Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, triggering security lockdown
Dubai: A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper on Friday, damaging the upper floors of one of China's most recognisable landmarks and prompting a major security response in the heart of the capital. The aircraft, described by witnesses as roughly the size of a car, slammed into t»»»
Judicial Council Reallocates Judges’ Positions Across Bulgaria, Expands Staffing in Sofia Regional Court
The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) approved Friday the opening of 15 new judicial posts in the Sofia Regional Court, while simultaneously eliminating 15 vacant positions across 11 courts in the country. The abolished positions were previously vacant posts in the Varna District Court, »»»
John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case - UPI.com
John Bolton, a national security adviser in the first Trump administration, is expected to enter a guilty plea Friday for mishandling classified information. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- John Bolton, a national security adviser in the first Trump administration, »»»
Dozens of international teams rushing to Venezuela: UN
GENEVA: International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes, the United Nations said Friday. Getting those search and rescue teams to the scene is the “top priority,” the UN humanitarian age»»»
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
LOS ANGELES, USA: A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take center stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider. Real Madrid star Mbappe and Manchester City striker Haaland have started the tournament in bliste»»»
Analysis: Trump’s push for Sharaa to curb Hezbollah revives fears in Lebanon, Syria - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated suggestions that Syria’s new leader, Ahmad Sharaa, can better curb Iran-backed Hezbollah than Israel have alarmed Lebanon and Syria. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 26 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated suggestion»»»
A propos - TotalEnergies ordered to account for client emissions in landmark climate ruling
In a landmark ruling, a French court has ordered energy giant TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissions in the company's climate plan. It is the first time France's Corporate Duty of Vigilance law has been applied to climate change. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Justine Ripoll from»»»
Court document: Reflecting pool cut with sharp knife - UPI.com
National Park Service workers use vacuum pumps to clean algae off the bottom of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. A court filing alleges that vandals cut the pool's lining with a sharp knife. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License »»»
Keir Starmer’s CPS legacy: Savile, Assange and the secrets left behind
As Keir Starmer prepares to leave the UK’s highest office after less than two years, the media has lined up to explain why he failed to deliver on the enormous hype he received as opposition leader, and during his initial months in office. A repeated trope has been that Starmer was a “decent man,” »»»
Ukraine targets major reconstruction deals despite tensions with Poland
Ukraine will seek to secure more than €1.5bn in reconstruction agreements at this week's Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026) in the Polish city of Gdańsk, with railways, ports, energy infrastructure and private investment expected to dominate the agenda as Kyiv looks to strengthen the economy aga»»»
Access to Information Programme Urges Bulgaria to Join CoE Convention on Access to Official Documents to Broaden Transparency
Bulgaria should become a party to the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents, also known as the Tromso Convention, in order to broaden transparency, Access to Information Programme (AIP) Executive Director Alexander Kashumov said on Friday while presenting the organization's a»»»
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
Los Angeles: A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider. Real Madrid star Mbappe and Manchester City striker Haaland have started the tournament in blistering »»»
Romania’s Flag Ban for Russian Gymnasts Last-Gasp Spite Over Russia's Sports Comeback – Expert
Russia’s rhythmic gymnastics team was right to pull out of the Challenge Cup in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca after the local mayor banned its athletes from competing under their national flag and anthem, legendary Soviet gymnast and sports commentator Lidiya Ivanova tells Sputnik. The International Gymnas»»»
TOP WOMAN in Real Estate, Construction & Logistics 2026 celebrates industry leaders
On June 23, 2026, the TOP WOMAN in Real Estate, Construction & Logistics Gala took place at the Focus Premium Hotel in Warsaw, bringing together professionals from the real estate, construction, logistics, finance, legal, and advisory sectors to celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation. The»»»
REVIEW: ‘The Bear’ season five — a satisfying, if sappy, end to a great show
DUBAI: Season five of the acclaimed kitchen-based dramedy “The Bear” arrives with great expectations attached, since it’s also the show’s final outing. Can creator Christopher Storer pull off the often-bungled trick of producing a satisfying ending to a beloved show? It picks up the morning after s»»»
Bulgaria Leads EU in Housing Construction Cost Growth, Prices Up 166% in a DecadeOpinions
Bulgaria has recorded the sharpest increase in the cost of building new homes among all European Union member states over the past decade, according to data cited from Eurostat and included in the 2026 edition of the report Key European Business Indicators. The figures show that between 2015 and 20»»»
