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Jun 12, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year prison sentence upheld on appeal
A US federal appeals court has upheld the 25-year prison sentence for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, confirming his conviction for one of the largest financial frauds in recent history.
Jun 12, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
David Hockney, acclaimed British artist, dies aged 88
Acclaimed British artist David Hockney has passed away at the age of 88. Tributes have been paid by figures across the art world and politics, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, for the innovative painter, photographer, and digital artist.
Jun 12, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Belgian-Russian businessman sentenced for illegal exports to Russia
A Brussels court has sentenced Viktor Labin, a dual Belgian-Russian citizen, to five years in prison for his central role in the illegal export of dual-use goods and chemicals to Russia, highlighting efforts to enforce sanctions.
Jun 12, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
Drobovych: Ukrainian culture's growing significance concerns "russkiy mir" adherents
Dmytro Drobovych suggests the growing significance of Ukrainian culture is causing apprehension among "russkiy mir" adherents, who fear their accustomed cultural narratives are losing relevance. This observation follows recent debates in Ukraine concerning monuments, street names
Jun 12, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after more than three years in a coma
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, known as Princess Pa, has died at the age of 47 after being in a coma for over three years, the royal palace announced.
Jun 12, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
Support emerges for Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid amid boycott calls in France
Support for Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid is emerging in France through two opinion pieces in Le Monde, challenging calls for boycotts and a perceived climate of fear in cultural circles.
Jun 12, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
Eighty-seven Serbians arrive in Montenegro ahead of EU-Balkans summit
A mysterious charter flight carrying 87 Serbians landed in Montenegro just before a major EU-Balkans summit, sparking speculation about their intentions and raising questions about the purpose of their arrival.
Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Belfast sees calm after two nights of violence deemed 'racist' by authorities
Belfast experienced peaceful dispersal of gatherings on Thursday evening after two nights of unrest, which authorities labeled "racist." The violence followed a knife attack.
Jun 11, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
Pope Leo XIV visits Canary Islands to highlight migration reality
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain's Canary Islands, meeting migrants and delivering a political message to highlight the reality of migration and denounce indifference, fulfilling a wish of Pope Francis.
Jun 11, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
Ukraine's "Thousand Springs" program receives applications far exceeding budget
Ukraine's "Thousand Springs" cultural program has seen over 2,600 technically approved applications for state funding, with total requests exceeding the 4 billion UAH budget by 4.8 times.
Jun 11, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC
Sagrada Familia's tallest tower completed in Barcelona
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has completed and inaugurated its tallest structure, the Jesus Christ tower, after 144 years of construction, officially becoming the world's tallest church.
Jun 11, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
Far-right groups reportedly wage cultural war against Bauhaus in Germany
The Bauhaus foundation in Dessau, Germany, is reportedly facing a "cultural war" from far-right groups, leading its president, Barbara Steiner, to acquire legal insurance for potential defense.
Jun 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
US prosecutors seek 18-month sentence for Russian citizen Nommi Zarubina
US federal prosecutors have recommended a minimum of 18 months in prison for Russian citizen Nommi Zarubina, who pleaded guilty to making false statements about her contacts with Russia's FSB.
Jun 11, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins, drawing family criticism
An Australian parliamentary inquiry into unsolved murders and long-term missing persons cases has begun, with the family of a British toddler criticizing police handling of their 50-year-old disappearance.
Jun 11, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
French engineer sentenced to twelve years for joining Islamic State
A French court has sentenced Camille F., a 45-year-old engineer, to twelve years in prison for her involvement with the Islamic State (IS) group after she joined the organization in Syria with her three children.
Jun 11, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
Historic US-Canada border library opens new Canada-only entrance
The historic Haskell Free Library and Opera House, built across the US-Canada border in 1904, has opened a new Canada-only entrance following a Trump administration decision to halt use of its original US-side main door.
Jun 11, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
Heavier charges sought against French co-owners of Crans-Montana bar after fire
Lawyers in Switzerland are seeking increased charges against the French co-owners of a Crans-Montana bar following a January fire, citing new evidence of prior knowledge of a fire risk.
Jun 11, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
Belfast residents affected by night of disorder and fires
Belfast residents are grappling with the aftermath of a night of disorder and house fires that occurred on Tuesday, forcing families to evacuate and destroying multiple homes.
Jun 11, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Belfast sees continued unrest and police deploy water cannon
Hadi Alodid appeared in court on June 10th, charged with attempted murder, as Belfast experienced a second night of localized violence. Police used a water cannon to disperse demonstrators amidst heightened tensions following anti-immigrant protests.
Jun 10, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Sudanese man charged in Belfast stabbing amid far-right protests
Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese man, appeared before a judge in Belfast on June 10th, charged with attempted murder and other offenses. His court appearance followed violent anti-immigrant demonstrations, reportedly called by the far-right, which saw vehicles and houses set a