Walter MurrowEurope Binges on Russian Gas Before Its Own Ban
The European Union imported a record 9.89 million tons of liquefied natural gas from Russia’s flagship Yamal project in the first half of 2026 — an 18% increase year-on-year, according to the…
Wall Street’s Boom — and the Shadows Behind It
America’s banking giants are swimming in profit. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo collectively reported an astonishing $43 billion in second-quarter profits, smashing…
World Cup 2026: Semi-Final Frenzy Takes Over North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its penultimate stage, and the matchups read like a screenwriter’s dream. France faces Spain in Dallas, while England prepares for a blockbuster clash against…
Daily News Briefing — 2026-07-14
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
The Bigger Picture
What links these stories — from Utah’s canyon lands to Maine’s streets to a Dallas press room — is the question of who wields power, and how. A president reshaping protected lands with a stroke of…
Tributes Pour In for Sam Neill
The world is mourning actor Sam Neill, best known for his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park. A clip from the 10,000 Dreams project by filmmaker Fraser Grut — in which Neill shared his…
World Cup 2026: Semifinal Fever Grips Fans
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaching its climax, anticipation is building ahead of two blockbuster semifinals. Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal told reporters at the Dallas stadium, “I’m sure…
Colombian Migrant Shot Dead by ICE in Maine
In Biddeford, Maine, a Colombian migrant was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, according to El País. FBI agents were reported on the scene. The incident is likely…
US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses; US to ‘Guard’ Strait of Hormuz
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has crumbled, with the US announcing plans to “guard” the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The development was among the top stories…
RFK Jr.’s Threats to Medical Journals Alarm Press Freedom Advocates
The Freedom of the Press Foundation has published a blistering critique of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of issuing veiled threats to scientific publications…