Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Azerbaijan sentences prominent rights activist to eight years in prison
BAKU, June 12 (Reuters) - A court in Azerbaijan sentenced a prominent rights activist to eight years in prison after convicting him of hooliganism and fraud in a case his lawyer said was politically m...
Thomson Reuters Jun 12, 2026
Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
By Alex Lawler and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) - Since the start of the Iran war and Tehran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was "closed", the market has grappled to put a figu...
Thomson Reuters Jun 12, 2026
Analysis-Gold's record rally falters as bulls run into Fed rate expectations, stronger dollar
By Polina Devitt LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) - Expectations for U.S. monetary tightening and a strong dollar have taken some wind out of the "perfect storm" powering an upswing in gold since 2023, leavi...
Thomson Reuters Jun 12, 2026

'Grateful' Taylor Swift inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame: 'Songwriting is the easiest thing I ever did'
Taylor Swift and Steven Spielberg pose backstage during the 2026 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 11, 2026 in New York City. (L. Busacca/Getty Image...
Andrea Dresdale Jun 12, 2026

'Adults' dropping surprise prequel episode ahead of second season
(l-r) Owen Thiele as Anton, Lucy Freyer as Billie, Malik Elassal as Samir, Amita Rao as Issa, Jack Innanen as Paul Baker in surprise prequel episode of 'Adults.' (Courtesy of FX)The FX comedy series A...
Andrea Tuccillo Jun 12, 2026
Zimbabwe moves to regulate cryptocurrency sector
By Chris Takudzwa Muronzi and Colleen Goko HARARE, June 12 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's government said on Friday it will require cryptocurrency businesses to register and pay annual fees, as it seeks to br...
Thomson Reuters Jun 12, 2026
EU asylum database malfunctions on migration pact launch day
BRUSSELS, June 12 (Reuters) - The European Union's central asylum database, Eurodac, suffered a technical malfunction on Friday, the day the bloc's landmark migration and asylum pact went into force, ...
Thomson Reuters Jun 12, 2026

Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:HuluAlice & Steve: A friendship turns to a feud in this wrong-com min...
Mary Pat Thompson Jun 12, 2026
US judge indefinitely blocks Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
By Andrew Goudsward and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge indefinitely blocked a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund supported by President Donald Trump on Friday, gi...
Thomson Reuters Jun 12, 2026
EU to make it harder to suspend carbon fee on imports
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, June 12 (Reuters) - European Union countries agreed on Friday to restrict the circumstances in which the bloc can suspend its carbon emissions fee on imports, potentially help...
Thomson Reuters Jun 12, 2026





