EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary
BRUSSELS - Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Thursday said the European Union should stop sending money to the Ukrainian government after corruption reports.
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The IMF warns of escalating risks in the crypto market, prompting global investors to flock to the Poain smart system for stable passive income (register now and receive $15)
Poain registration surges with investors after non-volatility income instrumentsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a new commentary that noted increasing vulnerabilities of global financial markets, citing increased liquidity stress and high volatility of
Falklands, Broadband Support Packages for households, begins February
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to update the public on the introduction of Broadband Support Packages, linked to the changes to VSAT licensing announced at the end of October. From 1 February 2026, eligible households will be able to sign up, via FIG, to
Dozens injured after two trains collide in Czech Republic
Two trains collided near České Budějovice, injuring dozens, with five seriously hurt. Czech Railways confirmed the crash during rush hour, halting rail traffic.
European Citizens' Panel on Intergenerational Fairness hands over its recommendations to the Commission
The European Citizens' Panel on Intergenerational Fairness has agreed on a final set of recommendations to the European Commission that will shape the first EU Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness. The final recommendations encourage fair and responsible policy making that
At least 13 killed after bus plunges into Cambodian river en route from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
More than 20 people were pulled from the water, while more than 10 remain missing.
BBC can survive President Trump’s libel suit, but it is a blow to its trust reputation
By Gwynne Dyer - I have spent thousands of hours sitting alongside video editors working on productions quite similar to the Panorama documentary that has landed the British Broadcasting Corporation with the threat of a billion-dollar libel suit by Donald Trump. I think I
Africa: Ending Violence Against Women 'A Matter of Dignity, Equality and Human Rights'
[UN News] When Salma* was just 15, she was forced to get married, even though she wanted to stay in school and become a doctor someday.
Explainer: Why close trade partners China and Japan cannot get along
Centuries of intense rivalry mean their economic embrace can never be taken for granted.
Charles III birthday celebration in Buenos Aires embassy included some 800 guests
Britain’s Ambassador in Buenos Aires David Cairns hosted the first major event of his posting in Argentina on Tuesday, welcoming around 800 guests to the residence in Recoleta for a celebration marking the 77th birthday of King Charles III.
Dog swept away by flood in central Philippine finds way home two weeks later
The dog was left behind as his family escaped to higher ground.
Thailand failing to curb scam gangs as elites take bribes, protect criminal groups: Watchdog chief
Thailand loses more than 100 billion baht a year to scam networks while relying on outdated laws.
A blackout in parts of Paris left 55,000 homes without power, local media reports
Tens of thousands of homes were left without power due to a power outage in parts of Paris, this number later dropped to a couple thousand.
Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.
How superstorm Gannon squeezed Earth's plasmasphere to one-fifth its size
A geomagnetic superstorm is an extreme space weather event that occurs when the sun releases massive amounts of energy and charged particles toward Earth. These storms are rare, occurring about once every 20–25 years. On May 10–11, 2024, the strongest superstorm in over 20
Commission authorizes first treatment for serious chronic lung disease
The Commission has granted EU marketing authorization for ‘brensocatib', a new active substance for the treatment of chronic progressive lung disease (non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, or NCFB) in patients aged 12 years and older. The estimated number of patients with NCFB in
Africa: Insecurity - Tinubu Postpones Trips to G20 Meeting, AU-EU Summit
[Premium Times] In response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the deployment of more security men to Eruku and the entire Ekiti Local Government Area of the state.
Nasa releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA released close-up images of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, only the third known visitor from another star, after it passed near Mars. The closest the comet will come to Earth is 269 million kilometers in mid-December. Then it will hightail it back into interstellar space,
Commission will examine European Citizens' initiative called ‘Ban on conversion practices in the European Union'
The European citizens' initiative called ‘Ban on conversion practices in the European Union' has been submitted to the European Commission. The initiative obtained 1,128,063 validated statements of support from EU citizens and reached thresholds in 11 member states, making it
Africa: Private Sector Mobilize Innovation for Health Equity and Resilience At B20 Global Health Breakout
[Global Fund] Johannesburg -- Private sector leaders, philanthropists, and global health experts convened today at the B20 Global Health Breakout, held on the margins of the G20 Leaders' Summit, to spotlight a new wave of innovation transforming the fight against AIDS,
Deadly bear attacks set Japan on edge, prompt military action
A record 13 people have been killed by bears so far this year. Canada, the U.S. and several other nations have issued warnings for citizens traveling in Japan.
