THE GUARDIAN: Meeting was delayed over details of youth mobility scheme allowing under-30s freedom to work and study in each other’s territory
The EU and the UK have announced they will hold their next summit to discuss the “reset” in relations between London and Brussels on 22 July.
The summit, which will be held in Brussels, has been delayed several times, with talks over a youth mobility scheme allowing under-30s to work, travel or study in each other’s territory deadlocked in recent weeks, fuelling speculation the summit would be postponed until the autumn.
António Costa, the president of the European Council, confirmed the date at the G7 meeting in Evian on Tuesday.
“Close EU-UK cooperation is essential for our shared European security, resilience and prosperity,” he said. “We are working closely together to make our upcoming second summit on 22 July a success.”
The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, who could be facing a leadership challenge after this Thursday’s Makerfield byelection, said: “My Labour government is delivering on our promise to reset our relationship and put Britain at the heart of Europe.
“Together we will tackle the cost of living, boost jobs and create opportunities for young people.” » | Lisa O’Carroll, Senior correspondent | Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
No One Is Safe from Donald Trump | Steve Schmidt
Democracy Now! Trita Parsi on What May Be in the US-Iran Peace Deal & Being Threatened with Deportation
Jun 16, 2026 | The US and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding on Sunday extending the ceasefire by 60 days. It is set to be formally signed in Geneva on Friday. The text of the agreement has not yet been released, but Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the US will lift its naval blockade. According to Iran, the deal calls for a permanent and immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon. But Israel, which is not a party to the agreement, says it plans to keep troops in parts of southern Lebanon. "The Israelis are trying to destroy this deal, and they will continue to try," says Trita Parsi, executive vice-president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. "It will require persistent, consistent pressure by Trump on the Israelis in order to hold them back."
We also discuss how The Free Press, founded by Bari Weiss, published an article last week claiming the State Department had opened a probe into Parsi that could lead to his deportation. The State Department issued a statement just hours later claiming that it had "no plans to revoke the green card of Mr. Parsi at this time."
"I do believe that there were elements inside the State Department that wanted to move in this direction," says Parsi. "They thought that this hit piece would help move things forward, but I think, frankly, it backfired."
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We also discuss how The Free Press, founded by Bari Weiss, published an article last week claiming the State Department had opened a probe into Parsi that could lead to his deportation. The State Department issued a statement just hours later claiming that it had "no plans to revoke the green card of Mr. Parsi at this time."
"I do believe that there were elements inside the State Department that wanted to move in this direction," says Parsi. "They thought that this hit piece would help move things forward, but I think, frankly, it backfired."
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Trump's 'Humiliating' Peace Deal with Iran Could Send a Worrying Message | Richard Spencer
Jun 16, 2026 | "[China] looks at the long term, at whether American power is waxing or waning, and the suspicion at the moment is that it's rather waning."
Trump has made "real peace" with the Iranian regime "in its current form", despite those around him believing the war really was about regime change, says The Times's Richard Spencer.
Trump has made "real peace" with the Iranian regime "in its current form", despite those around him believing the war really was about regime change, says The Times's Richard Spencer.
'God Will Curse Trump'*: Israelis Melt Down Over Iran Deal
* We’ve known this for a very long time! The fires of Hell are being stoked in preparation of Donnie's arrival even as I write this! 😊 But, if it is any consolation to him, he will not be alone! He will have company there: lots of it! — © Mark Alexander
Trump's Action in Iran Is Akin to Putin's Strikes on Ukraine | Peter Hitchens
Jun 16, 2026 | "It's not a false equivalence, and it actually exists."
Public opinion in democratic states has been so feeble on the US involvement in Iran that author and broadcaster Peter Hitchens can't understand it.
Public opinion in democratic states has been so feeble on the US involvement in Iran that author and broadcaster Peter Hitchens can't understand it.
Colombie : un ressortissant américain placé en détention provisoire pour une agression sexuelle présumée sur un enfant
LE FIGARO : Malgré l’arrestation du suspect après la publication sur les réseaux sociaux d’images de l’agression présumée tournées par des habitants de Bogota, l’affaire a suscité l’indignation dans tout le pays.
Un ressortissant américain a été arrêté dimanche à Bogota pour une agression sexuelle présumée sur un enfant rapportée par des habitants, selon le maire de la capitale colombienne, une affaire non élucidée qui a suscité l'indignation dans le pays. La Colombie, où la prostitution est légale, est une destination fréquente pour le tourisme sexuel. Ces dernières années, les autorités ont redoublé d'efforts dans la lutte contre les réseaux d'exploitation sexuelle et les abus sur mineurs commis par des étrangers. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 15 juin 2026
„Es gilt eine ungeschriebene Regel“: Wie Putin einen Aufstand in Russlands Elite verhindert
TAGESSPIEGEL: Herbe Kriegsverluste, interne Kritik und schwächelnde Wirtschaft: Der Kremlchef wirkt so schwach wie selten zuvor. Experten analysieren, ob sich ein Putsch abzeichnet.
Zum dritten Mal innerhalb weniger Tage fehlte Elwira Nabiullina bei einem wichtigen Wirtschaftstreffen des Kremls. Am vergangenen Mittwoch beriet sich Wladimir Putin mit Regierungsmitgliedern über mögliche Zinssenkungen – eine Sitzung, bei der die Chefin der russischen Zentralbank eigentlich hätte dabei sein müssen.
Das befeuerte in Russland sofort Spekulationen: Hatte Präsident Putin beschlossen, die Zentralbankchefin zu entmachten? Immerhin soll sie es Berichten zufolge gewagt haben, die Priorisierung der Kriegswirtschaft zu kritisieren.
