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French Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients emissions

The four NGOs that took TotalEnergies to court said the laws reference to prevention of environmental risks encompasses both local pollution and climate change.

25 Jun 2026 9:04 pm
Venezuela quake response requires massive collective effort: UN aid chief

We are fully mobilised to support the people of Venezuela, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said in a statement.

25 Jun 2026 7:45 pm
Iraq urges OPEC to raise its quota

OPEC has esponded by launching a process to reassess its members states' capacities, the Ministry said

25 Jun 2026 6:12 pm
If you ran in New Delhi, youd win a million votes: Giorgia Meloni recalls 2023 India visit

When I arrived, there was a poster with my face and the word Welcome every few feet along the road; when I left, the posters showed the same image, but now read Thank you for visiting, says Giorgia Meloni

25 Jun 2026 5:25 pm
Pakistan says Iran-U.S. talks expected to resume next week

In a statement issued late on June 24, 2026, Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said parties are on the table and that the process was going on

25 Jun 2026 4:14 pm
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation

The statement by Revolutionary Guards did not elaborate on denounced routes but it appeared to be a response to an announcement overnight of a temporary corridor by Oman, which also borders the strait

25 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
Any deal with Iran will ensure security of Gulf allies: Rubio

The U.S. Secretary of States three-day tour of the Gulf is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the U.S.-Iran framework agreement last week to end the conflict

25 Jun 2026 3:23 pm
U.S. Senate Republicans reject War Powers resolution after Trump berates them

Its unclear whether the move will be enough to appease Mr. Trump, who had called the Republicans losers for voting against his war and had called Sen. Bill Cassidy a lunatic at the lunch after their tense exchange

25 Jun 2026 1:36 pm
Europe heatwave is 'price to pay for fossil fuel pollution': UN climate chief

Until humanity stops burning colossal amounts of coal, oil and gas, extreme heat will keep getting worse, says UN climate chief Simon Stiell

25 Jun 2026 12:54 pm
Pakistan police rescue French woman, 5 children after decade of alleged captivity

Human rights groups say hundreds of women report physical and psychological abuse by husbands and other family members each year, although many cases are believed to go unreported

25 Jun 2026 12:50 pm
U.S.-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty: analysts

Not only did he lose the war with Iran, he has also lost Trump as a friend. He is now isolated not only internationally, but locked in a major dispute with Trump, a former Netanyahu adviser says

25 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Venezuela earthquakes: At least 32 dead, 700 injured; La Guaria a disaster zone, says Delcy Rodriguez

Acting Venezuela President warned the toll was expected to rise as rescuers searched collapsed buildings and emergency crews reached devastated areas

25 Jun 2026 11:15 am
Why is Europe baking this summer? | Explained

In its second major heatwave in two months, Europe has been recording a steep increase in temperatures since mid-June

25 Jun 2026 10:34 am
Venezuelas deadly history of earthquakes and how they affected its politics

As the 1812 earthquake during the War of Independence illustrated, Venezuela is no stranger to natural disasters being bound up with moments of political upheaval

25 Jun 2026 10:00 am
From Chile to Russias Far East: A timeline of most powerful quakes in history

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leaving residents shaken.

25 Jun 2026 9:52 am
Snap sued over rape of minor who connected to adult attacker on Snapchat

The lawsuit claims the social media company has refused to disable dangerous features in its app or warn parents about potential harms it may cause

25 Jun 2026 8:11 am
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research

Underage users have been dodging the restrictions by using accounts registered to older people, setting up fake accounts, or by logging into private browsers

25 Jun 2026 7:17 am
NATO Chief heads to the White House to soothe the president ahead of next month's summit

Trump has renewed his threats to leave the 77-year-old alliance, raising the stakes before the NATO leaders' summit in Turkey next month

25 Jun 2026 6:43 am
White House asks Congress for $87.6 billion for Iran war, aid to U.S. farmers, tackling Ebola crisis

The request is mostly for Operation Epic Fury, but it also includes a range of other items including aid to American farmers, help for the Ebola crisis in Africa and other needs closer to home

25 Jun 2026 5:01 am
No tsunami warning after magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast

The epicentre of the quake was off the coast of Iwate prefecture, at the depth of about 50 km, and no damage from tsunami is feared except for slight sea level changes

25 Jun 2026 4:55 am
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Venezuela

People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas, but there were no official reports damages or injuries or so far

25 Jun 2026 4:33 am
PACOM, the deeper meaning behind a dropped prefix

The U.S.s reversion from INDOPACOM to PACOM suggests that its regional shifts run deeper than a simple name change

25 Jun 2026 1:59 am
Russia says nuclear weapons the 'only' guarantee against global war

The last nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States, New START, expired in February, releasing restrictions on the world's two largest nuclear powers

24 Jun 2026 11:23 pm
Pakistan court sentences Balochistan rights activist to life in jail

Mahrang Baloch, 33, was arrested in 2025 on charges stemming from a protest in the coastal city of Gwadar the previous year, which sparked clashes that left a paramilitary soldier dead

