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Ethiopia: Musical performances move Great South Festival

Addis Ababa, June 28 (Prensa Latina) Performances by Cuban singer-songwriter Raul Paz and his group, as well as renowned Ethiopian singer Yema and the Uruguayan duo Nai, are generating high expectations today for the second day of the Great South Festival. The post Ethiopia: Musical performances move Great South Festival first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Thousands march in Hungary as 2SLGBTQ+ rally becomes anti-government protest

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Hungary's capital on Saturday as a banned 2SLGBTQ+ rights rally swelled into a mass demonstration against the government led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Senate rejects Democratic bid to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites

Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Iran reportedly bans IAEA chief, surveillance cameras from nuclear plants

Tehran claims Israel's government obtained "sensitive facility data," according to media reports.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Why manufacturing consent for war with Iran failed this time

Americans still have fresh memories of the death and destruction of the previous US imperial adventure in the region.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli air strike kills 20 in Gaza City, including nine children

Israeli air strike kills 20 in Gaza City, including nine children At least 20 Palestinians, including nine children, were killed and dozens more wounded after Israeli forces targetedthe al-Tuffah neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City. Wafa news agency reported that the air strike targeted a group of civilians near a school on Yafa Street in the northeast of al-Tuffah, causing significant casualties. In a separate...

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Syria thwarts new drug trafficking operation

Damascus, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Anti-Narcotics Department announced on Saturday the seizure of a large quantity of drugs after thwarting a drug trafficking operation near the Lebanese border region. The post Syria thwarts new drug trafficking operation first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Iran extends access to airspace for overflights

Iran extends access to airspace for overflights Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said on Saturday. "In addition to the eastern half of the country's airspace being available for domestic, international and overflight operations, the airspace over the central and...

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 62 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes since Friday

According to the Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, eight people were burnt to death after Israeli shelling on a school in the Jabaliya refugee camp.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

WATCH: Funeral for slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and husband Mark Hortman

β€œMelissa Hortman will be remembered as the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history. I get to remember her as a close friend, a mentor, and the most talented legislator I have ever known,” Gov. Tim Walz said in his eulogy.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Palestine accuses Israel of launching scorched earth campaign in Gaza

Ramallah, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) Rawhi Fattouh, chairman of the Palestinian National Council (PNC), accused Israel Saturday of continuing its scorched earth policy and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip. The post Palestine accuses Israel of launching scorched earth campaign in Gaza first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Tens of thousands gather to mark 30th anniversary of Budapest Pride despite Orban ban

Budapest Pride's 30th anniversary saw tens of thousands defy a government ban, with dozens of European Parliament members showing solidarity for civil liberties.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK: Over 2 tons of cocaine seized at London port

In one of the biggest cocaine busts in UK history, British authorities discovered 2.4 metric tons of the drug in a ship that arrived in London from Panama.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hondurans recall coup against former President Manuel Zelaya

Tegucigalpa, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) The ruling Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE) of Honduras recalls on Saturday the 16th anniversary of the 2009 coup d'Γ©tat conducted by the military forces in collusion with conservative sectors against then-President Manuel Zelaya. The post Hondurans recall coup against former President Manuel Zelaya first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Chile is ready for presidential primary elections

Santiago, Chile, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) More than 2,000 polling stations are set up on Saturday in Chile for Sunday's primaries, where the candidates of the leftist, progressive, and social democratic parties will be chosen for the November presidential elections. The post Chile is ready for presidential primary elections first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Amid social unrest Panamanian President leaves for Spain

Panama City, June 28 (Prensa Latina) A climate of social unrest in the province of Bocas del Toro, under a state of emergency, and the visit to Spain of President Jose Raul Mulino marked the week that concludes in Panama. The post Amid social unrest Panamanian President leaves for Spain first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

I’m 79 years old and the β€˜father of functional medicine’: Here’s my daily routine for a healthy life

"For me, the first thing is to wake up every morning and just say how grateful you are to be there," says Jeffrey Bland, the "father of functional medicine."

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

β€˜Hey Daddy’: How different world leaders massage Trump’s ego

Does Trump’s personal relationship with world leaders have any bearing on his policies towards their countries?

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Senate rejects push to rein in Trump on Iran

Support for Sen. Tim Kaine’s war powers resolution fell largely along party lines.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

France to ban smoking in schools, parks, beaches to protect children

Starting Sunday, smoking will be banned on beaches, in parks, and at bus shelters. The government’s decree extending the ban to certain outdoor public spaces was published in the Official Journal on Saturday. For now, no fines will be issued for violations.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spain accuses Brussels of β€˜complicity’ in OrbΓ‘n’s ban on Budapest Pride

The European Commission must be "much stronger" in confronting the Hungarian leader, say Spanish officials.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Greece names new ministers after high-level resignations over farm scandal

Thanos Plevris, a hardline MP with the nationalist Laos party, was appointed migration minister.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Death toll rises after Pakistan hit by flash floods and heavy rains

Flash floods and roof collapses over past 36 hours have claimed 19 lives, increasing total toll to 32, authorities say.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pope Leo looks to MAGA megadonors to shore up Church finances

Wealthy American conservatives hint they're ready to cough up again to rescue the scandal-ridden Church from going broke.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pro-LGBTQ+ yet anti-abortion: What's behind Malta's differing stances?

The tiny Mediterranean island is one of Europe's most progressive on LGBTQ+ rights, but at the same time, it has a near-total ban on abortion. What is the reason for this dissonance?

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Netanyahu hopes for boost from Iran conflict - but do Israelis still trust him?

Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent

Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

If you answer 'yes' to these 4 questions, paying for a laundry service could be worth the money, financial experts say

Wash and fold laundry services can relieve the burden of your basket, but at around $2 per pound, is the convenience worth the cost?

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

In pictures: Celebrities descend on Venice for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding

The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

2 dead after Russian drone hits residential building, Ukrainian officials say

Russian drones struck the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, killing two people died and injuring at least 17, Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict

Military leaders and nuclear scientists are being buried days after a ceasefire came into effect.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

On the ground in Venice for Bezos's glitzy wedding

BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials.

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US cycling faces β€˜devastating’ consequences from trade war

Industry lobby expects no growth until 2029 as falling demand and tariffs hit the sector

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Traders bet on rate cuts from Powell’s successor at the Fed

Donald Trump’s criticism of central bank chair has fuelled expectations of a dovish shift once he leaves in May next year

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Golden nuggets: chicken solidifies its dominance of the US food chain

Cost-cutting by consumers and trendy high protein diets are driving sales like never before

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World