Kremlsprecher Dmitri Peskow sah sich gezwungen, die Gerüchte öffentlich zu dementieren: Nabiullina sei krankgeschrieben, es gebe „keinen Anlass für Verschwörungstheorien“, sagte er vergangenen Donnerstag. Doch das täuscht nicht darüber hinweg, dass Putins Russland an einem kritischen Punkt steht: Die Inflation und Internetsperren schüren Unmut in der Bevölkerung. Auch der Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine verläuft nicht nach Plan. » | Maria Kotsev | Redakteurin | Dienstag, 16. Juni 2026
Zum dritten Mal innerhalb weniger Tage fehlte Elwira Nabiullina bei einem wichtigen Wirtschaftstreffen des Kremls. Am vergangenen Mittwoch beriet sich Wladimir Putin mit Regierungsmitgliedern über mögliche Zinssenkungen – eine Sitzung, bei der die Chefin der russischen Zentralbank eigentlich hätte dabei sein müssen.
Das befeuerte in Russland sofort Spekulationen: Hatte Präsident Putin beschlossen, die Zentralbankchefin zu entmachten? Immerhin soll sie es Berichten zufolge gewagt haben, die Priorisierung der Kriegswirtschaft zu kritisieren.
Kremlsprecher Dmitri Peskow sah sich gezwungen, die Gerüchte öffentlich zu dementieren: Nabiullina sei krankgeschrieben, es gebe „keinen Anlass für Verschwörungstheorien“, sagte er vergangenen Donnerstag. Doch das täuscht nicht darüber hinweg, dass Putins Russland an einem kritischen Punkt steht: Die Inflation und Internetsperren schüren Unmut in der Bevölkerung. Auch der Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine verläuft nicht nach Plan. » | Maria Kotsev | Redakteurin | Dienstag, 16. Juni 2026
50 ans de mariage et une ferveur populaire intacte : Stockholm s’est arrêtée pour eux
MADAME FIGARO : EN IMAGES - Le roi Carl XVI Gustaf et la reine Silvia ont célébré leurs 50 ans de mariage ce 13 juin à Stockholm, où des milliers de Suédois les ont acclamés. Tous les membres de la famille royale étaient également au rendez-vous.
Le temps s’est comme arrêté ce samedi 13 juin dans les rues de Stockholm, théâtre des somptueuses festivités organisées à l’occasion des noces d’or du roi Carl XVI de Suède et de son épouse Silvia. La journée a commencé par la célébration d’un Te Deum à la chapelle du palais, à laquelle ont assisté les principaux membres de la famille royale dont la princesse héritière Victoria, le prince Daniel, leur fils Oscar, la princesse Madeleine et son mari Chris O’Neill accompagnés de leurs trois enfants, Leonore, Nicolas et Adrienne. Si tous s’étaient bien évidemment mis sur leur 31 pour l’événement, Madeleine a attiré tous les regards avec son imposante capeline blanche assortie à son ensemble immaculé composé d’un haut à manches longues ceinturé à la taille et d’une élégante jupe en soie. Ses deux filles, Leonore, 12 ans et Adrienne, 8 ans, étaient coiffées de la même manière, les cheveux attachés en tresse. » | Par Solene Delinger | lundi 16 juin 2026
Jusqu’à 39°C à l’ombre : visualisez en cartes l’arrivée de la vague de chaleur
LE FIGARO : EN CARTES - Une vague de chaleur intense s’installe sur la France, avec des pics pouvant frôler les 40°C localement. Tour d’horizon des prévisions.
L’été s’annonce particulièrement intense cette année. Alors qu’il reste encore quelques jours de printemps avant le dimanche 21 juin, date officielle du début de la saison estivale, les températures s’annoncent déjà écrasantes sur une large partie du territoire.
Des incertitudes sur le scénario de mardi
Ce mardi 16 juin devrait marquer un léger répit dans plusieurs régions, notamment dans le Sud-Ouest, avec un décalage progressif de la masse d’air chaud vers l’est du pays. Les plus fortes chaleurs se concentreraient alors sur le pourtour méditerranéen, où les températures pourraient atteindre localement 34°C. Selon le modèle Arpège de Météo-France, ces fortes chaleurs s’étendraient sur un axe allant de Dijon à Montpellier. » | Par Nicolas Mondon pour Fig Data | mardi 16 juin 2026
L’été s’annonce particulièrement intense cette année. Alors qu’il reste encore quelques jours de printemps avant le dimanche 21 juin, date officielle du début de la saison estivale, les températures s’annoncent déjà écrasantes sur une large partie du territoire.
Des incertitudes sur le scénario de mardi
Ce mardi 16 juin devrait marquer un léger répit dans plusieurs régions, notamment dans le Sud-Ouest, avec un décalage progressif de la masse d’air chaud vers l’est du pays. Les plus fortes chaleurs se concentreraient alors sur le pourtour méditerranéen, où les températures pourraient atteindre localement 34°C. Selon le modèle Arpège de Météo-France, ces fortes chaleurs s’étendraient sur un axe allant de Dijon à Montpellier. » | Par Nicolas Mondon pour Fig Data | mardi 16 juin 2026
US Christian-right Groups Deeply Involved in West Africa's Anti-LGBTQ Laws | DW News
The American faux Christianity, manifested as it is in the ever so wrong ‘Christian right’, are so ignorant and backward that one can be only appalled and dismayed by them!
That Africa is so anti-LGBTQ+ rights comes as no surprise. It hasn’t traditionally been called “darkest Africa” for nothing! The reason for being called this: backward, unenlightened, benighted thinking. Now, Africa’s benightedness is being given a shot in the arm by the most ignorant and benighted of Americans. As the old saying goes, birds of a feather… ! — © Mark Alexander
Trump’s Dictator Playbook, with Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jun 10, 2026 | Buckle up, history buffs and democracy defenders. We're sitting down with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, professor of history and Italian studies at New York University, author of Strongman, and one of the leading experts on authoritarianism, to connect the dots between today's political chaos and the playbooks of history's most dangerous leaders. The parallels are less "ancient history" and more "this week's headlines," and Ruth is here to decode every one of them.
