M1 returns with banned Hungarian classic after unprecedented blackout and apology for years of 'lying'
The Hungarian public broadcaster M1 resumed broadcasting on Tuesday evening after an unprecedented hours-long suspension. But instead of news, viewers were greeted by one of the country’s most iconic political satires, The Witness (A tanú). M1 returns after historic interruption M1’s regular progra»»»
JSMO processes 62 tonnes of gold and silver products in H1 2026
AMMAN — The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation (JSMO) processed around 62 tonnes of locally produced and imported gold and silver jewellery and bullion during the first half of 2026 as part of its inspection, hallmarking and legal purity verification services.Acting Director General of JSM»»»
Syria, France say want Damascus to emerge as transit hub
DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday they were aiming for Damascus to become a transit hub for global trade, as countries look for alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz.During an economic forum on Syria's post-war reconstruction attended»»»
Real Estate trading tops JD3b in first half of 2026 — DLS
AMMAN — The volume of trading in the Kingdom’s real estate market reached JD3.042 billion during the first half of 2026, according to the monthly report issued by the Department of Lands and Survey (DLS).According to the report, the department's revenues increased by 5 per cent during the first hal»»»
Hamas withdrawal from Gaza governance a bid to unblock 'deadlocked' peace plan
Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the ter»»»
Qatari and Irish FMs discuss Middle Eastern stability after US-Iran detente
LONDON: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Qatar, discussed regional developments with Helen McEntee, the Irish minister for foreign affairs, trade, and defense. The two ministers discussed diplomatic efforts to improve securit»»»
Wisconsin Supreme Court protects privacy of disabled voter records - UPI.com
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of privacy for people under guardianship. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an effort by a conservative activist who challenged the legitimacy of the 2020 election to get guardians»»»
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges - UPI.com
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum gives his concession speech to supporters in 2018 in Tallahassee, Fla. Police records say Gillum was arrested on drug-related charges recently in Alabama. File Photo By Joe Reilly/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nomi»»»
What are the different options for Marine Le Pen's future?
Marine Le Pen could run for the presidential election if she chooses to. But she would have to do so wearing an electronic bracelet, which she has previously said she does not want to do. She is set to give an interview on primetime television about her decision. If she doesn't run, her popular pro»»»
From fringe to mainstream: Is it still taboo to vote National Rally?
The Marine Le Pen verdict is just the latest challenge for her National Rally party and its quest to be seen as a widely accepted, mainstream party. France24's Solange Mougin dives into the party's normalisation strategies. From "dédiabolisation," to softening anti-semitism rhetoric, to femin»»»
Optimistic tone of Macron's visit doesn't hide precariousness of Syria's security
At least 18 people have been wounded after a bomb went off near the Four Seasons in Damascus, the attack targeting the hotel where French president was staying, but had already left. A year after al-Sharaa's visit »»»
What to know about the electronic monitor Marine Le Pen must wear
A Paris appeals court on Tuesday declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic ankle monitor even if she decides to run for the presidency. In France, electronic home detention prohibits a person from leaving their home, or »»»
'The party of white-collar crime': French MPs react to Le Pen's conviction
Marine Le Pen's conviction was a long-awaited decision as it will decide who will be representing the far-right party National rally in the 2027 presidential election. Following the announcement of her sentence, FRANCE 24's Carys Garland went to the National Assembly to see what MPs from the left, »»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy carried out a new bombing in the town of Deir Seryan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Messi scores after penalty miss as holders Argentina escape Egypt 3-2
ATLANTA: Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage-time 3-2 winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit with a dramatic late comeback triumph in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa Ziko in the 67th had put the Pharaoes»»»
U.S. company plans $1.2 billion Argentina nuclear reactor - UPI.com
Argentine President Javier Milei's government announced plans to build a new nuclear reactor at the Atucha nuclear complex in a project led by U.S.-based Meitner Energy. Photo by Chema Moya/EPA BUENOS AIRES, July 7 (UPI) -- Argentina's government announced plans to build a new nuclear reactor at th»»»
Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Iranian Deputy Ambassador, hands over protest note regarding attack on Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat"
Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Qatari tanker "Al-Rekayyat" while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar emphasized that this attack constitutes a serious violation of the safety of international navigation, a direc»»»
BCT report: Outstanding loans to economy reach 123 billion dinars in 2025
Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - The outstanding volume of loans injected into the Tunisian economy by banks and financial institutions reached nearly 123 billion dinars at the end of 2025.According to the latest annual report of the Central Bank of Tunisia...»»»
