Iran emerges in position of strength after ceasefire signed with US The memorandum of understanding signed by Washington and Tehran on Wednesday, June 17, puts an end to hostilities and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but remains vague on the central issue of Iran's nuclear program.
Ending the war with Iran comes at the cost of major US concessions The memorandum of understanding, signed on the evening of June 17 by the presidents of both countries is intended to end hostilities and allow for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Nuclear negotiations will begin immediately afterward.
View from Russia: Social media bans won’t save your child The real threat isn’t screen time – it’s a family culture where children are more afraid of telling the truth than going online alone Read Full Article at RT.com
As heatwave hits, French government tries not to appear overwhelmed by climate crisis According to the authorities, most measures in the national climate change adaptation plan are underway. However, critics say the plan lacks structure and adequate resources, as temperatures in France are expected to reach up to 40°C in the coming days. Read More
Cuba rolls out reforms to further open local economy to private sector These new measures, which still need to be approved by the country's National Assembly, also aim to attract more capital from Cubans living abroad and reduce the size of the state.
Finland shreds nuclear weapons ban Finland has repealed a ban on nuclear weapons, paving the way for the potential deployment of NATO warheads on Russia’s border Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran declares victory over US Iranian officials have portrayed the newly signed memorandum of understanding with the US as a diplomatic victory achieved through strength Read Full Article at RT.com
Tebnine hospital bears witness to ongoing war in southern Lebanon Wounded people continue to pour into the emergency room of the only facility still operating near the 'yellow line.' After Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding, Donald Trump called on Israel to be 'more responsible' in Lebanon, where Read More
On Donbas front, warehouse manager aims to improve daily life for Ukrainian soldiers In the Donbas, some combat zones have become too dangerous to deliver food, water and medicine to frontline infantry by road. A warehouse manager and amateur cook is doing everything he can to organize drone deliveries of varied food supplies Read More
Young man dies after falling from horse-drawn carriage in New York's Central Park The accident, currently under investigation, comes one week after a horse died in Central Park after it ate a toxic plant. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports removing carriages from the park.
MMA in Le Monde: From clandestine beginnings in France to the spotlight in front of... Mixed martial arts has just experienced unprecedented media exposure thanks to US President Trump. In France, this combat sport, whose name first appeared in 2006 in the newspaper, had to fight to earn respect.
Germany opens hybrid warfare center German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has opened a new hybrid warfare center amid the broader militarization of the country Read Full Article at RT.com
Insee lowers growth forecasts as French households bear brunt of Middle East crisis The French economy is expected to move at a sluggish pace through 2026, with growth reaching just 0.7% by year's end instead of the previously anticipated 0.9%.
'Backrooms': 20-year-old prodigy Kane Parsons tries to reinvent horror cinema Adapted from a YouTube series inspired by an urban legend about empty, unsettling spaces, the film ultimately falls back on familiar horror formulas.
Appointed by Trump to lead the Fed, Kevin Warsh vows to reshape the institution On Wednesday, June 17, the US central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged and mentioned a possible hike by the end of the year due to inflation driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Its new chair, who Read More
2026 World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Edin Dzeko, still in the game in... Eight players over the age of 40 are competing in the World Cup, a new record. While most of them are goalkeepers, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, Croatian midfielder Luka Modric and Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko are notable exceptions. They remain Read More
Israeli police rip pants off ultra-Orthodox Jews (VIDEO) The unrest was triggered by the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox draft dodger who had been placed in a military jail Read Full Article at RT.com
France shuts down clandestine Chinese 'police stations' operating on its territory Since early 2026, French counterintelligence services have dismantled nine clandestine structures operating in France under the direction of China's Ministry of Public Security. The sites were notably used to track down dissidents.
Trump signs memorandum of understanding with Iran (VIDEO) US President Donald Trump has personally signed a memorandum of understanding with Tehran, Axios reported, citing two US officials Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia wants to reset Persian Gulf security – can it? Moscow’s plan for the region pushes for small steps in practical de-escalation and the building of trust. But is the Gulf ready? Read Full Article at RT.com
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