Thousands of protesters in Germany rally against far-right AfD – POLITICO The AfD finished in second with just over 20 percent of the vote in the last German federal elections and is now Germany’s most popular party according to polling. It is positioned to win in two key state elections which will take place in September in eastern Germany. Other parties, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives, have kept a so-called “firewall” in place to keep the AfD out of federal government despite its electoral results. ... #Thousands #protesters #Germany #rally #against

Armenia’s defiant drag scene braves pushback Armenia sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. While in much of the European Union, the drag scene is mainstream, in Armenia it remains underground. #Armenias #defiant #drag #scene #braves

German police clashed with left-wing activists protesting the AfD's party congress | DW News Thousands of demonstrators descended on the city of Erfurt in eastern Germany to protest against the party congress of the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD. The party is currently leading all other parties in opinion polls and looks set to win key regional elections that could see them take state-level power for the first time. #German #police #clashed #with #left

A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast The US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's independence on Saturday under sweltering temperatures, with a massive fireworks show planned in Washington following a speech by US President Donald Trump. #divided #celebrates #250th #birthday #heatwave

Travis Kelce Teased MSG Wedding Location Before Marrying Taylor Swift Months before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden, the NFL star seemingly dropped Easter eggs about marrying the singer at the iconic New York City arena. #Travis #Kelce #Teased #MSG #Wedding

Middle East live: Iran begins days-long funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran on Saturday began a days-long funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 86-year-old was killed in an air strike at the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. #Middle #East #live #Iran #begins

Jelena Ostapenko Tries Fish and Chips for the First Time in Eastbourne 🐟🍟 | WTA Tour Bites Lily Saffron Coleman took Jelena Ostapenko to a classic British chippy in Eastbourne for her first-ever fish and chips. Jelena weighs in on pickled onions, pickled eggs, and brown sauce for the first time, reveals her go-to post-match meal, and plays a game where she tries to separate real British dishes from made-up ones. #Jelena #Ostapenko #Tries #Fish #and

Israel Advances Major Expansion of Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3 ATLANTA Israel’s Airports Authority has issued a public tender to expand Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport, advancing a major capacity expansion at the country’s main international gateway. The project includes a new eastern passenger terminal of approximately 538,000 square feet, along with a 215,000-square-foot, two-level underground facility for baggage handling and security screening, marking one of the largest upgrades in the airport’s recent history. #Israel #Advances #Major #Expansion #Ben

Middle East live: Iran prepares to say final goodbye to Supreme Leader Khamenei Iran has warned the United States and Israel against any attack as the country prepares for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. Authorities expect between 15 and 20 million people to attend in Tehran alone for this three-day tribute, which begins Saturday. #Middle #East #live #Iran #prepares

'No Israeli security without Palestinian freedom; no Palestinian freedom without Israeli security' François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr. Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director of the International Communities Organisation and former hostage negotiator. #Israeli #security #without #Palestinian #freedom

DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 400 deaths as virus reaches major city An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 400 people and continues to spread, with health authorities confirming a first case in the major city of Kisangani, hundreds of kilometres from the epidemic's epicentre in the northeast. #Congo #Ebola #outbreak #tops #400

Country Star Jillian Cardarelli, 33, Shares “Big Step” in Breast Cancer Journey Country singer Jillian Cardarelli shared a major milestone in her breast cancer journey less than a month after first opening up about her diagnosis. #Country #Star #Jillian #Cardarelli #Shares

Ukraine will retaliate for Russian attack on Kyiv: Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Thursday to retaliate for Russia's strikes on Kyiv that killed at least 21 people and wounded dozens, as he visited an apartment block partially destroyed in the attack. Asked by reporters whether Ukraine would retaliate, Zelensky replied: "Definitely". #Ukraine #will #retaliate #for #Russian

Russia Bombards Ukrainian Capital With Deadly Wave of Attacks At least 21 people were killed in drone and missile strikes on Kyiv that damaged several residential buildings across the city, the authorities said. #Russia #Bombards #Ukrainian #Capital #With

At least 16 killed and 20 injured in South Africa bus crash At least 16 people have died and another 20 injured in a bus crash in South Africa. #least #killed #and #injured #South

Eight Thai monks killed as 11-year-old boy crashes pickup truck into pilgrimage walk An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. #Eight #Thai #monks #killed #year

Live: Russian missiles, drones kill residents, tear open buildings in 'massive attack' on Kyiv Russian missile and drone strikes tore open apartment buildings in Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. #Live #Russian #missiles #drones #kill

