Kremlin Dismisses Zelenskyy Peace Talks Overture as Ukraine Rejects Moscow Visit Demand
Russia's invitation for Zelenskyy to come to Moscow for negotiations collapses within 24 hours as Kyiv insists on neutral ground and Western backing.
MOSCOW/KYIV — The brief diplomatic opening created by the Kremlin's invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to travel to Moscow for 'serious' peace negotiations has effectively collapsed, with both sides hardening their positions within hours of the initial overture, officials confirmed...
UK Conservatives Face Fresh Leadership Questions as Party Prepares for Crucial By-Election Test
Kemi Badenoch faces internal pressure as the Conservative Party eyes a challenging by-election contest, with young candidates like Jack Cruickshanks emblematic of the party's generational renewal push.
The British Conservative Party faces a pivotal moment on Thursday as internal debate over the party's direction sharpens ahead of an expected parliamentary...
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady at June FOMC Meeting, Signals Two Cuts Possible in Late 2026
The Fed keeps its benchmark rate unchanged as policymakers balance easing inflation against trade-related uncertainty, while updated dot plot hints at cuts in Q4.
The Federal Reserve concluded its two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Thursday, voting unanimously to hold the federal funds rate in the...
Nokia Breaks Ground on Pennsylvania Semiconductor Packaging Facility, Targeting AI Infrastructure Supply Chain
Nokia formally launches construction of its expanded U.S. advanced test and packaging campus in Pennsylvania, positioning the site as a domestic AI chip supply chain anchor.
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania — Nokia on Thursday held a formal groundbreaking ceremony for its expanded semiconductor advanced test and packaging facility in...
Canada Tables Federal Action Plan on Substance Use After Report Links 1-in-10 Hospital Admissions to Addiction
Health Canada unveils a targeted federal response framework addressing the surge in substance-related hospitalizations, as a landmark CIHI report reshapes the national policy debate.
Health Canada is expected to announce a new federal action framework on Thursday targeting substance use-related hospital admissions, one day after a...
France Cruise Past Senegal 3-1 in World Cup Group Stage Opener at MetLife Stadium
Mbappé and Dembélé lead Les Bleus to a commanding victory over Senegal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup debut at East Rutherford, New Jersey.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — France made an emphatic statement on Thursday at MetLife Stadium, defeating Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World...
Heartstopper Forever Trailer Drives Record Streaming Interest as Netflix Announces Global Premiere Date
The beloved LGBT+ coming-of-age franchise's feature film debut generates massive social media engagement, with Netflix confirming a worldwide release window for late 2026.
Netflix moved quickly on Thursday to capitalise on the surge of fan excitement following the release of the Heartstopper Forever trailer, officially...
Art Basel Basel Closes With $4.2bn in Sales as Galleries Report Cautious Optimism After Market Rebound
The Swiss fair wraps its final day Thursday with strong secondary market results and a Picasso-led week signalling tentative recovery for the global art trade.
BASEL, Switzerland — Art Basel Basel concluded its 2026 edition on Thursday with total reported sales estimated at $4.2 billion across its 285 participating...
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