Foreign ministry summons Iranian deputy envoy, hands him protest note over targeting of Qatari tanker
DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Qatari tanker 'Al Rakayat' while passing near the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that this aggression constitutes a serious violation of international navigation safety, a direct threat to the security »»»
Brussels just dodged a Brexit‑fuelled airport meltdown with its biometrics U‑turn
Holidaymakers can breathe a sigh of relief after the EU hit the pause button on its new Entry/Exit System (EES) that swaps passports with biometrics. “When there are situations of exceptionally high pressure on a certain border crossing point, there is the possibility to suspend temporarily the reg»»»
Polish investors add PLN 800 mln in new capital to ETFs
Polish investors are increasingly turning to ETFs, with Beta ETF reporting record inflows in the first half of 2026. Net inflows reached PLN 808 mln, while assets under management rose to about PLN 2.5 bln. Trading activity on the Warsaw Stock Exchange also increased sharply, with ETF turnover exce»»»
PMI index for Poland fell to 46.1 points in June from 49.4 month before
Poland’s manufacturing PMI fell sharply to 46.1 points in June 2026, down from 49.4 in May, according to S&P Global. The index remained below the neutral 50-point mark for the 14th consecutive month, signaling a continued deterioration in business conditions and the deepest slowdown since July 2025»»»
Automotive industry in Europe warns of loss of 350,000 jobs
The European automotive industry warns that the European Commission’s low ambitions for “Made in Europe” rules could cost the sector up to 350,000 jobs. The Commission is considering a 70% local-content threshold for vehicles under the Industrial Accelerator Act. However, a Roland Berger analysis s»»»
BCT report: Overall bank refinancing volume down in 2025
Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - The total volume of bank refinancing from the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) declined significantly in 2025, reflecting lower liquidity needs among banks compared with 2024, according to the BCT's 2025 annual report published on...»»»
NYC building's floors buckle, threaten collapse - UPI.com
The buckling beams were located between the 21st and 22nd floors of the building in Manhattan. Photo courtesy FDNY July 7 (UPI) -- Authorities evacuated a Manhattan office building Tuesday after construction workers observed multiple floors collapsing and bricks falling from the facade, city offici»»»
BCT calls for accelerated energy transition to tackle trade deficit
Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) called for making the energy transition a key lever to strengthen the country's energy security and reduce its vulnerability to external shocks, as the energy deficit weighs heavily on...»»»
Egypt prioritises maximising state assets, expanding private sector partnerships: Military production minister
Salah Gamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, said the state, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, places great importance on maximising the value of its assets and industrial capabilities, localising industry, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector. H»»»
Brazil warns of U.S. military intervention risk after terror designation - UPI.com
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira formally expressed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government's concerns about possible U.S. military intervention in a document submitted to Congress. Photo by /Gianna Benalcázar Manzano/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- Brazil's government warned of a potential U.S»»»
Fidesz calls fresh anti-government protest after Hungary's public broadcaster suspends news
Hungary’s opposition Fidesz has announced a new demonstration in Budapest following the dramatic suspension of news broadcasts on the country’s public media channels, with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urging supporters to “peacefully raise our voices against authoritarian rule.” The protest c»»»
Tunisian-Algerian Follow-up Commission meeting to convene Wednesday
Tunis, July 7 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, will pay a working visit to Algeria on Wednesday to co-chair, alongside Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community...»»»
She planned her wedding. Instead, she discovered she had been trafficked as a baby.
Dubai: What should have been the happiest chapter of a young Egyptian woman's life instead uncovered an alleged human trafficking case dating back nearly two decades, after her family unexpectedly refused to allow her to marry. The woman, identified only as Nour, had accepted a marriage proposal wh»»»
“SyrPetro 2026” exhibition kicks off with participation from 120 companies
Damascus, July 7 (SANA) The eighth edition of the Syria International Petroleum, Energy, and Mineral Resources Exhibition “SyrPetro 2026” kicked off Tuesday at the Damascus Fairgrounds, with the presence of Minister of Communications and Technology Abdul‑Salam Haykal, CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Co»»»
Market share of Tunisia’s exports holds steady at 0.53% in 2025 amid diverging sectoral trends
Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - The market share of Tunisia’s exports to the European Union (EU) stood at 0.53% in 2025, for the second consecutive year, according to the annual report of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) for 2025, released on...»»»
Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé - UPI.com
Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla speaks at a press conference in Asuncion, Paraguay,on Tuesday, addressing the controversy over her remarks about French soccer player Kylian Mbappe and called on the French captain to retract comments he made in response. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Pa»»»
TotalEnergies CEO: Syria could become strategic transit hub for Middle East oil
Damascus, July 7 (SANA) Syria’s geographic location could enable it to become a pivotal transit country for oil heading toward the Mediterranean, offering alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said Tuesday during a visit to Damascus as part of the official d»»»
In photos: Historic July moments through the years - All Photos - UPI.com
By Wade SheridanJuly is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From the Apollo 11 mission to the Korean War ending, here's a look at historic moments from July that continue to shape the world we know today. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin walks on the surface of th»»»
Nigel Farage quits parliament forcing a snap election amid donations probe - UPI.com
Reform UK leader and member of parliament Nigel Farage speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2025. On Tuesday, he resigned his seat to force an election. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- British right-wing member of parliament Nigel Farage resigned h»»»
New hotels opening all over Poland
The first half of 2026 brought a wave of hotel openings in Poland, led by the high-profile debut of the five-star Hotel Gołębiewski in Pobierowo, with 1,200 rooms. Other new projects opened in Warsaw, Wrocław, Kraków, Koszalin, Olsztyn, Szczawnica and Zator, showing that investors are targeting bot»»»
Popeyes prepares expansion in Poland
Popeyes is accelerating its expansion in Poland, which Rex Concepts sees as one of its key growth markets in Central and Eastern Europe. According to Michał Różycki, Head of Expansion at Rex Concepts, the strategy is based on scaling the network in promising locations, diversifying restaurant forma»»»
Swedes buy another skyscraper from Ghelamco in Warsaw for PLN 1.1 bln
Swedish investor Eastnine has signed an agreement with Ghelamco to buy The Bridge, a 40-story office tower in Warsaw, at an initial property value of EUR 300 mln. The deal, which is subject to financing, is expected to close in Q4 2026. The preliminary purchase price is about EUR 260 mln, after ded»»»
Every 10th property owned by Poczta Polska has legal issues
Poczta Polska is trying to commercialize one of Poland’s largest real estate portfolios, covering more than 6,000 properties and about 2 mln sqm of space. The process is complicated by legal and financial constraints: nearly 10% of properties have unresolved legal status, some are shared with Orang»»»
Foreign investments grow globally, only slightly in Poland
Global foreign direct investment rose in 2025 after two years of decline, but Poland recorded a slight fall. According to UNCTAD, FDI inflows to Poland reached USD 13.9 bln, down 1.9% y/y, although the value of greenfield projects increased by 9.2% to USD 16.3 bln. Worldwide FDI grew by 6% to USD 1»»»
Healthcare deficit to be addressed on Wednesday in Poland
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Draft PV network regulation causing concern amongst private owners of PV panels
Proposed new rules for household photovoltaics have sparked controversy in Poland. The draft grid regulation prepared by the Ministry of Energy would give distribution system operators new tools to monitor and manage micro-installations of 0.8-50 kW, including rooftop systems. Operators could poten»»»
Nobel laureate on AI: times of rapid productivity growth are over
Artificial intelligence may transform parts of the economy, but it is unlikely to trigger a new era of rapid productivity growth, according to Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides. He argues that there is currently little evidence that AI is significantly boosting productivity acros»»»
Ebola outbreak in Congo still in ‘expansion phase’, WHO says
GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilized and is still expanding, with transmission fueled by population movement, a World Health Official said on Tuesday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 1,561 cases, including 506 deaths, in the worst-ever outbreak of the rare Bun»»»
NATO says European core defense spending up 11 percent in 2026
ANKARA: NATO on Tuesday said core defense spending by Europe and Canada rose 11 percent in 2026, as US President Donald Trump pressures allies to make good on a vow to ramp up budgets. The latest figures were released as leaders from the 32-nation alliance come face-to-face with Trump at a summit i»»»
Tunisias FDI inflows up 30.1% to TND 3.5 billion in 2025 (Central Bank)
Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia recorded a strong rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, with inflows reaching TND 3.506 billion, up 30.1% from 2024, reflecting renewed confidence among international investors in the country's...»»»
EU approves social security rules for workers abroad: What changes for Hungarians and those working in Hungary?
The European Parliament has approved a long-awaited revision of EU rules coordinating social security systems, introducing clearer rules for millions of people who live or work in another EU member state. The reform aims to simplify access to social security benefits, strengthen cooperation between»»»
In ‘Battle For the Skies’, Russia Outclasses Ukraine on Almost Every Front
Russia “currently has greater capabilities than Ukraine” in the production of a broad array of strike weapons, from precision cruise missiles to hypersonic systems like Kinzhal and Zircon, to attack UAVs used for strikes on military and energy infrastructure targets, says Russian military expert Al»»»