Strait of Hormuz reopens: But can ships’ safety be assured?
Shipping operators and insurers prefer to wait and watch from a distance for now.
Day: June 17, 2026
Webinar Today: How Modern Breaches Bypass MFA and Evade Detection
Attendees will learn how attackers evade conventional detection methods, why legacy MFA alone is no longer sufficient, and how organizations can strengthen their defenses.
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NetJets aircraft crashes on Texas highway, killing one and injuring five
The jet, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, lost contact with air traffic control and crashed in LaredoSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA private jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday night,…
Luigi Mangione to pursue psychiatric defense in New York state murder trial
Judge discloses Mangione’s team plans to argue he suffered ‘extreme emotional disturbance at time of occurrence’Luigi Mangione’s legal team plans on pursuing a psychiatric defense during his upcoming Manhattan state court trial over the killing of Unit…
What is France hoping for by inviting Trump to have dinner in Versailles?
Following the G7 meeting in Evian les Bains, US President Donald Trump is headed to the Versailles castle, where he will be welcomed as an honoured guest. French President Emmanuel Macron chose the venue for a dinner between the two world leaders, as …
‘AI agents’ driving major shift in freelance hiring, Malt CEO says
Demand for skills linked to so-called AI agents has surged across Europe, according to new data from freelance marketplace Malt. At VivaTech 2026, CEO Vincent Huguet tells FRANCE 24 how companies are racing to hire AI talent, why demand is spreading b…
Afghan government staff told to abandon smartphones or face prison sentence
How widely the rule is being implemented across Afghanistan and the scale of its impact were not entirely clear.
A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo
A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo, a rare positive development as Africa’s top health body warned the outbreak of the deadly virus could become the worst on record if it continues to spread.
Ex-health worker cautioned after Kate’s medical notes offered for financial gain
Information commissioner issues formal caution after London private hospital treating royal reported breachA former healthcare worker at a private hospital in London has been formally cautioned by the UK privacy and data watchdog over the deliberate mi…
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have vandalised and burned a mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Jaljulia, north of Ramallah.