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After more than three months of conflict that has shaken the Middle East, disrupted energy markets, and heightened concerns about regional stability, the United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to a possible peace agreement.

The two sides say they are close to an agreement to end a war that has left everyone badly bruised.

After a judge said the president’s name had to go, crowds braced for a cathartic moment.

Football icon David Beckham was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising his sporting achievements and influence on the growth of football in the United States.

Critics are inflating the costs.

After freezing payments and demanding sensitive client data, the Trump administration has escalated its pressure campaign against lawyers representing unaccompanied migrant children.

Only watching movies on the plane takes away from whatever magic is left in air travel.

A Russian woman who pleaded guilty to lying about her contacts with Russia's main intelligence agency -- and was later accused of sending drunken harassing messages to the FBI -- was sentenced to 14 months in prison.

Díaz-Canel announced a slew of reforms in key sectors such as tourism, foreign trade and private business, amid new US sanctions designed to cripple the island nation into submission.

The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, saying issues raised earlier remain unresolved and giving it 30 days to respond.

A senior US administration official has said the United States and Iran were “very close” to sealing a deal that would reopen a critical shipping route and dismantle Tehran’s nuclear enrichment infrastructure.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that European Union member states have agreed to advance accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, boosting the countries' membership bids after two years of stalled progress.

The pop star’s biggest asset is her ferocity—and her new record doubles down on those big, messy feelings.

Regular power outages have intensified since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs in late January on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba.

Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt break with American political tradition.

Click to expand Image Delegates of the Standard-Setting Committee on Decent Work in the Platform Economy celebrate the Committee’s approval of the text of ILO Convention No. 193 on June 11, 2026, in Geneva. T...

The director of US National Intelligence (DNI) has released evidence that her office says shows "longstanding" United States government funding for more than 120 biolabs in over 30 countries where research on biological pathogens, some dangerous, is conducted.

Rep. Joaquin Castro, who signed the call, accused the State Department of 'effectively covering up the expansion of these settlements that are an impediment to peace.' The CEO of New Jewish Narrative said, 'With this letter, Congress is asking a simple question: How much is being spent to sabotage t...

Palestinian football chief denied entry to US in latest case of World Cup travel restrictions The head of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, has been denied a visa to enter the US, in the latest case of a senior official being barred from a...

While the UFC’s White House event grabs headlines, the bigger story is a bill that could hand MMA tycoon Dana White unprecedented influence over professional boxing.

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It has an immense sector of state-owned companies, and it seems to work pretty well. The post Video: Is Greenland the Most Socialist Country in the World? appeared first on The American Prospect.

Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal text has been agreed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have agreed the final text of a peace deal, even as Israel continues to strike a belligerent tone over any diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran....

Israeli attack on south Lebanon medical site wounds paramedics Israel has wounded two paramedics in an air attack on a medical facility in the southern Lebanese town of Selaa, Lebanon’s National News Agency reports. The attack came as Israeli forces pressed...

Israel vows to keep occupying Gaza, Lebanon and Syria despite possible US-Iran deal Israel’s defence minister has struck a belligerent tone, insisting that Israel must preserve its freedom to attack Iran even as the US moves towards a possible agreement with...

LGBTQIA+ bars are places to dance and drink, but they are also sites for building our futures.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that an agreement with the U.S. to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program "has never been closer."Why it matters: Araghchi's comments on X were the most positive yet from Tehran about the...

Click to expand Image The Anstalten Rosersberg prison facility in Rosersberg, north of Stockholm, Sweden, on March 4, 2026. © 2026 Jonathan Nasktrand/ AFP via Getty Images ...

Iran says MoU has ‘never been closer’ amid leak row Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a memorandum of understanding has “never been closer”, after Trump accused Tehran of leaking details of the proposed agreement to Iranian media. “Pending its fi...

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq this Friday under the ticker SPCX, following a record $75bn (€65bn) capital raise that valued the AI and space firm at about $1.78 trillion (€1.54trn).

A new overnight service linking Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer has begun operations, restoring international passenger ferries to the northern French port for the first time in 15 years and offering travellers another route that avoids the UK.

Like Trump's pick for “acting” DNI Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton does not have an “extensive” national security background.

Ohio Organizing Collaborative board member Prentiss Haney accused the feds of using “straight-up intimidation tactics.”

The groups argue SpaceX's test launches send rocket debris into the area, which is home to an endangered ocelot.

Click to expand Image Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov detained in Tbilisi, Georgia, 2024. © 2024 RFE/RL Azerbaijani authorities’ renewed detention of exiled journ...

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The trial was heard in a special hall to accommodate nearly 200 civil parties taking part. The civil claimants include some who are disabled for life and the relatives of those who died.

From restored palaces in Rome and Bucharest to countryside retreats in Devon and Crete, travel magazine Afar has unveiled its annual ranking of the world's best new and revamped hotels - with 11 standout properties in Europe making the cut.

