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Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests

Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city.

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

Around 100,000 march at Budapest Pride in defiance of Hungary’s ban on the event

Marchers gambled with potential police intervention and heavy fines to participate in the 30th annual Budapest Pride, which wasoutlawed by a lawpassed in March by Prime Minister Viktor OrbΓ‘n's right-wing populist governing party.

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

'Death to the IDF' chant echoes through Glastonbury Festival amid Gaza war anger

'Death to the IDF' chant echoes through Glastonbury Festival amid Gaza war anger Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 06/28/2025 - 17:28 Glastonbury Festival erupts as rap acts chant 'death to the IDF' and defy UK government pressure to censor artists A festivalgoer wears an Irish Tricolour balaclava as Irish rap band Kneecap perform at the West Holts stage on the fourth day of the Glastonbury Festival on June 28, 2025...

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

Budapest Pride: Thousands of marchers defy police ban

Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of the Hungarian capital despite police banning the event. Attendees risk a fine and organizers could face a one-year prison sentence.

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

Israel Kills at Least 50 Palestinians in Gaza, 7 of Them While Waiting for Food

The IDF killed 50 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip this past Saturday, nearly half of them in attacks on southern Khan Younis and at least seven while waiting for food deliveries at the Humanitarian Foundation for Gaza (GHF) complexes. RELATED: Gaza Health Ministry Reports 103 Dead, 219 Injured in 24 Hours Amid Ongoing Israeli Bombardment […]

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Pakistan slams climate β€˜injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again

At least 32 killed in monsoon flooding, underscoring Pakistan's climate vulnerability and insufficient global support.

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

UK authorities seize more than two tonnes of cocaine in β€˜one of largest’ busts

United Nations report says global cocaine trade thriving, with 25 million users around the world in 2023.

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

Thai protesters urge Shinawatra to quit over border dispute

Tens of thousands of protesters braved monsoon rains in Bangkok to protest against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her handling of the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia.

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

Is your lump charcoal made from U.S.-grown hardwood? An expert investigates

An expert analyzed bags of lump charcoal and found that did not give buyers as much effective grilling fuel as their labels promised.

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

EU leaders take stock of achievements of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council

Poland is ending its presidency of the European Union. The country has presided over EU Council meetings since 1 January 2025. "Your presidency has been difficult, but you have made it," said Ursula von der Leyen to Donald Tusk at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday.

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

WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes ahead of possible vote on Trump’s big budget bill

The Senate has been preparing for a key procedural vote during a rare Saturday session as Republicans race to pass President Donald Trump's package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline.

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

South Africa: Ramaphosa's firing of official prompts crisis

The Democratic Alliance (DA), a key partner of Cyril Ramaphosa's party in South Africa's ruling coalition, threatened "grave consequences" unless their demands are met. Previously, Ramaphosa fired a DA deputy minister.

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

South Africa’s DA party quits β€˜national dialogue’ initiative

The leader of the party, John Steenhuisen, said the initiative was a 'waste of time and money'.

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

If you’re just joining us

If you’re just joining us Here’s a recap of the past day’s developments in Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and the wider region: At least 23 Palestinians, including nine children, were killed and dozens more wounded in Gaza on Saturday. Israeli forces killed 13 Palestinian athletes and coaches in June, the Palestinian Olympic Committee said on Saturday. An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon has killed one person, the...

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

At Least 50 People Die as a Gold Mine in Northern Sudan Collapses

At least 50 miners died this Saturday when a traditional gold mine collapsed in the desert area of Howaid, in northern Sudan, a non-governmental organization from the northern River Nile state reported, indicating that the workers died of asphyxiation. RELATED: UN warns of escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan amid ongoing conflict The state’s resistance committees […]

Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US multinationals on track for minimum tax reprieve after G7 deal

Campaigners say agreement with Washington threatens to kill landmark accord

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

DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city

Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.

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

Latest news bulletin | June 28th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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

UAE ambassador’s firm linked to Bangladesh airports data deal

UAE ambassador’s firm linked to Bangladesh airports data deal Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 10:22 Top diplomat’s business links to Emirati-backed project to upgrade passenger information systems prompt conflict of interest concerns The UAE's ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Alhmoudi owns 34% of a company contracted to operate a new passenger information system for Bangladesh's airports...

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

Ukraine's Zelenskyy awards Order of Freedom to Polish President Andrzej Duda

Polish President Andrzej Duda arrived in Kyiv on Saturday morning for an unannounced visit. He was awarded the Order of Freedom by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for "outstanding personal merits in strengthening Ukrainian-Polish international cooperation".

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

Germany and COVID-19: What went wrong?

The German parliament is seeking to assess the political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Health Minister Jens Spahn is under attack over the possible misuse of public funds.

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

Cuban film participates in International Children’s Festival

Havana, June 28 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban film Viva Cuba participates in the international festival "In the Land of Children" in Tunisia, according to a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Caribbean nation today. The post Cuban film participates in International Children’s Festival first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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

Argentina with Cristina campaign launched

Buenos Aires, June 28 (Prensa Latina) The Justicialista Party and allied factions are launching the ongoing national campaign "Argentina with Cristina", calling for the release of Cristina Fernandez, who is serving house arrest and political ban, a campaign they consider unjust. The post Argentina with Cristina campaign launched first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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

Iran bids farewell to martyrs of Israeli aggression

Tehran, June 28 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic Republic of Iran bid farewell in a state ceremony to the 60 military commanders and nuclear scientists killed in the Israeli aggression. The post Iran bids farewell to martyrs of Israeli aggression first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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

DOJ abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

A letter that was received by one of the prosecutors was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The letter did not provide a reason for their removal, effective immediately, citing only β€œArticle II of the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States,” according to a copy seen by The Associated Press.

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

Panama denounces election of anti-Cuban agent at IACHR

Panama City, June 28 (Prensa Latina) The online magazine El Periodico de Panama denounced that the recent election of anti-Cuban agent Rosa Maria Paya to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is another strategy of the US government. The post Panama denounces election of anti-Cuban agent at IACHR first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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

Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire: what are the terms of the latest proposal?

A source told Newsweek that US President Donald Trump has made significant efforts to persuade Israel to move toward a ceasefire in Gaza, now the conflict with Iran has ended.

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

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