UN nuclear chief urges checks of Iran’s programme in potential deal to end war
Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the US during a 12-day conflict in June, according to a confidential IAEA report. Read…
Jamie Dornan as Aragorn in new Lord Of The Rings film ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ gets mixed reaction
The latest entry in the J.R.R. Tolkien big-screen Lord Of The Rings saga gets some casting news… And some fans aren’t thrilled. Read More
Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having ‘courage’ to back Iran war
Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties. Read…
Strikes hit Sloviansk and Sumy as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities
Russia strikes Sloviansk with a FAB-1500 bomb, wrecking civilian buildings, while repeated drone attacks ignite major fires in Sumy’s industrial zone. Read more at Read More
Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification…
This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods you can book on ultra-long-haul flights
Available on select flights between Auckland and New Zealand, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248. Read More
German pilots’ union announces further strikes at Lufthansa this week
The latest round of strike action continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty. Read More
Travelling to Japan in 2026? Here are the new taxes and price hikes you need to know about
Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay. Read More
Trump says Iran war ‘very close to over’ as truce talks advance
A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah…
Four dead and 20 injured in second school shooting in Turkey this week, governor says
It comes a day after an ex-student opened fire at his former high school in Siverek in southern Şanlıurfa province, wounding 16 people including students before killing himself in a…