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Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars -- The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

BBC News - 1 day ago

Russia hails Poland's move against 'Nazi-worshipping' Zelensky

Russia Today - 1 day ago

Donald Trump embroiled in new war of words with major EU leader

Daily Express - 1 day ago

Iran's ayatollah says approved US deal despite 'different view' Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance defended the deal, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement. 18/06/2026

Euronews - 1 day ago

One killed and dozens hurt in train collision north of London

SBS - 1 day ago

Andy Burnham's Britain appears to be moving towards reality. What would it look like?

Irish Times - 1 day ago

The American Fantasy of Cuba

The Nation - 1 day ago

Here's why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast

Los Angeles Times - 1 day ago

ARTS & LIFE -- Rare river god mosaic uncovered at Aspendos

Hurriyet Daily News - 1 day ago

Ukrainian officials criticize Polish president's decision to strip Zelenskyy of honor

Independent UK - 1 day ago

Iran-US peace deal under threat? Israel launches strikes at Lebanon despite ceasefire, killing 5

Times of India - 1 day ago

Indian embassy in UAE to pause passport, visa services from June 26-30 ahead of Al Hind Tours takeover

Times of India - 1 day ago

Flu hits US military base after vaccine mandate ends

Russia Today - 1 day ago

KFC's winning strategy: Stop chasing Gen Z specifically

International The News - 1 day ago

Kashmir pachistano: blocco totale e 24 morti in due settimane di proteste

AsiaNews.it - 1 day ago

Germany-Uzbekistan ties deepen, President Steinmeier tells Euronews - Trade between Germany and Uzbekistan exceeded $1.4 billion (€1.2bn) last year, while German investment reached $2 billion (€1.7bn). The two countries are also expanding educational exchanges, labour mobility programmes and business partnerships. 18/06/2026

Euronews - 1 day ago

Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threat

Bay to Bay News - 1 day ago

Northern Ireland's unfinished business

Irish Post - 1 day ago

Twin roadside blasts kill 7 in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Times of India - 1 day ago

Switzerland to stop protecting military-aged Ukrainians

Russia Today - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal as WWII dispute deepens

International The News - 1 day ago

Europe -- At G7 summit, Trump seems willing to back Ukraine. Europe isn't banking on it.

Christian Science Monitor - 1 day ago

'Fear, panic and exhaustion': Women in Syria's Roj camp report worsening abuse

Middle East Eye - 1 day ago

Nigeria's foreign reserves reach 17-year high of $51.03bn amid Naira depreciation

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 day ago

2 roadside bombs in northwest Pakistan kill at least 7

Bay to Bay News - 1 day ago

Bird flu could be catastrophic for nation's vulnerable species, experts warn

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

The woman who turned cooking oil into soap in Gaza

Independent UK - 1 day ago

Russia should be in G8 – Trump

Russia Today - 1 day ago

Tourists evacuated after deadly hotel fire in the Dominican Republic

Sydney Morning Herald - 1 day ago

US envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Switzerland for Iran talks after abrupt postponement

International The News - 1 day ago

New regime over Hormuz? How Iran seeks to tighten control after US peace deal

Times of India - 1 day ago

2 roadside bombs in northwest Pakistan kill at least 7

Toronto Star - 1 day ago

How Trump's $300B Gift to Iran Could Help Transform Their Economy

Newsweek - 1 day ago

Palestinians in Gaza say bank account closures cut off access to vital funds

Middle East Eye - 1 day ago

Today in History: June 20, race-related rioting erupts in Detroit

New York Daily News - 1 day ago

Shock as European country loved by Brits plunges 7 places in EU water quality rankings -- Millions of tourists visit the country each year for its world-famous waters.

Daily Express - 1 day ago

Bolivia declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

SBS - 1 day ago

La Russia che bombardando la Lavra distrugge il Mondo Russo

AsiaNews.it - 1 day ago

With World Cup in Guadalajara, families of Mexico's disappeared turn loved ones into soccer stickers

Toronto Star - 1 day ago

ARTS & LIFE - Kahramanmaraş: The city of poets - Let us consider a city. A place that is both provincial and central. Quiet, yet resonant. A city whose poets are recorded in biographical anthologies, whose madrasas produced scholars, whose dervish lodges nurtured poets and whose marketplaces echoed with the music of wandering minstrels. A river has flowed here uninterrupted since the sixteenth century — and that river is called Kahramanmaraş.

Hurriyet Daily News - 1 day ago

With World Cup in Guadalajara, families of Mexico's disappeared turn loved ones into soccer stickers

Bay to Bay News - 1 day ago

Why people in world's most populous country are having fewer children

Independent UK - 1 day ago

Woman dies after huge fire rips through luxury beach resort as 1,700 tourists evacuated -- Dramatic pictures show massive flames engulfing the resort.

Daily Express - 1 day ago

More than 2.4 million students to take nationwide university exam -- Türkiye's nationwide university entrance examination (YKS) will kick off this weekend with a massive turnout of more than 2.4 million candidates.

