Human rights expert Philip Sands wins German Peace Prize

The German Book Trade’s 2026 Peace Prize, a prestigious award that honors individuals who contribute to the achievement of peace through their work, goes to French-British lawyer and author Philip Sands, the prize’s board of trustees announced on Thursday. “In his literary work, which is distinguished by both narrative brilliance and historical depth, Philip Sands … Read more

UK swelters in hottest June day on record

The UK recorded its hottest ever June temperature on Wednesday with the mercury rising to 36.1C in southern England, breaking the previous record of 35.6C set in 1976. It is the second month in a row that Britain has broken historical temperature records, as scientists warn that climate change is making extreme weather events like … Read more

Maritime traffic picks up in Strait of Hormuz, but uncertainty lingers

Oil prices continue their slide on Thursday as traffic through the Hormuz Strait has picked up over the past few days. Uncertainty lingers for the shipping industry, though, as disagreements over a potential toll to pass through the Strait could be a stumbling block in US-Iran talks. Also in this edition, US chipmaker Micron’s better-than-expected … Read more