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‘There Has to Be Meat on the Bone’ to Create Long-Running Series, Executive Producers Argue at Monte-Carlo: ‘Follow the Stories You Want to Dig Into’
In order to create a long-running series, “there has to be meat on the bone,” “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst said Sundance at Monte-Carlo Television Festival. “It has to be a whole world, rich enough to satisfy the requirements of your imagination, as Henry James used to say.
G7 summit: Leaders set to arrive in Évian after US-Iran ceasefire deal
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting his last G7 summit before leaving office next year. High on the agenda are Russia's war on Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, Chinese competition, AI and child safety online.
Starbucks to close outlets across Korea for history lesson after 'Tank Day' ad fiasco
The day of the reusable cup promotion coincided with the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising in which 165 civilians were killed, though many believe the real figure to be much higher.
Lebanon warns displaced against rushing home after US-Iran deal
By Laila Bassam and Steven Scheer BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 15 (Reuters) - Authorities in southern Lebanon warned people displaced by three months of war between Israel and Hezbollah against rushing home on Monday despite a U.S.-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel said
Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access
GDANSK, June 15 (Reuters) - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook. Below is a summary of what countries and companies
Two Chinese fans robbed at gunpoint in Mexico City during World Cup visit
The masked robbers, wearing helmets, took passports, bags, laptops, cash and luxury watches.
MEPs pressure EU institutions to sanction Irish alumina sales to Russia
A joint letter warns that exported material is directly feeding Moscow's war machine, and calls for a public-private plan to redirect supply to European buyers.
Singaporean man arrested in Indonesia’s Medan for running ‘Labubu’ vape production ring
The Singaporean is suspected of leading the production and distribution of vape products.
Visit the cats of Rome on this new running tour around the Eternal City
You’ll visit sights like the Colosseum and Pyramid of Cestius, passing by feline colonies along the way.
Cocaine capitals: Where is use rising the most in Europe?
Spain's Barcelona, Lleida and Santiago de Compostela report the highest increase in cocaine wastewater residues, with other clusters also expanding in Denmark and Slovenia.
Newsletter: The G7's moment of reckoning
Also in this newsletter: Ukraine and Moldova enter first phase of talks on joining the European Union; and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to join G7 leaders after Russian strikes kill nine and damage landmark cathedral overnight.
Berlin musician turns Germany football opener into musical spectacle
Germany's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup became an unusual cultural event on 14 June in Berlin, where composer Stephan Graf von Bothmer performed a live musical score as the national team faced Curaçao.
Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government
The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children
Global leaders react to announcement of U.S.-Iran deal
The UN welcomed the deal 'that provides for an immediate and permanent cease-fire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations,' which Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said 'represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement
U.K. to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday. If passed in parliament, the ban will go into effect by spring 2027. The platforms to be banned for under-16s include Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram,
From the Caspian to the Balkans: What Air Serbia’s Baku-Belgrade route is really like
Air Serbia’s new Baku to Belgrade route is offering travellers a smoother connection between the Caucasus, the Balkans and wider Europe.
US-Africa Week Ahead: Tanzanian overture, Sudan sanctions and Nigerian rally
Tanzania’s foreign minister looks to assuage US officials and the business community as US Congress eyes more sanctions.
Oil drops to $80 a barrel and markets rise as Trump touts peace agreement with Iran
Oil prices traded over 5% lower on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump announced the completion of the deal with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump’s Iran deal ends war but leaves Tehran stronger
After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, US President Donald Trump finally seems to have secured an agreement from the Iranian regime to end the war that has roiled the region – and global energy markets – since late February. Just what’s been agreed to, however, will
World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK
Hundreds of cyclists took part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London on 14 June. The annual event combined humour, environmental messages, and calls for greater safety on the roads.
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access
GDANSK, June 15 - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.
Africa’s airlines brace as Ebola fears close in on key hubs Addis and Entebbe
As the first flight suspensions and route cuts in East Africa follow the Ebola crisis, airlines across the continent are watching events with growing unease.
Africa: CAF Holds Successful Two-Day Meeting on Statutes, Regulations
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") recently held a successful two-day meeting with the Chairpersons and Vice Chairperson of the CAF's Judicial Tribunals at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
China detains two leaders of influential underground church
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
Greek fishermen struggle to keep up with pufferfish invaders
On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw.
Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies
Clashes broke out in Geneva on 14 June after a large demonstration held ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian-les-Bains, France, turned violent near the United Nations district.