RBH Hospitality Expands Presence in London through first Hyatt Hotels Signing RBH Hospitality Management has announced the signing of its first Hyatt-branded hotel after being appointed by hotel owner, Sun Venture, to manage Hyatt Place London City East. Hyatt Place London City East is located in the heart of East London, close to the vibrant Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. #RBH #Hospitality #Expands #Presence #London

Russia Strikes Ukraine as Explosions Rock Capital of Kyiv At least 13 people were killed in the assault, which began hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv. #Russia #Strikes #Ukraine #Explosions #Rock

'It's disgusting': The desperate measure being taken to avoid having Travellers as neighbours It's a desperate measure to avoid living next to Travellers - but Sky News has learned of at least one community which clubbed together to buy land, fearing unwelcome neighbours were about to move in. #Its #disgusting #The #desperate #measure

Middle East live: Iran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy 'required goods'  Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha. Under the memorandum of understanding that halted the war between Iran and the United States, Washington agreed to make available Iran's frozen or restricted assets as part of the agreement's implementation. #Middle #East #live #Iran #says

Russia Strikes Ukraine as Explosions Rock Capital of Kyiv At least 10 people were killed in the assault, which began hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv. #Russia #Strikes #Ukraine #Explosions #Rock

Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories. #Trump #Suggestion #Syrian #Crackdown #Hezbollah

Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis? After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced a string of major contracts for French companies. #Why #France #betting #Oman #amid

PM Pashinyan warned Armenia does not wish to engage with 'weaponization' of the 1915 genocide You're watching Middle East Matters on France 24. Why has Israel this week moved to officially recognize the Armenian genocide - the killing of around 1. #Pashinyan #warned #Armenia #does #not

59 killed in Ivory Coast floods amid fears number of dead could rise At least 59 people have been killed in flooding in Ivory Coast, according to a government spokesman. #killed #Ivory #Coast #floods #amid

Accor and H World Group Expand Long-Term Partnership Across Direct Booking and Loyalty Platforms Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and H World Group, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, today announced a new chapter in their long-term strategic alliance, with a phased partnership designed to broaden hotel choice and select loyalty benefits for ALL Accor and H Rewards members through their respective direct platforms across China, Europe and the Middle East. The expanded partnership lays the foundation for further and deeper collaboration over time. #Accor #and #World #Group #Expand

The Supreme Court’s Momentous Term, and How Trump Has Made at Least $2.2 Billion in Office Plus, zombies at the mall. #The #Supreme #Courts #Momentous #Term

Capella Hotel Group appoints Christian Westbeld as Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia Capella Hotel Group has appointed Christian Westbeld as Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia overseeing Capella Singapore, Capella Ubud and Capella Hanoi. #Capella #Hotel #Group #appoints #Christian

Middle East live: Qatar reaffirms backing for US – Iran talks Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani reaffirmed his country's role as a mediator in US – Iran negotiations during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner on Tuesday, as Doha said it remained committed to supporting efforts to implement the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Middle East war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. #Middle #East #live #Qatar #reaffirms

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US envoys met with mediators in Qatar, talks with Iran up in the air US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday for discussions on negotiations with Iran, even as both Tehran and Doha dismissed President Donald Trump's suggestion that direct US – Iran talks were taking place. The meetings come as both sides seek to implement a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Middle East war. #envoys #met #with #mediators #Qatar

Francie zdolala Švédsko a v osmifinále MS narazí na Paraguay East Rutherford (USA) - Fotbalisté Francie porazili v úvodním vyřazovacím kole na mistrovství světa Švédsko 3:0 a postoupili do osmifinále, kde je v sobotu ve Filadelfii čeká Paraguay. "Les Bleus" #Francie #zdolala #Švédsko #osmifinále #narazí

Thousands march in South Africa demanding departure of undocumented foreigners In tonight's edition, South Africa's Day of anti-Immigration marches set as a deadline  by organizers is thankfully a far more calm affair than many had feared. Also, rescue services in Ghana are still racing  to manage  severe flooding that has cost at least a dozen lives. #Thousands #march #South #Africa #demanding

Clint Eastwood's Son Scott Eastwood Reveals Tense On-Set Exchange With Celebrity Clint Eastwood's son Scott Eastwood called out a famous coworker who allegedly “didn’t want to do the job." #Clint #Eastwoods #Son #Scott #Eastwood