Heidi and Joel also unpack the shifting electoral map, with a look at Senate battlegrounds, emerging gubernatorial contests, and what the current political climate means for voters heading into the next cycle.
Heidi and Joel also unpack the shifting electoral map, with a look at Senate battlegrounds, emerging gubernatorial contests, and what the current political climate means for voters heading into the next cycle.
„Wächter des Nahen Ostens“: Trump fordert wohl Milliarden für Schutz arabischer Staaten – Bericht
BERLINER ZEITUNG: Trump will 20 Prozent der Öleinnahmen arabischer Staaten für US-Militärschutz. Ein Rahmenabkommen mit Iran soll Konflikte beenden. Kann das klappen?
US-Präsident Donald Trump will die USA als dauerhaften Sicherheitsgaranten im Nahen Osten etablieren – im Gegenzug für 20 Prozent der regionalen Einnahmen. Experten zweifeln am Erfolg des jüngsten Rahmenabkommens mit dem Iran.
Trump hat in einem Telefongespräch mit der New York Times seine Vorstellung einer künftigen Sicherheitsarchitektur im Nahen Osten dargelegt. Die USA seien bereit, die Rolle eines „Wächters des Nahen Ostens“ zu übernehmen, sagte der Präsident – allerdings nur gegen Zahlung von 20 Prozent der „Einnahmen“ der Region. » | Harald Neuber | Montag, 16. Juni 2026
Tatsächlich ist dieser Mann schamlos! Man kann durchaus wohl annehmen, dass er die Absicht hat, einen Großteil dieses Geldes in sein eigenes Konto fließen zu lassen! — © Mark Alexander
US-Präsident Donald Trump will die USA als dauerhaften Sicherheitsgaranten im Nahen Osten etablieren – im Gegenzug für 20 Prozent der regionalen Einnahmen. Experten zweifeln am Erfolg des jüngsten Rahmenabkommens mit dem Iran.
Trump hat in einem Telefongespräch mit der New York Times seine Vorstellung einer künftigen Sicherheitsarchitektur im Nahen Osten dargelegt. Die USA seien bereit, die Rolle eines „Wächters des Nahen Ostens“ zu übernehmen, sagte der Präsident – allerdings nur gegen Zahlung von 20 Prozent der „Einnahmen“ der Region. » | Harald Neuber | Montag, 16. Juni 2026
Tatsächlich ist dieser Mann schamlos! Man kann durchaus wohl annehmen, dass er die Absicht hat, einen Großteil dieses Geldes in sein eigenes Konto fließen zu lassen! — © Mark Alexander
Monday, June 15, 2026
Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet
THE NEW YORK TIMES: While the president says the agreement with Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and provide economic relief, the country’s nuclear program is still a subject for negotiation.
Almost immediately after striking a deal with Iran, President Trump appeared eager to take a victory lap.
He trumpeted that the agreement would open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world’s energy supplies whose stalled ship traffic has rattled the global economy. He told The New York Times that his efforts had saved Israel from nuclear extinction and made the Middle East safer. It all gave him a key win as he traveled to France for the Group of 7 summit, where he will meet with European leaders who have criticized his approach to the war.
Despite Mr. Trump’s grandiose claims, the agreement has not yet achieved the core goals he laid out three months ago for launching U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Back then, Mr. Trump said the United States intended to “annihilate” Iran’s military capabilities, abolish its nuclear ambitions, topple its theocratic leadership and liberate its people, whom he encouraged to take over their government when the fighting had stopped. Just one week after the strikes started, he said Iran’s only path to a deal was an “unconditional surrender.”
Mr. Trump publicly declared victory on Sunday mainly based on solving a problem of his own making, in miscalculating Iran’s ability to choke off the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump asserted on Truth Social that he had authorized the toll-free opening of the crucial waterway, which would essentially restore the prewar status quo, and celebrated that the global energy markets would rebound.
“Ships of the World, start your engines,” he wrote. “Let the oil flow!” » | Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs | Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs cover the White House and are traveling to Évian-les-Bains, France, for the Group of 7 summit. They covered President Trump’s attendance at last year’s meeting in Canada. | Monday, June 15, 2026
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Almost immediately after striking a deal with Iran, President Trump appeared eager to take a victory lap.
He trumpeted that the agreement would open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world’s energy supplies whose stalled ship traffic has rattled the global economy. He told The New York Times that his efforts had saved Israel from nuclear extinction and made the Middle East safer. It all gave him a key win as he traveled to France for the Group of 7 summit, where he will meet with European leaders who have criticized his approach to the war.
Despite Mr. Trump’s grandiose claims, the agreement has not yet achieved the core goals he laid out three months ago for launching U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Back then, Mr. Trump said the United States intended to “annihilate” Iran’s military capabilities, abolish its nuclear ambitions, topple its theocratic leadership and liberate its people, whom he encouraged to take over their government when the fighting had stopped. Just one week after the strikes started, he said Iran’s only path to a deal was an “unconditional surrender.”
Mr. Trump publicly declared victory on Sunday mainly based on solving a problem of his own making, in miscalculating Iran’s ability to choke off the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump asserted on Truth Social that he had authorized the toll-free opening of the crucial waterway, which would essentially restore the prewar status quo, and celebrated that the global energy markets would rebound.
“Ships of the World, start your engines,” he wrote. “Let the oil flow!” » | Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs | Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs cover the White House and are traveling to Évian-les-Bains, France, for the Group of 7 summit. They covered President Trump’s attendance at last year’s meeting in Canada. | Monday, June 15, 2026
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« Trump nous a trahis » : l’accord avec Washington laisse les Iraniens seuls face à la dictature
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Initialement menée au nom du peuple iranien, la guerre n’a fait qu’aggraver ses conditions. Et le deal annoncé ce dimanche est perçu par la société civile comme une véritable trahison.
