- Lebanese struggle to get by in an ancient city under Israeli evacuation order NPR
- Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say BBC
- ‘What ceasefire?’ In northern Israel, locals doubt an agreement can end the war with Hezbollah CNN
- Israeli fire kills two in Lebanon as Hezbollah slams truce ‘violation’ Al Jazeera
- Israeli Soldiers Fatally Shoot 2 People in Southern Lebanon, Health Officials Say The New York Times
Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland conclude successfully
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf also says an agreement reached with the US to release $12bn in frozen assets.
Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry
United Nations Commission of Inquiry says Israel's 'deliberate targeting' of Gaza children part of ongoing 'genocide'.
Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
France records hottest-ever night as 40 drown trying to escape heatwave
France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
Dettol apologises after ad to clean up ‘toxic men’ backfires in China
The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".
Dettol apologises after ad to clean up ‘toxic men’ backfires in China
The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".
Iran war day 116: US eases Iran sanctions; Israel kills two in Lebanon
US eases oil sanctions for 60 days after Iran agrees to allow international nuclear inspections.
US gov’t investigates New York coffee chain over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker
Top civil rights prosecutor announces probe after cafe chain says it will not serve Democratic lawmaker Dan Goldman.
Inside Ukraine’s Secret Drone Campaign Destroying Sites Deep in Russia – Business Insider
- Inside Ukraine's Secret Drone Campaign Destroying Sites Deep in Russia Business Insider
- No fuel, no weapons: How Ukraine’s new drone strategy is mauling Russian supply lines CNN
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Inside the Ukrainian Deep-Strike Campaign That Has Moscow on the Back Foot The Moscow Times
- Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense? DW.com
A Claim to Lead, a Hesitation to Act: Germany’s New Military Strategy – War on the Rocks
- A Claim to Lead, a Hesitation to Act: Germany’s New Military Strategy War on the Rocks
- Germany’s Army Is Rebooting for What Was Once Unthinkable: A War with Russia 19FortyFive
- Nato 3.0 – 85 years after Operation Barbarossa Morning Star | The People’s Daily
- 85 years after Hitler’s invasion, Germany rearms for war on Russia MR Online
- From Responsibility To Readiness: Germany’s 2039 Strategy For Military Leadership – OpEd Eurasia Review
What to know about Tuesday’s primary elections in Maryland, Utah, New York
Redistricting will be central to Democratic primaries in Utah and Maryland while South Carolina faces Republican run-off.
Brexit, 10 years later: 7 prime ministers, a demographic slide, and a 6% to 8% smaller economy – Fortune
- Brexit, 10 years later: 7 prime ministers, a demographic slide, and a 6% to 8% smaller economy Fortune
- Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition BBC
- ‘We can’t stand Starmer’: Where it all went wrong for Britain’s prime minister The Washington Post
- Ten years after Brexit, the U.K. marks a lost decade Axios
- Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise Reuters
Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city
Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.
Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city
Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.
In joint appeal, Ukrainian and Polish media sound alarm over crisis in relations – The Kyiv Independent
- In joint appeal, Ukrainian and Polish media sound alarm over crisis in relations The Kyiv Independent
- Zelensky returns Poland’s highest honor amid escalating row over nationalist wartime unit CNN
- Poland, Ukraine: Dispute between two close allies deepens dw.com
- Poland, Ukraine, and the Ongoing Battle Over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army Foreign Policy
- Polish president strips Zelensky of honor after special forces unit’s renaming The Washington Post
Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?
BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.