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Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years

News June 18, 2026

Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport. Russia vowed to retal...

Hotly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI presales to begin June 25

News June 18, 2026

Pre-sales of Grand Theft Auto VI, the feverishly anticipated video game release, will begin on June 25, Rockstar Games said on Thursday. GTA VI, due to be released on November 19 after two delays, is ...

Scientists Reveal Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others - ScienceAlert

Health June 18, 2026

Ever felt like mosquitoes bite you while ignoring everyone else? Scientists are now making progress in deciphering the complex chemical cocktail that makes particular people more enticing to these �...

Oil falls further on Mideast deal, but Fed outlook knocks equities

News June 18, 2026

Oil prices tumbled further Thursday after US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed off on a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to tanker and cargo traffic. Europ...

Hegseth hails defence progress by Nato allies, says some must 'do more'

News June 18, 2026

United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Thursday hailed progress by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) allies to meet defence spending vows, but said some must “do more”, as he s...

'Every year the heat is increasing': India learns to live with hotter summers

Health June 18, 2026

On India’s hot plains, scorching summers have become increasingly harder to endure, requiring adaptations and forcing life into the hours of dark before the sun turns punishing. “We try to adjust,...

Modi reports US-India trade progress after Trump meeting

News June 18, 2026

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been “significant progress” in long-running talks with Washington for a trade deal, according to a statement issued on Thursday after his meeting...

Afghan govt staff abandon smartphones

News June 18, 2026

KABUL: Government workers in different parts of Afghanistan have started switching off their smartphones, following an order imposed on Wednesday that came from Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. ...

Ghana's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Business June 17, 2026

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side’s World Cup opener in Toron...

Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

News June 17, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in t...