Wild party leaves medieval Hungarian castle damaged: dozens of condoms and major destruction discovered - video
A historic castle ruin in southern Hungary has suffered significant damage after unknown individuals allegedly dismantled part of its medieval wall to build a fire pit during what locals describe as a wild overnight party. The incident took place at Máré Castle, one of the best-known historical lan»»»
US-Iran Talks to Focus on Implementing Memorandum Provisions - Iranian Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's focus during negotiations with the US in Switzerland will be on the implementation of provisions of the memorandum of understanding that stipulate an end to fighting on all fronts, the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil exports and unfreezing of Iranian assets, Iranian Fo»»»
Bolivia deploys army to halt protests after declaration of state of emergency
Bolivia's government deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks. This comes after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, which curbs the right to protest and allows the president to deploy the military. For more than six weeks, unions, Indigenous groups and co»»»
France presses ahead with music festivals despite extreme heat
Paris, France: France on Sunday prepared to host its annual street music festival in boiling heat, with a third of the country placed on red alert. Every year on June 21, musicians take over France, filling establishments, street corners and rooftops as revellers celebrate midsummer late into the n»»»
Starmer preparing to step down as early as next week – Telegraph
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer could announce plans to step down as early as next week amid collapsing support within the Labour Party, The Telegraph reported on Saturday, citing government officials. Calls for Starmer’s resignation have grown since Labour lost nearly 1,500 seats in local elections»»»
Chicago Juneteenth shooting leaves 13 injured
At least 13 people were injured in a suspected drive-by shooting that targeted a holiday crowd in Chicago on Friday night, CBS News has reported. The incident took place on Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the US. At around 11 PM, a red SUV drove up to a large group of pe»»»
What’s going on with US-Iran talks and the Strait of Hormuz?
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, as the countries’ delegations descend on Switzerland for follow-up discussions. Commercial shipping through the key waterway was disrupted after the US-Israeli attack »»»
‘Humans, we have arrived!’ Brazilians receive alien invasion alerts
Thousands of Brazilians in a number of states were shocked and puzzled by emergency alerts sent to their cell phones in the middle of the night, some containing gibberish while others warned them to brace for an imminent alien attack. The false alarms were sent between Friday night and early Saturd»»»
King Charles III to reveal personal tax bill in historic first for UK monarch
Britain's King Charles III will become the first monarch to share his personal tax information in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday. British royalty has no obligation to disclose their tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prin»»»
10 years after Brexit, could the UK rejoin the European Union?
It has been nearly a decade since Brexit and calls for the United Kingdom to rejoin the bloc are growing - particularly amongst progressives. The issue has been further spotlighted amid the current political uncertainty, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job on the line, facing a leadership challe»»»
7 women killed in toxic gas leak at Tamil Nadu seafood plant
CHENNAI: Seven women workers were killed and dozens more hospitalised after a major ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing and export unit in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, Indian media reports said on Sunday. The leak occurred at a private seafood processing facility in Kannigaipair village n»»»
Egypt uncovers two rare dynastic tombs in Minya, shedding light on ancient funerary architecture
Egypt has uncovered two rare tombs dating back to the Early Dynastic Period in Minya province, a discovery that archaeologists say could provide new insights into the evolution of ancient Egyptian funerary architecture and burial practices. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said a mission fro»»»
Saudi Arabia arrests 15,288 illegal residents, deports 10,458 in week-long sweep
Saudi Arabia arrested 15,288 people for violations of residency, labour and border security regulations during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out over the past week, the Interior Ministry said. The arrests were made during joint operations conducted with relevant government agencies betwee»»»
Saudi Arabia makes occupational fitness screening mandatory for workers
Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings for all workers and employees through a phased rollout covering the public, private and non-profit sectors, according to new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development»»»
France presses ahead with music festivals despite extreme heat
PARIS: France on Sunday prepared to host its annual street music festival in boiling heat, with a third of the country placed on red alert and alcohol consumption banned. Every year on June 21, musicians take over France, filling bars, street corners and rooftops as revellers celebrate midsummer la»»»
Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed – Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Strait of Hormuz remains closed after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy suspended the issuance of passage permits to vessels until further notice, the Fars news agency reported on Sunday, citing a source in the Iranian armed forces. Technical-level negotiat»»»
Watch: Dubai Police join Indian expats to celebrate International Yoga Day in UAE
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: When the Dubai Police Band struck up its performance at the Dubai Police Officers' Club early on Sunday morning, it set the tone for what turned out to be one of the most spirited International Yoga Day celebrations the UAE community has seen. More than 2,500 people rolled out thei»»»
Red-light jumping kills 4 in Dubai, police urge caution
Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a fresh warning to motorists after running red lights caused 41 traffic accidents across the emirate since the beginning of the year, leaving four people dead and 55 others injured. Brigadier Jumaa Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at »»»
12 injured in shooting in Chicago, USA
Washington, USA: A shooting targeting a group of people in Chicago, Illinois, left 12 injured. Chicago police said in a statement that an SUV stopped near a group of people on a city street before two people inside opened fire indiscriminately, injuring 12 people, including four women. Police added»»»
Sharjah rolls out 50% licence fee cuts and deferrals for firms
Dubai: Sharjah has started implementing a three-month package of business support measures, including fee discounts, exemptions and payment deferrals, in a move aimed at helping companies manage costs and maintain operations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Sharjah»»»
Can small nations survive in a world of civilizational giants?
