitious project, unveiled

Carly Rae Jepsen – “On Wires”

Monday we received the news that Carly Rae Jepsen has a new double album in the queue. Day And Night boasts 24 tracks: 12 daytime jams described as "organic and raw, with live instrumentation and hints of '70s-inspired psychedelic pop," plus 12 for the nighttime "exploratory

Charli XCX Shares “Wink Wink,” Smokes With Madonna, Teases Unexpected Album Feature

We'll have Charli XCX's Music, Fashion, Film in four weeks. Until then, the rollout continues to roll. Following the controversial creative turns " Rock Music " and " SS26 " (and their non-album B-sides " I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night " and " Playboy

The US and China are planning moon bases: Designs may cut construction waste and improve life on Earth

The NASA Artemis program, now supported by 67 countries under the Artemis Accords, plans to return humans to the moon by 2028. A recent White House Executive Order has gone further, directing NASA to establish a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.

Cannes Lions Entertainment Awards: Adidas Takes Home Grand Prix for Oasis ‘Original Forever’ Collaboration

The 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity recognized the best creative campaigns across entertainment, design and craft categories. Sports apparel and footwear maker Adidas’ tie-up with English band Oasis winning the top prize in the Entertainment Lions

California will vote on billionaire tax

California voters will decide in November whether to temporarily raise taxes for billionaires after the labor union backing the proposal announced Thursday that it will move forward with the controversial ballot initiative. The proposal, known as the California Billionaire Tax

Carney's 'Maple MAGA' moment sends the wrong message on defense

Career officials in Washington do not read prime ministerial speeches as policy — they read procurement decisions as policy.

Senate Democrats press Trump administration to retain all election-related records

Senate Democrats led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) are pressing the Trump administration to preserve all records related to the 2026 midterm election amid concerns that President Trump may attempt to

Prime Day is offering rare discounts on Philips Hue smart lights

Philips Hue products don’t often see major discounts, which makes this year’s Prime Day deals especially notable. Prices have dropped significantly across much of the company’s smart lighting lineup, with deals on everything from smart bulb starter kits and sleep lamps to smart

Most bees are solitary and don't live in hives: How climate change risks them starving

When we think of bees, we often think of flowers. The more flowers, the better, right? Well, not exactly. Like us, bees need to consume specific nutrients in suitable amounts and combinations.

Spain's military firefighters battle wildfire in Huesca province – video

Spain's military firefighters battled a wildfire on Friday near Tamarite de Litera in Huesca province, where flames have scorched at least 1,000 hectares (2471 acres). Firefighters from the military emergency unit worked through the night to contain the blaze, clearing

Watch live: Trump to headline Faith & Freedom Coalition conference

President Trump will headline the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference in Washington on Friday afternoon. The annual “Road to Majority” event comes as the Trump administration grapples with fallout from the Iran war, rising affordability concerns ahead of the midterms and as

Seoul subway to ban e-scooters, large lithium batteries from July 1

Four incidents involving passengers' portable batteries have been reported in Seoul so far in 2026.

Pixar Makes a Splash With New Short ‘Loving Dory’ Featuring Nemo and Dory, Teases ‘Gatto’

Nemo and Dory are back – in Pixar’s new theatrical short “Loving Dory.” “It’s a new chapter in Dory’s story, because she allows us to have fun,” said director Lou Hamou-Lhadj. This time, she will fall in love – with a plastic bag. It wasn’t just about fish, however, as Pixar

Keywords has laid off 128 employees in San Francisco

It's currently unclear what roles or departments have been impacted.

Oil, cod, Kirill: friction points emerge in new EU sanctions against Russia

The EU wants to agree on a new round of measures targeting Moscow before 15 July, but the closed-door negotiations have difficult obstacles to navigate.

Europe's best lakes for a safe summer dip, from the Italian Alps to the Hungarian plains

The report ranked European countries for their abundance of lakes rated as “excellent”, meaning their water quality was safe for swimming.

Your Guide To Evo 2026: Why The Games Are Changing, Attendance Is Down, But The Spirit Endures

2KXO and Invincible VS make their Evo Las Vegas main stage debut along with a game no one expected

Adult Swim Announces Cartoon Network Docuseries, Plus Two Anthology Anniversary Specials From ‘Robot Chicken’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim have announced that for the celebration of its 35th anniversary, Cartoon Network has a five-part documentary series in production. The series, set to release in 2027, will explore the network and its idiosyncratic artists across multiple eras

Wardogs interview: this is a game for 'dad gamers'

In a chat with Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer, he explained how Wardogs is the game that they want to play and how it's geared towards dad gamers.

Rotisserie chickens in the trash: I worked in a supermarket and saw shocking food waste every day | Ann Larson

Stores over-stock their shelves, then toss out what they don’t sell. Meanwhile, workers struggle to make ends meet To most grocery shoppers, rotisserie chickens look like a mouth-watering and easy option for dinner. But whenever I pass by the rotisserie case in a supermarket, I

In pictures: a San Antonio land bridge designed for wildlife and people

Spanning a six-lane highway and located in a public park, this crossing is part of a larger restoration of endangered Texas prairie land The Guardian receives support for visual climate coverage from the Outrider Foundation . The Guardian’s coverage is editorially independent

Polymarket annualized revenue surpasses $1 billion six weeks after its U.S. exchange launch

World Cup trading and the end of its U.S. waitlist are driving rapid growth for Polymarket's prediction market platform.