US wants Iran deal but 'not at any price', Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday Washington would not accept any Iran deal allowing Tehran to impose fees on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would cause "total chaos". His remarks came after an attack on a vessel forced the United Nations to suspend mariner evacu»»»
Nigeria's major police reform edges forward after senate approval
The Nigerian Senate on June 24 approved a bill to allow states to create their own police forces, concerns over the country's myriad conflicts were brought back into the spotlight recently after a mass school abduction in the typically safer southwest. But experts warn that putting Nigeria's 36 sta»»»
Bulgaria’s Judiciary Still Politicized Despite Reforms, Says MP
PP-DB MP Stoyu Stoev has argued that the latest amendments to Bulgaria’s Judiciary Act do not amount to genuine judicial reform, claiming instead that they preserve existing political influence over the composition of the Supreme Judicial Council. Speaking on BNT, Stoev said that proposals aimed at»»»
Iran Warns Israeli Jets, Vows Retaliation for Any Airspace Incursion via Neighbors
Iran’s top military command issued a stark warning on Friday against Israeli military aircraft approaching its airspace through neighboring countries, declaring such maneuvers a “dangerous act” and asserting Tehran’s unequivocal right to retaliate against any perceived hostile threat. The Khatam al»»»
Hungary’s Magyar moves to sideline senior Fidesz MPs with 12‑year term limit (74 days after election)
MPs would be limited to serving a maximum of 12 years in parliament. A key pillar of Orbán’s political system would be dismantled. Not everyone agrees with the planned removal of the president. Arrests follow the distribution of public money in the cultural sector. Magyar presents the Visegrád summ»»»
Denmark proposes ending protection for Ukrainians fleeing draft
The Danish government has proposed stripping military-age Ukrainians of refugee protections in an effort to help Kiev combat draft dodging. Ukrainian men aged 25 to 60 are subject to mobilization, while nearly all men aged 22 to 60 are barred from leaving the country. The Danish authorities want to»»»
Most Poles against Ukraine joining EU – survey
Nearly six in ten Poles now oppose Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, up from four in ten a year ago, according to two IBRiS opinion polls cited by Polish media. The latest survey, conducted for Radio ZET, found that 59.7% of respondents oppose Ukrainian membership. Last year, an IBRiS poll»»»
Families of RT staff caught up in Venezuela quake
The children of an RT correspondent and cameraman were injured in the deadly earthquake in Caracas, but their lives are not in danger, Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said in a post on X. Simonyan also shared footage showing damage caused by the quake, saying the family’s home was left partl»»»
Parliament Sets October 17 as Deadline for Election of Judicial Council Members from Professional Quota
Parliament on Friday adopted final amendments to the Judicial System Act requiring the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to organize elections for members from the judges', prosecutors' and investigators' quota by October 17, 2026. To meet the deadline, the SJC will be allowed to shorten statutory dea»»»
Air India Express to launch first direct flights connecting Gulf with northeast India
NEW DELHI: Indian budget carrier Air India Express will launch direct flights between northeastern India and the Gulf in August, the airline has said, marking the first route of its kind. Gulf countries consistently rank among the top 10 destinations for Indians traveling abroad every year, with th»»»
German court gives Christmas market car attacker life sentence
MAGDEBURG: A German court on Friday convicted a Saudi psychiatrist and sentenced him to life in prison for driving an SUV in a deadly rampage through a crowded Christmas market in 2024. Taleb Jawad Al-Abdulmohsen, 51, killed six people and injured more than 300 when he sped the vehicle through the »»»
Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
Manila: A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao's camp in the Philippines said on Friday. The news followed ESPN reporting that a planned Mayweather exhibition in Greece had been called off after an events com»»»
Ex-MP Kuvanychbek Kongantiev released under house arrest - | 24.KG
The Leninsky District Court changed the pretrial detention measure for former Zhogorku Kenesh Deputy Kuvanychbek Kongantiev from pretrial detention to house arrest. Kuvanychbek Kongantiev was detained on March 11, 2026 by State Committee for National Security (SCNS) officers. Investigators believe »»»
Djokovic to face China's Yibing Wu in Wimbledon first round
LONDON - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic was on Friday drawn to face Yibing Wu in the first round of this season's Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament, with Miomir Kecmanovic to play defending champion and top favourite Jannik Sinner of Italy. The encounter with Wu will be Djokovic's f»»»
Hungarian FM Anita Orbán recalls dozens of ambassadors
Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Anita Orbán, has announced the recall of 37 heads of diplomatic missions as part of what she described as a comprehensive renewal of the country’s foreign service. In a video published on Facebook on Friday, the minister said the Foreign Ministry was beginning a huge ove»»»
Russia Pulverizes Key Ukrainian Targets: Recruitment Hub, Arms Depot, and Refinery
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces also hammered a territorial recruitment center and a weapons storage facilities in Kiev, in addition to an oil refinery in Kremenchug, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday Ukraine had suffered over 3,155 combat casualties in clashes with Russia's Vostok batt»»»
CBSE foreign language rule: What changes for Class 7–9 students now?
