The government of Brazil has announced an agreement to acknowledge its responsibility in the murder of Vladimir Herzog, a journalist and dissident who was killed during the country’s dictatorship period. On Thursday, the government agreed to a statement of liability and a compensation package for Herzog’s family, amounting to 3 million Brazilian reais, or $544,800. … Read more
People hold flags of Iran and Hezbollah as well as posters of Supreme Leader Khamenei as Iranians take to the streets in the downtown Enghelab (Revolution) Square in Tehran, Iran on June 24, 2025, to celebrate the ceasefire after a 12-day war with Israel. NEGAR/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption NEGAR/Middle … Read more
President Trump extolls Israeli leader as a ‘warrior’, says the US will be the one that ‘saves Bibi Netanyahu’ amid corruption trial. United States President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or grant him a pardon, describing the case against the Israeli leader as a … Read more
Palestinians say they’ve been forsaken by the world as the war in Gaza grinds on, while Iran and Israel’s ceasefire holds. Source link
Benfica beat Bayern Munich, but both sides progress from Group C, while minnows Auckland draw 1-1 with Boca Juniors. Chelsea have entered the FIFA Club World Cup knockouts after beating Esperance of Tunisia 3-0 and will play their last-16 tie against Benfica, who defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 earlier in searing heat. Chelsea eased through with … Read more
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Last night, President Trump announced on social media that a ceasefire has been established, ending the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. … Read more
US President Trump calls for calm as truce agreement raises hope of an end to the dangerous conflict. Iran and Israel are reported to have agreed to a ceasefire following 12 days of exchanging intense air strikes, including a “last minute” barrage fired by Tehran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Tuesday … Read more
Activists with the international environmental group Greenpeace display a giant banner displaying a picture of Jeff Bezos in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square on Monday. Stefano Rellandini/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefano Rellandini/AFP via Getty Images Activists in Venice, Italy, are protesting the upcoming destination wedding of tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist … Read more
Dashcam video captured a huge explosion next to a road in Ashdod in Israel, as Iran launched a new wave of strikes. Source link
Syarhei Tsikhanouski, a Belarusian opposition activist released from a prison by Belarusian authorities, speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sunday, June 22, 2025. Mindaugas Kulbis/AP hide caption toggle caption Mindaugas Kulbis/AP VILNIUS, Lithuania — Siarhei Tsikhanouski is almost unrecognizable. Belarus’ key opposition figure, imprisoned in 2020 and unexpectedly released on … Read more