Une guerre pour rien ? Alors que Téhéran et Washington crient mutuellement victoire à l’issue de l’annonce de l’accord, un sentiment d’amertume flotte aujourd’hui sur Téhéran. « Beaucoup de choses ont pris fin, sauf notre douleur, notre souffrance et nos blessures. Les rêves et les espoirs ont brûlé et ne reviendront plus », se désole un internaute, à travers les mailles d’un internet encore capricieux, mais qui refonctionne peu à peu.
Près de quatre mois après le début des frappes israélo-américaines sur l’Iran, le bilan de ce conflit sans précédent est largement mitigé : si les bombardements ont permis d’éliminer le guide suprême, l’ayatollah Khamenei, et son cercle militaro-politique rapproché, ils n’ont pas abouti à la chute escomptée du régime. « Beaucoup de gens considèrent que la mort de Khamenei et des commandants des gardiens de la révolution a été une aide, ou du moins un moment de joie pour un peuple qui, depuis 45 ans, n’avait connu que l’oppression et pensait que cette injustice ne prendrait jamais fin », estime la gérante d’un restaurant, contactée par WhatsApp dans une ville du sud de l’Iran. « Mais la plupart des gens sont aujourd’hui tiraillés : à la fois soulagés par la capitulation de la République islamique et préoccupés par la crise qui va découler de la guerre », poursuit-elle. » | Par Delphine Minoui | lundi 15 juin 2026
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Why This Simple Lebanese Plate Is Pure Magic! — Fateh | فتة
May 21, 2026 | Learn how to make Lebanese fateh at home with this easy, affordable, and delicious recipe. Fateh is a classic Lebanese dish made with chickpeas, toasted pita bread, a creamy yogurt and tahini sauce, and a topping of golden almonds, mint, and sumac. It’s simple, comforting, vegetarian, and full of flavor.
In this video, I’m making Lebanese chickpea fateh in a practical home-kitchen style. If you enjoy Middle Eastern food, cheap vegetarian meals, and recipes from around the world, this is a great dish to try.
Welcome to Nomadic Treats, where we bring the world into your kitchen.
In this video, I’m making Lebanese chickpea fateh in a practical home-kitchen style. If you enjoy Middle Eastern food, cheap vegetarian meals, and recipes from around the world, this is a great dish to try.
Welcome to Nomadic Treats, where we bring the world into your kitchen.
David Hockney Last Moments and Video-share on Memorial
Jun 13, 2026 | David Hockney Last Moments have become a major topic of discussion after a touching memorial event featured rare video footage, personal photographs, and unforgettable moments from the legendary artist’s remarkable career. Admirers, fellow artists, and long-time supporters gathered to celebrate the extraordinary life and creative legacy of David Hockney, one of the most influential figures in modern art history.
During the emotional tribute, visitors experienced never-before-seen studio recordings, archival footage, and reflections highlighting Hockney’s passion for creativity, innovation, and artistic expression. The memorial exhibition showcased iconic paintings, digital artworks, and personal memories that demonstrated how David Hockney transformed ordinary scenes into timeless masterpieces.
Many attendees described the final video presentation as the most powerful part of the event, offering a heartfelt look at David Hockney’s artistic journey and lasting influence on generations of creators around the world. From his early years to his ground-breaking digital experiments, the exhibition celebrated a life dedicated to imagination, color, and inspiration.
Watch this video for the latest updates on David Hockney Last Moments, the emotional memorial tribute, rare video footage, and the lasting legacy of one of the greatest artists of our time.
During the emotional tribute, visitors experienced never-before-seen studio recordings, archival footage, and reflections highlighting Hockney’s passion for creativity, innovation, and artistic expression. The memorial exhibition showcased iconic paintings, digital artworks, and personal memories that demonstrated how David Hockney transformed ordinary scenes into timeless masterpieces.
Many attendees described the final video presentation as the most powerful part of the event, offering a heartfelt look at David Hockney’s artistic journey and lasting influence on generations of creators around the world. From his early years to his ground-breaking digital experiments, the exhibition celebrated a life dedicated to imagination, color, and inspiration.
Watch this video for the latest updates on David Hockney Last Moments, the emotional memorial tribute, rare video footage, and the lasting legacy of one of the greatest artists of our time.
America Is Paying the Price for Trump’s Failures | Steve Schmidt
The Trump regime is a sick joke! — © Mark Alexander
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess’s Son Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
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Democracy Now! Will Israel Blow Up Trump's Deal? Jeremy Scahill on Iran Talks, Strait of Hormuz, Nukes & More
Jun 15, 2026 | More than 100 days into hostilities, Iran and the United States say they have reached a preliminary deal to end the war. Israel, however, is not a party to the tentative deal and says it plans to keep occupying areas of southern Lebanon — a position still contested by Iran and the key sticking point to the partial ceasefire deal agreed to by the U.S. and Iran in April. Although the new agreement is set to be signed Friday, Israel’s unrelenting assault on Lebanon could once again spoil any deal.
“This is going to become the center of whether any actual agreement takes place,” says Drop Site News's Jeremy Scahill, who joins Democracy Now! to break down what we know about this latest round of diplomacy. As the U.S. now intends to end the war without accomplishing its initial goals of regime change and nuclear capitulation, it appears that Trump has “finally accepted some version of his manufactured [and] almost entirely false victory narrative.” Scahill, who has spoken extensively to Iranian officials about the negotiations, says it remains to be seen if Iran can successfully “decouple” the U.S.-Israeli alliance from Israel's expansionary front in Lebanon, or whether it has relinquished too much of its own “strategic leverage” by agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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“This is going to become the center of whether any actual agreement takes place,” says Drop Site News's Jeremy Scahill, who joins Democracy Now! to break down what we know about this latest round of diplomacy. As the U.S. now intends to end the war without accomplishing its initial goals of regime change and nuclear capitulation, it appears that Trump has “finally accepted some version of his manufactured [and] almost entirely false victory narrative.” Scahill, who has spoken extensively to Iranian officials about the negotiations, says it remains to be seen if Iran can successfully “decouple” the U.S.-Israeli alliance from Israel's expansionary front in Lebanon, or whether it has relinquished too much of its own “strategic leverage” by agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Democracy Now! can be supported here.
