France24 1h

Germany braces for record temperatures as heatwave moves east

​France, Britain, Switzerland and ‌Germany all experienced record heat in June and the weather system could test more records ⁠as it rolls across Germany towards Poland Saturday. Germany reached a new record of 41.3°C Friday near the city of Saarbruecken close to the French border while dozens»»»

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France24 1h

‘Vespa is a way of life’: Thousands ride through Rome as Italy’s iconic scooter turns 80

Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts rode through Rome on Saturday as Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its iconic scooter. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Vespa has evolved from an affordable means of transport into a global symbol of Italian design, lifestyle and cinematic glamour.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE–Bangladesh travel: Etihad launches Dhaka route with sold-out inaugural flight

Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka, operating a sold-out Boeing 777 service from Abu Dhabi on 26 June, marking a key expansion in its South Asia network. The new route is designed to strengthen trade and cargo connectivity between the UAE and Bangladesh while meeting sustaine»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Beijing plane crash: Pilot killed, 13 injured after aircraft hits tallest skyscraper

On Friday, the images raised more questions than answers: a light aircraft crashed into the glass façade of Beijing's tallest building, emergency crews below and police sealing off much of the surrounding business district. Now some of those questions have been answered. Chinese authorities said Sa»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Israeli army says targeted suspected militants in south Lebanon airstrike

The Israeli military said it carried out an airstrike on Saturday targeting suspected militants in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon, the first such attack since Washington announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. An Israeli military spokeswoman told AFP that the strike targe»»»

Arab News 4h

Indonesia steps up tourism campaign to become top Muslim-friendly destination

JAKARTA: Indonesia is stepping up efforts to promote Muslim-friendly destinations across the country, as tourism officials seek to position the country as the world’s best after recently securing second place in the latest Global Muslim Travel Index. Indonesia ranked second in this year’s Mastercar»»»

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Arab News 5h

UK to expand refugee sponsorship schemes

LONDON: The UK interior ministry has announced it will create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including allowing community organizations to sponsor refugees based on a similar system in Canada. The system will come into place later this year, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said late Friday, wi»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Shocking claim deepens Pune murder probe: ‘Easier to kill than cancel marriage’

A disturbing alleged confession has intensified scrutiny in the death of realtor Ketan Agarwal, with police claiming the accused said it felt “easier” to kill her fiance than to call off her arranged marriage and face her family, according to NDTV. Pune Rural Police sources told investigators that »»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Israel and Lebanon ink a framework agreement as a first step towards peace – Ya Libnan

Share: Nada Hamadeh Moawad, the Lebanese ambassador to the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the U.S. Friday to announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Le»»»

The Peninsula 5h

England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up

Los Angeles, United States: England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs. Both nations have been inconsistent in the opening rounds of the tournament, alternating between laboure»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Israeli army says killed seven Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon

The Israeli military said it killed seven Hezbollah militants who had operated near its so-called "security zone" in southern Lebanon on Friday. The latest attack comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in an offshoot of the Middle East war that the United States and»»»

Arab News 6h

Kingdom reaffirms support for Sudan’s unity, political solution

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting stability in Sudan, securing a ceasefire, and preserving the country’s territorial integrity and state institutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The remarks were made during a UN Security Council session on Sudan by t»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, shortly after the announcement in Washington of a framework agreement with the United States and Lebanon. "The most important thing is, first of all, that Israel remains in the security»»»

Gulf News 6h

Thailand arrests Australian after 17-year-old found dead in suitcase

The search for a missing 17-year-old girl in Pattaya ended in one of the darkest ways imaginable. Her body was found inside a black suitcase left beside railway tracks behind Pattaya Floating Market. Hours later, Thai police arrested a 46-year-old Australian man at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, w»»»

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RT 6h

Could this week’s global earthquakes be connected? What scientists say

A string of powerful earthquakes struck different parts of the world on Wednesday, prompting speculation over whether the events could be connected. While seismologists say they were not, the unusual cluster has raised questions about how earthquakes are linked, why some occur in pairs, and what te»»»

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BNE 7h

African countries see SMRs as key to future nuclear development

A growing number of African countries are viewing the SMR technology as a way to expand electricity access and support long-term economic development, says analyst. What: SMRs are increasingly being seen as the future of nuclear power in Africa. Why: The rise of SMRs could help African countries cl»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing

La Guaira, Venezuela: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a d»»»

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TAP 9h

Temperatures between 35°C and 41°C Saturday

Tunis, June 27 (TAP) – The weather, on Saturday, will be clear to slightly cloudy, becoming partly hazy in the afternoon over western regions.Winds will blow from the northeast over the north and center, and from the east in the south. They will...»»»