Korea Box Office: ‘Colony’ Passes 5 Million Admissions Milestone in Continued Reign
The local action-horror film “Colony” held firmly onto the top spot at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jun. 12–14. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film pulled in $2 million from 301,049 admissions
Ibex 35 surges on Iran deal, hits record 19,000 points
The peace deal between the United States and Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sends oil prices tumbling and propels the Ibex 35 to a fresh record above 19,000 points, driving strong gains across European stock markets.
Ibex 35 rallies on Iran deal and hits record 19,000 points
US-Iran accord to reopen the Strait of Hormuz sends oil prices tumbling, lifts the Ibex 35 to a record above 19,000 and boosts European stocks.
Malaysian couple detained after dumping baby in rubbish bin at KL bus terminal
The chief said the couple has been remanded for four days from June 13 to 16.
This Magic: The Gathering card from Marvel Super Heroes creates an infinite combo on turn two
Hawkeye's Bow will introduce a new two-card infinite combo to Pauper, meaning it's already on the ban watch.
‘Gwynocide’: Gwyneth Paltrow facing backlash for 'tone deaf' luxury Israel real estate advert
The Oscar-winning actress has appeared in an advert for luxury penthouses in Israel. The backlash has been intense, with one celebrity asking whether Paltrow is “actually a really, really nasty person” or just “stupid”.
EU leaders welcome US-Iran deal to end war as Macron says mission to aid Hormuz reopening 'ready'
The US and Iran said they had reached a deal to end the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, though they offered few details about Tehran's nuclear programme.
FCAS fighter project collapse rings alarm for Europe’s defense
The effective collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program is a major setback for European defense cooperation. France, Germany and Spain have spent nearly a decade trying to develop what was intended to become Europe’s premier next-generation combat
Malaysia's Bersatu, PAS trade barbs over Hamzah Zainudin's return as opposition leader
PAS’ president Abdul Hadi Awang announced over the weekend that Hamzah Zainudin will be reappointed as Malaysia’s opposition leader, but its coalition partner Bersatu - which sacked Hamzah in February - has questioned the move.
British PM Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16-year-olds
Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children’s access to social media.
European Sustainable Energy Week 2026: That’s a wrap
This year’s 20th anniversary of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) concluded another insightful three-day programme of activities. It welcomed a record 2,500 visitors onsite with more following online, who attended seven plenary and 50 policy sessions. The highlight
Oxford physicists just made Schrödinger’s cat even stranger
Oxford physicists have created an entirely new type of Schrödinger’s cat-like quantum state using components that are themselves highly quantum in nature. The advance could open new possibilities for more resilient quantum computers and deeper insights into the strange rules
Why ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Is the Perfect Opener for Monte-Carlo TV Festival: ‘It’s a True Cultural Phenomenon’
“The Walking Dead: Dead City” may be a dark show, but it’s also a fitting festival opener, argues Cécile Menoni, executive director of Monte-Carlo Television Festival. “It felt like a natural choice for this anniversary edition,” she tells Variety. “Beyond its success, it is a
Two sides of the SpaceX coin
Spend enough time in airports and a small comedy repeats itself. People who hold lounge access almost never stop to weigh whether the sandwich outside tastes better. The lounge is a privilege. Privileges exist to be used. So the holder walks straight past the food court and
Africa: Looming Carnage - On the Dangerous Anti-Migrant Mobilisation in South Africa
[Daily Maverick] The chaos that threatens to explode from this mobilisation will devastate not only migrants but all poor people and workers. Only reactionary political forces will benefit from promoting it.
Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.
China Box Office: ‘The Furious’ Dethrones ‘Dear You’ as ‘Disclosure Day’ Opens Third
Edko Films’ action thriller “The Furious” claimed the number one spot at the China box office during the June 12–14 weekend, unseating a long-running local juggernaut with an RMB76.1 million ($11.2 million) frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Having debuted on June
ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran ceasefire agreement as 'good news'
PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday that the ceasefire agreement reached with Iran was "good news", especially as it could lead to a re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. "If this news is confirmed by developments in the
Watch: Washington, Anthropic, and the AI kill switch—can Europe actually build tech independence?
Washington has just reminded Europe who really holds the power in the age of artificial intelligence. For Europe, this is a long-overdue wake-up call. But will it actually wake up?
Does the EU have a drug problem? Take our poll
The European Council has approved its first ever drug framework to reduce drug use and drug related crimes in the EU.