Thousands protested in Prague against the Czech government's plan to change public broadcaster funding. Critics accuse PM Andrej Babis of seeking media control, comparing his actions to leaders in Slovakia and Hungary. The new plan shifts funding to the state budget, potentially reducing it by 15% and threatening staff layoffs.
The nominees for the 66th annual TV Week Logies have been revealed, featuring a new award for Most Popular Sports Presenter. Robert Irwin will host the event, with major contenders for the Gold Logie including Lisa Millar, Julia Morris, and Poh Ling Yeow. ABC leads nominations with 41, while Amazon Prime Video is the most-nominated streamer.
Alireza Beiranvand's incredible save denied Belgium a goal, potentially securing Iran's advancement to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The match also saw Belgium finish with 10 men and faced off-field controversies for Iran.
Egyptian MPs are demanding government guarantees before approving the shift from in-kind to cash subsidies for food commodities, citing concerns about inflation and the impact on low-income families.
A ExpoQueijo Brasil Araxá International Cheese Awards 2026 acontecerá de 25 a 28 de junho no Grande Hotel e Termas de Araxá, com estrutura ampliada, novos espaços de gastronomia, palestras, negócios e 86 estandes.
France and much of Europe are bracing for extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 40C. France has issued a "red alert" for Monday, with emergency services on high alert and measures like misting stations and school closures implemented. Heat-related deaths are a growing concern, with scientists linking the increasing frequency of such events to climate change.
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures approaching 40°C, causing transport disruptions and straining wildlife and tourist sites. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while Rome sees pilgrims seeking shade during papal prayers. The heat is attributed to a Saharan air mass and an 'African anticyclone' creating a 'heat dome' over the region.
A severe heatwave is affecting Europe, with temperatures approaching 40°C. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while Rome sees pilgrims seeking shade. The heat is attributed to a Saharan air mass and a "heat dome" effect.
Iran will not charge transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, according to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. China supports toll-free navigation, and talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan between the US and Iran are underway.
West Indies secured a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup, chasing a target of 99. Despite a late wobble at 70-5, Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 27 guided them to victory, keeping them unbeaten in Group 2 and eliminating Ireland.
New College of Florida, controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis's appointees, will acquire the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus. Critics decry the move as a 'grift' that will dismantle popular programs and harm student access, despite opposition from students, faculty, and the community.
David Hockney's funeral was attended by only two people, his partner Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney, adhering to his final wishes for an intimate ceremony. Memorial services are planned globally, and his works will be donated to foundations, continuing his legacy.
Influenciadora Deolane Bezerra é ré por lavagem de dinheiro e organização criminosa ligada ao PCC. Presa em maio, ela está em cela especial e a investigação apura esquema bilionário envolvendo transportadora.
US Vice President JD Vance is in Zurich for peace talks with Iranian leaders to curb Tehran's nuclear program and end the war. Iran stated Lebanon is key to negotiations, while President Trump threatened tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if a deal isn't reached.
Colombians are voting in a presidential run-off election between leftist lawmaker Ivan Cepeda and conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella. The candidates offer starkly different approaches to tackling crime, corruption, and the health system, with both campaigns focused on preventing a return to past violence. The election follows a decade since the FARC peace deal.
Morgan Stanley filed amended registration statements for proposed Ethereum and Solana ETF trusts, setting a 0.14% annual delegated sponsor fee, the lowest for such products globally. The move aims to position these crypto assets as portfolio building blocks for institutional investors.
Chinese referees Ma Ning, Zhou Fei, and Fu Ming officiated the World Cup match between Curacao and Ecuador. This marks the first time a Chinese referee has led a World Cup game in 24 years, with goalkeeper Eloy Room setting a record for saves in the 0-0 draw.
Anthropic co-founder Boris Cherny now advocates for loop engineering, where AI agents self-generate and refine prompts, moving beyond manual prompting. This shift mirrors sentiments from other AI leaders like OpenAI's Peter Steinberger and Google's Addy Osmani, who see AI agents operating more like managed employees than tools.
Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth admitted the company mishandled the rollout of its new Applied AI division, causing chaos and undermining trust. He pledged to improve culture, communication, and career growth, while also addressing employee concerns about AI job displacement and new keystroke-tracking software.
Fifty film production companies linked to producer Alan Latham have been compulsorily struck off the UK's companies register by Companies House. This leaves film workers unable to claim unpaid fees, with some reporting exploitation and unfulfilled payments.
Fifty film production companies linked to producer Alan Latham have been compulsorily struck off the UK's companies register by Companies House. This action, due to failures in legal obligations like filing accounts, prevents creditors, including unpaid film workers, from recovering debts.
Brokerage fees, often equivalent to 15 days' to one month's rent, are common in India's rental market. These fees are paid to property brokers for facilitating rental transactions. While tenants often bear the cost, practices vary, and the fee is generally negotiable. Renters are advised to clarify terms early and confirm details in writing to avoid unnecessary expenses.
Anthropic's 3,000 employees are confused after the White House ordered its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline with little notice and a vague national security justification. Employees are speculating wildly in group chats as the company struggles to ascertain the exact reason for the shutdown, which was reportedly triggered by a research paper from Amazon.
The Australian wool market is experiencing a significant comeback, with prices climbing towards $20 per kilogram. This resurgence follows years of low prices and industry challenges, attracting new, young talent to the sustainable fibre sector.
