Tens of thousands attended the Budapest Pride march, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 participants, despite a police ban imposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government.
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Donald Trump announced that a “very wealthy group” will be revealed as the buyer of TikTok in approximately two weeks, pending potential Chinese government approval.
Musicians, especially punk acts, making headlines for their politics is nothing new. The backlash has come from Israeli MPs.
Emily Eavis, organiser of Glastonbury, condemned the chants “death to the IDF” during Bob Vylan’s performance, stating they crossed a line and reiterated that hate speech has no place at the festival.
Wes Streeting expressed confidence that the government will secure a crucial vote on welfare cuts following significant concessions by Sir Keir Starmer aimed at quelling dissent within the Labour Party.
Thousands mourned in Tehran for 60 individuals, including military commanders and scientists, killed during Iran’s recent conflict with Israel.
The head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) disputes UN casualty figures, alleging a “disinformation campaign” against their aid efforts.
Greek firefighters on Thursday battled a fast-moving wildfire that burned holiday homes and forest land near the coastal town of Palaia Fokaia, 40 kilometres (25 miles) south of Athens.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticises EU members for not suspending a trade deal with Israel despite a recent review citing major human rights violations in Gaza.
Brazilian officials, including Climate Minister Marina Silva, criticise a NATO agreement to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, arguing funds should instead support climate initiatives and address hunger.
Dame Anna Wintour is resigning as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years but will continue as global editorial director and chief content officer of Conde Nast.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding celebrations have commenced in Venice, attracting around 200-250 high-profile guests, including the Kardashians and Oprah Winfrey.
Pete Hegseth’s news conference highlighted the contentious political atmosphere in Washington regarding the US attack on Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant, anticipating a divide over forthcoming damage assessments.
North Korea has inaugurated the Wonsan Kalma coastal resort, touted by Kim Jong Un as a significant achievement in the nation’s tourism development efforts.
In May, Chinese exports to the UK surged by 16.1% compared with the previous year, marking the highest monthly level since February 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an agreement to establish a special tribunal with the Council of Europe to prosecute Russian leaders for the war in Ukraine, emphasising the importance of holding them accountable.
Jose Adolfo Macias, known as “Fito,” has been recaptured after escaping prison in 2024, with authorities confirming his arrest in Manta, Ecuador.
Hugo Carvajal, former head of Venezuela’s military intelligence, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and narcoterrorism charges, facing a maximum life sentence.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe asserted that a US operation significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, claiming several key sites are now destroyed and will take years to rebuild.
Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the vote on welfare reforms will proceed next week, despite anticipated dissent from over 100 Labour MPs.
Cabinet ministers are pressuring Labour MPs to withdraw their names from a rebel amendment aimed at blocking controversial welfare cuts before a crucial vote next Tuesday.
An early U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency assessment, according to American media CNN, indicates the weekend strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, failed to destroy the core nuclear infrastructure.
The UK has announced a significant expansion of its nuclear deterrent by purchasing 12 US-made F‑35A fighter jets capable of delivering B61‑12 tactical nuclear bombs, a shift making it the first British planes since the Cold War to carry nuclear weapons.
A civil court in Nantes has ruled the French government partially liable for the 2016 death of jogger Jean-Rene Auffray, attributing 60% of the responsibility to state negligence related to agricultural pollution.
New government plans will allow foreign criminals in England and Wales to be deported after 30% of their sentence, down from the current 50%.