France implements smoking ban at beaches and parks in step towards ‘tobacco-free generation’
Under new rules anyone who lights up on a beach or in a public park from Sunday will be breaking the law
Anyone who lights up on a beach or in a public park in France will be breaking the law from Sunday under new rules aimed at protecting children from the dangers of passive smoking.
Bus shelters and areas in the immediate vicinity of libraries, swimming pools and schools will also be affected by the ban, which is coming into force one day after its publication in the official government gazette on Saturday.
Continue reading...Senate Republicans advance Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ but final vote hangs in balance
Senate leadership twisted arms for an initial vote on the spending plan, which still needs final approval.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,221
Here are the key events on day 1,221 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade
President Aleksandar Vucic - populist and close to Russia - has faced months of protests and alleges a foreign coup plot.
Israel says it killed Hamas founder in strike – The Hill
- Israel says it killed Hamas founder in strike The Hill
- IDF kills key Hamas founder and mastermind of Oct 7 terror attack in Israel Fox News
- LIVE: Israel kills 60 in Gaza, claims senior Hamas official among dead Al Jazeera
- Israel says it killed Hamas co-founder in Gaza City strike NBC News
- Security forces confirm death of senior Hamas military wing member in Gaza strikes The Jerusalem Post
Iran will likely be able to produce enriched uranium ‘in a matter of months’, IAEA chief says
Rafael Grossi says some of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile could have been moved before US attacks
The UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi says Iran likely will be able to begin to produce enriched uranium “in a matter of months”, despite damage to several nuclear facilities from US and Israeli attacks, CBS News said on Saturday.
Israel launched a bombing campaign on Iranian nuclear and military sites on 13 June, saying it was aimed at keeping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon – an ambition the Islamic republic has consistently denied.
Continue reading...Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban
A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.
Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban
A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.
Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban – BBC
- Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban BBC
- Big crowds gather in Hungarian capital to defy ban on Budapest Pride CNN
- Budapest Pride Parade Was Bigger Than Ever, Despite Orban’s Ban The New York Times
- Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride event in defiance of Hungary's ban NPR
- Crowds gather for Budapest Pride march despite Orbán’s threat of ‘legal consequences’ – as it happened The Guardian
A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi’s final moments
Sneh Bhargava, AIIMS New Delhi's only woman director, was called upon to treat Gandhi after she was shot in 1984.
Iran crackdown deepens with speedy executions and arrests – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Iran crackdown deepens with speedy executions and arrests ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Life in Iran After the Strikes: Executions, Arrests and Paranoia WSJ
- Iran carries out wave of arrests and executions in wake of Israel conflict BBC
- Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US Al Jazeera
- Iran arrests 700 'Israeli agents', but where are the weapons? France 24
Gaza: I feel like the life I had before the war was all made up – BBC
- Gaza: I feel like the life I had before the war was all made up BBC
- Between Rubble and Resistance The New Indian Express
- Telling Gaza's story beyond the rubble - arts24 France 24
- First hand perspective on Gaza with Johnny Barber MessageMedia.co
- What’s Unsaid | Don’t look away from Gaza The New Humanitarian
I feel like I’ve been gaslit – like the life I had before the war was made up
The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course.
Serbia’s police clashes with anti-government protesters – Reuters
- Serbia's police clashes with anti-government protesters Reuters
- Serbia police clash with protesters calling for early election BBC
- Serbian police arrest dozens in clashes with anti-government protesters Al Jazeera
- Student-led protesters in Belgrade call for snap elections in Serbia Euronews.com
- Several arrested in Serbia as tensions mount ahead of anti-corruption rally in Belgrade on weekend AP News
Business secretary to meet Lotus chiefs amid doubts over future of operations
Jonathan Reynolds to hold talks with carmaker after reports suggested its UK factory could close
The business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, will hold talks with Lotus after the carmaker appeared to shelve plans to shut its UK operations.
After reports that Chinese owner Geely was planning to stop manufacturing at the Hethel plant in Norfolk, putting 1,300 jobs at risk, Lotus issued a statement saying it had “no plans” to close the factory.
Continue reading...PSG vs Inter Miami: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start time and lineups
European Champions Paris Saint-Germain face their former star player Lionel Messi and his new Inter Miami side.
‘Proud to be gay’: K-pop star on coming out to the world
Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?
Thailand was the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Things didn’t go as planned – CNN
- Thailand was the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Things didn’t go as planned CNN
- Thailand reverses course on decriminalized marijuana The Washington Post
- Thailand's 'weed wild west' faces new rules as smuggling to UK rises BBC
- Thailand starts banning the sale of cannabis without a prescription AP News
- Thailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking $1 billion industry Reuters
Protesters flood Venice’s streets during Amazon founder Bezos’s wedding
Protesters in Venice denounce Bezos’ lavish wedding, citing over-tourism, high housing costs, and climate concerns.