The Peninsula 5m

Qatar Gymnastics continues rise as Al Harith finishes fifth in Asia, Qadimi secures top eight ranking

Zunyi, China: Qatar's artistic gymnastics team continued to make its mark on the continental stage as athletes Rakan Al Harith and Mehrdad Qadimi delivered impressive performances at the 2026 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships, currently underway in Zunyi, China. Competing against some of Asia»»»

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Arab News 15m

Ukrainian officials criticize Polish president’s decision to strip Zelensky of honor

WARSAW: A decision by the Polish president to strip Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honor was beneficial to Moscow, which has an interest in seeing Kyiv in conflict with its allies, Ukrainian officials said. President Karol Nawrocki announced Friday he will strip Zelen»»»

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Gulf News 25m

Meloni hits back at Trump after he claims she 'begged' for a photo

The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam US President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested America’s longtime European ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting and criticism. Ital»»»

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RT 36m

The Nord Stream narrative explosion: Why you’ve only read half the story

The Nord Stream saga has taken a turn for the absurd, with a new book claiming that the star saboteur who blew up the gas pipelines was a Ukrainian erotic model-turned-deep sea diver. This detail is the latest addition to an ever-shifting story – while one key coincidence has completely flown under»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Court bans Spanish PM's wife Begona Gomez from leaving country

MADRID: A Spanish court has ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Gomez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country, according to a court order released Saturday. The case is one of several corruption affairs that have embroiled the Socialist le»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Court bans Spanish PM's wife from leaving country

Madrid: A Spanish court has ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Gomez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country, according to a court order released Saturday. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Gomez to hand in her passport and to appear befo»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Mistral deal: Egyptian, French, Saudi cooperation to guarantee the security of the Middle East

by Maye Sadek Continuing its effort to diversify its sources of armament, Egypt signed an agreement with France to purchase two Mistral helicopter carriers for 950 million Euros ($1.06 billion). The ships should be handed over in early March after the training of about 400 Egyptians in France, whic»»»

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RT 2h

The BBC blamed Russia after Arsongate. The court record did not

A coordinated UK media campaign surrounding a Ukraine-linked arson plot cannot hide the obvious holes in the story Britain wants you to believe. After over a year of mounting mystery, fevered speculation, and strange media silence, a UK court has finally reached a verdict in the bizarre case of ‘Ar»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE is now among the world's 10 best countries, and No. 1 for future growth potential

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position among the world's leading economies after ranking 10th globally in the 2026 Best Countries report, becoming the only Arab nation to secure a place in the top 10 and the highest-ranked country in the Middle East. The ranking, published by the Wharton School o»»»

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Arab News 2h

A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close

ROME: The head of Latin America’s top development bank made a pitch to Pope Leo XIV this week in the face of the Vatican’s call to divest from the mining industry: that the mistakes of the past can be avoided in extracting rare earth minerals to supply a global tech boom. Ilan Goldfajn, head of the»»»

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Arab News 2h

Elite Iran university expels students over alleged protest roles: local media

TEHRAN: Iran’s top engineering university has expelled six students over their alleged involvement in anti-government protests earlier this year, local media reported. What began in December as cost-of-living protests escalated into anti-establishment demonstrations across the country that peaked i»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Disturbing details emerge about the case of the American nurse murdered in Budapest

Shocking new details have emerged in the trial of an Irish man accused of murdering 31-year-old American tourist Mackenzie Elizabeth Michalski in Budapest in November, 2024. During a hearing at the Budapest Metropolitan Court on Friday, prosecutors presented previously undisclosed evidence, includi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch

Los Angeles, United States: High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket. Those three nations can join co-hosts the United States and Mexico who are already through. Germ»»»

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France24 2h

Trump unveils new Air Force One converted from luxury jet gifted by Qatar

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Air Force One converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, calling it a "flying White House" while touting the aircraft's luxury interior. The plane will serve as a temporary replacement as presidential jets ordered directly from Boeing have be»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai Police bust gang selling illegal TV subscriptions

Dubai: Dubai Police have dismantled an organised criminal network involved in pirating encrypted international satellite television channels and illegally rebroadcasting copyrighted content to the public through receiver devices, online links and unauthorised websites. The operation was carried out»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests

La Paz: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the Latin American country on Saturday after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation, saying he had exhausted "all avenues of dialogue." The decision came hours after Paz signed an agree»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Women officials gain ground at World Cup

