Who profits from Africa’s gold?
African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament
A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard against New Zealand carried Belgium to top of Group G, ahead of Egypt.
Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests
Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devices
Screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life and should be avoided, according to a landmark study.
It warns that using screens during that period may lead to wide-ranging developmental concerns and calls for further urgent investigation of the risks smartphones, tablets and other digital devices pose to infants.
Continue reading...Iran and US trade blame for attacks, threatening fragile ceasefire
Vance warned 'violence will be met with violence' while the IRGC says future responses to aggression will be 'broader'.
Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?
Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw
Egypt finish second with five points in Group G, while Iran finish third with three points.
Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast
Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela’s La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
How Phones Alerted Millions Before Quakes Shook Venezuela – The New York Times
- How Phones Alerted Millions Before Quakes Shook Venezuela The New York Times
- What to know about earthquake early warning systems AP News
- How some Venezuelans' smartphones warned of quake Dawn
- How Technology Is Helping Venezuelans To Deal with the Disaster Caracas Chronicles
- Android Phones Warned Millions Before Venezuela’s Massive Earthquake; Apple CEO Confirms Aid Shipment Android Headlines
Prosecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World Cup
CPS urges victims to go to police, saying they will be taken seriously and it ‘won’t hesitate’ to bring abusers to justice
Prosecutors in England and Wales are expecting incidents of domestic abuse to increase during the men’s World Cup, and have urged victims to come forward, saying those responsible “will be held accountable”.
“We often see more domestic abuse cases around major football tournaments like these,” the CPS national stalking lead, Olivia Rose, said. “The point that we want to get across is that those responsible will be held accountable, and that we won’t hesitate to bring them to justice.”
Continue reading...Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment?
Continue reading...Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts
Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
US strikes on Iran test fragile ceasefire
The US has struck Iran for the first time since the two sides reached a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17.
russians Queuing Miles for Scarce Fuel Told to Check How Much Gasoline Shaheds Actually Burn — 545,000 Liters in May Alone – Defense Express
- russians Queuing Miles for Scarce Fuel Told to Check How Much Gasoline Shaheds Actually Burn — 545,000 Liters in May Alone Defense Express
- Russia asks Kazakhstan for gasoline to ease shortages, sources say Reuters
- Regions Calling: As Fuel Crisis Widens, Russia's Regions Brace for the Worst The Moscow Times
- Russian region caps fuel sales at 15 liters per vehicle — the tightest limit in the country Meduza
- Russia Considers Diesel-Export Ban on Ukraine Refinery Attacks Bloomberg.com
Baltic states urge EU to speed up ban on Russian oil imports – Financial Times
- Baltic states urge EU to speed up ban on Russian oil imports Financial Times
- We should not buy Russian gas if we want to force Putin to negotiating table – Italian foreign minister Українська правда
- Latvia demands that the EU quickly ban Russian oil purchases Inbox.eu
- Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania Press EU for Swift Ban on Russian Oil Imports Kyiv Post
- Baltic countries urge EU to accelerate abandonment of Russian oil imports - FT Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
The Nazi files shedding new light on family secrets – Financial Times
- The Nazi files shedding new light on family secrets Financial Times
- Germans are researching their Nazi past as the far right urges them to move on CNN
- One Name at a Time: How Die Zeit Built a Searchable Database of Nazi Party Members Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)
- German political scientist discovers mother’s NSDAP listing as archives go online mezha.net
‘You’re history itself!’: how Arab World Cup commentators fuel fans’ passions
Arabic’s rich history of poetry lends itself well to ‘beautiful commentary that … sounds like a love letter to football’
Even before Cristiano Ronaldo’s close-range shot had hit the back of net, the commentator had begun shouting. “Allllllllaaaaaaah!!!!” exclaimed Amer al-Khudhiri, an Omani football announcer for BeIN Sports, as the Portugal star scored his first goal of the 2026 World Cup against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
He took a deep breath and then began his soliloquy. “I knew you were coming for revenge. I knew you would answer everyone, the world, the World Cup, the doubters, those who have lost their memory,” al-Khudhiri said. “Oh history, put Ronaldo here as Portgual’s all-time top scorer, through all its history. Allah, Allah, Allah!”
Continue reading...China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts – Reuters
- China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts Reuters
- China Ousts Six Military Lawmakers as Xi’s Purge Continues Bloomberg.com
- Not Just the Military: Xi Jinping’s Other Senior Party Purge The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
- China removes 6 generals from legislature amid ongoing anti-corruption drive South China Morning Post
- The Problem With Purges Geopolitical Futures
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, videos show – The Washington Post
- Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, videos show The Washington Post
- Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper CNN
- Owner of car searched by police after Beijing tower plane crash identified Financial Times
- Small aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper, eyewitnesses say Yahoo
- Small Plane Crashes Into Tallest Building in Beijing The New York Times
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian military plant in Volgograd – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian military plant in Volgograd The Kyiv Independent
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Defense plant in Volgograd hit by Flamingo missiles Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- U.S.-Made “Rusty Dagger” Missiles Destroy Russian Electronics Plant Forbes
- Satellite Imagery Confirms Attack on the Vladimir Space Communications Center Мілітарний