President Trump will welcome 80 with bright lights and fighting.

A spendthrift government is raising borrowing costs for everyone.

Facebook and Messenger experience widespread outage, affecting users globally as reports surge on social media platforms.

The jet was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American culture—and ambition.

Click to expand Image Homes in Mujahid Colony, Karachi after being demolished, 2022.  © 2022 Karachi Bachao Tehrik In recent weeks, Islamabad’s Capital Development Aut...

Most Americans say the country's best days are behind it as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, even as they're personally hopeful about the future.Why it matters: A new Pew Research Center analysis reveals national pessimism, fueled by political polarization and institutional distrust. But the ...

Foreign ministers and senior officials from dozens of countries are meeting one year after the New York Declaration on Palestinian statehood. The conference will end with an eight-point 'Call for Action' urging a ceasefire, governance reforms, and Gaza's reconstruction

Residents of many of the farms take part in the expulsion of Palestinian herding communities, and this week Britain imposed sanctions on the organization that coordinates the farms' activities

The vote, advanced by the Members for Palestine faction, calls for the removal of Israeli-made products from Park Slope Food Co-op's shelves. Opponents say the measure has fueled a hostile atmosphere for Jewish members and risks importing wider political tensions into the co-op's communal life.

The Trump administration released a sweeping cache of government records and videos Friday that include colorful UFO-like orbs flying across the sky in seemingly impossible ways.Why it matters: The disclosure is part of a wave of releases aimed at shedding light on the U.S. government's examination ...

We speak with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rick Rowley about his new documentary, Hell’s Army. The film tracks the Wagner Group, the notorious Russian mercenary army that has fought in Ukraine and other parts of the world. The group’s founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was a confidant to Putin until a failed ...

As ultra-Orthodox rage over the draft drags the country into chaos and increasingly targets the military and police top brass, it is becoming clear that, post-October 7, the ultra-Orthodox parties that have kept Netanyahu in power are increasingly becoming a burden rather than an asset to his bloc

Oil prices have defied predictions of even bigger increases than we've seen — but the markets' shock absorbers could easily wear out later this summer unless the Strait of Hormuz opens soon, analysts warn.Why it matters: If the stockpiles run too low and oil prices surge, prices at the pump — which ...

Palestinian activist and green card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, who was targeted by the Trump administration last year as part of a crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus activism, faces a new deportation threat. A federal immigration judge has sided with the administration and renewed removal proceedings a...

Top Iran analyst Dr. Hassan Ahmadian tells Drop Site that Trump was forced to seek a deal on Iran's terms after meeting the “hard rock” of Iranian resistance.

'As a coach, I’m entrusted by you, the parents, and the families, with first and foremost, their well-being. And in this, I feel I failed. And I’m sorry,' says Tab Baldwin in his first statement since the deaths of his basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili

The Trump administration is continuing its assault on higher education, but in a departure from its earlier high-profile fights with individual institutions like Harvard, it is now rewriting the federal rules that govern all universities and colleges. Rules are being proposed by the Education Depart...

Two suspects in a corruption scandal that has shaken Ukraine and cut close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke of a prominent lawmaker as someone who could advance their interests and protect cash flows, audio recordings obtained by Schemes reveal. The lawmaker and suspects deny any wrongdoing.

We continue our conversation with acclaimed Iranian environmental scientist Kaveh Madani, who comments on U.S. strikes targeting Iranian water reservoirs, which have exacerbated the country’s water shortage. He criticizes the “normalization of targeting civil infrastructure as a part of a war.” “Who...

The environmental toll of the artificial intelligence boom continues to mount as tech companies use ever more power to run their data centers and enormous amounts of water for cooling. A new investigation by U.N. scientists warns that AI’s water use in 2030 will match the needs of 1.3 billion people...

From the BBC's numbered pitch grids to Issam Chaouali's poetic eruptions, commentators have shaped not just how soccer is watched but how it is remembered. The post How Soccer Commentators Became the Sport’s Greatest Storytellers appeared first on New Lines Magazine.

AI is already making health care more expensive, and it's probably only going to get worse.Why it matters: For all of the ways AI could meaningfully improve patients' lives, making care more affordable isn't one of them.Driving the news: PwC on Thursday estimated that medical costs will go up by 9% ...

From royal guards to entrepreneurs and wrestlers, Hyderabad’s Yemeni-origin community has navigated the collapse of princely rule, the violence of 1948 and life in independent India, preserving its identity and reinventing itself in a changing city. The post The Arabs of Hyderabad appeared first on ...

The landmark listing cements Elon Musk's status as the first trillionaire ever and propels SpaceX into the ranks of the world's most valuable companies

Ukraine and European Union member states are expected to launch negotiations in mid-June on the reforms Kyiv should implement to comply with EU rule of law and fundamental rights standards. Progress on these issues will not only determine the pace of Ukraine’s EU accession but is essential to ensure...