Norwegische Königsfamilie: Mette-Marits Sohn zu vier Jahren Haft verurteilt
Schwuler Katarer zum WM-Spiel seines Heimatlandes: „Ich werde den ganzen Tag von Sicherheitspersonal begleitet“
TAGESSPIEGEL: Nas Mohamed floh aus Katar, weil er schwul ist, und lebt heute in San Francisco. Nun spielt sein Heimatland dort bei der WM. Vor dem ersten Spiel erzählte er, warum er im Stadion ein Zeichen setzen will.
Nas Mohamed, Sie sind aus Katar geflohen, weil Sie schwul sind und Queersein dort kriminalisiert ist. Wie fühlt es sich an, dass das Land jetzt bei der WM in Ihrer neuen Heimat San Francisco gegen die Schweiz spielt? Es gibt einen wütenden Teil in mir, einen verletzten, einen ängstlichen und einen traurigen. Die katarische Nationalmannschaft ist hier und spielt ausgerechnet im Pride-Monat. Aber ich versuche, mich nicht von meinen Gefühlen leiten zu lassen. Wenn ich das tue, traue ich mich nicht mehr, meine Wohnung zu verlassen, weil es einfach zu schwer ist.
Die Leute verstehen nicht, wie viel Gewicht auf mir lastet. Katar ist ein Land, das Homosexualität kriminalisiert, und ich bin so weit geflohen, wie ich nur konnte. In San Francisco werde ich dafür gefeiert, offen schwul zu sein. Aber ich bin der einzige Katarer, der öffentlich gemacht hat, schwul zu sein – in Katar weiß man genau, wer ich bin. » | Von Inga Hofmann | Samstag, 13. Juni 2026
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Coming Out Later In Life | Timm Baldwin | Queer Conscious Podcast Ep. 2
Dec 18, 2024 | The energy it takes to perform, to pretend, and to suppress our authentic selves can be absolutely soul-crushing.
My guest, Timm Baldwin, has lived that journey. After decades in the closet living a life shaped by faith, family, and the expectations of others, Timm made the courageous decision to come out—after having a wife and kids and growing up in a deeply rooted Protestant, Christian faith.
Wherever you are in your coming out journey this conversation is gonna be a beautiful reminder on just how far you’ve come and might even shed some light on places where you’re still working towards being your authentic self. Whether it’s in your work life, family, relationships or even in the queer community.
This is an excellent discussion. I came out years ago, also late in life. Being gay is not an issue for me anymore. I came to terms with being queer years ago — thankfully. I wouldn't want to live through all that inauthenticity again, though. Nor would I like to live through the angst and trauma of coming out. Further, I have never been married — coming out as a single man was hard enough, without the added difficulties of dealing with the reactions of a spouse and offspring. But I feel sure that this superb discussion will help many people who are struggling to come out, struggling to come to terms with who they really are, struggling to lead the authentic life that is their God-given right. This superb discussion is just what people going through the process need. Bravo! — © Mark Alexander
My guest, Timm Baldwin, has lived that journey. After decades in the closet living a life shaped by faith, family, and the expectations of others, Timm made the courageous decision to come out—after having a wife and kids and growing up in a deeply rooted Protestant, Christian faith.
Wherever you are in your coming out journey this conversation is gonna be a beautiful reminder on just how far you’ve come and might even shed some light on places where you’re still working towards being your authentic self. Whether it’s in your work life, family, relationships or even in the queer community.
This is an excellent discussion. I came out years ago, also late in life. Being gay is not an issue for me anymore. I came to terms with being queer years ago — thankfully. I wouldn't want to live through all that inauthenticity again, though. Nor would I like to live through the angst and trauma of coming out. Further, I have never been married — coming out as a single man was hard enough, without the added difficulties of dealing with the reactions of a spouse and offspring. But I feel sure that this superb discussion will help many people who are struggling to come out, struggling to come to terms with who they really are, struggling to lead the authentic life that is their God-given right. This superb discussion is just what people going through the process need. Bravo! — © Mark Alexander
Marius Borg Høiby, le fils de la princesse Mette-Marit de Norvège, condamné à 4 ans de prison ferme pour viols
MADAME FIGARO : Le fils de la princesse héritière de Norvège a été condamné à quatre ans de prison après avoir été reconnu coupable de deux viols et de violences répétées. Cette affaire, qui ternit l’image de la monarchie, a révélé des aspects troublants de sa vie personnelle.
Ce lundi, Marius Borg Høiby, fils de la princesse héritière de Norvège, a été jugé coupable de deux des quatre accusations de viol qui pesaient sur lui, recevant une condamnation de quatre ans de prison. Au-delà des viols — l’un survenu en 2018 au palais princier de Skaugum —, il a également été reconnu coupable de violences répétées contre une ancienne partenaire, ainsi que de menaces et de violations du code de la route.
Le jeune homme de 29 ans, né d’une relation précédant l’union de sa mère Mette-Marit avec le prince héritier Haakon en 2001, faisait face à 40 accusations. Sans emploi fixe ou fonction officielle, il avait contesté les charges les plus graves, notamment les viols de quatre femmes et les actes de violence sur son ancienne compagne. En détention provisoire depuis début février, il a suivi la lecture de son verdict par vidéoconférence, sans présence physique au tribunal, évoquant des problèmes de santé. » | Par Léa Mabilon et l’AFP | lundi 15 juin 2026
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The Heat: US Migration | Americans Moving Abroad
Jun 12, 2026 | Data show Americans are leaving the United States at once-in-a-century levels, fleeing divisive politics and an affordability crisis. The Wall Street Journal reports that an estimated 150,000 people emigrated last year, leading to a negative net migration. That hasn’t happened since the Great Depression of 1929.
