Friday, June 12, 2026

World Affairs

Three things to know about SpaceX’s stock market debut

SpaceX will become a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history.The BBC's Samira Hussain explains what it means...

World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks | World Cup 2026 News

Five goals, four water breaks, three red cards and a glittering opening ceremony.The World Cup 2026 opening...

SpaceX’s first employee reacts to company’s market debut

Tom Mueller was the first employee at SpaceX, a company he co-founded with Elon Musk in 2002.Now,...

Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat | US-Israel war on Iran News

EXPLAINERTrump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.Published On...

Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised

The statement said Netanyahu expressed appreciation for Trump's commitment to work towards a final agreement that included...
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France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream

Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.

Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire wins Paris mayoral race | Elections News

Results show lie of political land before 2027 presidential election to succeed centrist President Emmanuel Macron.Published On 22 Mar 202622 Mar 2026The Socialist...

Why is Israel targeting Lebanon’s bridges?

An Israeli air strike damaged the Qasmiyeh bridge on Sunday, one of the main routes linking the south to central Lebanon, near the...

Displaced families shelter in tents in Beirut amid Israeli strikes | Benjamin Netanyahu News

Families displaced by Israeli strikes are sheltering in tents across Beirut, as rain falls, with residents describing difficult conditions, limited aid and uncertainty...

Kenyans fighting illegally for Russia in Ukraine to be granted amnesty

It is illegal for Kenyans to serve in foreign armies and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.

Lebanon’s Aoun warns Israeli attack on bridge ‘prelude to ground invasion’ | Israel attacks Lebanon News

Israeli army chief says the operation against Hezbollah “has only begun” and would be “prolonged”.Published On 22 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Israeli forces have...
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