Flooding rains, ocean gains: How a huge Murray flood gave the sea a feast

For decades, the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin have been heavily regulated by dams and irrigation networks. As a result, the volume of water entering the ocean is about 60% smaller than 100 years ago. But nature broke through during massive floods over the summer of

Whole Hog Politics: It was voters, not Senate Republicans, who forced Trump’s hand on Iran

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 am ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] The early returns are in, and we can pretty safely say that Americans like

Mamdani's big win is a huge loss for Democrats

Zohran Mamdani is riding high, using his newfound political power as New York City’s mayor to recruit leftist candidates to run for Congress. But while Mamdani is cheering, Democrats are weeping.

Capitol agenda: House GOP agenda gets tenuous Trump lifeline

The president told a band of GOP hard-liners to lift their blockade of House floor business, but some are doubling down in new ways.

Fact check: Were you fooled by these AI-generated images of the World Cup?

Watching tense, fast-paced football games requires focus, but so does consuming World Cup content online, because false images surrounding the tournament are becoming increasingly common.

Feel-Good Comedy ‘Agnes & Amir’ Picked Up by Beta Cinema Ahead of Munich Film Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Beta Cinema has picked up international sales rights to feel-good comedy “Agnes & Amir” ahead of its premiere on Sunday at the Munich Film Festival. The film, directed by Helena Hufnagel, is based on a true story. The film follows Iranian Amir, who is waiting to hear if his

Africa: South Africa Unlocks $14bn Afreximbank Programme to Drive Industrial Growth

[SAnews.gov.za] Government is deepening its efforts to build State capacity and unlock development finance to drive industrialisation after securing access to a US$14 billion funding programme through Afreximbank.

Africa: Deputy President Urges Chinese Medical Technology Company to Invest in South Africa

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on Chinese medical device and healthcare technology manufacturer Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics to consider expanding its footprint in South Africa through manufacturing, assembly and localisation opportunities.

Africa: Lesotho Seeks Compensation and Economic Support From South Africa

[GroundUp] Foreign affairs minister Limpho Tau lists land dispossession, migrant labour and apartheid-era raids as historical injustices

The Internet Reacts To Trump’s Crass Destiny 2 Meme

On the same day as Bungie announces mass layoffs, the White House drops its latest dank dunk

Malaysian customs foil US$13 million AI chip smuggling bid

How Colleges Can Defend Themselves From MAGA

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . It’s not just that President Trump has ramped u p the decades-long conservative attacks on colleges. It’s also that some college

Transcript: How Colleges Can Defend Themselves From MAGA

This is a lightly edited transcript of the June 26 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: I’m Perry Bacon. I’m the host of Right Now on The New Republic . Two great guests today.

'Measures needed to face extreme heat or it will kill us,' Copernicus director says

As scorching weather hits Europe, climate expert Carlo Buontempo told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that "record-breaking temperatures should not be breaking news" and that strategies are needed to face extreme weather lest humanity suffers the consequences.

Trump: ‘Communists are finally making their move’

President Trump on Thursday reacted to a string of victories from progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D), a democratic socialist, saying “the communists” were “making their move” after two incumbent lawmakers lost their Democratic primaries.

First Nations women in fire: A vital opportunity to boost the workforce and increase community safety

A groundbreaking report has revealed that supporting First Nations women in fire and land management is a critical, yet untapped, strategy for protecting Australian communities from escalating climate disasters.

Metal hydride molecule trapped with laser light opens path to ultracold hydrogen

Controlling and trapping molecules, units of a substance consisting of two or more chemically bound atoms, with laser light is significantly more challenging than trapping individual atoms. This is because molecules exhibit more complex vibrational and rotational dynamics that

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Sandisk, On Semiconductor, Rocket Lab & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API

From October this year Samsung will roll out a variety of new paid tiers for access to its SmartThings API, including a $4.99 monthly plan for "non-commercial, individual developers." It won't just be developers that pay the price though. Some more advanced smart home users are

Life sentence for Magdeburg attacker

When he drove a car into the Magdeburg Christmas market, he killed six people and injured more than 300. Taleb al Abdulmohsen has now been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Seismic doublet: the phenomenon that turned Venezuela's tragedy into catastrophe

On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake and, 39 seconds later, a second quake hit, feeding back into the first. But what exactly is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous?

Double heat dome coming to US: Here's when it'll start, where it'll be worst

Two heat domes are preparing to join forces, sending temperatures soaring around the U.S. next week. Here's where it'll hit hardest.

DRC-Rwanda peace deal stalls one year after Washington accord

It’s been 12 months since the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the DRC signed the 27 June 2025 peace accord to end their three-decade-old border conflict. On the ground, shifting front lines and escalating drone strikes are causing an orgy of violence.

Corporations must SPLC-proof their charitable giving processes

Benevity must act decisively, immediately, publicly, and unequivocally disavowing its relationship with the Southern Poverty Law Center.