- European officials hold talks with Iran in Geneva, seeking a diplomatic solution NPR
- Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Europe Pushes Diplomacy as Trump Delays Decision on U.S. Involvement The New York Times
- Europeans make bid for diplomacy as Trump delays decision on bombing Iran The Washington Post
- Live updates: European leaders hold talks with Iran as Trump sets two-week deadline for U.S. action NBC News
- Western diplomats welcome two-week breather to ‘explore what is possible’ on Iran’s nuclear program CNN
Chris Brown Free to Play World Tour After Not Guilty Plea – The New York Times
- Chris Brown Free to Play World Tour After Not Guilty Plea The New York Times
- Chris Brown arrives in court to answer assault charges BBC
- Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2023 nightclub bottle attack charge in U.K. court NBC News
- Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to London nightclub assault ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Chris Brown enters not guilty plea over alleged bottle attack at London club The Guardian
Israeli military kills 23 Palestinians near aid site in Gaza, witnesses and medics say – BBC
- Israeli military kills 23 Palestinians near aid site in Gaza, witnesses and medics say BBC
- As death toll rises, Gazans make life-risking journeys to seek food Reuters
- Israeli attacks kill at least 92 people including aid seekers in Gaza Al Jazeera
- As Israel turns its focus to Iran, the death toll mounts in Gaza — and hunger deepens NPR
- Over 80 Gazans killed Thursday by Israeli fire as global focus shifts to Iran war Haaretz
Hong Kong teachers allegedly told to avoid US Independence Day events
Messages advise staff to also warn students off celebrations to avoid violating national security law
Teachers in Hong Kong have been warned to keep themselves and students away from any US Independence Day celebrations as they may breach national security laws, educators have alleged.
A text message purportedly sent by the principal of a Hong Kong school to staff said the education bureau’s regional education office had reminded them “to be careful about Independence Day activities organised by the US consulate in Hong Kong, and not to participate to avoid violating the national security law and Hong Kong laws”.
Continue reading...Defense minister warns Hezbollah to stay out of Israel-Iran war – The Times of Israel
- Defense minister warns Hezbollah to stay out of Israel-Iran war The Times of Israel
- Israeli defence minister warns Hezbollah against joining conflict with Iran Reuters
- Hezbollah watches on as Iran and Israel battle, for now Al Jazeera
- This time Hizbullah isn’t helping Iran The Economist
- Hezbollah chief says group will ‘act as we see fit’ in Iran-Israel war The Times of Israel
Nuclear scientist killed by Israeli drone strike in Tehran – report – The Jerusalem Post
- Nuclear scientist killed by Israeli drone strike in Tehran - report The Jerusalem Post
- Nuclear scientists have long been targets in covert ops – Israel has brought that policy out of the shadows The Conversation
- Report: Tehran drone strike targeted hiding spot of Iranian scientist who specialized in weaponry The Times of Israel
- Attacking Scientists and the Law of Armed Conflict Lieber Institute West Point
- Israel Kills Another Scientist in Tehran WSJ
Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit – NPR
- Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit NPR
- Enormous Roman ‘puzzle’ reveals rare luxury frescoes, ancient graffiti The Washington Post
- Huge Roman frescoes buried in pieces for 1,800 years uncovered CNN
- Huge archaeological puzzle reveals Roman London frescoes BBC
- 'World's most difficult jigsaw puzzle': Archaeologists piece together thousands of shattered fresco blocks from ancient Roman villa Live Science
What Happens if Trump Decides to Strike Iran or Assassinate Its Leader? – The New York Times
Girl dies in food poisoning outbreak in northern France
Eight children have been admitted to hospital as officials scramble to find the root of the outbreak.
