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Man wins $835K after sheriff jailed him for a month over Charlie Kirk post
Sheriff loses fight with man he jailed for 37 days for posting a Trump meme on Facebook.
Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as parliament calls for transparency
Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as the parliament calls for transparency in 'obtuse' deals. MEPs say allegations have already damaged mutual trust ahead of delicate budget talks.
NATO: Rutte says US troop withdrawal won't hurt Europe
NATO's Mark Rutte said US troop reductions in Europe will be structured and not harm defenses. The Trump administration has been aggressive and unclear about the drawdown but a US pivot has been in the works for years.
In Iran, internet access becomes a luxury for the few
Despite the ongoing internet blockade in Iran, access to the so-called "Internet-Pro" is available to select groups for a fee. Access to information and communication are increasingly becoming a luxury.
Star Wars spin-off hits screens while French history resurfaces at Cannes
After Baby Yoda's success on the small screen, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" marks the return of the Star Wars franchise, eight years after the multiplanetary saga last graced our movie theatres. We take a look at this latest instalment starring Pedro...
Russia's plan to advertise on rockets and spacecraft takes off
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Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
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من يربح معركة هرمز؟ اقتصاد العالم أمام اختبار طويل
يقف الاقتصاد العالمي أمام اختبار صعب يكشف أزمة عميقة في إمدادات الطاقة بسبب استمرار التوتر في مضيق هرمز. وكشف تقرير أن أزمة مضيق هرمز تظهر كيف يمكن أن تتحول الممرات الحيوية إلى أدوات نفوذ تعيد رسم موازين القوة.
В Армении завершились парламентские выборы. В стране их называют судьбоносными
В Армении завершилось голосование на парламентских выборах, от которых зависит дальнейший внешнеполитический курс страны. Кампания прошла на фоне охлаждения отношений с Россией, попыток Еревана сблизиться с Евросоюзом и споров о мирном соглашении с...
China demonstriert Schulterschluss mit Nordkorea
Wirtschaftlich und politisch stehen sich China und Nordkorea sehr nahe. Kim hofft mit Unterstützung Chinas auf mehr internationale Anerkennung. Xi will seinen Kontrollanspruch im Indopazifik deutlich machen.
Трамп заявил, что не разморозит активы Ирана ради заключения сделки
Дональд Трамп в интервью NBC News обозначил, на какие уступки не готов идти в рамках возможной сделки с Ираном: санкции с Тегерана не будут сняты авансом, это станет возможно только после заключения мирного соглашения.
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Ukraine: Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a Russian attack on a nuclear-storage facility near Chernobyl "vile." The UN's nuclear watchdog said no increased radiation had been registered at the site.
Germany news: Far-right AfD makes push in district elections
Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is headed to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks. DW has more.
Germany news: Far-right push in low-key eastern elections
The four local votes are widely seen as a barometer for state elections in eastern Germany in September. Meanwhile, Merz heads to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'end to polarisation' as he makes the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years
The pontiff is set to deliver a mass in the centre of Madrid before moving elsewhere in Spain to Barcelona and the Canary islands. Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament, where immigration is...
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Xbox Games Showcase 2026: All the news and trailers
The console industry is in a weird place, and both Xbox and PlayStation have a chance to change the narrative a bit with their showcases at Summer Game Fest. Sony did that by focusing on the single-player titles it’s known for, and now it’s...
Japanese Gothic is a gorgeously grotesque ghost story
I'll give the usual caveat: The horror novel Japanese Gothic is best experienced going in with as little information as possible. Content warnings for graphic gore, scenes of domestic violence, self-harm, and mental illness. If you're okay with...
Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: the worst breaches of 2026 so far
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
Kill some time with these much needed distractions
Constantly being plugged into the news grind is mentally exhausting. Sometimes we just need to take a break, unwind, and do something fun. That’s why we’ve built up a collection of distracting time-wasters for when we need a break from being...