The parade, celebrating its 28th anniversary this year, will return to its original seafront format, featuring a march along the Tel Aviv Promenade followed by performances on the main stage at Charles Clore Park

In Mamdani's NY, Israel's far right used Israel parade to flex their muscles

The Prospect has obtained a fundraising pitch and historical manifesto from inside the movement. The post New Documents Detail Nine-Figure, Silicon Valley–Funded Abundance Movement appeared first on The American Prospect.

Israeli firm interfered in elections in Scotland and New York An Israeli tech firm interfered in elections in Scotland and New York, the head of France's disinformation ⁠detection service said on Thursday. Officials identified BlackCore, a self-described Is...

In today’s edition, we highlight an underdiscussed reason why damage from the war hasn’t eaten the U.S. economy: fiscal stimulus. The post Aftermath: The Economy Is Propped Up by Government Spending appeared first on The American Prospect.

Egypt urges US, Iran to seize 'available opportunity' for deal after Trump cancels strikes Egypt urged the United States and Iran to seize what it called an "available opportunity" for a deal to end the war, after President Donald Trump withdrew his threat t...

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The post A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune. appeared first on ProPublica.

The renovation of Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue is exposing the building's many architectural layers, and reopening the question of what a religious structure means in a secular city

Matt Reisener, senior national-security adviser at the Center for Maritime Strategy, talks to RFE/RL about why diplomacy and military pressure are likely to continue, what Iran and the United States each believes it has to gain from talks, and why any agreement may actually hinge on Israel.

NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels.

The internet is convinced Shakira was replaced by a double at the 2026 World Cup. We examine the footage to find out what’s really behind the rumour.

Protesters gathered near Mexico City's World Cup opener on 11 June, while thousands of fans headed to the stadium. Brief clashes broke out as demonstrators approached security cordons around the stadium.

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A French expat who moved to Israel so that her son 'won't have to grow up in a place where he has explain who he is all the time,' and an Israeli expat who moved to Brazil for love after being wounded in the Yom Kippur War

In this newsletter: Exclusive interviews with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Tirana on 11 June for a twelfth consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, warning that the project threatens Albania’s protected Vjosa-Narta wetlands.

Stocks surge after Trump signals end to planned Iran strikes Global stock markets rallied after US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled a third day of planned strikes against Iran and indicated that an agreement with Tehran was close. Investors welc...

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Momentum towards a US-Iran agreement accelerated overnight after President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran and declared the war effectively over. Tehran acknowledged progress in ne...

Israeli attacks hit areas in Lebanon's Marjayoun and Nabatieh Israeli air strikes targeted the agricultural area of Arid Dbeibine near the southern Lebanese town of Dbeibine in the Marjayoun district, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The r...

Chancellor Shidik Zed Abantas says nearly 90% of their offices had already undergone repairs and renovations before the earthquake struck

'The strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe over the weekend in Europe,' says US President Donald Trump

The resignation of Cotabato Mayor Bruce Matabalao from the United Bangsamoro Justice Party could weaken the party's political position in Cotabato City, BARMM's administrative center

Play Video Read a text description of this video Soundbite: I cannot live without fear because discrimination is very widespread here in Malawi against us, people with albinism. Soundbite: We walk around in fear, e...

As Wall Street gears up for SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, regulators quietly granted brokerages an extraordinary exemption from rules protecting customers if markets turn volatile.

The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding President Trump claims will soon be signed calls for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen immediately without tolls and for Iran to receive sanctions relief based on compliance, according to a diplomat from one of the mediating countries and a U.S. official. Why i...

The prime minister had an escape plan from his trial, but Trump came along and blew it up ■ The coalition is warmly embracing criminals, and to hell with national security ■ Tally Gotliv will get her immunity, but she failed to achieve her real goal

As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.

The Seoul Central District Court finds Yoon guilty of abuse of power and aiding the enemy, saying he conspired in the October 2024 drone incursion from the outset

US says it shot down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz A US defence official said American forces shot down two Iranian drones after Tehran allegedly attempted to target commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to remarks reported...

Wall Street rallies, markets respond positively to signs of Iran breakthrough US stocks rallied on Thursday after President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was close and suggested the conflict could soon come to an end. The Dow Jones Industrial Average r...

Trump: We ended the war with Iran today US President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran had effectively ended and claimed Tehran had agreed not to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking during a tele-rally for Senate candidate Barry Moore, Trump said, “We ...

Bea Cupin walks you through what we know about the floating platform inside Bajo de Masinloc and what experts and even military officials fear the most

Israel establishing permanent military base in Jenin, report says The Israeli military is establishing a permanent base in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, marking the first such installation in an area under full Palestinian Authority civil and securit...

India issues alert to protect seafarers and maritime interests after US attacks India has instructed government agencies to remain on heightened alert following a series of attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Gulf region. In a statement, the...