Miami, United States: Tori Penso has refereed a Women's World Cup final, worked in Major League Soccer, and now taken charge of a match at the men's World Cup. The American is one of six women officiating at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States, where female officials are taking o»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Man dancing on top of tram for hours disrupts Budapest's busiest lines — Video

A man brought one of Budapest’s busiest tram routes to a standstill after spending several hours dancing, jumping and performing gymnastic movements on top of a tram in the Hungarian capital. The unusual incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning on a Combino tram operating on the c»»»

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RT 4h

Polish president strips Zelensky of top state honor over Nazi collaborator tribute

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stripped Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honor, the Order of the White Eagle, after Kiev named a military unit after a nationalist group implicated in the wartime massacres of Poles and Jews. Nawrocki announced the decision in a video statem»»»

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The Budapest Times 6h

Magyar says rule-of-law process nearing conclusion

The Article 7 procedure launched against Hungary eight years ago on the basis of the Sargentini Report could be concluded in October, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Friday afternoon at a press conference following the two-day meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Magyar, who attended an»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 7h

Hungary’s 15% flat tax explained: Why expats, workers and investors are paying attention

Hungary is often mentioned in discussions about Europe’s tax systems, and one of the most talked-about features is its 15% flat personal income tax. Unlike many European countries that use progressive tax brackets, Hungary applies a single, uniform rate to most personal income. For expats, remote w»»»

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24 News Agency 7h

Minor defrauded of 500,000 soms in Tokmok city - | 24.KG

A minor girl in Tokmok was deceived into handing over 500,000 soms and gold jewelry to fraudsters posing as mobile operator employees and officers of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the Internal Affairs Department of Chui region, a Tokmok resident filed a fraud compla»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Would you fly for 20 hours nonstop? Qantas says science makes it possible

For decades, airlines have focused on making long-haul flights more comfortable with bigger seats, better entertainment and improved meals. Now, Australia’s Qantas believes the answer lies in something passengers cannot easily see: biology. As the airline prepares to launch the world’s longest comm»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

Philadelphia: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticised display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»

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Arab News 9h

Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticized display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»

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Gulf News 11h

What does it mean to 'Dubai-it'? Inside the city's radical new philosophy

Dubai: There’s a very short list of places or companies that have become verbs. Google it. Uber it. Now, apparently, 'Dubai-it'. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, this week launched a campaign called Dubai-it, a bold»»»

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UPI 11h

After algae clean-up effort, Reflecting Pool's painted blue bottom is peeling - UPI.com

U.S. National Park Service employees are pictured using a vacuum pump to clean algae off the bottom of the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, which on Friday started peeling and floating to the top of the pool. Photo by Bonnie Ca»»»

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Arab News 11h

US secure spot in knockout round with 2-0 win over Australia

SEATTLE: The United States men’s national team secured a spot in ‌the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Australia at Seattle on Friday. Playing without injured star Christian Pulisic, who sat out due to a calf injury, the US took advantage of ​a second own goal in as many»»»

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Arab News 11h

Obama Presidential Center opens to public

CHICAGO: The Obama Presidential Center, which documents the life and administration of former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, officially opened to the public on Friday. Thousands of visitors jammed the 20-acre plaza and building, which includes a museum and library featurin»»»

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Arab News 11h

Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges in France

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi lost an appeal ‌and will stand trial on rape charges in France. An appeals court in Versailles concluded that there was sufficient evidence for Hakimi, 27, to ​stand trial, according to a statement provided to The Athletic on Friday. Hakimi has denied any wrongdoing si»»»

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Arab News 11h

India probes embezzlement allegations at landmark temple

NEW DELHI: Indian police are investigating allegations of embezzlement at a temple in the country’s north that has been a focal point of Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s Hindu-first politics, a top state official said Friday. The Ram Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh state, built on grounds where a mosqu»»»

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Arab News 11h

A judge orders ICE to free a Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a ‘substantial’ free speech claim

WASHINGTON: A federal judge ordered immigration officials to release the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque from detention Thursday, finding that Salah Sarsour has raised a “substantial” claim that he was being targeted for speaking out in favor of Palestinian rights. Sarsour, a Palestinian-bo»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saibari the difference as Morocco edge past Scotland in World Cup

RIYADH: Scotland spent almost 89 minutes searching for a response, but the damage had already been done. Ismael Saibari’s goal in the second minute of the game proved enough to give Morocco a 1-0 victory in Foxborough and send the Atlas Lions to the top of Group C. Saibari’s goal is now officially »»»

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Gulf News 12h

Is BRICS changing the world - or just the conversation?