Hurriyet Daily News - 1 day ago

US, Qatar weigh releasing billions in frozen cash to Iran: Report

International The News - 1 day ago

'Fugitive' businessman Jason Cardiff – wanted in the US, living in €2.9m south Dublin home

Irish Times - 1 day ago

How a Chinese horse became the genetic bridge that brought American horses to Europe

Times of India - 1 day ago

Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind

Bay to Bay News - 1 day ago

Opera and Musical Theatre

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

After Trump's makeover, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is now green — with algae

SBS - 1 day ago

Senior Istanbul Municipality official rescued after 33-hour kidnapping -- Police rescued a high-ranking official from the cultural affairs subsidiary of the Istanbul Municipality early on June 19, more than a day after he was abducted from outside his home.

Hurriyet Daily News - 1 day ago

Three inmates sentenced to life behind bars for murdering child killer in 5-minute prison attack

New York Post - 1 day ago

Bolivia's president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

Apple Valley News Now - 1 day ago

EU has 'surrendered', says expert as panic-stricken MEPs vote for mass deportations

Daily Express - 1 day ago

Why this Paraguay star was red-carded for covering his mouth

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

How do Iranians and Israelis view the US-Iran deal? Residents in Tehran and Tel Aviv voiced mixed reactions to the US-Iran agreement, with some welcoming an end to the fighting while others questioned whether the deal would hold. 18/06/2026

Euronews - 1 day ago

Horror blaze erupts at holiday resort as thick black smoke fills the air

Daily Express - 1 day ago

Afghanistan claims strikes on militant hideouts inside Pakistan

Times of India - 1 day ago

Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal - Canada became the backdrop for emotional celebrations as Ghana secured a late World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto. Supporters from both nations turned the city into a vibrant meeting point before the decisive Group L match. 18/06/2026

Euronews - 1 day ago

Deadly H5 strain of bird flu has been confirmed in Australia — here's what it means

SBS - 1 day ago

Beetlejuice the Musical's Australian run ends early

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

Watch: Spanish MEP mimics Marilyn Monroe to sing 'Happy Birthday, Mr Genocide' to Trump in Parliament

Times of India - 1 day ago

Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind

Toronto Star - 1 day ago

Cristian Volpato shows why the Socceroos wanted him

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

Moroccan football star to stand trial on rape charge

Russia Today - 1 day ago

US coalition strike hits north Syria, senior militant killed

Mehr News Agency - 1 day ago

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

Apple Valley News Now - 1 day ago

Day in Photos: New Air Force One, Ebola at Orphanage in Congo, and Beating Retreat

Epoch Times - 1 day ago

Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution

Los Angeles Times - 1 day ago

The man tipped to be the next UK prime minister is keeping calm, but he needs to act fast

Sydney Morning Herald - 1 day ago

Israeli artillery hits south Lebanon with banned munitions

Mehr News Agency - 1 day ago

Trump Says He Will Visit Turkey, China This Year

Epoch Times - 1 day ago

"Gut genug" is a German song about being encouraging and building confidence. The internet made it something more.

Deutsche Welle - 1 day ago

African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery -- The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

BBC News - 1 day ago

Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists

Toronto Star - 1 day ago

Megastars bring new life to 'aging' country music

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a 'lost war'

Los Angeles Times - 1 day ago

Popovic defends selection gamble as Socceroos suffer heartbreak USA loss

SBS - 1 day ago

Trump-Meloni selfie row: Italy foreign minister cancels US visit

Times of India - 1 day ago

Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the U.S. as anti-Trump fervour rises

The Globe and Mail - 1 day ago

Germany struggles to find volunteers to confront Russia – media

Russia Today - 1 day ago

This warming apple and miso pudding will have you back for seconds

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

Analysis - Trump routinely trashes the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement. How is his deal different? Mark Gollom - News - World - | June 19

CBC News - 1 day ago

AIPCA Church Pastor accused of having 'MECHI' with congregant's wife in Githurai - Shame on you Pastor GATAMA

Daily Post Kenya - 1 day ago

Pressure mounts on Starmer to resign – media

Russia Today - 1 day ago

Police brutality! Heartbreaking VIDEO of cops storming residential houses in Nanyuki and beating up locals after demonstrating over US Ebola quarantine center (VIDEO)

Daily Post Kenya - 1 day ago

UK train collision leaves dozens seriously injured (VIDEOS)

Russia Today - 1 day ago

Melbourne woman suffers acute liver failure after using knock-off drug

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

SHOCK as Prophet OWUOR's followers in Nyando wear sack-clothes and smear their faces with ashes as a public expression of repentance (PHOTOs)

Daily Post Kenya - 1 day ago

KPMG 'not full of bad apples', former CEO says during parliamentary grilling

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

Medical experts provide opinion on how long it will take for Canada's Koné to recover

CTV News - 1 day ago

First case of deadly H5 bird flu confirmed in Australia

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 day ago

Suspect in child crocodile injury case out on bail -- The child was in critical but stable condition, police said.

ABC News - 1 day ago

Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort: Officials -- A woman from Italy was killed in the blaze, officials said.

ABC News - 1 day ago

Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American

Toronto Star - 1 day ago

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and injuring dozens

New York Daily News - 1 day ago

Bishop EDWARD KIHATO of CFF Church exposed as a marriage breaker and conman as CAROLINE MWANGI spills the beans

Daily Post Kenya - 1 day ago

San Jose man charged after undercover agent infiltrates group 'dedicated to grooming children'

The Mercury News - 1 day ago

UoN retains top spot as Strathmore surges past KU and JKUAT in latest Kenyan University rankings

Daily Post Kenya - 1 day ago

Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet with massive American flag

The Globe and Mail - 1 day ago