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Live updates: Mamdani, Cassidy hit Sunday shows; US-Iran ceasefire tested by fresh strikes
The U.S. and Iran have traded attacks this weekend, threatening the two sides' 60-day ceasefire and negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Iran on Sunday launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, two key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf. Iran's attacks
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.
Trump threatens Iran's existence amid fragile ceasefire
President Trump late Saturday threatened Iran's existence as the renewed strikes between the Islamic regime and the U.S. threaten a shaky ceasefire. "United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease
Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
Israeli soldier killed in clash with Hezbollah militant in southern Lebanon on Saturday night, IDF says
The Israeli military said Capt. David Hazutt was killed in southern Lebanon. He is the 38th IDF soldier killed since March 2 when the current wave of hostilities began
These 10 Chinese stocks are powering U.S. data centers
Many of the top-performing mainland Chinese stocks this year make components used in data centers globally, according to 22V Research.
Israel formally recognises Armenian World War I 'genocide'
"A historic decision: the Israeli government has unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's proposal to recognise the Armenian genocide," the foreign ministry said. The cabinet's decision must still be ratified by parliament.
Oral GLP-1 pill delivers nearly 12 percent weight loss in 36 weeks, study finds
The study found that the drug stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses appetite and increases satisfaction to promote weight loss.
Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast
KARACHI, June 28 - Pakistan's media regulator has suspended the broadcast licence of television channel Geo News for 15 days over content aired during a programme marking Muharram, one of the most sensitive periods in the Islamic calendar.
France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash near Nancy
Police urged the public to stay away from the area around Tomblaine airport. The aircraft was reportedly carrying skydivers.
Nest’s quest to fix your thermostat
The founding story of Nest is pretty much a perfect tech myth. A legendary product maker (in this case, Tony Fadell) helps create one of the most successful products ever (the iPhone) and then rides off into the sunset to enjoy the rest of his life, only to have an experience
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14, state new agency says
June 28 (Reuters) - Fourteen people were killed on Sunday after a helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, the Saudi state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown and an investigation is ongoing. (Reporting by Eman AbouhassiraEditing
GTA 6, Steam Machine, Xbox price hikes, and Destiny layoffs herald the end times
It seems like a terrible time to be into video games, as the medium faces a sustainability crisis and Rockstar threatens to kill physical games
Oxygen atoms in 15‑million‑year‑old giant eggshells reveal how plants reacted to a hotter Earth
Some periods in Earth's history are so different from our own that they may as well belong to another planet. Many people are interested in the age of dinosaurs or the Ice Ages, but it is an intermediate world, the Miocene Epoch—a sort of "in-between" world, geologically
Trump is making a killing as president — ethical norms are among the dead
Never before has a sitting president had such extensive financial interests in an industry whose regulatory environment he controls.
Spyro speedrunner says a PC port of the original game is in the works, and it's being made with 'no AI'
The port runs at 60 FPS, supports true widescreen and has "no polygon wobble".
Iran attacks Gulf nations, threatens 'complete halt' to talks with US
Iran on Sunday launched retaliatory strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain as it threatens to enforce a "complete halt" to all negotiations that would end the conflict with the U.S. Kuwait's military said it detected and intercepted Iranian drones and two ballistic missiles. Strikes in
Israeli settlers reportedly storm, vandalize Palestinian villages across West Bank
Dozens of settlers rampaged through several West Bank villages, including Burqa, Jalud, Sinjil and Ein ad-Duyuk, the latter being under PA control. They set olive groves on fire, vandalized homes, cut power cables and attacked residents, claiming later that some arson was
You can travel all around the Netherlands by train for €49 a month this summer
This summer rail deal makes exploring the Netherlands easier and less hefty on our wallets. Here’s how to make the most of it and where else in Europe you can save on rail travel
UV face masks, cooling ties: how cultures beyond Europe cope with heat
Countries on other continents, far from Europe, have long since developed ways of coping with searing heat. Here are a few examples – some unusual, others inspiring.