The goal of the ‘BRICS’ (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) strategy is to establish a more equitable international order and reduce the dominance of international institutions currently led by Western countries. The bloc was born of the belief that the emerging giants like these econo»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Morocco beat Scotland to close on World Cup knockouts

Foxborough, United States: Morocco edged closer to the World Cup knockout phase as Ismael Saibari's second-minute strike proved enough for a nervy 1-0 win over Scotland at Gillette Stadium on Friday. The 2022 semi-finalists moved to the top of Group C on four points, while Scotland missed a chance »»»

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UPI 13h

Justice Department blocked from releasing Biden biographer's recordings - UPI.com

A federal judge on Friday ruled that redacted transcripts and recordings of conversations between former U.S. President Joe Biden and his biographer will not be released for at least three weeks, pending an appeal of the judge's ruling that they should be released. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | L»»»

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France24 15h

Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row

Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime Minister Donald»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

USA defeats Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup last 32

Seattle: The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation. The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top »»»

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BNE 15h

TIIF 2026: From airports to biotech clusters Uzbekistan and Korea scale up new industrial partnership

Uzbekistan and South Korea have agreed to establish industrial clusters, expand infrastructure cooperation and elevate investment partnerships across multiple sectors based on a series of agreements and memoranda signed at the Uzbekistan-Korea Business Forum in Tashkent. The forum was held on »»»

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France24 16h

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon as attacks strain US-Iran interim deal

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, following the resurgence of strikes in Lebanon that are already testing Wednesday's interim deal between Tehran and Washington to end the war in the Middle East. Israeli strikes have killed 47 people since Thursday night,&nbs»»»

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France24 16h

DR Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is 'evolving fast', WHO warns

The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific tr»»»

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Arab News 16h

What We Are Reading Today: Top Ten Ideas of Physics

Author: Anthony Zee Could any discovery be more unexpected and shocking than the realization that the reality we were born into is but an approximation of an underlying quantum world that is barely within our grasp? This is just one of the foundational pillars of theoretical physics that A. Zee dis»»»

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Arab News 16h

Pitch not perfect: World Cup players find weirdness underfoot on innovative grass

CALIFORNIA, USA: As soon as Switzerland and Bosnia were off the pitch after their World Cup match on Thursday, another team were on it. But instead of tearing at the grass with studs this team were mowing, brushing, seeding, and repairing it. After being battered by some of the world’s best and mos»»»

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UPI 17h

Australian police arrest third suspect in 2024 synagogue arson - UPI.com

People leave flowers and an Australian flag at a tribute at the Adass Israel Synagogue after a arson attack in Melbourne, Australia, in December 2024. A third suspected arsonist was arrested Friday. File Photo by Joel Carrett/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- The Victoria, Australia, Joint Counter Terrorism Tea»»»

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UPI 17h

Cuba's sweeping economic reforms met with skepticism - UPI.com

President Miguel Díaz-Canel's package of 174 economic reforms were approved by Cuba's parliament in just one week. File Photo by Ariel Ley Royero/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- Cuba's parliament approved a package of 174 economic reforms in just one week, marking the most significant shift in government poli»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 17h

Hungary’s Constitutional Court in crisis as seven judges pull out of President case

A major institutional crisis appears to have erupted within Hungary’s Constitutional Court after seven judges reportedly withdrew from a case initiated by President Tamás Sulyok, forcing the court to remove the matter from its agenda. According to HVG, Constitutional Court President Péter Polt had »»»

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Arab News 18h

Lamine Yamal says he’s not fully fit and is unlikely to start in Spain’s second World Cup game

ATLANTA, USA: Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100 percent fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only a substitute in the team’s opener on Monday — a disappointing 0-0 »»»

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Arab News 18h

Kane hails World Cup 'Wonderwall' singalong as England highlight

KANSAS CITY, USA: Harry Kane says England's emotional "Wonderwall" singalong with fans after their opening World Cup win against Croatia was one of his top moments in the national shirt. Thomas Tuchel's side got off to a flying start in their first Group L game in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, wi»»»

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Arab News 18h

British PM renews vow to fight any leadership challenge

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, ​vowing to fight any challenge from his leading party rival, Andy Burnham, and potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, won a decisive victory for Labour to »»»

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Arab News 18h

German court jails man over online 'death lists' of politicians

BERLIN: A German court on Friday handed a three-year jail term to a man who published online "death sentences" with calls to kill politicians, said to include former chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz. The 50-year-old German-Polish man, partially named as Martin S., admitted to operating an »»»

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