At least 14 children killed after roof collapse of tutoring centre At least 14 children have been killed after the roof of an under-construction tutoring centre collapsed in Pakistan. #least #children #killed #after #roof

Middle East’s Leading Water Park 2025 breaks Guinness World Records™ Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides. #Middle #Easts #Leading #Water #Park

Middle East live: US and Iranian delegations in Qatar, no bilateral meeting confirmed Iran announced it would send a delegation to Qatar on Tuesday for technical meetings, while stressing there would be no direct negotiations with the other side. Meanwhile, Washington said envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Qatar "this week" to take part in high-level meetings. #Middle #East #live #and #Iranian

South Africa's anti-migrant deadline looms In tonight's edition, worry builds amongst African migrants in South Africa ahead of the June 30th deadline set by  protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Also, at least three are killed in Ghana as floods paralyze the capital. #South #Africas #anti #migrant #deadline

Burglary at Andrea Bocelli’s Italian Villa: Handbags, Jewelry, and at Least Half a Million Euros The property was rented to an American family on vacation. The alarm apparently wasn’t set properly. #Burglary #Andrea #Bocellis #Italian #Villa

Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman is committed to de-escalation & peace in the region' As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role. #Pragmatic #diplomacy #Dawud #Ansari #says

Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman committed to de-escalation and peace in the region at any cost' As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role. #Dawud #Ansari #says #Oman #committed

Jazz à Vienne celebrates late Miles Davis for 45th edition In this edition of arts24, Marjorie Hache is in the town of Vienne in southeastern France, where the 45th edition of "Jazz à Vienne" is taking place. Headliners include the likes of Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, Buena Vista Social Club and Jeff Mills. #Jazz #Vienne #celebrates #late #Miles

Johnny Depp's 2026 Comeback Is the Perfect Way To Revive His Career The Fantastic Beasts franchise was the last big role for Johnny Depp. Almost a decade later, he's ready for a big comeback. #Johnny #Depps #2026 #Comeback #the

Several killed in shooting in northern Germany, police say At least five people have been killed in a shooting in the northern German city of Stade, police said Monday. A male suspect has been detained in the shooting. #Several #killed #shooting #northern #Germany

Wego and Hong Kong Tourism Board Partner to Inspire Year-Round Travel Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced a strategic partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to strengthen Hong Kong’s visibility among MENA travelers and inspire year-round visitation through a destination campaign showcasing the city’s diverse seasonal experiences. #Wego #and #Hong #Kong #Tourism

When Freaks Were Chic: An Oral History of Danceteria Debi Mazar, Rick Rubin, Michael Musto, Fab 5 Freddy, and more remember the legendary ‘80s nightclub that inspired a new Madonna single—and where she, RuPaul, Beastie Boys, and more invented themselves before they broke big. #When #Freaks #Were #Chic #Oral

'A lot of uncertainty' as Washington says US, Iran to resume talks Washington and Tehran have agreed to halt a new series of tit-for-tat strikes and renew talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official said Sunday. The recent strikes had threatened to upend the interim deal in place between the US and Iran, but even with the talks set to resume, the path to a lasting deal remains unclear, says France 24’s correspondent in Jerusalem Noga Tarnopolsky. #lot #uncertainty #Washington #says #Iran

Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as France counts victims of devastating heatwave France estimates that its death rate rose by at least 1,000 people during the devastating heatwave that swept the country last week – but that is at the cautious end of the estimate. As authorities continue to tally the number of heat-related deaths, mortuaries in Paris and its immediate region report they are already full to the brink. #Paris #mortuaries #overwhelmed #France #counts

Middle East live: US says Iran talks to continue, with 'both sides' pausing strikes The United States and Iran will continue their talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official said on Sunday, adding that both sides will stand down after recent clashes. This comes hours after Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejected a US–Israel–Lebanon framework deal, calling it “an agreement of 'dictates'” that fails to protect Lebanon’s rights. #Middle #East #live #says #Iran

Aramco helicopter crashes at Saudi port At least 14 killed in Ras Tanura incident just hours after US-Iran strikes threaten fragile deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz #Aramco #helicopter #crashes #Saudi #port

Pakistan says retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 25 militants Pakistan has said it carried out airstrikes and ground operations in eastern Afghanistan, killing 25 militants, in response to recent deadly attacks, including the killing of paramilitary troops in Karachi. Islamabad says the strikes targeted militant groups linked to cross-border violence, while Kabul has accused Pakistan of causing civilian casualties. #Pakistan #says #retaliatory #airstrikes #Afghanistan