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2026-06-28 09:17:40 (3 days ago)

What is Article 5 of Iran-US MoU, and why is it blamed for Hormuz strikes?

Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.

France 24 - World News

2026-06-28 09:12:59 (3 days ago)

What France gets wrong about air conditioning

Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not the mind of environment minister Monique Barbut, for one, who said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospitals and care homes. Long suspicious of it, French people are slowly adopting A/C, but it remains politically controversial and difficult to install in historic towns and cities.

Fox News - Video

2026-06-28 09:12:23 (3 days ago)

Mamdani jumps into city pool wearing FULL SUIT

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew criticism after violating city pool rules in a suit-clad publicity stunt, then quickly used the moment to launch political attacks against a suburban Republican official.

Times of Israel - World News

2026-06-28 09:11:40 (3 days ago)

France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme European heat wave

Record-smashing temperatures spark fires in east German forests contaminated with WWII ammunition; Berlin cops cool down locals with water cannon; Greece on high alert for fires

The post France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme European heat wave appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Times of India

2026-06-28 09:10:16 (3 days ago)

Elon Musk sparks row after posting banned 'anti-immigrant' film on X

The X platform, helmed by Elon Musk, recently showcased Armie Hammer's contentious film 'Citizen Vigilante,' which faced a ban in Germany due to its inflammatory themes against immigrants. Following Musk's endorsement, the film surged in popularity on Apple TV, despite mixed reviews. Now, a sequel is in the works, signaling Hammer's return to the spotlight after he faced serious allegations, which he staunchly denies.

Le Monde - World News

2026-06-28 09:08:11 (3 days ago)

From France to Italy, inside the counterfeit rings circulating fake banknotes across Europe via social media

A joint French-Italian investigation that lasted over a year led to the indictment of 12 people suspected of belonging to a huge counterfeiting network.

France 24 - World News

2026-06-28 09:06:16 (3 days ago)

The week in pictures: Earthquakes in Venezuela, Starmer's resignation and extreme heat in France

The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than two years after his election victory, extreme heat grips France, fans fete the World Cup and twin earthquakes ravage Venezuela: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

Gazeta do Povo - Mundo

2026-06-28 09:04:22 (3 days ago)

Helicóptero da Saudi Aramco cai e deixa 14 mortos na Arábia Saudita

Helicóptero da Saudi Aramco caiu na Arábia Saudita e matou as 14 pessoas a bordo. Autoridades investigam as causas do acidente.

Fox News - Sports

2026-06-28 09:03:33 (3 days ago)

TNA Wrestling invites viral World Cup fan to Slammiversary: 'This will be fun!'

Viral World Cup fan Freddy heads to TNA Slammiversary in Boston, where Matt Hardy says he will personally ensure an unforgettable wrestling experience.

The Guardian - World News

2026-06-28 09:00:10 (3 days ago)

Do you need electrolytes? Will tea cool you down? Is it safe to drink beer? How to stay hydrated in a heatwave

The hotter it gets, the faster our bodies lose water. Obviously, we need to replace it – but is anything better than plain H₂O? And does timing matter? Here’s what the science says

Hydration is important. In temperatures like those we’re increasingly seeing in much of the world, sweating can be the only way for our bodies to cool down, and our thirst isn’t always the best indicator of how much water we’ve lost or need. The consequences of not being sufficiently hydrated as temperatures creep towards the 40s can be severe, and can kick in much faster than most people realise. The good news is that remembering to drink plenty of water at regular intervals throughout the day will be enough for most people to avoid the worst. But if you’d like to understand why dehydration is so dangerous, whether you really need extra electrolytes, or if a cup of tea really can cool you down, read on.

To start with, it’s helpful to understand that our bodies are producing heat – and therefore losing water – all the time. “All the cells in our body are constantly using fuel for energy for various different processes, whether that’s movement or just staying alive,” says Dr Lewis James, a lecturer in sport, exercise and health sciences at Loughborough University. “About 75 to 80% of the energy that we use appears as heat.” If we didn’t have any way of dissipating this heat, then even lying on the couch would see your body temperature rise about 1.3C in a single hour (already enough to make you noticeably feverish) – but of course, we do. Normally, we lose a decent amount of heat through a combination of convection and radiation: the blood vessels in our skin dilate, allowing the blood to be cooled by the outside air. The problem is that when the external temperature goes up, this process becomes less effective and eventually stops working altogether. At this point, our main way of losing heat is through sweating: our bodies produce tiny droplets of warm water mixed with trace minerals, which (usually) evaporate on contact with the air, drawing heat away from the skin in the process. And as we rely more on sweating, it’s increasingly important to replace the fluids our bodies are losing.

The Guardian - World News

2026-06-28 09:00:10 (3 days ago)

Readers reply: Why does silence feel so horribly awkward?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

This week’s question: Are there places on Earth where humans haven’t been?

Why does silence feel so horribly awkward? Ruth Thompson, by email

Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com.

Someone you know well: silence is fine. Not listening to them is fine, too, but you might wish to tell them that you are switching off, just in case they have something of import to say.

Someone you don’t know and do not plan to know: silence is fine.

Someone you do not know, but will have to know (colleague, inherited family members): talk about the weather, scenery, seating, anything bland and immediate.

Someone you do not know or not well but looks scared or stressed (shivering, twisting hands, looking like they need the loo): smile blandly and make a small comment that does not require an answer.

The Guardian - World News

2026-06-28 09:00:10 (3 days ago)

I’ve always hated houseflies – but maybe I misjudged the little sods

Yes, they’re filthy and annoying. But they’re also far smarter and more interesting than you’d think if you just watched one throwing itself against a window pane

I consider myself a broadly live-and-let-live sort. I don’t eat animals and treat my garden as a habitat for wildlife, including greenfly, blackfly and the slugs eating all my strawberries. I love bees and tolerate wasps. We’re all just trying to survive; I get it. But here are some things I have said recently (minus the expletives that made up the majority of each sentence) to houseflies: “You’ll be dead soon, because I’m going to murder you”; “Get out – I hate you”; “If you don’t leave, I’ll kill you”; “Shut UP”; “That’s it – you’re dead.”

I can’t stand flies. Bloodlust boils in me at the sight and sound of a bluebottle casually vibing in the fruit bowl, buzzing frantically around my office or banging against the window again and again like a dopey drunk. Opening windows in search of a heatwave cross-breeze has brought them buzzing in; they seemingly have no inclination or ability to leave and it’s driving me wild.