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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had returned a state decoration a day after Poland 's president said he had stripped him of the award in

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S.

Italy's Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on
Health|World

Israeli fire kills nine people in Gaza, including a child, medics say

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least nine people, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, health officials said.

Israeli fire kills nine people in Gaza, including a child, medics say
Political|US|World

US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open

The U.S. military on Saturday denied Iran's claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and that U.S. forces were

US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open
Arts|Environment|Europe|Health|World

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert

France said on Saturday that alcohol consumption during the annual Fete de la Musique festivals would be banned on June 21 in the departments or administrative districts

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert
Arts|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil´s President Lula maintains poll lead over right-wing Senator Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has maintained his lead over opposition right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the race for the October presidential

Brazil´s President Lula maintains poll lead over right-wing Senator Bolsonaro
Arts|Crime|Environment|US|World

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
Sports|US|World

Shinnecock Hills has a troubling history for 36-hole US Open leaders

Wyndham Clark leads the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a four-shot advantage

Shinnecock Hills has a troubling history for 36-hole US Open leaders
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spanish judge orders prime minister's wife to face corruption trial and surrender her passport

A Spanish investigative judge has ruled that the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will face trial on charges of influence peddling and corruption

Spanish judge orders prime minister's wife to face corruption trial and surrender her passport
Business|Economy|World

The Strait of Hormuz is closing again. Few ships were leaving the waterway in the first place

The Strait of Hormuz is closing again. Few ships were leaving the waterway in the first place

The Strait of Hormuz is closing again. Few ships were leaving the waterway in the first place
Political|World

Why is there fighting in Lebanon?

Why is there fighting in Lebanon?

Why is there fighting in Lebanon?
MidEast|Political|World

US-Iran talks begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon

US-Iran talks begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
World

Iran negotiators head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues

A high-level Iranian team departed for Switzerland on Saturday for talks with the United

Iran negotiators head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues
Economy|Political|World

Bolivia on edge after Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock

Tensions soared in parts of Bolivia on Saturday as authorities began clearing roadblocks after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency

Bolivia on edge after Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock
Economy|Political|World

Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
Europe|World

Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St Augustine

Pope Leo XIV is urging Italians to rediscover their lagging faith

Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St Augustine
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says
Sports|World

The USA dares to dream the impossible World Cup dream

The USA dares to dream the impossible World Cup dream

The USA dares to dream the impossible World Cup dream
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo

Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo

Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
Economy|Health|Political|World

Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency to empower the military to remove road blockades

Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor almost certain to challenge for Britain’s premiership

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor almost certain to challenge for Britain’s premiership

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor almost certain to challenge for Britain’s premiership
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR

Iran's top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic, citing alleged violations

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spanish premier Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules

The wife of Spanish Socialist prime minister Pedro Sanchez must stand trial on corruption charges and has been banned from going abroad, a judge ruled on Saturday.

Spanish premier Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules