Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui is one of 19 Morocco squad members born outside the country
· Bbcsport
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Western media distorting Ukraine battlefield reality – Dutch journalist (VIDEO)
Western media and politicians are misleading the public by hyping Kiev’s attacks on Russia while ignoring the devastating losses suffered by Ukrainian forces, independent Dutch journalist Sonja van den Ende has told RT.
· RT
The questions swirling in Qld’s $500m new youth justice program orbit
Welcome to Brisbane Times’ Queensland public sector column, Public Circus. This week: checking in on a key election pledge, the premier’s department adds staff, what wasn’t in the budget, and more.
· Matt Dennien
Michael Jackson movie becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time
The King of Pop's real-life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, plays him in the movie
· Bbcnews
British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
BAT said it was cutting costs to future-proof the business
· Bbcnews
World Cup exit made decision to resign easy - Clarke
Steve Clarke stood down after seven years in charge of Scotland
· Bbcsport
Latvia to build joint drone factory with Ukraine near Russian border
Latvia and Ukraine will establish a joint drone production facility in Latvia’s eastern border region near the Russian and Belarusian borders, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has said.
· RT
Fewer Americans are proud of US achievements: AP-NORC poll
A demonstrator carries an American flag upside-down near the White House during a protest taking place on the day of a military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
· Linley Sanders
Europe’s industrial wake-up call
The July revision of the EU ETS Directive will determine whether the EU can reconcile it with industrial competitiveness. In short, whether it can achieve decarbonization without deindustrialization.
· Marcin Laskowski, vice president of the management board, PKEE
Hamas maintains full control over Gaza after deterring Palestinian protests - analysis
Over the past two weeks, a campaign calling for protests against Hamas on June 26 was circulated on social media, particularly on pages affiliated with Fatah.
· AMIR BOHBOT
Poland shifts stance on Nazi reparations from Germany – media
Poland has scaled back its long-standing reparations campaign against Germany and is now seeking annual payments of around €2,333 ($2,660) for each living victim of Nazi persecution instead of the €1.3 trillion it once demanded, Suddeutsche Zeitung reported on Sunday.
· RT
Murder charge after man dies at summer solstice event
Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, from Nottingham, was declared dead at the scene
· Bbcnews
Raveheart by Graeme Armstrong review – ravers rebel in a Scottish political satire
A veteran techno DJ embarks on a campaign of civil disobedience in this passionate and at times hilarious tale of underground resistance
· Suzi Feay
Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble says baby motivated her to stay alive
'A miracle': Mother and son in hospital after being pulled from rubble
· Bbcnews
US and Iran agree to resume talks after weekend of strikes
The U.S. and Iran agreed Sunday evening to halt attacks in the Gulf and restart negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of strikes threatened their less-than-two-week-old ceasefire.
· Milena Wälde
America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
The 250th anniversary of America's liberation from a king kicked off with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall by President Donald Trump, whose face already stares down from banners fluttering from federal buildings across the nation's capital.
· Associated Press
'Worth every penny', say England fans at World Cup
Danny Williams and Joe Gallagher have been flying the flag for Scarborough
· Bbcnews
Chel Diokno
Chel Diokno (full name: Jose Manuel Tadeo Icasiano Diokno) is a lawyer, educator, human rights advocate, and politician. He was the first nominee of Akbayan, which topped the party-list election in 2025.
Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election
A special task force is preparing for a massive polling day surge as up to 200,000 cross-border workers return home to vote
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election
A special task force is preparing for a massive polling day surge as up to 200,000 cross-border workers return home to vote
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Pampered, protected & primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?
Scotland players (from left) John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Lewis Ferguson and Andy Robertson leave the team hotel in Charlotte to head home
· Bbcsport
Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
Cape Verde will take on Argentina after a remarkable run to the knockout rounds
· Bbcsport
Iraqi PM: Arrest of politicians, officials first step in wider anti-graft campaign
Iraqi prime minister Ali al-Zaidi has described the arrest of dozens of politicians and senior officials as the first step in a wider campaign against corruption, as authorities continue sweeping raids across the country.
· Middleeasteye
When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
It was July 2016. We had just been to the polls over Brexit. Leicester City were Premier League champions. England held the Ashes.
