Ukraine has stepped up strikes on Russian infrastructure and resources with the aim of choking off its war machine, and as part of that, it's been using a new drone powered by artificial intelligence that seems to be giving it the upper hand over four years into Russia's invasion. FRANCE 24's Luke »»»

France on Wednesday experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency said, breaking a record set just a day earlier. More than 50 departments across mainland France recorded temperatures of 40C or higher since the latest heatwave began on June 17, an AFP ana»»»

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene formally resigned on June 23, bringing an end to her Social Democrat-led administration as the country's ruling coalition prepares to install a new government, a government statement said. Lithuania’s ruling Social Democrats has formed a new government after»»»

Bulgaria is preparing to restart passenger car manufacturing, with plans for the country to become the exclusive EU production hub for the upcoming GWM Ora 5, an electric model from Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors. The assembly line will be located in Bahovitsa, near Lovech, a site previously u»»»

Finance Minister Galab Donev presented Bulgaria’s draft 2026 state budget, setting a deficit at 5.7% of GDP, or about 7.2 billion euros, and outlining a series of fiscal and structural measures aimed at stabilizing public finances over the coming years. He said state debt is projected at 37.7 billi»»»

Bulgaria is among the European countries where residential space is used most efficiently, according to recent Eurostat data. While many parts of Europe face growing pressure from housing shortages and rising affordability concerns, Bulgaria reports one of the lowest rates of housing underutilizati»»»

Moldovan fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor has become one of the Kremlin's most important unofficial operatives in Moldova’s domestic politics. He is funded by some of Russia’s richest oligarchs, close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and is helping Russia circumvent the extreme sanctions regime, fin»»»

First and foremost, energy security for India trumps any claims on sanctions the US throws at New Delhi, and Russia for now is a key crude supplier to the subcontinent.   What: India is set to post record levels of Russian crude imports in June. Why: Out of options with the Strait of Hormuz ef»»»

A framework agreement between Washington and Tehran has already pulled oil prices lower, but Erste Group's quarterly outlook warns the inflationary scar tissue from the conflict will outlast the crisis itself across the eurozone, the US and emerging markets alike. The third quarter of 2026 looks se»»»

Below is the text of an article by Russia’s veteran Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that was originally planned to be published in the Brussels-based Politico-Europe outlet, but according to reports was pulled at the last minute by editors. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs subsequently publis»»»

Bulgaria will continue to support Ukraine but has halted further military donations from its armed forces after reaching the limits of its capacity, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on June 23. In a response to a parliamentary question, Radev said the decision reflects the need to preserve Bulgaria’»»»

The great cities of the Silk Road have captivated travellers’ imaginations for centuries. Today, however, Uzbekistan is pursuing a far more ambitious goal than simply preserving its tremendous historic heritage. Backed by billions of dollars of investment, sweeping visa reforms and a drive to turn »»»

Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) will partake in the 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, due June 27 in Cairo (Egypt). The conference will discuss critical...»»»

Lebanon has transferred 128 Syrian convicts to their home country, a Lebanese security source told AFP on Wednesday, the second batch of handovers under an agreement the two sides signed earlier this year. Overcrowded Lebanese prisons host around 2,000 Syrian nationals held on various charges. Many»»»

Authors: Lin Baldock, Charlotte Bolton, and Iain M.T. Dixon Crustaceans are a diverse group of animals found all around the coasts of Britain and Ireland, from beaches to deep offshore waters. This field guide offers a practical, easy-to-use approach for identifying the crustacean species commonly »»»

On the east coast and want a shaded cafe that will brighten your day? Shrq Coffee Roasters have you covered. Derived from the Arabic word for “east,” this Eastern Province staple — now a local chain with branches scattered all around the coast — rose in 2020. They offer the east side the best sides»»»

WASHINGTON: Just one in four Americans believes the war with Iran was worth its costs and a majority worry that a truce with Tehran is unlikely to last, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The five-day poll, which closed on Monday, also showed the war weighing heavily on President Donald Trump’s popularity»»»

LONDON: Much of western Europe baked under a “heat dome” Wednesday as temperatures soared toward 40 degrees Celsius in places, and weather agencies warned that the extreme conditions could endanger lives across countries, many of which have limited air conditioning. France recorded its hottest-ever»»»

HOUSTON: Cristiano Ronaldo declared “I’m back” and said those “attacking” him should never write him off after making World Cup history in a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston. The 41-year-old, under pressure to deliver after a barren recent run at major tournaments, pounced after si»»»

TEXAS, USA: A giraffe named Gracie is missing in Texas, and the search for her has become a tall order. Gracie, who is about 3 years old, has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, said Vic Jones, who owns the remote property »»»

Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri affirmed that Tunisian-Italian economic relations are undergoing growing momentum and diversification across various fields, recalling that the volume of trade between the two countries...»»»

Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (French: UTICA) Samir Majoul, emphasised the importance of capitalising on the shared strengths between Tunisia and Italy to tackle current economic...»»»

