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Egypt press freedom
Chris Murphy says the Trump administration's decision to lift human rights conditions on military funding preceded arrests of journalists. The State Department cites national security interests
Organization of Turkic States
Leaders of the Organization of Turkic States backed transport, energy and digital cooperation; Uzbekistan proposed 100 joint projects and Turkey signed new deals with Uzbekistan
Crypto security
The exchange says it will cover all customer losses; a blockchain intelligence firm attributes the attack to North Korea's TraderTraitor hacking unit
Vatican
The Holy See press office says the Chicago-born pontiff has voted whenever he was eligible, including during his years in Peru
Midterm campaign
The reversal follows word that Trump and Vance had called off planned appearances across three states in the final days before the midterm election
Iran war
The U.S. president gave no details on how the war would end, while Iran and Washington remain apart on the nuclear issue, sanctions and a blockade of Iranian ports
Spain train crash
A judge will examine the controllers' actions, including a decision to let a train proceed at high speed while another sat stalled ahead, the minister said
Immigration
The Trump administration plans to send the group from Louisiana, according to the New York Times, despite the risk of persecution the headline cites
Kherson region ceasefire
Russian and Ukrainian officials say the Friday departure passed without incident, though several hundred residents chose to stay in the shattered town
Venezuela
The opposition leader thanked U.S. President Donald Trump but said her return was arranged by her own team, not by any government
Ukraine war diplomacy
Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of escalating the war through military support for Ukraine and said the US is no longer acting as an objective mediator
Nuclear talks
Tehran says access to bombed sites remains subject to existing procedures, while Washington says inspections are part of a 60-day sanctions waiver and broader talks
Iran talks
After the first day of talks in Switzerland, the sides pointed to progress on sanctions and shipping safety while offering conflicting accounts on frozen assets and nuclear inspections
Canada
Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and civilian victim Michel Mizrahi have been identified as Quebec’s police watchdog investigates the police intervention
Gaza war
The three-member commission says children account for about 30% of those killed in Gaza. Israel rejects the report as a “libellous sham
Private credit
The Apollo Debt Solutions vehicle will limit redemptions to 5% after second-quarter requests reached nearly 17%, adding to scrutiny of semi-liquid private credit funds
National Mall
The president blamed vandals for peeling paint and algae at the renovated Washington landmark, while the contractor says some repairs are needed under warranty
New York primaries
Tuesday’s contests are being framed as a measure of influence for Democrats aligned with Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani
Automation at the order window
U.S. restaurants are expanding voice AI at drive-thru lanes, with vendors eyeing Canada next and labour advocates warning about entry-level job losses
Markets
The selloff centered on technology shares, with Micron down 9% and South Korea’s Kospi falling 10% as investors reassessed the AI trade
Regional shipping uncertainty
A CNN live-update headline said traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was rising, while other listed reports described Iranian control moves and renewed closure claims
"The adoption and deployment of AI technologies across our operations have resulted, and may continue to result, in reductions to our workforce," Oracle said.
France heat wave
Officials said most of the victims were young people who had been swimming in unsupervised areas
2026 FIFA World Cup
Argentina advanced after Messi’s 17th and 18th tournament goals, while France and Norway got braces from Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in a star-heavy Monday slate
U.S.-Iran talks
The conflicting accounts follow U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland and leave unclear whether IAEA inspectors will return to nuclear sites damaged in last year’s strikes
UK politics
A New York Times analysis frames Andy Burnham as the likely successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but with the same pressures: weak growth, populist momentum and a divided electorate
Kenya
Aden Duale apologized in court and said construction at the Nanyuki military base had been stopped after a judge found he ignored an earlier order
Iran
Parastoo Ahmadi and her band are also reportedly barred from leaving Iran or performing for two years, according to a New York Times report
Iran talks
The vice president said Tehran agreed to readmit IAEA inspectors, while disputes over Hormuz and regional escalation remain central to the talks
Colombia election
The lawyer has no previous political experience; a victory would mark another gain for the right in Latin America
AI infrastructure
The 20-year agreement for Project Kilby underscores how rising AI power demand is pushing Microsoft beyond renewables and nuclear toward gas-fired electricity
Obituary
Greenspan led the U.S. central bank from 1987 to 2006, becoming a symbol of 1990s prosperity and a target of criticism after the financial crisis
U.S. equity futures were lower on Monday as Wall Street awaited the release of inflation data that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve.