Are more Americans beginning to see living abroad not as an exception, but as a better long-term option?
Guests:
Justin Keltner is the founder of Entrepreneur Expat, a global relocation and consulting firm.
Kelly McCoy is a Relocation Consultant.
Lisa Simon is a Chief Economist at Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence firm.
Douglas Yates is an associate professor at the American Graduate School in Paris.
Are more Americans beginning to see living abroad not as an exception, but as a better long-term option?
Guests:
Justin Keltner is the founder of Entrepreneur Expat, a global relocation and consulting firm.
Kelly McCoy is a Relocation Consultant.
Lisa Simon is a Chief Economist at Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence firm.
Douglas Yates is an associate professor at the American Graduate School in Paris.
Deutschland: Der kranke Mann Europas?
Iran War Was Trump’s ‘Biggest Foreign Policy Failure’ | Andrew Neil
Jun 15, 2026 | “Everyone who is an American ally… is a loser in this war. And the winners are Iran, Russia, China, and the proxy terrorists of these countries like Hezbollah and Hamas.”
An agreement has been reached to bring the conflict in Iran to an end, but President Trump is being given “far too much credit” for resolving a war he started without “any real explanation of the purpose”, says Times Radio presenter Andrew Neil.
To me, this all sounds like more of Trump’s BS! If I am not greatly mistaken, this so-called peace deal is the triumph of hope and fiction over fact and truth! — © Mark Alexander
An agreement has been reached to bring the conflict in Iran to an end, but President Trump is being given “far too much credit” for resolving a war he started without “any real explanation of the purpose”, says Times Radio presenter Andrew Neil.
To me, this all sounds like more of Trump’s BS! If I am not greatly mistaken, this so-called peace deal is the triumph of hope and fiction over fact and truth! — © Mark Alexander
Wie Elon Musk und Peter Thiel die Welt zerstören | Jannis Brühl
Jan 23, 2026 | Geht es nach einer kleinen Elite von Techmilliardären, sollen in Zukunft gigantische Konzerne und eine gottgleiche Super-KI die Menschheit regieren. Klingt nach Science-Fiction, doch es ist ein Plan, der bereits umgesetzt wird. Schritt eins: Die Zerstörung der Demokratie.
Aber wie genau wollen die Techgiganten unsere Welt erobern und was können wir tun, um sie zu stoppen? Darüber sprechen wir mit SZ-Journalist und Autor Jannis Brühl.
Foto: Dominik Rösler
Aber wie genau wollen die Techgiganten unsere Welt erobern und was können wir tun, um sie zu stoppen? Darüber sprechen wir mit SZ-Journalist und Autor Jannis Brühl.
Foto: Dominik Rösler
« Ils rendent les enfants malheureux » : le Royaume-Uni va interdire l'accès aux réseaux sociaux aux mineurs de moins de 16 ans
LE FIGARO : « Les réseaux sociaux rendent les enfants malheureux. Ils facilitent le harcèlement et les abus » a déclaré le chef du gouvernement travailliste, Keir Starmer, défendant « une étape importante » pour son pays.
Le Royaume-Uni va interdire l’accès aux réseaux sociaux aux mineurs de moins de 16 ans, a annoncé lundi le premier ministre Keir Starmer, emboîtant le pas à plusieurs pays ayant déjà durci leur législation. « Aujourd’hui, je peux annoncer que le gouvernement interdira l’accès aux réseaux sociaux pour tous les enfants de moins de 16 ans », a déclaré le chef du gouvernement, défendant une « étape importante » pour le pays et les familles.
« Les réseaux sociaux rendent les enfants malheureux. Ils facilitent le harcèlement et les abu », a encore déclaré Keir Starmer. Il a précisé vouloir faire adopter une loi en ce sens « avant Noël » pour que l’interdiction entre en vigueur « au début de l’année prochaine, probablement vers le printemps ». » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 15 juin 2026
D'abord, Starmer a interdit de fumer aux adultes. Maintenant, il interdit les réseaux sociaux aux enfants. On peut se demander quelle sera sa prochaine interdiction ? Après tout, on ne devrait pas être surpris. C'est un socialiste. Interdire, c'est le propre des socialistes. – © Mark Alexander
LESEN SIE AUCH:
TikTok, Instagram und YouTube: Starmer verhängt Social-Media-Verbot für unter 16-Jährige: Großbritannien will soziale Netzwerke für unter 16-Jährige sperren. Die Regierung von Keir Starmer kündigte dazu ein weitreichendes Gesetzespaket an. »
Keir Starmer: Die Quelle aller Freude! 😊
Le Royaume-Uni va interdire l’accès aux réseaux sociaux aux mineurs de moins de 16 ans, a annoncé lundi le premier ministre Keir Starmer, emboîtant le pas à plusieurs pays ayant déjà durci leur législation. « Aujourd’hui, je peux annoncer que le gouvernement interdira l’accès aux réseaux sociaux pour tous les enfants de moins de 16 ans », a déclaré le chef du gouvernement, défendant une « étape importante » pour le pays et les familles.