Arab News 10h

England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up

LOS ANGELES: England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs. Both nations have been inconsistent in the opening rounds of the tournament, alternating between labored performances a»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Namibia Demands Reparations From Germany For Colonial Genocide

True justice for the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples remains unfinished, despite ongoing negotiations with Germany, Namibia’s Prosecutor General Festus Katuna Mbandeka told Sputnik. “No amount of money can compensate for the suffering and the lives that were lost,” the Prosecutor General un»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing

La Guaira: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a devastated n»»»

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UPI 10h

On This Day, June 27: Dennis Rader pleads guilty to 'BTK' slayings - UPI.com

On June 27, 2005, Dennis Rader, the so-called "BTK" (bind, torture, kill) killer, pleaded guilty to 10 slayings in the Wichita, Kan., area. He was sentenced to life in prison. 1 of 6 | On June 27, 2005, Dennis Rader, the so-called "BTK" (bind, torture, kill) killer, pleaded guilty to 10 slayings in»»»

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EU Observer 10h

Why Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is one of Europe’s most influential leaders

First published in Respekt. A portrait of the Danish prime minister who has found an unusual recipe for keeping her country on a liberal course. When, around the turn of the year, Politico drew up a ranking of politicians who would have the greatest impact on events in Europe this year, the podium »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Kerala rigger in Saudi Arabia celebrates Dh25,000 Big Ticket win with group of 10 friends

Dubai: For Jayakrishnan Kannan, a 31-year-old rigger from Kerala working in Saudi Arabia, buying a Big Ticket has become a shared tradition with friends. This week, that tradition has paid off when their group won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket's third weekly e-draw for June. Kannan has been one of four wi»»»

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RT 12h

Plane crashes into Beijing’s tallest building (VIDEO)

A light aircraft has crashed into the 109-storey CITIC Tower in Beijing, forcing the evacuation of the city's tallest skyscraper, according to media reports. The 528-meter (1,732-foot) tower, also known as China Zun, dominates the skyline of the Chinese capital’s central business district. Videos c»»»

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Al Majalla 12h

The G7 grapples with the politics of AI access

The G7 summit held in the French town of Évian-les-Bains was far more than another routine gathering of the leaders of the West’s major economies. It offered a glimpse of how artificial intelligence is reshaping power itself, bringing the executives of the companies building the world’s most advanc»»»

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Al Majalla 13h

Why Syrian action against Hezbollah is unlikely

When Hezbollah began attacking Israel on 2 March shortly after Israeli and American bombers killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Israel hit back. Their sparring, which has continued ever since, is nothing new—the pair are sworn enemies who have fought several wars in recent decades. What was »»»

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Arab News 14h

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll nears 1,000

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela: Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of the disaster climbed to at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing. Citizens diggin»»»

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Naharnet 18h

Full text of Lebanon-Israel framework agreement

Below is the full text of the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement brokered by the Trump administration as published by Axios journalist Barak Ravid: TRILATERAL FRAMEWORK BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE STATE OF ISRAEL, AND THE REPUBLIC OF LEBANON The Government of Israel and the Government»»»

France24 18h

Venezuelans search for missing as earthquake death toll climbs

The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela continued to rise on Friday, with at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing, as distress grew among Venezuelans. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes that struck late Wednesday left a landscape of devastation, with countless collapsed buildings»»»

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Arab News 18h

Netherlands coach wary of Morocco threat despite topping group

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Netherlands coach Ronald ‌Koeman was taking nothing for granted after his side sealed top spot in Group F with a 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, warning that next opponents Morocco would provide a formidable ​test in the World Cup round of 32. The Dutch finished the group s»»»

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UPI 18h

Trump threatens 100% tariffs for nations with digital service taxes - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tariff against any country that levies digital services taxes, which he considers to be an attack on U.S. companies. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on»»»

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France24 19h

Middle East war: Lebanon, Israel and US sign framework agreement in Washington

⁠US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday a framework agreement between ‌Israel ⁠and Lebanon ‌following talks held ⁠in Washington. Nada Hamadeh, ambassador of Lebanon to the United States described the framework as "a first step on the road of restoring Lebanese sovereignty and terri»»»

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Naharnet 19h

Lebanon, Israel, US sign trilateral framework agreement in Washington

Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries. The agreement -- which officials said includes a pilot effort in which Lebanese soldiers will take control of two areas»»»

Arab News 20h

Saudi UN envoy warns external arms suppliers are fueling war in Sudan, rejects parallel rule

NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia’s envoy to the UN, Abdulaziz Alwasil, told the Security Council on Friday that there can be no military solution to the civil war in Sudan. He warned that the continued fighting in the country and arms support provided to the warring factions by other countries were wors»»»

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Arab News 20h

How Lebanon’s conflict is putting pregnant women and girls at greater risk

NEW YORK CITY: When Anandita Philipose, the UN Population Fund’s representative in Lebanon, visited a Beirut shelter in the first days of the crisis, she met a woman who was heavily pregnant, days from her due date, displaced, and entirely alone in a system she no longer recognized. “She didn’t kno»»»

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France24 20h

Europe on high alert as deadly heat set to move east and south

The unprecedented heatwave that has been hitting Europe since the beginning of the week is spreading east and south across the continent, leading to the cancellation of events as temperatures exceed 35C and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with demand. Health authorities across Europe were on hig»»»

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Arab News 21h

Humanitarian disaster looms in Sudan as Rapid Support Forces encircle El-Obeid, UN warns

NEW YORK CITY: The escalating conflict in Sudan’s North Kordofan state risks triggering a humanitarian catastrophe on the scale of last year’s siege of El-Fasher. The warning from UN officials to the Security Council on Friday came as drone strikes intensified around the city of El-Obeid, putting a»»»

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UPI 21h

Massive Saharan dust clouds to approach Florida, Gulf this weekend - UPI.com

Dust in the Caribbean on visible satellite Friday morning. (NOAA/CIRA) It's Saharan dust season in the Atlantic, the time of year when massive clouds of dust from Africa's Sahara Desert are carried westward by winds, sometimes traveling thousands of miles to the United States. Where is the dust now»»»

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France24 21h

'Living in a warming world requires practical solutions that save lives, don't harm our environment'

As Europe confronts increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves, the conversation around climate adaptation is shifting from environmental policy to public health, education, and social infrastructure. Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Caradee Wright, Chief Specialist Scientist at the »»»

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Arab News 22h

Canada and South Africa enter uncharted territory in first World Cup last-32 game

CALEFORNIA, USA: Co-hosts Canada and South Africa clash on Sunday in the first of the last-32 ties at the World Cup, both entering unfamiliar territory without any prior experience of the tournament’s knockout stages. For Canada, it is the first time they have advanced past the group stage in three»»»

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Arab News 22h

Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

KINSHASA: The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities said on Friday. The deadly viral disease, which spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, can cause severe bleeding and organ »»»

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France24 22h

Hezbollah claims hits on Israel’s Iron Dome but videos show strikes on decoys

As the on-again, off-again fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia has revealed its deadly FPV drone fleet: small quadcopters equipped with light explosives. Analysis of videos of the attacks suggests the Israeli army has turned to a Second World War-era trick to»»»

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UPI 23h

Hezbollah leader says Israel must leave ‘humiliated,’ calls Iran ‘path to salvation’ - UPI.com

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem seen in June 19, 2024. He spoke in a televised speech Friday, marking Ashura, the culmination of a 10-day mourning period observed by Shiite Muslims. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/UPI BEIRUT, June 26 (UPI) -- Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said »»»

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Gulf News 23h

Venezuela earthquake death toll jumps to 589 as 50,000 remain missing

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela: More than 50,000 people were missing Friday after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the United Nations' aid chief told AFP as international rescue teams and sniffer dogs arrived to join a desperate search for survivors. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez said the death toll was no»»»

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Arab News 1d

Japan’s progress paying off at World Cup, says Troussier

TOKYO: Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for their progress as a football nation. Frenchman Troussier led Japan when they co-hosted the World Cup with South Korea in 2002 and took them to the las»»»

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UPI 1d

Palisades Fire: Judge declares mistrial in Jonathan Rinderknect case - UPI.com

Jonathan Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty to three charges related to the setting of the Palisades Fire in 2025. File Photo courtesy of Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday after a jury said it couldn't reach a verdict»»»

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Arab News 1d

Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests

DURBAN: Thousands of Malawian migrants queued for processing at a makeshift camp in the South African city of Durban this week while hundreds of Zimbabweans slept on the pavement outside their consulate in Cape Town. All had the same goal: to leave South Africa before nationwide anti-immigrant prot»»»

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Al Manar 26.06. 18:17

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces are carrying out a combing operation using machine guns against the town of Ain Arab - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces are carrying out a combing operation using machine guns against the town of Ain Arab 26-0»»»

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Israeli artillery shell targets Qabrikha town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shell targets Qabrikha town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 26-06-2026 17:44 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli artille»»»