Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony
Spanish film star Javier Bardem was honoured in Los Angeles on 16 June with a place in the celebrated forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre, a distinction reserved for some…
Germany reportedly prepping to take part in Strait of Hormuz safeguarding mission
The German defence ministry has said naval units are already on standby for a possible deployment. Read More
Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire
A massive revolt is brewing for football’s most powerful man. For many, it would be a career game changer. But will it be for Infantino? Read More
Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia home kills one, injures seven
At least one person was killed and seven others injured after a Russian drone struck a residential building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on 16 June, sparking a…
AI takes centre stage at G7 as Western fears over US ‘kill switch’ get real
Western allies arrived at the G7 AI summit unsettled after the Trump administration cut off foreign access to Anthropic’s most powerful models, confirming Europe’s kill-switch fears and providing yet another…
G7 leaders press Trump on Ukraine as summit wraps up
The eyes of the world are on Evian-les-Bains, where G7 leaders are gathering for their third day and final day of talks. Beyond the photo ops, European leaders used this…
One killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia attacked Ukraine with 119 drones overnight, of which 97 were intercepted. 20 drones were reported hitting 11 locations across Ukraine. Read More
G7 leaders agree to increase weapons deliveries for Ukraine, step up pressure on Russian economy
G7 leaders pledge more weapons for Ukraine, including air defence and long-range systems, and signal readiness to tighten sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sector. Read More
Newsletter: G7 aligns on Ukraine in rare moment of unity
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Ukraine: Kyiv under fire again as russian strikes send residents into shelters
Ukraine’s capital came under a major missile attack early on 15 June, with air defence systems intercepting projectiles above the city. Authorities reported injuries as residents sought refuge in shelters…