Norqain's new Freedom GMT Enjoy Life "Holiday" Limited Edition contains a hidden "golden ticket" The watch is the first model to feature a GMT complication for tracking a second time zone. Five icons on the GMT ring represent different moments of a vacation day, from coffee to happy hour and bedtime.
Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran
Shares of Apple supplier Luxshare fell 1.6% in its trading debut in Hong Kong. At midday in Europe, Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.7%, France’'s CAC 40 rose 0.3% and Germany's DAX traded 0.1% higher. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0. 3% and India's Sensex climbed 0.6%.
The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories
Jeremy Allen White has been nominated three times for "The Bear" He won two Emmys for best lead comedy actor in 2024 and 2025. The Emmy nominations were announced this morning. The show has just come to an end and was nominated for 10 Emmys. It's already the subject of debate whether The Bear should be in comedy contention at all.
Graham Platner Suspended His Senate Campaign. Here’s What’s Next for Democrats.
Platner is the second major Democratic candidate to drop out of the race. His decision was not an admission of guilt but due to Democrats' threats to cut off campaign support. "There is an unprecedented amount of energy and enthusiasm among Maine Democrats," the party said in a statement after he dropped out.
Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
President Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if he was prepared to go to Russia. Trump said he spoke with Putin about the Russian president's desire to set up a meeting in Moscow. Zelenskiy wouldn't commit to such a meeting, though many have interpreted the invite as a provocation.
‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign
Until recently, Platner had seemed to prove the worriers wrong. But a clutch of people who cared about Platner were telling him something else. In June, as rumors swirled about a damaging story coming from The New York Times, he said there were no issues in his past concerning his treatment of women.
In Israel, Rahm Emanuel Calls for End of Unconditional U.S. Support
Emanuel's speech comes as Democrats largely view the U.S. as supporting Israel too much. The poll indicates that 58 percent of Democrats feel the US is “too supportive of Israel,’ up from 45 percent in January 2024. Israel's favorability rating among Democrats fell from 59% in 2018 to 22% in May.
Who is Shenna Bellows, a Democrat interested in running for Senate in Maine?
Maine Democrats have until July 27 to replace Graham Platner with a new nominee. Platner has said he will only withdraw if he is forced to do so by the end of the month. The Democratic Party of Maine has called on Platner to step down as the party's nominee for the Senate.
Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral
Protests are “reigniting every few years with renewed force,” Pezeshkian says. Many are scarred by January’s crackdown on anti-government protesters. The 2009 protests marked a turning point in the country's history, he says. The protests were sparked by vote-rigging allegations in that year's presidential elections.
Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
A major outage at Australia's largest telecommunications company has led to cancelled train services and left thousands of customers without mobile coverage. Telstra's chief financial officer Michael Ackland apologised for the issue which began at 04:30 local time on Wednesday. A software defect related to time affected "some mobile calls and data services", he said.
German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
Johannes M. allegedly killed 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024. He is alleged to have killed a 75-year-old man at his home in the central Berlin district of Kreuzberg. Last year, German police revealed they were investigating another doctor suspected of killing several mainly elderly patients.
Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey
Liam McEwan is the lead singer of the band The Kicks. He has been in the band for more than a decade. He is currently on tour in the U.S. with his band, the Kicks, who have released a new album, ‘The Kicks’
Iran Truce ‘Over,’ Trump Says, as He Threatens More Strikes
U.S. military says it hit 90 Iranian military targets in airstrikes across Iran. Iran retaliated with attacks on U.S., Bahrain, Kuwait and hours later Jordan. President Donald Trump said he considered the tenuous ceasefire between the two countries over following Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gavaskar is perhaps the only sports superstar in India who has genuinely disallowed success from going to his head. But his unique colossus-like position in Indian Test cricket also makes him an ideal target for criticism. There are those who say that because of his status in the team, Gavasker dictates his own terms to the Board.
Pakistan Finds Wreckage of Cargo Plane That Vanished at Sea Overnight
Pakistani navy finds cargo plane wreckage, but no trace of crew. Fragments of the wreckage of a cargo plane operated by a Pakistani airline have been found in the Arabian Sea. The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency deployed “various air and sea borne assets” to locate the remains.
Delta launches 'basic business' fares without lounge access, seat selection
Delta is introducing a new entry-level fare for its Delta One business class cabin. The new fare, called Basic Business, gives travelers access to lie-flat seats, meals, and other in-flight amenities but excludes access to the Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Clubs. Delta is also introducing Basic fares for Delta First, its domestic and shorter-haul first class product.
Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Deal With Iran Is ‘Over’
Shares of Apple supplier Luxshare fell 1.6% in its trading debut in Hong Kong. At midday in Europe, Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.7%, France’'s CAC 40 rose 0.3% and Germany's DAX traded 0.1% higher. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0. 3% and India's Sensex climbed 0.6%.
"Our goal is to prove to the world that we will not submit to oppression and tyranny," a mourner says. No negotiations were expected until the end of weeklong funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed in Tehran at the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28.
Vice President JD Vance says if Iran tries to close down Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military will respond. He said Iran sees control over the strait as the "ultimate deterrent" and if it gives that up, then it loses its negotiating position with the US. The US military said late on Wednesday that the attacks were aimed at Iran's "ability to threaten the freedom of navigation"
Iran’s holy city of Mashhad prepares for Khamenei’s burial.
Iran prepares to bury slain leader Khamenei after mass funeral processions. Huge crowds have gathered in the eastern holy city of Mashhad. The burial in Khamenei's hometown on Thursday follows a week of mass funeral ceremonies held across Iran, including a day dedicated to neighbouring Iraq. Despite a promised pause in US attacks, Khamenei’s burial cerem will go ahead.
At Iran’s Funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei, Mourners Bid an Emotional Farewell
Protests are “reigniting every few years with renewed force,” Pezeshkian says. Many are scarred by January’s crackdown on anti-government protesters. The 2009 protests marked a turning point in the country's history, he says. The protests were sparked by vote-rigging allegations in that year's presidential elections.
U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
The U.S. military said it struck “approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline” The strikes came hours after President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire.
As U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Frays, Trump Faces a Muddled War and Unpalatable Options
Iranian state media reported multiple explosions in cities across the country’s south. The U.S. launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war. The Revolutionary Guard said two bridges were attacked on the route to Mashhad, where officials plan to bury the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
