Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement
IRGC says it targeted a base used by US forces after US attacks on site near Bandar Abbas.
What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes
The US strikes near Bandar Abbas as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports no casualties or damage.
Morocco tops Africa’s industrialisation index for first time
North Africa leads Africa’s industrialisation, but continent-wide gains remain slow and uneven.
Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market
Youth joblessness among West Bank graduates has nearly hit 40 percent. Many wonder what the degrees are worth.
Europe urged to ‘kick the fossil fuel addiction’ amid record May heat – Euronews.com
- Europe urged to ‘kick the fossil fuel addiction’ amid record May heat Euronews.com
- Europe’s Heat Wave Has the ‘Fingerprints of Climate Change All Over It’ The New York Times
- A deadly heat wave hits Europe, with decades-old temperature records falling The Washington Post
- Why Europe is the fastest-warming continent dw.com
- ‘It’s getting hotter and it’s not stopping’: dealing with the heat in five of Europe’s capitals The Guardian
Ukraine: Russia has failed – Brussels Signal
- Ukraine: Russia has failed Brussels Signal
- Opinion | As Ukraine’s fortunes improve, it’s zugzwang time for Putin The Washington Post
- With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war Yahoo
- Tuesday briefing: With unease at home spreading, what next for Russia’s isolated leader? The Guardian
- Putin’s moment of truth: End the war or embrace Stalinism The Telegraph
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime talent after IPL blitz
Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.
Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed?
Some countries ban arrivals from affected countries while others step up screening in bid to contain rare strain.
European leaders get ready to ‘act now’ amid rising fears of ‘China shock 2.0’ – South China Morning Post
- European leaders get ready to ‘act now’ amid rising fears of ‘China shock 2.0’ South China Morning Post
- EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance The Guardian
- Why Europe must embrace tariffs Financial Times
- China says EU using trade data selectively to justify import curbs, warns of response Reuters
- Spain distances itself from call for EU to get tougher on China politico.eu
US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days
The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.
Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa
The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.
Jill Biden says she thought husband was having a stroke during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.
Jill Biden says she thought husband was having a stroke during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.
Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon
The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
In court as Matthew Perry’s assistant sentenced
The live-in personal assistant to the actor has been sentenced to 41 months in prison, capping a multi-year legal saga surrounding the actor's death.
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds – Reuters
- Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds Reuters
- Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- World almost certain to endure record hot year by 2030, UN warns The Guardian
- Earth on track for record heat over next 5 years — UN report dw.com
- Temperatures likely to breach record levels over next five years, WMO says Financial Times
Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State
Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months.
Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State
Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months.
‘This isn’t freedom’: anger, anxiety and tears as Iran’s internet flickers back
After 88 days of near-total blackout, first reactions to the return of partial connectivity were not celebratory
After 88 days of near-total internet blackout in Iran, long-delayed messages, images and poems flooded phones and social media feeds at about 5pm on Tuesday, when still-limited connectivity flickered back to life.
The first reactions, however, were not celebratory. Many new posts were threaded with scepticism, anxiety and anger.
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