Lebanese Turtle Conservationist Killed in Airstrike
Mona Khalil, a Lebanese ecologist activist, looks at a turtle in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre in August 2002.
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Trump Cancels Strikes, Again Promises Imminent Iran Peace
President Trump has canceled planned strikes in Iran, claiming, once again, that a peace deal is near. This is just the latest salvo in a series of whiplash proclamations when it comes to the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran.
Trump Cancels Strikes, Says Iran Peace Deal 'Soon'
Trump says he has canceled planned strikes on Iran and peace deal is near — again A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.
Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry Returns a National Hero
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan greets fans who show support for him, after he was denied entry into the United States where he had traveled to take part in the World Cup and was forced to return to his country, in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 10, 2026.
House Passes Resolution Directing End to Hostilities with Iran
The U.S. Capitol is seen Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Mariam Zuhaib/AP hide caption toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP A bipartisan majority in the Republican-led House voted on Wednesday to end the war with Iran, the clearest rebuke yet of President Trump's handling of the conflict and the subsequent economic fallout.
Cologne Cathedral to charge €12 from July 1
Cologne's Catholic Cathedral will begin charging tourists €12 (about $14) for entry from July 1. The renowned gothic church and UNESCO world heritage site first announced its plan to introduce entry fees in March, becoming one of comparatively few German places of worship charging for admission.
Two-day London Tube strike disrupts services
Parts of London's underground, known as the Tube, will be shut for two days this week, after transport union leaders announced a strike on Monday. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) said workers will be encouraged to walk off the job on Tuesday and Thursday for 24 hours each day.
Alevis in Germany: Preserving Faith and Culture
Alevis make up around 13% of Muslims living in Germany today. Members of this religious community once predominantly lived in rural Anatolia, Turkey, passing on their spiritual beliefs and rites orally.
Paris police detain over 130 after PSG fan unrest
Police in Paris on Saturday detained over 100 people after fans of Paris Saint-Germain went berserk in the French capital on the night of the club's Champions League final victory against Arsenal. The Champions League final match was a nailbiter, with PSG defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties. By 11 p.m.
Man convicted over 2024 Vienna Taylor Swift attack plot
An Austrian court convicted on Thursday a man of plotting an attack at a Vienna concert by US singer Taylor Swift in 2024. A 21-year-old Islamist, who was also found guilty of forming a terror cell, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The defendant, identified as Beran A.
Police Use Water Cannons, Tear Gas to Break Up Izmir Rally
Turkish riot police on Tuesday fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel.
Netanyahu Pledges Escalated Strikes as Regional Tensions Persist
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