Alleged Chinese spy mayor guilty of running Philippine scam hub
MANILA – A former Philippine mayor alleged to be a spy for China was convicted Thursday for human trafficking for her role in running a mega-scam center north of Manila. Alice Guo, who last year was dismissed as mayor of Bamban town in Tarlac province, was found guilty and
Africa: Shamirah Nabadda Named 2025 CAF Women's Referee of the Year
[Nile Post] Ugandan Fifa referee Shamirah Nabadda has won the 2025 Caf Women's Referee of the Year, securing one of African football's top honours at a glittering ceremony held on Monday night in Rabat, Morocco.
Australia’s failed bid to host Cop31 looks like a mess – but it may actually be the best result possible | Adam Morton
While the outcome is a let down for those who want Australia to do better on climate, Chris Bowen looks set to play a pivotal role in the UN talks Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Ouch. From one perspective, Australia’s
Europe risks falling behind in space data centre race, new report warns
Europe needs to create a roadmap for how to build and deploy space data centres before it misses out on a key new industry, a report has found.
‘Robotaxi has reached a tipping point’: Baidu, Nvidia leaders see momentum as competition rises
Global tech executives in recent weeks have proclaimed the robotaxi industry is finally near an inflection point.
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, triggering hot ash flows and evacuation
Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts in East Java, sending ash over nearby villages and forcing evacuations as the alert level rises to its highest point.
The secret to tackling the climate crisis could be right under our feet. Here’s why
Despite being one of the largest natural carbon sinks, most nations exclude soil from their climate plans.
Turkish Films in the Tallinn Spotlight Push Boundaries in Search of New Cinematic Languages
With 'Lo-Fi,' 'Dump of Untitled Pieces,' and 'LifeLike,' three narrative features from Turkey are featured in key sections of the festival in Estonia this year.
Commission imposes definitive safeguard measures on certain ferroalloys
The European Commission has taken an important step to protect the EU's ferroalloy industry – which employs some 1,800 people in the EU – by imposing definitive safeguard measures on imports of certain ferroalloys into the European Union. This decision brings to a close an 11
Chinese research ships, US military active in north Pacific, monitor shows
Between August and November, the United States has held nine multilateral war drills near Guam.
How Indonesia’s Danantara blends power, profit and politics
When Indonesia established Badan Pengelola Investasi (BPI) Danantara, it was not merely launching a sovereign wealth fund but constructing a political-economic architecture, one that fuses financial ambition with the logic of power. Danantara sits at the intersection of markets
New report reveals major risks in turning oceans into carbon sinks
Experts say the ocean could help absorb carbon dioxide, but today’s technologies are too uncertain to be scaled up safely. New findings released during COP30 highlight the risks of rushing into marine carbon removal without proper monitoring and verification. With the 1.5°C
Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo given life sentence for human trafficking
MANILA - A Philippine trial court has sentenced a former mayor accused of having ties to Chinese criminal syndicates to life imprisonment after finding her guilty of human trafficking, a government anti-crime agency said on Thursday.
Recruiting in Roblox: Extremists exploit gaming platforms as radicalisation channels in S-E Asia
Extremist networks have adapted quickly to the digital habits of young people.
Nvidia shares rise after quarterly earnings, calming bubble anxiety
Nvidia reported stronger than expected quarterly earnings, soothing worries that AI-driven stock prices may have shot too high.
Ammunition and explosives but unclear numbers: What we know about Italian military aid to Ukraine
The current figures are outlined in the Annual Report on Authorised Transit, Import and Export of Armaments which was submitted to parliament in spring.
The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals
When Liberia's government signed an agreement with a little-known Dubai company run by a royal sheikh in 2023, the "carbon credit" deal promised to protect vast tracts of forests and offset big polluters' emissions. It was one of a flurry of deals UAE-based Blue Carbon signed
The hunt is on for bears in Japan after deadly attacks
Nearly 200 people have been attacked by bears in Japan in 2025 and 13 have died.
Commission launches market investigations on cloud computing services under the Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has opened three market investigations on cloud computing services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Two market investigations will assess whether Amazon and Microsoft should be designated as gatekeepers for their cloud computing services, Amazon Web
Taiwan’s President shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch
China indicated it would ban all imports of seafood from Japan.
Viral TikTok clip saves ‘senior citizen’ water buffalo from slaughter in rural Philippines
Strangers started offering money, and together raised 50,000 pesos (S$1,100) to save the animal.