Alongside the ongoing debate among scholars and expert circles regarding the most accurate terminology for the emerging global order – multipolar, polycentric, or multi-nodal – the concept of the “civilizational state” has naturally gained prominence. I first encountered this framework in the work »»»
America’s unfinished race war: From black power to George Floyd’s legacy
Recently George Floyd’s brother showed off his new diamond encrusted gold medallion with George’s face on it worth about $45,000. He claimed that it immortalized Floyd’s legacy. Many commenters were doubtful if that was the best way to express feelings and asked whether the medallion had been paid »»»
Why are Albanians protesting a Trump family-linked resort? Inside the ‘Flamingo Revolution’
Albania is preparing for the biggest anti-government protest in weeks on Saturday night, with tens of thousands from all over country, as well as diaspora representatives from abroad, arriving in the capital Tirana, according to local media reports. The Balkan country has seen three weeks of demons»»»
Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: reports
London, United Kingdom: King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny. Charles will become the first monarch to share his personal tax information, a Buckingha»»»
Al Jazeera condemns Israeli army’s deliberate killing of its cameraman Ahmed Wishah in Gaza
Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the deliberate killing of its Al Jazeera Mubasher Channel’s cameraman Ahmed Wishah (pictured) by Israeli occupation forces yesterday in an Israeli bombardment that targeted a house in the Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip. This heinous crime comes»»»
Accounting, IT, engineering among most sought-after specialisations
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has identified several key specialisations in high demand across Qatar’s labour market, while reaffirming the role of the national Kawader platform in connecting qualified Qatari job seekers and children of Qatari women with employment opportunities in the privat»»»
Tight security as India holds exam retest after leak scandal
New Delhi: India's 2.2 million aspiring medical students sit a re-examination under tight security on Sunday, after the last test was scrapped following a paper leak that triggered widespread outrage. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school te»»»
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Resign Monday – Report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday after accepting that his time in office has run out, The Observer reported, citing Labour MPs and ministers. The prime minister now faces an ultimatum from his own party. A majority of Labour MPs are backing Andy Burnham, the Mayor»»»
Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Five men have been injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh after an armed man was seen moving through the city, according to police and local media reports. A 36-year-old white man has been arrested following what Police Scotland described as a “fast-moving sequence of eve»»»
Coach says Iran still being treated poorly by US at World Cup ahead of second match
INGLEWOOD: Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says that although his team is still being treated unfairly by the host US at the World Cup through travel restrictions and visa refusals, he is optimistic FIFA will persuade the Americans to lessen some of those strictures next week. “I am very glad that the Ir»»»
Britain's King Charles III to reveal personal tax bill
LONDON: King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny. British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties on a vo»»»
Mob strips, molests Delhi NGO intern after kidnapping scare
Dubai: A 22-year-old woman working with a leading NGO in Odisha was stripped, molested and assaulted by a mob after being mistaken for a child kidnapper, while her male colleague was beaten up in the attack, police said. The incident took place in Rayagada district on June 16 but came to light afte»»»
Labour Party could be heading to disaster as Starmer resists calls to resign
The UK’s ruling Labour Party could plunge itself and the whole country into a “disaster,” MPs and political commentators are warning, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stubbornly defying calls from within his own party to quit. Labour’s leadership crisis came to a head this week when former Manchest»»»
Man who threw UK toddler into crocodile enclosure released on bail
UK police have released a man on bail who allegedly threw a toddler into a zoo crocodile enclosure, after he was “assessed as not being fit for interview,” the Cambridgeshire Constabulary said in a press release on Friday. The incident took place at the Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire o»»»
Hormuz, Lebanon test Trump’s fast-tracked Iran deal
Dubai: Just days after President Donald Trump fast-tracked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, the accord is facing its first major challenge, with disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, renewed fighting in Lebanon and Trump’s threat to impose US tolls on shipping raising fresh questions ab»»»