Participants march down Fifth Avenue at the 2025 New York City Gay Pride Parade. Wednesday, a judge in New York blocked a Department of Justice subpoena for medical records of transgender children. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- A federal judge in New York on Wednesd»»»

Smoke rises in late May as a result of an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, Israel. The Israeli military says it has trapped dozens of Hezbollah fighters in an underground complex in southern Lebanon. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA Ju»»»

DOHA: Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages when they meet in their final Group E fixture at Philadelphia Stadium on Thursday. The match, scheduled for 11:00pm (Qatar time), could prove decisive in determining which teams advance from a competi»»»

A long road to powerThe 2026 presidential campaign in Peru could finally bring victory to Keiko Fujimori, daughter of Alberto Fujimori, the country’s former president (1990-2000) and leader of the Popular Force party. In Peru, opinions about Alberto Fujimori are highly divided: Some call him a hard»»»

Three years after one of the worst natural disasters in modern Turkish history, Hatay is once again inviting the world to its table. Daily News Hungary was among a group of international journalists, content creators and experts invited to attend the second edition of Sofa ve Miras (“Table and Heri»»»

Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club. And the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper hasn’t ruled out playing in Brazil, where fans helped him reach immediate stardom on social media. Vozinha said in an interview with Brazilian journalist and influencer Daniel Braun»»»

Summertime stargazers have a new celestial gathering to look for in the night sky, along with a reason to dust off their telescopes. The Summer Triangle is now visible in the eastern sky after nightfall. It is not a constellation, but rather a formation of three bright stars: Vega, Altair and Deneb»»»

Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Tunisie Autoroutes called on users of the motorway network to exercise heightened vigilance against the risk of fire, as rising temperatures exacerbate the danger in areas bordered by dry grass and dense vegetation.The...»»»

Efforts to consolidate the recent US–Iran understanding faced fresh challenges on Wednesday, as disputes over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon exposed deep differences among regional and international actors. Qatari Prime Minister and Fo»»»

mproving Egypt’s ranking in global mining investment indices is a strategic priority to boost investor confidence and attract international funding, the petroleum and mineral resources minister said. Minister Karim Badawi made the remarks during the first executive committee meeting for the Egypt M»»»

Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance on Wednesday published on its official website an updated medium-term budget forecast for the 2026-2028 period, which is presented as an explanatory report reasoning the 2026 State Budget Bill. The three-year budget framework takes into account the European Commission»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) has announced the award of the concession agreement for the development and production of the Bab Gas Cap to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which will hold a 60% participating interest, together with its internationa»»»

Albanian President Bajram Begaj has publicly addressed the ongoing protests in Tirana for the first time since they began 25 consecutive days ago, emphasizing that citizens’ right to express their views and participate in public life is protected by the country's Constitution. Speaking during a cer»»»

A passenger walks on a railway platform in 2018 in Frankfort, Germany. The country's railway system is recovering after a nationwide outage late Tuesday that left travelers stranded for hours. Photo by Armando Babani/EPA-EFE June 24 (UPI) -- Deutsche Bahn, Germany's government-owned rail system ope»»»

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization, speaks to the media about Ebola and global health issues during a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday. France reported its first ebola case Wednesday. Photo by Martial Trezzini/EPA June 24 (UPI) -- A docto»»»

Emir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah received on Wednesday visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holding talks over current developments around the Middle East region and bilateral relations. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said the bilateral talks centred around Kuwa»»»

Doha: Al Annabi will take the pitch at 22:00pm local Doha time for their final group stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Bosnia and Herzogovina tonight. Coach Julen Lopetegui has called on his players to embrace one final opportunity and fight for Qatar’s World Cup dream as Al Annabi mee»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the development of seven locations in Makkah, as part of the Developed Districts Program. The sites cover over 4.4 million sq. meters and will cost SR16.3 billion ($4.3 billion). They are located in the districts o»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Montana Highway Patrol (@montana_highway_patrol) June 24 (UPI) -- The Montana Highway Patrol shared a photo from an interstate traffic stop involving an unusual vehicle: a car modeled after a banana. The MHP posted a photo to social media showing the fru»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Rubio was on a regional tour to reassure the Gulf states, which were targeted by Tehran's miss»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese health ministry reports two martyrs in Israeli attack on a car in Kfar Roumman town, South Lebanon 24-06-2026 19:36 PM Latest News»»»

Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions along several international shipping routes, rising ship insurance premiums and increasing global sea freight costs, Tunisia, like many economies dependent on foreign...»»»

SEATTLE, USA: Egypt and Iran both go into their final group game on Friday with good chances of progress, but geopolitical tensions between Iran and co-hosts the United States loom large over the match. A first World Cup win for seven-times African champions Egypt, 92 years after their debut, put t»»»

BusinessGermanyGerman rail service resumes after nationwide breakdownWesley Rahn | Roshni Majumdar | Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AFP, AP, dpaGerman rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, said a communications system glitch brought nearly the entire network to a standstill for two hours. https://p.dw.com/p/»»»

During his visit to Islamabad, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the Islamic world to “form a united front against their enemies." This call builds on previous proposals by Pakistan to establish a “NATO-style alliance” for Muslim-majority states:September 2025 — after Israeli strikes on Qat»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers discussed on Wednesday the latest developments in negotiations between Iran and the United States. During the phone call, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Abbas Araghchi talked about and the progress made in implementing the agreement signed last week to »»»

Dubai: The latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Wednesday, has seen several participants win cash prizes. In Draw No. 260624, the winning numbers from the Days section were 1, 13, 20, 18, 19, 27, while the winning number from the Months section was 7. Three fortunate players have also walked »»»

Rasha Abdelaal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said that the House of Representatives’ approval of the draft law extending Law No. 79 of 2016 on tax dispute resolution until 31 December 2026 reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening tax stability and fostering a more attractive in»»»