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Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from "a certain shortage" of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin Sunday, after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war.

In Idaho, the next generation of US nuclear reactors nears reality

A new generation of small nuclear reactors is up and running -- or nearly so -- in the United States, in what backers are calling a turning point for the industry.

Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches

Australia will expand shark-spotting drone coverage year-round at beaches across Sydney and beyond from July 1, authorities said Sunday, following a rise in attacks and sightings.

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the United States is "forced" to resume the war, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire.

US, Iran clash, putting fragile deal under growing strain

A fragile truce between the United States and Iran hung in the balance Saturday after US forces said they struck Iranian targets in another tit-for-tat response to attacks on shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides attack

Iran accused the United States on Saturday of violating their deal to end the Middle East war and hit US targets in the Gulf in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian territory.

Budapest Pride marchers push for equality after reversed ban

Tens of thousands marched in Budapest's Pride parade on Saturday, braving searing heat to celebrate a newfound freedom to gather after the fall of nationalist Viktor Orban, whose government banned last year's march.

Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire

Iran on Saturday accused the United States of violating the peace deal agreed to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf.

'Struggle continues' in Bolivia's Morales heartland

Bolivia's protest ban means nothing to coca growers loyal to former socialist president Evo Morales as they proudly defy the government measure.

World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub

Surrounded by dozens of dazzling screens and crowds of tourists, World Cup fans have turned New York's Times Square into a daily meeting spot for supporters from around the globe.

Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact

Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries.

Trump unveils new US passport -- with picture of himself

President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country's 250th anniversary of independence -- featuring his stern-faced likeness.

US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire

The United States and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war.

US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack

US forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions Friday after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jolting a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggled to contain the Middle East war.

US stocks recover from tech tremors as oil prices fall

Wall Street's main stock indices overcame an early bout of tech jitters Friday thanks to buy-the-dip traders, finishing mildly lower, while oil prices fell as shipping traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Globalization isn't dead, just 'transformed,' says IMF chief economist

While the global economy has faced shocks and trade turmoil, globalization is not dead -- it is simply being "transformed," the International Monetary Fund's chief economist told AFP Friday in an exclusive interview.

OpenAI restricts limited release of new model to US only

OpenAI on Friday launched a US-only preview of its latest powerful AI model series to a limited group of partners at the request of the US government, the company said.

Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah

Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front in the Middle East war, while Iran-backed Hezbollah warned the deal would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict.

Lebanon, Israel, US sign trilateral framework agreement in Washington

Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries.

Ships cross Hormuz by alternative route, despite attack

Ships continued to leave the Gulf, some of them braving a route not authorised by Tehran, despite an attack on a freighter that forced the suspension of a UN evacuation, tracking platforms showed Friday.

Stocks recover from tech tremors as oil prices fall

Wall Street's main stock indices overcame an early bout of tech jitters Friday thanks to buy-the-dip traders, while oil prices fell sharply.

Tech jitters send stocks lower, oil prices fall

Stock markets retreated Friday, capping a rollercoaster week for technology shares as doubts spread about the huge AI-fuelled gains for technology stocks that have propelled indexes to record territory.

Lukashenko will always be threat to Ukraine: Belarus opposition leader

Belarus will be a threat to Ukraine for as long as President Alexander Lukashenko is in power and relies on the Kremlin, the country's exiled opposition leader told AFP.

Dozens of international teams rushing to Venezuela: UN

International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes, the United Nations said Friday.

Russia-annexed Crimea declares 'emergency' amid Ukraine strikes

Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea on Friday declared an "emergency situation" in a bid to ease the fallout from increasing Ukrainian aerial attacks on the peninsula.

Stocks slide on renewed tech slump, oil prices fall

Stock markets retreated Friday, capping a rollercoaster week for technology shares as doubts spread about the huge AI-fuelled gains for technology stocks that have propelled indexes to record territory.

Russia pulls team from gymnastics World Cup event over flag row

Russia will no longer take part in the rhythmic gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Romania, the team said Friday, after accusing the event's organisers of banning their flag and anthem.

New Zealand internal report warns of Chinese military forays in Pacific

Chinese ballistic missile tests and naval forays will become a "persistent" feature of the Pacific as Beijing expands its security presence, New Zealand officials said in an internal document obtained by AFP.

'Die together': Ukraine's LGBTQ soldiers fighting Russia -- and for their rights

Armed with megaphones, glitter and rainbow banners, one group stood out in the colourful crowd of Kyiv Pride: soldiers in military fatigues, demanding their right to be considered a "part of Ukraine".

'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head

"Very strong" verification is needed in Iran following the Middle East conflict to ensure that it does not develop nuclear weapons, the UN atomic watchdog chief said on Friday.

Нуша Аубель и Дитмар Войдке: как Потсдам бросает на произвол судьбы малыша с тяжелой формой инвалидности

Столица земли Потсдам любит позиционировать себя как современный, благоприятный для детей город. Ещё в октябре 2025 года городская администрация ликовала по поводу избрания «мэра для всех»: Нуша Аубель (50 лет) с 72,9 % голосов заняла пост мэра Потсдама. Нуша Аубель, 1978 года рождения, заслужила себе репутацию в сфере помощи молодёжи, прежде чем стала высокопоставленным чиновником и, в конечном итоге, мэром. Именно под её руководством сейчас разворачивается во всех отношениях морально позорный скандал, который подрывает самооценку города как социально ориентированного и инклюзивного: двухлетний ребёнок со 100-процентной степенью инвалидности и 4-й степенью потребности в уходе уже более года тщетно ждёт законного места в детском саду с персональным помощником.Наше расследование основано на имеющихся судебных документах, жалобах в органы служебного надзора и запросах прессы. Оно показывает пугающую череду задержек, незаконных отказов и то, как пресс-служба мэрии Потсдама пытается выполнить свою обязанность по предоставлению информации лишь с помощью надуманных уловок. Затронутые этим люди видят в поведении городских властей не досадный единичный случай, а системный сбой: Еще в 2022 году старшая сестра ребенка с тяжелой инвалидностью не получила места в детском саду, несмотря на тяжелую инвалидность (100 процентов инвалидности с 5-й степенью ухода); и в этом случае ответственные лица столицы земли Потсдама полностью провалились, что вызывает вопросы о морали, приличиях, эмоциональной холодности и полной некомпетентности. (https://live.deutsche-boerse.com/nachrichten/IRW-News--ACCESS-Newswire-Noosha-Aubel-Skandal-in-Potsdam-um-schwerstbehindertes-Kind-b9408cc0-6dbe-49d8-b664-7e5d788b2686)

Asian stocks suffer fresh rout as rollercoaster week draws to close

Seoul tanked more than eight percent Friday, leading another rout across Asia equity markets as the rollercoaster ride that has characterised the week continued into the weekend.

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