As dust settles after Wagner mutiny, Russia's military leaders face tough questions
The Kremlin has gone to great lengths to reassert President Vladimir Putin's authority, with meetings and events designed to show the unity and solidarity of the state and the military under his leadership.
2023-06-29 02:27
Wall Street Journal: Wagner boss planned to capture top Russian defense chiefs
Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin planned to seize two of Russia top military officials when he launched a short-lived mutiny on Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing Western officials.
2023-06-28 21:45
Iranian-Western talks have resumed. Here's what that means
A flurry of diplomatic activity between Iran and Western nations has taken place in recent weeks, raising hopes of a de-escalation in tensions as the Middle East nation continues to antagonize the West with its support for Russia and continued advancement of its nuclear program.
2023-06-28 20:49
Polaris guitarist Ryan Siew dead at 26
Australian metalcore band Polaris have confirmed the death of guitarist Ryan Siew at the age of 26.
2023-06-28 20:49
Kramatorsk restaurant strike shows that in Ukraine, death can come any time, anywhere
For millions across Ukraine, the deadly strike against a pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk was a reminder of the horrifying reality of war: death can come at anytime, anywhere.
2023-06-28 20:25
Scholar finds doodles made by Henry VIII in ancient prayer book
Toward the end of his life, England's King Henry VIII left a series of doodles in a prayer book, revealing his anguish over his health and his past actions, new research shows.
2023-06-28 18:25
Sweden approves Quran-burning protest outside mosque
Swedish authorities approved a Quran-burning demonstration outside of a mosque in the center of Stockholm on Wednesday. The burning will coincide with the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Adha, one of the most significant in the Islamic calendar.
2023-06-28 18:24
French officer held after teenager fatally shot by police during traffic stop
French authorities investigating the fatal police shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop near Paris on Tuesday have detained one officer, as clashes reportedly broke out overnight between law enforcement personnel and youth angered over the death.
2023-06-28 15:59
LVMH owner Bernard Arnault reportedly visits China after luxury spending rebound
Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, has reportedly arrived in China for his first visit to the country since the end of its strict Covid restrictions, after his company posted a jump in sales driven by a rapid rebound in China's luxury spending.
2023-06-28 14:49
Shein sent American influencers to China. Social media users are furious
A group of American fashion influencers and creators has received online backlash after they visited a model factory in China as part of a tour sponsored by Shein, an internet shopping giant, and posted glowing reviews.
2023-06-28 12:49
Brewery leak turns sea red in Japan
Visitors to a beach resort city in southwest Japan got a shock on Tuesday when they woke to discover the usually crystal-clear sea had turned an ominous shade of red -- after a local brewery sprung a leak.
2023-06-28 12:46
Wagner chief Prigozhin is in Belarus following armed rebellion, Lukashenko says
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has arrived in Belarus, the country's President Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday, days after the mercenaries' 36-hour military insurrection posed an unprecedented challenge to the authority of Russia's leadership.
2023-06-28 12:29