24 Jun 2026 11:14 pm
Turkey working on legislation to speed up militant PKK's disbandment, Erdogan says

The move signals a potential breakthrough after a peace process between the Turkish state and the PKK came to a near standstill in recent months due to the Iran war and the concerns it triggered about further regional instability

24 Jun 2026 11:03 pm
Iran invites Modi for official burial ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

MEA officials did not clarify whether PM will travel for the funeral which will be held between July 3 and 9; Irans Petroleum Minister arrives in New Delhi to discuss investment opportunities

24 Jun 2026 9:39 pm
Watch: Will the sacrilege controversy cost AAPs Bhagwant Mann his CM seat? | Above the Fold | 24.06.2026

In todays episode: the row over Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns alleged sacrilege video, Kolkata warehouse roof collapse that left at least three people dead, criticism over Maharashtras RTI rules amendments, findings from a UN inquiry report on Gaza, and more.

24 Jun 2026 9:39 pm
Americas Mamdani moment

Zohran Mamdanis victory in New York, a city with a budget of over $100 billion and a population larger than that of 40 U.S. States, demonstrates that the political movement has transcended niche activism to achieve mainstream electoral viability

24 Jun 2026 6:51 pm
India, U.S. note substantial progress on trade deal talks as USTR Greer ends two-day visit to Delhi

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held multiple meetings with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. However, the two sides have not yet been able to announce a deadline by which the trade deals will be finalised.

24 Jun 2026 6:37 pm
France confirms Ebola virus in patient who worked in Congo

The individual, who has not been identified, returned from a humanitarian mission in one of the virus transmission zones in Congo and was taken into care at a specialized facility in France

24 Jun 2026 5:21 pm
Oman opens temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, says no tolls will be charged

In coordination with the International Maritime Organization, Oman established temporary maritime corridors to help ships leave the area safely amid heightened security risks

24 Jun 2026 2:38 pm
Iran says deal to end West Asia war 'declaration of U.S. defeat'

The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation, says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team

24 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
France heatwave's first major outage leaves 68,000 homes without power

The outage was related to extreme temperatures and did not injure anyone, the prefecture in the coastal department of Finistere said in a statement

24 Jun 2026 12:28 pm
Ukraine strike kills man in Russian border region

Russias Defence Ministry said the countrys forces had destroyed more than 300 drones from Ukraine overnight, with the warring neighbours having stepped up strikes in recent weeks

24 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
Trump instructs DOJ to probe oil companies over higher gasoline prices

His latest post comes as consumers raise concern over high gasoline prices, just as the President and fellow Republicans are battling to hold narrow majorities in Congress in Novembers midterm elections

24 Jun 2026 11:56 am
U.N. nuclear agency boss signals that inspectors will visit Irans nuclear sites

The head of the U.N.s nuclear agency has signalled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran to reach an end to the war

24 Jun 2026 11:24 am
Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates excel in congressional primaries

Zohran Mamdanis slate of candidates with ties to the Democratic Socialists of America swept out area incumbent Democrats in a stunning win for the 34-year-old mayor

24 Jun 2026 11:02 am
Why is Sri Lankas dengue outbreak straining its public health sector? | Explained

47,530 cases and 29 dengue-related deaths reported as of June 22;the government has appointed a military-led monitoring unit, the Health Ministry said several hospitals wereoperatingbeyond capacity

24 Jun 2026 10:08 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. Senate approves War Powers resolution in rebuke to Trump

Marco Rubio is in the UAE to ease concerns over tentative Iran deal

24 Jun 2026 8:33 am
Cait Conley wins Democratic primary to take on Republican Congressman Mike Lawler in New York

Ms. Conley is a West Point graduate and combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan; Mr. Lawler is running in an unfavorable environment for Republicans nationally, he has a strong track record of winning tough races

24 Jun 2026 8:27 am
In a first, U.S. Senate approves War Powers resolution in rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

It was the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war, and the outcome, on a vote of 50-48, was a stunning turnaround from past efforts

24 Jun 2026 8:02 am
Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says

Around 30% of those killed in the Gaza war were children, the report found

24 Jun 2026 7:37 am
Trump administration touts deal with Iran as payday for U.S. farmers; Tehran denies it

A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, said any agricultural purchases would be based on prices and quality, not terms dictated by Washington

24 Jun 2026 6:50 am
Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital ahead of Julys NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to join other leaders of the 32member alliance in Ankara for the July 78 summit

24 Jun 2026 4:49 am
North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says

The Navy had been the weakest part of North Koreas military forces, Mr. Kim said, adding that its capabilities would now be something incredible beyond imagination

24 Jun 2026 4:43 am
Downing streak: On the Starmer resignation, British politics

Labour needs a progressive makeover to survive the far-right onslaught

24 Jun 2026 1:08 am
Few in U.S. say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Only 23% of Americans including just half of Republicans think the U.S. is now in a stronger position with Iran compared with its position before the war

24 Jun 2026 12:26 am