- Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption Reuters
- Western Europe Braces for Another Round of Heat The New York Times
- ‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings The Guardian
- France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C Euronews.com
- France issues red heatwave alert on Sunday for third of country, bans public alcohol consumption at music festival Le Monde.fr
World cup wrap day 9
World cup wrap day 9
Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for Sunday
Iran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon in a move that threatens to derail the fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships not to approach the strategic waterway, which before the war carried a fifth of global oil and liquid gas supplies, citing what it called Israeli crimes in Lebanon and a US violation of commitments to establish a ceasefire there.
Continue reading...After Marcos Meets With Putin, Russia Releases 24 Filipinos – Newser
- After Marcos Meets With Putin, Russia Releases 24 Filipinos Newser
- Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin CBS News
- Rescue Flights Return 24 OFWs to Philippines From Russia After Prolonged Detention, With Government-Led Repatriation Via Thailand Transit, Highlighting Stronger Passport Safety, Embassy Action and Overseas Worker Travel Security Measures Travel And Tour World
- 24 Filipinos freed in Russian detention to return home June 21 GMA Network
- Putin orders release of 24 Pinoys detained in Russia, says Marcos The Manila Times
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.
Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims – AP News
A Kennedy, a ‘nerd’, an ex-Republican and a tech target: New York races toward a House seat
In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things up
When news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional district was becoming vacant, it was inevitable that there would be a crowded field of candidates.
What people might not have expected is that the subsequent Democratic primary would become one of the country’s most closely watched and action-packed, the race coming to reflect a range of Democrats’ national political priorities: who is the strongest against Trump; who is the most critical of artificial intelligence companies; and who is, basically, the coolest.
Continue reading...Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
‘You could’ve been the greatest’: Trump faces Israeli anger over Iran deal
Public outrage in Israel mounts over MoU, with many feeling betrayed by the US in its deal with Iran
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".
Nine people in critical condition after Bedford train crash kills driver
East of England ambulance service says number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32
Nine people are in a critical condition after the Bedford train crash that killed the driver of one of the trains, police have confirmed.
The total number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32, East of England ambulance service said on Saturday.
Continue reading...Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos talks with Putin – AP News
US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
How Ivan Cepeda emerged a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election
Critics say Cepeda, a soft-spoken senator, became a 'hero to the left' after he took on a right-wing president in court.
Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All the updates from our text commentary stream coverage of Germany's 2-1 win over Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium.
Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum
Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period
Leave-voting areas have seen faster relative growth in foreign workers since the Brexit referendum, a Guardian investigation has found.
Data analysis suggests that the decade since the Brexit vote may not have matched the expectations of many Leave supporters, showing their local areas have also become relatively more deprived over the same period.
Continue reading...Trump insists Italy’s Meloni sought photos with him to boost popularity
Comments escalate a row between the once-close leaders that has emerged during the conflict with Iran.