« Les réseaux sociaux rendent les enfants malheureux. Ils facilitent le harcèlement et les abu », a encore déclaré Keir Starmer. Il a précisé vouloir faire adopter une loi en ce sens « avant Noël » pour que l’interdiction entre en vigueur « au début de l’année prochaine, probablement vers le printemps ». » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 15 juin 2026
D'abord, Starmer a interdit de fumer aux adultes. Maintenant, il interdit les réseaux sociaux aux enfants. On peut se demander quelle sera sa prochaine interdiction ? Après tout, on ne devrait pas être surpris. C'est un socialiste. Interdire, c'est le propre des socialistes. – © Mark Alexander
LESEN SIE AUCH:
TikTok, Instagram und YouTube: Starmer verhängt Social-Media-Verbot für unter 16-Jährige: Großbritannien will soziale Netzwerke für unter 16-Jährige sperren. Die Regierung von Keir Starmer kündigte dazu ein weitreichendes Gesetzespaket an. »
Keir Starmer: Die Quelle aller Freude! 😊
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Convicted of Rape and Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
THE GUARDIAN: Marius Borg Høiby found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other crimes
Source of this screenshot: This Guardian article. | Marius Borg Høiby in Oslo on 19 January. Photograph: Heiko Junge/NTB Scanpix/AP
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of several offences, including two counts of rape. He was also sentenced to a two-year restraining order against one of his victims.
The verdict was handed down by the Oslo district court on Monday morning, nearly three months since Høiby’s closely watched six-week trial.
Judge Jon Sverdrup Efjestad convicted him of assaulting his former girlfriend Nora Haukland, the only victim to have been publicly named. He was ordered to pay Haukland and three other women compensation.
Høiby was acquitted of two other charges of rape.
Høiby faced 40 charges, including four counts of rape and assault, several breaches of restraining orders, as well as drug and driving offences. One charge of violating a restraining order was later overturned. » | Miranda Bryant in Oslo | Monday, June 15, 2026
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of several offences, including two counts of rape. He was also sentenced to a two-year restraining order against one of his victims.
The verdict was handed down by the Oslo district court on Monday morning, nearly three months since Høiby’s closely watched six-week trial.
Judge Jon Sverdrup Efjestad convicted him of assaulting his former girlfriend Nora Haukland, the only victim to have been publicly named. He was ordered to pay Haukland and three other women compensation.
Høiby was acquitted of two other charges of rape.
Høiby faced 40 charges, including four counts of rape and assault, several breaches of restraining orders, as well as drug and driving offences. One charge of violating a restraining order was later overturned. » | Miranda Bryant in Oslo | Monday, June 15, 2026
U.S. and Tehran Agree on Framework for Peace
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The deal was expected to open the Strait of Hormuz, lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and pave the way for further talks. It did not address Iran’s nuclear program.
Source of screenshot: This NYT article. | Tehran last week. | Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times
The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Sunday that paved the way for further talks to ultimately end a monthslong war that has killed thousands of people, roiled the Middle East and rattled the global economy.
The announcement led to relief in Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East. It also sent oil prices tumbling, in part because the deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world’s energy supplies.
But critical issues — including the fate of Iran’s nuclear program, the linchpin of the U.S.-Israeli attacks that started the war — have been pushed back to a later round of negotiations. And the economic shock waves of a war that has crippled supply chains and sent inflation soaring will keep rippling through the global economy for months.
The text of the agreement, which is scheduled to be signed by leaders from the two countries on Friday in Geneva, was not immediately released. Iran War Live Updates » | Yan Zhuang, Farnaz Fassihi and Adam Rasgon | Monday, June 15, 2026
The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Sunday that paved the way for further talks to ultimately end a monthslong war that has killed thousands of people, roiled the Middle East and rattled the global economy.
The announcement led to relief in Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East. It also sent oil prices tumbling, in part because the deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world’s energy supplies.
But critical issues — including the fate of Iran’s nuclear program, the linchpin of the U.S.-Israeli attacks that started the war — have been pushed back to a later round of negotiations. And the economic shock waves of a war that has crippled supply chains and sent inflation soaring will keep rippling through the global economy for months.
The text of the agreement, which is scheduled to be signed by leaders from the two countries on Friday in Geneva, was not immediately released. Iran War Live Updates » | Yan Zhuang, Farnaz Fassihi and Adam Rasgon | Monday, June 15, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
A Look at the Albanian Island Where a Kushner-Trump Resort Plan Has Sparked Protests
Xi Jinping Quit Smoking. China Still Cannot.
THE NEW YOTK TIMES: China’s tobacco monopoly has become so financially vital to the government that even its powerful leader has failed to curb the country’s smoking habit.
On a warm spring day in 2012, Xi Jinping, then China’s vice president, met with Bill Gates in Beijing. As the men were walking out of the meeting room, the conversation turned to smoking in a country that consumes nearly half the world’s cigarettes.
Mr. Xi, a former smoker, said he felt much better after quitting years earlier and described tobacco use as a serious problem for China, recalled Dr. Ray Yip, then head of the Gates Foundation in China. Mr. Xi, who would become president the next year, promised to “do something about tobacco,” Dr. Yip said.
Days later, Mr. Gates appeared at an antismoking event with Peng Liyuan, the Chinese leader’s wife and a celebrity singer. Both wore red shirts emblazoned with an antismoking slogan. Yet in the 14 years since, as Mr. Xi has become China’s most dominant leader in decades, Beijing has made only slow progress curbing tobacco use or enacting a national indoor smoking ban. While cigarette sales have fallen across much of the world, China has moved in the opposite direction.
Cigarette consumption in China rose 39 percent from 2003 to 2023, even as it fell 26 percent in the rest of the world. The 2.4 trillion cigarettes sold in China each year account for nearly half the global total, according to a report by a nongovernmental organization founded by former officials from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The percentage of smokers has declined over the last 13 years, as fewer young people smoke, but cigarette sales have steadily grown. Cigarettes prices are low: A pack costs about $3 on average, roughly one-third the price in the United States.
The failure to slow cigarette sales is a measure of the clout wielded by China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, which both regulates the industry and operates the country’s dominant cigarette maker, the China National Tobacco Corporation. » | Joy Dong | Reporting from Hong Kong | Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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On a warm spring day in 2012, Xi Jinping, then China’s vice president, met with Bill Gates in Beijing. As the men were walking out of the meeting room, the conversation turned to smoking in a country that consumes nearly half the world’s cigarettes.
Mr. Xi, a former smoker, said he felt much better after quitting years earlier and described tobacco use as a serious problem for China, recalled Dr. Ray Yip, then head of the Gates Foundation in China. Mr. Xi, who would become president the next year, promised to “do something about tobacco,” Dr. Yip said.
Days later, Mr. Gates appeared at an antismoking event with Peng Liyuan, the Chinese leader’s wife and a celebrity singer. Both wore red shirts emblazoned with an antismoking slogan. Yet in the 14 years since, as Mr. Xi has become China’s most dominant leader in decades, Beijing has made only slow progress curbing tobacco use or enacting a national indoor smoking ban. While cigarette sales have fallen across much of the world, China has moved in the opposite direction.
Cigarette consumption in China rose 39 percent from 2003 to 2023, even as it fell 26 percent in the rest of the world. The 2.4 trillion cigarettes sold in China each year account for nearly half the global total, according to a report by a nongovernmental organization founded by former officials from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The percentage of smokers has declined over the last 13 years, as fewer young people smoke, but cigarette sales have steadily grown. Cigarettes prices are low: A pack costs about $3 on average, roughly one-third the price in the United States.
The failure to slow cigarette sales is a measure of the clout wielded by China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, which both regulates the industry and operates the country’s dominant cigarette maker, the China National Tobacco Corporation. » | Joy Dong | Reporting from Hong Kong | Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Orleans : Dance with Me
Almost 55% Oppose Proposal to Limit Swiss Population to 10 Million | DW News
Warsaw Pride 2026: Poland Makes History | Pulse of Culture
June 14, 2026 | Warsaw Pride 2026 arrives as Poland registers its first same-sex marriage certificate, transforming this year's celebration from protest into a historic victory. This is a landmark moment on a long road, and this week Pulse of Culture tells that story in full.
We join Warsaw Pride 2026, where, for the first time in years, the mood feels less like protest and more like celebration following this historic legal breakthrough. We profile some of Poland's most influential queer cultural icons, figures whose impact reaches far beyond their own communities. And we trace a century of progress and resistance in Poland's LGBTQ+ history, from repression to the first same-sex marriage certificate entered into the Polish civil registry. In culture, Hania Rani, one of Poland's most internationally celebrated composers and a 2026 European Film Award winner, returns to Warsaw to open the Ephemera Festival. And in Tuscany, the town of Pietrasanta opens a new museum dedicated to Igor Mitoraj, one of Poland's most distinctive and internationally recognized sculptors, who made his home there in 1983 and lived and worked there until his death in 2014., who made his home there in 1983 and lived and worked until his death in 2014.
Pulse of Culture is a weekly English-language magazine for anyone with a connection to Poland, including tourists, the diaspora, and the simply curious. New episodes are released every Sunday.
We join Warsaw Pride 2026, where, for the first time in years, the mood feels less like protest and more like celebration following this historic legal breakthrough. We profile some of Poland's most influential queer cultural icons, figures whose impact reaches far beyond their own communities. And we trace a century of progress and resistance in Poland's LGBTQ+ history, from repression to the first same-sex marriage certificate entered into the Polish civil registry. In culture, Hania Rani, one of Poland's most internationally celebrated composers and a 2026 European Film Award winner, returns to Warsaw to open the Ephemera Festival. And in Tuscany, the town of Pietrasanta opens a new museum dedicated to Igor Mitoraj, one of Poland's most distinctive and internationally recognized sculptors, who made his home there in 1983 and lived and worked there until his death in 2014., who made his home there in 1983 and lived and worked until his death in 2014.
Pulse of Culture is a weekly English-language magazine for anyone with a connection to Poland, including tourists, the diaspora, and the simply curious. New episodes are released every Sunday.
‘Straight Out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ Members Fight for Pride after Essex Library Ban
THE GUARDIAN: Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcome
Before Reform gained control of Essex county council in the May elections, Chris Taylor and members of the Rochford LGBTQ+ community already felt they were witnessing a growing tide of political rhetoric around identity.
But they were still shocked when the county’s new leadership moved to ban Pride events in 74 libraries, scaling back events of “any particular groups or themes”, a decision they said was “straight out of Trumpland”.
“It communicates the fact that we’re not welcome,” said Taylor, who recently launched a petition against the “Orwellian” ban on pride events in Essex libraries.
Reform councils across England, from Essex and Durham to Leicestershire and Kent, have imposed bans on flying the pride flag and holding pride events in public spaces, as well as, in some cases, defunding pride events previously sponsored by local authorities.
Essex county council said libraries were “safe spaces for everybody” and LGBTQ+ books and displays would continue, but added the promotion of library events aimed at specific groups was under review. » | Geneva Abdul and Aamna Mohdin | Sunday, June 14, 2026
Before Reform gained control of Essex county council in the May elections, Chris Taylor and members of the Rochford LGBTQ+ community already felt they were witnessing a growing tide of political rhetoric around identity.
But they were still shocked when the county’s new leadership moved to ban Pride events in 74 libraries, scaling back events of “any particular groups or themes”, a decision they said was “straight out of Trumpland”.
“It communicates the fact that we’re not welcome,” said Taylor, who recently launched a petition against the “Orwellian” ban on pride events in Essex libraries.
Reform councils across England, from Essex and Durham to Leicestershire and Kent, have imposed bans on flying the pride flag and holding pride events in public spaces, as well as, in some cases, defunding pride events previously sponsored by local authorities.
Essex county council said libraries were “safe spaces for everybody” and LGBTQ+ books and displays would continue, but added the promotion of library events aimed at specific groups was under review. » | Geneva Abdul and Aamna Mohdin | Sunday, June 14, 2026
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