The Fight Over the World’s Oldest Bank
[Founded in 1472, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has survived wars, pandemics and scandals. But a hostile takeover bid has Tuscans on edge.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More
The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war.
Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts
The president decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers after a game of golf with Finland’s president. Experts say it’s far from clear the United States needs so many.
‘Ainak Wala Jin’ creator Hafeez Tahir slams AI remake of his popular 1993 TV series
Hafeez Tahir, the creator of the iconic TV series Ainak Wala Jin, criticised the producers behind the AI-generated film adaptation, which was released in cinemas this July, alleging that his work was used without his permission. In a video posted to his Instagram, Tahir urged the public to spread awareness about what he described in … Read more
Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur
American Brandon Nakashima celebrates after defeating top-seeded defending champion Alex de Minaur of Australia in the Washington Open quarter-finals. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: Defending champion Alex de Minaur and second-seeded Ben Shelton were bounced out of the Washington Open on Friday as upsets marked the quarter-finals of the combined ATP and WTA event. Top-seeded Aussie de … Read more
North Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan
Claims NATO’s planned expansion of fuel supply network demonstrates transformation into more aggressive military bloc North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the second plenary meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released June 23, 2026. PHOTO: Korean Central News Agency … Read more
Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections
[The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.
A French Village Becomes a Ghost Town After the Wildfires
Wildfires in France have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes and left entire towns deserted along the southwest coast. We visited Claouey, an empty beach town, and found a handful of residents who chose to stay, including one man who’s made it his mission to care for all the village pets.
Apple set to lose nearly $500b in value
[ Big Tech has been scooping up advanced chip-making capacity and memory chips to power its AI data centres BENGALURU: Apple shares fell nearly 10% on Friday after a disappointing forecast showed that the iPhone maker was struggling to secure enough components as the AI-driven data centre boom strains global supply chains. The drop, if … Read more
In land of figs, olives, Israeli occupiers’ violence turns harvest season bitter for West Bank village
Deadly attack forces cancellation of annual fig festival as residents say Israeli army cut them off from orchards Residents of the Palestinian village of Tel in the northern occupied West Bank had been counting down the days until the start of the fig harvest, preparing to host what was expected to be the largest fig … Read more