Critical minerals
The restrictions target manufacturers tied to Washington’s push to rebuild domestic supply chains for critical magnets, raising the risk of another trade clash
AI and music rights
The Grammy-winning singer said the use of her work in AI training was unacceptable, while Suno has said its systems are designed not to reproduce specific songs
U.S.-Iran talks
The vice president described progress after the first U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, while Tehran said detailed nuclear negotiations have not yet begun
U.K. politics
Andy Burnham’s decisive Makerfield by-election win returned him to Westminster and positioned him for a Labour contest that could determine Britain’s next prime minister
Ebola outbreak
DR Congo’s Health Ministry reported 1,003 confirmed infections and 254 deaths, with contact tracing gaps and crowded displacement camps heightening concern in Ituri province
Diplomacy
Early reports described a 60-day framework from talks in Switzerland, while signs of strain underscored how fragile any next phase may be
U.S.-Israel tensions
Israeli strikes in Beirut have exposed a widening split between Trump’s push for an Iran deal and Netanyahu’s insistence on keeping military pressure on Iran and Hezbollah
Middle East diplomacy
A diplomat briefed on the agreement said the Lebanon ceasefire came after overnight strikes and attacks tested a new U.S.-Iran memorandum almost immediately
United Kingdom
The British prime minister said the statutory inquiry will cover England and Wales and follow a recommendation from Baroness Louise Casey’s review of group-based child sexual abuse
Sports and geopolitics
Sardar Pashei and AJ Edelman said the deal gives Tehran breathing room, while Trump has framed it as a way to avoid wider conflict and stabilize energy markets
Diplomacy and surveillance
Vice President JD Vance delayed a Switzerland trip for technical talks with Iran, while a DHS document outlines expanded local police access to ICE facial recognition technology
Middle East
Israeli attacks continued in southern Lebanon despite a U.S.-Iran understanding calling for an end to attacks, with Lebanon reporting 18 deaths and Israel saying four soldiers were killed by Hezbollah
Mideast diplomacy
Trump says the agreement is not final, while Israeli strikes in Lebanon and confusion over the Strait of Hormuz are testing a framework due to be signed Friday
South Africa politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis wants his predecessor replaced as agriculture minister in a rapid shake-up of the DA’s posts in South Africa’s coalition government
U.S.-Iran diplomacy
Iran’s foreign minister said negotiations would resume immediately after a Friday signing, while President Trump said he hoped the conflict would soon be behind both sides
U.S.-Iran framework
Tehran says Israeli troops and strikes would violate the emerging agreement, while Israeli leaders say they are not bound by it and will keep forces in the south
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem.
Russia-Ukraine war
Russian authorities reported no injuries after a strike in southeast Moscow, while Kyiv cast the operation as retaliation for Russia’s intensified aerial attacks
Military aviation
The bomber went down shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission in Southern California. Officials said the cause remains under investigation
Online safety
The government wants restrictions in force by early 2027, but the scope, exemptions and enforcement tools are still being worked through
U.K. courts
An Old Bailey jury convicted Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc over fires at north London properties and a car connected to the U.K. prime minister
Iran war
A preliminary deal is expected to open the Strait of Hormuz, while the most difficult disputes are being pushed into further talks
Online safety
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will pursue an Australia-style age ban while adding tighter rules for livestreaming, gaming and other features used by minors
Iran diplomacy
The reported framework appears to leave out some of the most important provisions Israel had sought, sharpening questions over Israel’s approach
Yemen
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, a 30-year-old free-climber known for risky online stunts, fell while climbing the Hardah Dam crater without safety equipment, authorities said
Markets
Shares added about 6% in premarket trading after Friday’s historic debut pushed the company’s market value above $2 trillion
U.S.-Iran framework
Trump and Iranian officials pointed to an agreement set for signing Friday, while shipping data and unresolved security issues showed the path back to normal remains uncertain
Diplomacy
Trump and mediators say a signing is set for Friday, but the deal text has not been released and nuclear and sanctions questions remain for further talks
Middle East diplomacy
Pakistan says the agreement covers fighting in Lebanon, but no public terms have been released and Israel has shown no readiness to halt its offensive against Hezbollah
Euro zone rates
The quarter-point move, the bank’s first hike since 2023, came with higher inflation forecasts and a weaker growth outlook for the euro zone
World Cup 2026
The 48-team tournament begins Thursday in Mexico City, with co-host Canada set to stage its first men’s World Cup match Friday in Toronto
Middle East escalation
The alerts followed U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites, with Trump threatening more attacks after saying earlier that a deal was close
Myanmar
The American diplomat was found dead at a Yangon residence hotel near the U.S. Embassy; officials have released few details about the case
Film of the Week
The spoiler-free review frames the film as a return to Spielberg’s long-running fascination with extraterrestrial encounters and official secrecy
France
The Nanterre prosecutor made the request after the artist spent 48 hours in custody over multiple sexual assault accusations, which he denies
Inflation
The consumer price index matched forecasts as energy prices jumped, while core inflation came in softer on a monthly basis
South Africa shooting
Police said nine others were wounded and no arrests had been made after attackers opened fire at multiple locations near an area tied to illegal mining
Everest rescue
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found crawling toward Base Camp after disappearing high on the mountain, where he said he survived on ice and pocket snacks
Air Canada investigation
Police say Geoffrey Wall worked as a captain for years without the licence required to fly large commercial passenger aircraft. Air Canada says safety was not compromised
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to crumble as Trump says he's considering new strikes and Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
Summer festivals
With Glastonbury out of reach for many fans, Euronews Culture says ticket options remain at festivals across the continent
US-Israel tensions
The US president rejected the idea that Israel ignored him, yet analysts say the latest confrontation shows Washington and Netanyahu are pursuing increasingly different goals
World Cup 2026
Iran’s football federation says its supporter ticket allocation has been withdrawn, while visas for some delegation members remain unresolved days before its opener in Los Angeles
Energy markets
The U.S. energy secretary said exports through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing, but he offered no specific figures and no deal with Tehran has been announced
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