· Bbcsport
Lee's approval rating falls for sixth straight week: poll
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn wanted to find out why a drug to treat pregnancy sickness was not easily accessible
· Bbcnews
Former Korean coaching candidate takes Canada to last 16
Jesse Marsch, who was once considered a leading candidate to coach South Korea's national team, is making history with Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
· Lee Hyun-joo
US says it agreed with Iran for both to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes
The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" following an exchange of strikes over the past few days, according to a US official.
· Bbcnews
How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Jan-Niklas Hustedt remembers going to techno parties in the abandoned canteen of a pump factory that had drastically downsized after reunification, in his hometown of Oschersleben.
· Bbcnews
Metallica donates £20,000 to city foodbank with 'empty shelves' after sell-out gig
Metallica, who played at the Principality Stadium on Sunday, have donated £20,000 to the Cardiff Foodbank
· Bbcnews
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil was originally found in 1985 on James Ross Island in Antarctica
· Bbcnews
Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border
Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan of harbouring terrorists who carry out attacks on its soil, a claim the Taliban government rejects
· Bbcnews
Heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France
French health officials recorded around 1,000 excess deaths in less than a week as the country was hit by its most severe heatwave in more than two decades.
· RT
Europe’s foreign policy turf war
Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.
· Zoya Sheftalovich, Nicholas Vinocur, Dionisios Sturis
US and Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha talks – Axios
The US and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities and continue peace talks in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, according to several media outlets that cited senior US officials.
· RT
Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery
Venezuelans in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's response to the natural disaster.
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
This is Hong's second stint as head coach of team South Korea
· Bbcnews
Warum die VW-Krise nicht nur aus China kommt
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski
Europe’s strategic autonomy starts on the road
Geopolitical tensions, energy price volatility and growing concerns about economic security have brought competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy to the center of the European Union’s policymaking. Across energy, industry and defense, the focus is increasingly on reducing dependencies, strengthening domest…
· Raluca Marian, director of EU advocacy, International Road Transport Union (IRU); and general delegate, IRU’s Permanent Delegation to the European Union
Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid
Andy Burnham will give a major policy speech later, his first since launching a bid to become prime minister, in which he will announce plans for a "No 10 North".
· Bbcnews
Putin says Russia will press on with front-line campaign
President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that Russia will press ahead with its battlefield aim of fully capturing four Ukrainian regions, rejecting what he said was a new proposal by Ukraine to rein in hostilities in the more than four-year-old war.
· Yonhap
China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes
China on Monday blacklisted four Japanese government defense research institutes and imposed tighter export restrictions on dozens of other Japanese entities, escalating a months-long campaign to limit Tokyo's access to Chinese-origin dual-use goods.
· Anniek Bao
ZB1 Seok Matthew named new face of 'Visit Seoul' campaign
Zerobaseone member Seok Matthew has been named the ambassador for Visit Seoul, the Seoul Tourism Organization announced Monday.
· Cha Min-jung
Why the EEAS is fighting for its future
When EU leaders launched the bloc’s diplomatic service in 2011, the idea was to give Europe a much more powerful and unified voice on the world stage.
· Nicholas Vinocur, Jacopo Barigazzi
Iraq arrests 47 officials ahead of prime minister’s visit to US
Iraq has launched a major anti-corruption crackdown ahead of Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi’s visit to Washington next month. The raids reportedly targeted Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij, whom the US had previously accused of aiding Iran.
· RT
Winners and losers: Champion’s setback gives Walker chance to upstage Cleary
A delay in Tom Dearden’s recovery from a syndesmosis injury has ensured Sam Walker will see out his maiden State of Origin campaign, and give him the chance to do what NSW counterpart Nathan Cleary has thus far failed to achieve.
· Nick Wright
Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
The number of children referred to mental health services in England has risen by 10% in a year to more than one million, according to a report.
· Bbcnews
Man due in court charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a vehicle hit pedestrians on a busy west London road on Saturday.
· Bbcnews
Starmer eyeing top NATO position – Observer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is stepping down following a revolt within his own party, is interested in becoming the next secretary general of NATO, The Observer reported on Sunday.
· RT