Variety

Jordan’s Emerging Filmmakers Prioritizing Universal Human Experiences, Local Realities, Authenticity

Jordan’s vibrant cinematic landscape continues to evolve thanks in large part to an increasing diversity of filmmaking talent determined to tell their  own unique stories, ranging from intimate portraits and locally rooted genre to historical accounts and the realities of the region’s refugee crisis. While film remains a highly competitive field, Jordan’s film sector is […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off

JD Vance’s staff were at the airbase ready to fly to summit in Bürgenstock for Iran talks before trip was suddenly cancelledTalks set to take place on Friday between the ⁠United States ⁠and ​Iran on implementing the 14-point agreement to end their war have been cancelled, Switzerland’s foreign ministry has announced.The talks were set to begin in the tiny Swiss village of Obbürgen on Friday, two days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that opened a 60-day window to negotiat

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dies aged 29

Hip-hop producer behind Travis Scott’s Sicko Mode and Drake’s Nonstop has been found dead at home during a police welfare checkThe Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake, Travis Scott and Beyoncé, has been found dead at his apartment in Nashville, Tennessee aged 29.Keith, whose real name was Brytavious Chambers, was discovered at home after police conducted a welfare check on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading...

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

BBC Politics

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for him

Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

politics  Jun 19, 2026

BBC Politics

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success

Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

politics  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Larry David for Having Slave-Owning Relatives

On Thursday night, Larry David, maybe the funniest living person, visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Ostensibly to promote “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” his sketch-comedy series honoring America’s 250th birthday by skewering events from its history, and premiering June 26 on HBO, the legendary comedian also happened to make his appearance the same day […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Supertankers With 80 Million Barrels of Oil Ready to Pass Hormuz

Supertankers laden with almost 80 million barrels of oil are sitting in the Persian Gulf and ready to cross the Strait of Hormuz at a moment’s notice, if traders and shipowners give the go-ahead.

business  Jun 19, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Australian lawmakers, grilling KPMG, suggest more regulation of audit industry may be needed

business  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian Politics

‘There will be no second chance’: Burnham’s Makerfield victory speech sets stage for a Starmer drama

There were no wild celebrations or champagne corks popping after the byelection because the result felt like the start of a whole new campaignUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challengeWhile an election count normally feels like an ending, the culmination of long campaign, in Makerfield the declaration of Andy Burnham as the constituency’s new MP felt like just the beginning.In the days and weeks leading up to po

politics  Jun 19, 2026

BBC Politics

Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech

Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

politics  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium

Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC Politics

Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?.. in 90 seconds

The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer.

politics  Jun 19, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Indonesia Widens Probe to Foundations Tied to Free-Meal Kitchens

Indonesia expanded its corruption probe into President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship, $15-billion free-meals program into foundations involved in the nationwide rollout of kitchens.

business  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Fallout From the Iran Deal

Trump’s agreement reads like a list of concessions to Iran. Will it damage him politically?

general  Jun 19, 2026

Science Daily

Black hole winds may be robbing giant galaxies of their future stars

Astronomers may be closing in on a long-standing cosmic mystery: why some of the universe’s biggest galaxies seem to have far fewer stars than expected. Using NASA- and JAXA-supported XRISM observations of a galaxy called NGC 4151, researchers found strong evidence that supermassive black holes can unleash powerful winds that blow away the raw material needed to make new stars.

science  Jun 19, 2026

Yahoo Finance

MSCI Flags Further Concerns About Indonesia’s Market

business  Jun 19, 2026

ESPN

Skubal: Tigers must rise before deadline 'or else'...

Tarik Skubal has made it clear as the Tigers continue to fall further out of contention as the clock ticks down to the trade deadline: "Play better baseball or else."

sports  Jun 19, 2026

Yahoo Finance

If You'd Invested $10,000 in QQQ 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

business  Jun 19, 2026

BBC Sport

Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?

Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season?

sports  Jun 19, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Labour's Andy Burnham Wins UK Seat

Andy Burnham has won a historic contest for an open UK parliamentary seat, paving the way for the Greater Manchester mayor to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his job. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 19, 2026