In a relief for CBSE students, those currently studying in Classes VII, VIII and IX who have opted for two foreign languages under the three-language policy will be allowed to continue with the same subject combination till Class X, sources in the Ministry of Education told ANI. The clarification c»»»
IAEA’s Grossi Confirms Iran Contact, Pushes for Rigorous Verification - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IAEA’s Grossi Confirms Iran Contact, Pushes for Rigorous Verification 26-06-2026 12:13 PM International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Directo»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Urges Government to Withdraw Draft Budget, Find Common Solutions
The budget presented by Progressive Bulgaria is one of the worst and most alarming in recent years, as there has not been a 5.7% deficit since the Zhan Videnov government in 1995-1997, MP Martin Dimitrov of Democratic Bulgaria said in a statement from the parliamentary rostrum on Friday. On Wednesd»»»
Storeys Real Estate ranks number one with Aldar, number four with Arada, and among the Middle East’s best workplaces
Storeys Real Estate has achieved a remarkable series of milestones, further strengthening its position as one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages. The company has been ranked #1 with Aldar Properties, secured the #4 position with Arada, and earned recognition as the 4th Best Real Es»»»
Tunis Court sentences Sihem Bensedrine to 25 Years in prison over Truth and Dignity Commission, BFT cases
Tunis, June 26, 2026 (TAP) – The Criminal Chamber specializing in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced Sihem Bensedrine, former president of the dissolved Truth and Dignity Commission (IVD), to a total of 25...»»»
S. Korean ex-first lady sentenced to 7 years in prison for taking gifts for job appointments - UPI.com
A TV screen shows a live broadcast of former first lady Kim Keon Hee's bribery trial at Seoul Station on Friday. Kim was sentenced to seven years in prison. Photo by Yonhap A Seoul court on Friday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for taking expensive gifts in return»»»
Media Review: June 26
HEADLINES The dominant topic across Bulgarian media on Friday is the debate over the 2026 draft budget, public-sector pay, personal social insurance contributions for state employees, and the sustainability of public finances. Coverage focuses on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab »»»
South Korea to train 500,000 'drone warriors' in new military stategy - UPI.com
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back speaks during a press briefing on drone and counter-drone policy at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 26 (UPI) -- South Korea unveiled a sweeping plan Friday to rapidly expand the military's drone and counter-drone capabi»»»
Haaland vs Mbappe: Vikings, Les Bleus set for Group I showdown
Doha, Qatar:The FIFA World Cup group stage has delivered drama, surprises and unforgettable moments, but few fixtures have generated as much anticipation as Norway’s clash with France today. When the draw placed The Vikings and Les Bleus in the same group back in December, football fans immediately»»»
Hungary's OTP breaks into world’s top 400 companies!
Hungary’s OTP Bank has achieved a major international breakthrough, entering the world’s top 400 most significant publicly listed companies for the first time, according to the 2026 Forbes Global 2000 ranking. The Hungarian financial institution placed 398th, marking a new record-high position for »»»
Diney Borges says Cape Verde ready for ‘wounded’ Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia know all about World Cup shocks. From Saeed Al-Owairan’s mazy solo winner against Belgium in 1994 to Salem Al-Dawsari’s memorable strike against Argentina in 2022, the Green Falcons have provided some of the tournament’s most iconic underdog moments. But this Saturday, Georgios »»»
Importance of cooperation in combating drugs highlighted at awareness seminar
Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, organised yesterday a scientific and awareness seminar to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The seminar was attended by a number of prosecutors along with specialists from var»»»
Drugs: Parliament hears Interior Ministry on reform of Law 52
Tunis, June 26 (TAP) – Tunisia recorded 15,253 drug-related cases involving 27,338 people in 2025, according to figures presented to Parliament's General Legislation Committee.During a hearing on Thursday, Interior Ministry officials said 89% of...»»»
What actually proves Indian citizenship? Passport vs Aadhaar vs voter ID vs PAN
India’s citizenship framework often leads to confusion as widely used identity documents are frequently mistaken for proof of nationality. However, under Indian law, none of these documents — passport, Aadhaar, voter ID or PAN — independently establish citizenship. Following the Ministry of Externa»»»
Gulf FMs say Iran proxies, missiles must be addressed for 'lasting' peace
The Gulf's top diplomats said on Thursday that dealing with Iran's proxies and missiles was key to lasting peace, and that any trade and investment with Tehran would be reversible and contingent on it respecting its deal with the U.S. "The Ministers further emphasized that lasting regional peace an»»»
Syrian investment chief highlights reforms at Washington investment forum
Damascus, June 26 (SANA) Syria’s top investment official outlined government efforts to improve the country’s business climate during a Washington investment forum on Thursday, as Damascus seeks to attract foreign capital to support economic recovery. Talal al-Hilali, director general of the Syrian»»»
Parliamentary Tourism Committee Chair Meets with Ambassador of Moldova
Parliamentary Tourism Committee Chair Rositsa Kirova met with Ambassador of Moldova to Bulgaria Emil Jakota, the Committee said in a press release on Friday. The sides discussed opportunities for deepening cooperation in the field of tourism, as well as Bulgaria’s support for Moldova’s EU integrati»»»
On This Day, June 26: U.S. Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage - UPI.com
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states are constitutionally compelled to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, legalizing gay marriage nationwide. 1 of 5 | Supporters take selfies after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of gay marriage across the U.S. at the Suprem»»»