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New attempt at reconciliation between the U.S. and Iran seems inevitable this week

Jun 29, 2026 11:40

According to U.S. media, the United States and Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks against each other and to meet again on Tuesday in Doha. According to Axios, the talks will focus specifically on the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, following the recent drone and airstrikes between the two countries. A temporary ceasefire should now give both sides breathing room for diplomatic talks aimed at reaching a lasting peace agreement.

117 dead dogs found in a U.S. animal shelter

Jun 29, 2026 11:20

A shocking case has come to light in Northern California at Miranda’s Rescue, a shelter that marketed itself as a “no-kill” facility. Investigators found the remains of at least 117 dogs there, many of which, according to an initial analysis, showed signs of gunshot wounds or bullet fragments.

Trump: “I’m sure the Belgian people have never forgotten that”

Jun 29, 2026 10:30

Bill White, the U.S. ambassador to Belgium, has drawn attention ever since his appointment — fittingly, the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States was a grand affair in the heart of Europe. Sunday, however, didn't go entirely smoothly.

Russia caught: Gas tanker sails heavily armed and carrying military personnel along NATO coasts

Jun 29, 2026 10:00

Russia has armed a gas tanker in the Baltic Sea with heavy machine guns. This is evident from photos taken by the Estonian Border Guard and documents reviewed by researchers. According to media reports, the ship, the Marshal Vasilevskiy, is sailing along the coasts of NATO countries in the Baltic region and is also carrying Russian military personnel on board.

Serbian president announces resignation following ongoing street protests

Jun 28, 2026 22:13

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Saturday that he will step down within a few weeks. This may bring a quicker end to the current political impasse in Serbia, where massive protests against his policies have been ongoing for a year and a half. At the same time, Vucic said the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections.

Small French plane suddenly plunges vertically from the sky: 11 dead

Jun 28, 2026 21:55

Eleven people were killed on Sunday in Tomblaine, France, near Nancy, when a small civilian plane belonging to a skydiving school crashed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft took off from Nancy-Essey Airport and, moments later, crashed vertically just a few hundred meters from the runway in an area close to residential homes. According to BFMTV, there were no casualties on the ground.

Putin points an accusing finger at the West

Jun 28, 2026 21:40

Russian President Vladimir Putin blames the West for Russia’s problems.

Discover the 5 safest countries in the world in 2026

Jun 28, 2026 21:16

The world will be less peaceful in 2026 than it was a year earlier, but a small group of countries remain remarkably stable. According to the Global Peace Index, the peace situation deteriorated in 99 countries, though Iceland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Ireland in particular remain at the top of the rankings. This is according to the 2026 Global Peace Index.

Why Kim Jong-Un never talks about his mother

Jun 28, 2026 20:30

Het grootste geheim rond de Noord-Koreaanse leider Kim Jong-un is misschien wel zijn moeder. In vijftien jaar aan de macht heeft hij haar nooit publiek bij naam genoemd. Dat is zeker geen toeval. Haar afkomst botst immers frontaal met het door Pyongyang gekoesterde verhaal van de heilige “Paektu-bloedlijn”, de dynastieke mythe waarop de legitimiteit van het regime rust.

Musk releases film that was banned in Germany

Jun 28, 2026 14:38

Elon Musk has given Armie Hammer’s comeback a major boost. The tech billionaire shared the new film “Citizen Vigilante” on X, instantly bringing director Uwe Boll’s controversial action film to a much wider audience. Boll had made the film available for free on the platform for 48 hours just before that.

New attempt at reconciliation between the U.S. and Iran seems inevitable this week

117 dead dogs found in a U.S. animal shelter

Trump: “I’m sure the Belgian people have never forgotten that”

Russia caught: Gas tanker sails heavily armed and carrying military personnel along NATO coasts

Serbian president announces resignation following ongoing street protests

Small French plane suddenly plunges vertically from the sky: 11 dead

Putin points an accusing finger at the West

Discover the 5 safest countries in the world in 2026

Why Kim Jong-Un never talks about his mother

Musk releases film that was banned in Germany

Window breaks on Ryanair flight: passengers drag man back inside

Trump's son squanders $600 million of family fortune on a bad bet

Artist sells trash from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding: $25 a box, sold out immediately

Ukraine reports 233 combat engagements along the front line in 24 hours

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