Starbucks closes in South Korea to teach staff history
Remarkable coffee news is reaching us from South Korea.
UK to ban media for young people under 16: “It makes children unhappy"
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to ban social media for young people under 16. Gaming and live-streaming platforms will also face stricter rules, in one of the toughest measures worldwide to better protect children online.
Swiss say no to migration cap
A majority of Swiss voters rejected a proposal to impose a population cap of 10 million in a referendum on Sunday.
Putin and Zelensky call Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday on Sunday, June 14. He received congratulations from all over the world, including from an unexpected source.
From ‘two sled dogs’ to air defense: Greenland significantly bolsters its defense
Greenland is investing heavily in its military activities.
Iran won't give Trump a birthday present
The U.S. president appears unlikely to get the icing on his birthday cake. A source close to the Iranian negotiating team reports that the peace agreement will certainly not be signed by the deadline set by Donald Trump.
Protest in Iran against potential peace deal: “Death to the compromiser”
The United States and Iran may be nearing a historic agreement that would end the fighting between the two countries. In Tehran, however, resistance to this impending peace deal is growing in the streets. The most vocal opponents are chanting “Death to the compromiser” and demanding the resignation of Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
ICE Arrest, sparks another wave of outrage
Once again, an arrest by the U.S. immigration agency ICE has caused a stir in the United States.
Ukraine can now officially begin EU accession talks
On Friday, the European Union gave the green light to officially begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. These will start on Monday with a first, politically sensitive chapter on the rule of law, the fight against corruption, and budgetary control. Both countries hope to make rapid progress, but actual accession is not expected for at least five years.
Putin threatens attack with feared ballistic missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened further attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, “in response to attacks on Russia.” This would involve the use of the Oreshnik missile, a medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile.