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France celebrates the Fête de la Musique despite heatwave: 'It's just as hot in the apartment where I live anyway'
Le Monde 22 Jun 2026

France celebrates the Fête de la Musique despite heatwave: 'It's just as hot in the apartment where I live anyway'

Despite some cancellations and with a large portion of the country under a red extreme heat alert, locals and tourists came out for the nationwide music festival that takes place …

Fidan warns Israel could sabotage US-Iran process
Hürriyet 22 Jun 2026

Fidan warns Israel could sabotage US-Iran process

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that technical issues in the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran may not be resolved quickly, sa…

What are the key outcomes of the Iran-US talks in Switzerland, what next?
Al Jazeera 22 Jun 2026

What are the key outcomes of the Iran-US talks in Switzerland, what next?

Experts warn unresolved questions over Lebanon could complicate efforts to secure a lasting agreement.

Poland strips Zelensky of highest honor after Ukrainian army unit is named for controversial WWII fighters; Ukrainian officials return their awards
Meduza 22 Jun 2026

Poland strips Zelensky of highest honor after Ukrainian army unit is named for controversial WWII fighters; Ukrainian officials return their awards

In late May, Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree granting the Special Operations Forces’ separate special operations center “North” the honorary name “Heroes of the Ukrainian Insur…

Syria's Al Shara willing to hold talks with Hezbollah 'if it serves Lebanon's interests'
The National 22 Jun 2026

Syria's Al Shara willing to hold talks with Hezbollah 'if it serves Lebanon's interests'

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara said he would be willing to sit down with Hezbollah if doing so helped protect the interests of both his country and Lebanon, despite describing th…

‘Encouraging progress’ made as first round US-Iran talks end
Al Jazeera 22 Jun 2026

‘Encouraging progress’ made as first round US-Iran talks end

The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal.

Lebanon and Hormuz are testing Middle East diplomacy to its limits
The National 22 Jun 2026

Lebanon and Hormuz are testing Middle East diplomacy to its limits

A fragile two-track reality is taking shape in the Middle East. After three months of war, diplomacy at last appears to be inching forward. On the other hand, continuing violence …

This Week in Literary History: Washington Irving’s “Rip Van Winkle” is Published
Lit Hub 22 Jun 2026

This Week in Literary History: Washington Irving’s “Rip Van Winkle” is Published

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Literary History newsletter—sign up here. In the early 1800s, when people named their cliques, Washington Irving was “sort of a ringleader” of a g…

"Compelling" historical drama with Toby Jones will be removed from BBC iPlayer very soon
Digital Spy 22 Jun 2026

"Compelling" historical drama with Toby Jones will be removed from BBC iPlayer very soon

My Week with Marilyn, an acclaimed historical drama starring Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists and Marvel Cinematic Universe actor Toby Jones, is set to leave BBC iPlayer …

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
DW 22 Jun 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

In an emotional speech at 10 Downing Street, Keir Starmer said he will step down after days of mounting pressure and speculation over his future.

Sorry, Chicago Manual of Style: I’m Not Going to Stop Capitalizing the Word “Earth”
Lit Hub 22 Jun 2026

Sorry, Chicago Manual of Style: I’m Not Going to Stop Capitalizing the Word “Earth”

If you are crazy enough to write a novel and lucky enough to get it published, you will, at the copy-editing stage, receive what’s called a Style Sheet. Among other things, it wil…

How Ukraine is orchestrating a logistical squeeze on Russian-occupied Crimea
Le Monde 22 Jun 2026

How Ukraine is orchestrating a logistical squeeze on Russian-occupied Crimea

Using a new generation of drones, Kyiv is waging a methodical campaign targeting the road, rail and energy infrastructure of the peninsula, which Moscow annexed in 2014. Russia is…