From tennis wildcard to Grand Slam semi-finalist: Who is Lois Boisson?
Lois Boisson was ranked 361 in the world when she entered the French Open. She is guaranteed to be at least 68 by the end.
Day: June 4, 2025
Why did the Dutch government collapse and what’s next? – Al Jazeera
Why did the Dutch government collapse and what’s next? Al JazeeraDutch Government Collapses After Geert Wilders Withdraws Right-Wing Party The New York TimesWhy Geert Wilders’ plan to become Netherlands PM may well backfire &…
‘A huge loss.’ In remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christianity heads toward extinction
On this small island in rural Nagasaki, Japan’s Hidden Christians gather to worship what they call the Closet God.
Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour.
‘Stunning’: Forbes counts number of times Trump has ‘flip-flopped’ on key policy
The Trump administration may continue to deny that they’ve been sending mixed messages on tariffs since “Liberation Day” back in April, but a timeline published by Forbes laid out in black and white the reality of President Donald Trump’s erratic trad…
US Said to Refuse Air Cover for Europe Forces in Postwar Ukraine
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A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary displays China’s ability to suppress history
For most Chinese, the 36th anniversary of a bloody crackdown that ended pro-democracy protests in China passed like any other weekday. And that’s just how the ruling Communist Party wants it.
Why did the Dutch government collapse and what’s next?
The Dutch government collapsed after Geert Wilders pulled away from ruling right-wing coalition.
Over 200k Afghans forced to leave Pak amid intensified deportation drive
Pakistan’s deportation campaign has led to over 200,000 Afghans leaving since April, while Iran has also increased expulsions, raising concerns about Afghanistan’s capacity to manage the influx. Pakistan’s actions target undocumented migrants, accusing…
U.S., EU say trade talks are heading in the right direction
The U.S. trade representative on Wednesday said trade talks with the European Union are “advancing quickly” as President Trump seeks deals on multiple fronts ahead of a self-imposed July deadline to negotiate tariff levels.