Pro-Palestine activists on electric scooters damage RAF planes and evade capture at UK airbase – Middle East Eye
- Pro-Palestine activists on electric scooters damage RAF planes and evade capture at UK airbase Middle East Eye
- Palestine Action to be banned after RAF base break in BBC
- Pro-Palestinian Activists Break Into the UK’s Largest Air Base The New York Times
- Pro-Palestinian activists damage planes at UK military base Reuters
- Palestine Action banned as terrorist organisation The Telegraph
China Sends Warplanes Near Taiwan After US Lawmakers’ Visit – Bloomberg.com
- China Sends Warplanes Near Taiwan After US Lawmakers’ Visit Bloomberg.com
- Taiwan on alert over China's military activities in Pacific Reuters
- Taiwan detects dozens of Chinese aircraft near island after UK ship patrol Al Jazeera
- China sends scores of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies as Beijing's influence grows CNA
For second day in row, Iran missile hits Beersheba, damaging buildings, wounding 7 – The Times of Israel
Xi and Putin present united front over Israel-Iran crisis, in veiled message to Trump – Yahoo
- Xi and Putin present united front over Israel-Iran crisis, in veiled message to Trump Yahoo
- ‘If Middle East Is Unstable, World Will Not Be at Peace’: How China Views the Israel-Iran War Time Magazine
- Xi Jinping Breaks Silence on Israel-Iran Conflict As China Warns Citizens Newsweek
- Putin and Xi discussed 'rough edges' between G7 leaders at summit, Kremlin says Reuters
- China Backs Iran in Fight Against Israel Foreign Policy
Search for 34 missing cockfighting gamblers points to volcanic lake
Filipino authorities are studying a new lead in a case that gripped the nation.
NSW political staffers could be arrested after failing to appear at Dural caravan inquiry
Committee seeking warrants for staff from premier and police minister’s offices, but they insist they had ‘reasonable excuse or just cause’ not to attend
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A parliamentary committee is seeking warrants for the arrest of five New South Wales government staffers who failed to appear and give evidence to an inquiry examining the Sydney caravan “fake terrorism plot”.
The staffers – three from the office of the premier, Chris Minns, and two who work for the police minister, Yasmin Catley – were summoned to appear before the inquiry on Friday.
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Continue reading...Iran’s divided opposition senses its moment but activists remain wary of protests – Reuters
- Iran's divided opposition senses its moment but activists remain wary of protests Reuters
- Exiled Iranians say regime's grip on power "weakening day by day," and they're ready to build a new future CBS News
- Exiled opposition leader says only Iranians can bring about regime change The Times of Israel
- Iran's 'Friday of Rage and Victory" protest amid Israel-Iran conflict The Jerusalem Post
- Iran News in Brief – June 19, 2025 National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI
Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire found guilty of misleading corruption inquiry
Ex-partner of former premier Gladys Berejiklian misled Icac probe over $48m property development, magistrate finds
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Ex-Liberal MP Daryl Maguire has been found guilty of misleading a corruption probe about benefits expected from a $48m property development sale.
The former member for Wagga Wagga, whose clandestine relationship with ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian led to her political downfall, appeared at Sydney’s Downing Centre Court for the verdict on Friday.
Continue reading...UK borrowing rises to £17.7bn, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves
May figure second highest for month on record amid fears chancellor is struggling to keep within spending rules
Higher tax receipts were unable to prevent a rise in public sector borrowing in May to £17.7bn, up from £17bn a year earlier and the second highest for the month on record.
A poll of City economists had forecast public sector net borrowing – the difference between public spending and income – would be £17.1bn.
Continue reading...Russia says any use of tactical nuclear weapons by US in Iran would be catastrophic, TASS reports – Reuters
- Russia says any use of tactical nuclear weapons by US in Iran would be catastrophic, TASS reports Reuters
- Russia pulls its scientists out of Iranian nuclear plant, as Israeli strikes threaten decades of collaboration The Kyiv Independent
- Putin: Peace offers shared with Israel and Iran; Moscow hasn’t abandoned Tehran The Times of Israel
- As Trump Considers Striking Iran, Russia Warns World Is ‘Millimeters’ Away From Nuclear Catastrophe Time Magazine
- Between Two Fires: Kremlin's Loss of Leverage Exposed By Israel-Iran Conflict The Moscow Times
India to decide on overseas analysis of Air India crash flight recorders
Media reports in India have suggested that the flight's recorders will be sent overseas for analysis.