Former Olympian arrested for alleged damage to Reflecting Pool - UPI.com
Paint applied to the bottom of the renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool can be seen peeling and floating to the surface of the water. A man was arrested on Friday for reaching into the water to touch paint floating near the side of the pool. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI»»»
Five hurt in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh
Dubai: Counterterrorism detectives in Scotland have launched an investigation after five men were injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh, according to police and media reports, with videos showing a shirtless man carrying a large weapon and targeting multiple location»»»
India’s Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation
NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party banged steel plates with spoons in a protest Saturday to demand the resignation of the education minister over allegations of examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. The protest near Parliament in New Delhi by hundreds of stu»»»
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation’s 250th anniversary seemingly ba»»»
Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job
LONDON: Britain’s Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing. The threat to Starmer’s position, which has been buildi»»»
Judge revokes Spanish prime minister's wife's passport ahead of corruption trial - UPI.com
Spanish first lady Begona Gomez, left, and her husband, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pictured earlier this month visiting Pope Leo XIV during his week-long trip to Spain. Photo by Alejandro Garcia/EPA June 20 (UPI) -- Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, had her p»»»
One dead after Munich train collision sends freight cars plunging off bridge
One person was killed after two freight trains collided during shunting operations in Munich, Germany, in the early hours of Saturday. The fatal accident occurred hours after a similar rail collision left one passenger dead and dozens seriously injured in the UK. A video shared by one of the witnes»»»
Qatar Rail receives CIHT 2026 Health and Safety in Workplace commendation
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has received a commendation from the UK-based Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) in the 2026 Health and Safety in the Workplace category at the CIHT Annual Awards ceremony in London in recognition of its efforts »»»
UK envoy praises MoECC efforts to protect sea turtles
Tribune News Network Doha Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar His Excellency Nirav Patel has praised the efforts made by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) in protecting sea turtles and preserving coastal ecosystems, while appreciating the level of field and scientific wor»»»
French police raid house for drugs and find a Picasso
Créteil, France: A police raid looking for drugs at a house in a Paris suburb turned up a painting by Pablo Picasso, prosecutors said Saturday. "This discovery was made during a search carried out as part of an investigation into drug trafficking," said the public prosecutor's office of Creteil, so»»»
Palestinians ‘trapped’ between Israeli settler violence and Hamas atrocities, UN Commission chair tells Arab News
NEW YORK CITY: Two systems of violence — one entrenched in the occupied West Bank and enabled by the Israeli state, the other born of Gaza’s ruin and enforced by Hamas — are closing in on the same population from opposite directions, the chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inqui»»»
5 men stabbed in alleged anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh, Scotland - UPI.com
A man in Edinburgh, Scotland, was arrested for allegedly stabbing five men Friday evening. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- Police arrested a man after stabbing five people in Edinburgh, Scotland, in suspected anti-Muslim attacks. The man was allegedly roaming the stre»»»
France issues record red heat alert for one-third of country
France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday, also banning the consumption of alcohol during the annual Fete de la Musique festivities that day. The ferocious heatwave, which began earlier this week, has disrupted the country, forcing the cancellatio»»»
What We Are Reading Today: The Heat and the Fury
Author: Peter Schwartzstein As a journalist on the climate security beat, Peter Schwartzstein has been chased by kidnappers, badly beaten, detained by police, and told that he was no longer welcome in certain countries. Yet these personal brushes with violence are simply a hint of the conflict simm»»»
Scottish counter-terrorism police investigate attacks in Edinburgh after five injured
EDINBURGH: Scottish counter-terrorism officers are investigating a series of violent attacks across its capital Edinburgh on Friday that left five men injured, police said on Saturday. A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested following a sequence of threats, robbery, and vandalism, the po»»»