New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children
New Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight. Read more at…
Confusion in Strait of Hormuz amid reports Iran has reclosed the waterway
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that ships that submit “compliant transit requests” would be allowed to transit the Strait. Read more at Read More
The methodology of wickedness: Data reveals the most evil Disney villain
The House of Mouse has given audiences some cracking scoundrels over the years. Some heinous, some nightmarish, and some deeply misunderstood. And one is especially irredeemable… Read More
Iran coach calls team World Cup’s ‘most oppressed’ after rushed departure from US
Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it “a disaster for us,”…
Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia
The Central Asian country’s World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score. Read More
US-Iran deal is ‘very fragile’ as conflict ‘remains’, says analyst
Tomi Huhtanen, Executive Director of the Wilfried Martens Centre, believes the EU should be “involved” in the peace deal. Huhtanen said the bloc needed to be “in the same group…
Cypriot minister vows to keep ‘building’ on EU accession momentum
As the last days of Cyprus’s rotating EU presidency approach, Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, says her country will work “very hard” to open the remaining phases of…
Obama Presidential Centre opens with star-studded ceremony and veiled jabs at Trump
On stage, Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans. Read More
Iranian artist Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab. For Iranian artists, the ruling deepens fears of escalating cultural repression. Read More
From Pompeii to Évora : invisible solar for heritage sites
Solar panels disguised as ancient Roman tiles or designed to blend into historic skylines. Pompeii and Évora are proving that heritage preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand. Read…