Temperature records tumble across Europe as heatwave moves east
More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures over 35C, with extreme heat warnings from Germany to Hungary ‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat? Poland, Czechia and Slovakia are braced for record temperatures
Ed Miliband as chancellor would benefit every part of the UK – and the bond markets | Josh Ryan-Collins
If Andy Burnham chooses the energy secretary, Labour could fully use the benefits of net zero to promote growth and jobs It should have been a great week for Ed Miliband and his mission to decarbonise the UK economy. Western Europe has experienced one of its worst ever
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: 3 open-world games to play before launch
The wait for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced doesn't have to be painful if you get through it with these captivating open-world hits.
Skyrim's lead designer reckons releasing Elder Scrolls and Fallout games faster risks 'disappointing fans'
"The biggest risks of shortened schedules is quality, reduced features, polish, or bugs."
The lowdown on England's next opponents
BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.
After 49 years of struggle, Spain leads LGBTIQ+ inclusion: inside the first Pride march
It was 1977, two years after Franco’s death, when a group of people made history for Spain’s LGTBIQ+ community by marching on Barcelona’s Ramblas after years in the shadows.
AOC says Congress should break up Apple amid looming price hikes for MacBooks and iPhones
Like many other progressives, Ocasio-Cortez has advocated for a more government-led response, citing a distrust of corporate influence.
Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heat wave: Scientists
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heat wave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday.
Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
Vietnamese police bust transnational online fraud ring, arrest 12 suspects
The suspects recruited numerous Vietnamese citizens and transported them to Cambodia.
From rubble to music: Gaza's Oud repairman
In a modest makeshift workshop tucked inside the crowded Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, the soft sound of an oud echoes through the ruins of war. Surrounded by wooden pallets, fragments of crates that held humanitarian aid, and the pieces of damaged instruments,
5 time-travel movies that actually make sense
While most time travel movies ignore quantum physics, Christopher Nolan's Intersteller, Avengers: Endgame, Planet of the Apes, and Primer do not.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Postmaster general's remarks on mail ballots stoke fears among voting rights advocates
Postmaster General David Steiner stoked fears among Democrats and voting rights groups this week after confirming the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to provide sensitive voter data to the federal government. The Trump
Israel divide grows in Democratic Party after New York primaries
The divide over Israel is only deepening in the Democratic Party after New York City’s first democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, helped propel three primary candidates to victory last week, unseating two incumbent Democrats in the process. The New York City primaries
How to tell a comet from an asteroid and a meteor from a meteorite
A field guide to the space rocks you might see streaking across the night sky
Spain removes Gibraltar from its tax haven list after 35 years, adds Russia
The Spanish Ministry of Finance has updated its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, removing Gibraltar after 35 years and adding Russia, in line with the European Union's position
Ukraine strikes two oil refineries in Russia as it continues to target Moscow's energy industry
Ukraine's air force said local air defences had shot down six Russian ballistic missiles, one anti-ship missile and 125 drones overnight.
Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says
By Jihed Abidellaoui, Khalil Ashawi and Emilie Madi TYRE/BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 28 (Reuters) - A crown was blown off an ancient columnin a UNESCO-listed site in Lebanon's port city of Tyre. A pilgrimage site for Muslims and Christians alike was destroyed in another southern
Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown
BAGHDAD, June 28 (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces arrested politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials early on Sunday in what security and legal sources described as the start of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Elite
Israeli government approves Armenian Genocide recognition pending Knesset vote
The recognition is set to be brought for a Knesset vote, after years of inconsistency regarding Israel's stance on the matter • The recognition emphasizes that Israel will condemn any attempt to deny, minimize or distort the late-Ottoman Empire period genocide
Israeli cabinet unanimously approves Armenian Genocide recognition as tensions with Turkey escalate
The recognition is set to be brought for a Knesset vote, after years of inconsistency regarding Israel's stance on the matter • The recognition emphasizes that Israel will condemn any attempt to deny, minimize or distort the late-Ottoman Empire period genocide
Rising cost of insuring against climate crisis will have wider knock-on effects for UK economy | Heather Stewart
As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s work in the searing heat of southern England this last week was left in little doubt about the impact
