New Zealand to raise lawmakers’ travel ban directly with China, PM Luxon says
New Zealand and China have maintained a largely stable relationship in recent years.
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Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted at 11.15am, sending volcanic material 2.5km into the air.
Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
By Alexander Cornwell, Rami Ayyub and Steve Holland JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely adept in dealing with Donald Trump, capable of winning and sustaining the U.S. president's backing.
US-Europe split on Belarus is a gift to Putin
When it comes to relations with Belarus, the Trump administration has been pursuing a dual approach of late. In May 2026, President Donald Trump renewed the US national emergency on Belarus, noting that the government of longtime Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko still
UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 mn amid Israel war
The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months. "The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating," the UN humanitarian
How 'asymmetric alloying' is creating the next generation of luminescent materials
Metal cluster molecules are discrete compounds containing multiple metal atoms held together by metal–metal and metal–ligand bonding. They serve as excellent candidates for catalysts, biosensors, and even for drug development. Developing atomic-level molecular editing methods
Warming boosts natural methane emissions as microbes fail to keep pace
A new study led by Professor Mark Trimmer of Queen Mary University of London, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, explains how increases in natural methane emissions will be maximized under future climate warming.
Billions face growing water risk as sediment fills reservoirs faster than expected worldwide
Reservoirs around the world are losing storage capacity at an average rate of 7.3% per decade—disproportionately affecting small reservoirs, which together provide water to billions of people. The data come from a study published in Nature Sustainability, which offers the
Treasury Dept. moves to crack down on illegal immigrant labor, urging banks to report ‘red flags’
The Treasury Department is moving to crack down on illegal immigrant labor, urging banks to blow the whistle on accounts tied to payroll fraud schemes. A Treasury advisory obtained by The Post lays out red flags showing illegal employment schemes — and exhorts banks to report
Police officers in hiding and false images: Misinformation around Henry Nowak murder fuels anger
Police officers forced into hiding, manipulated images and disputed claims about the weapon used to murder 18-year-old student Henry Nowak are all part of a wave of misinformation surrounding the case.
South Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages
Rho Tae-ak said the ballot paper shortage had understandably raised distrust in the election process.
Switzerland’s Sister Distribution Boards ‘The Indies’ From ‘They Will Be Dust’ Producers: ’It’s Not Character-Driven but Image-Driven’ (EXCLUSIVE)
After serving as a minority partner to Spain’s Lastor Media on the Toronto-winning Spanish pic “They Will Be Dust,” established Swiss banner Alina Film is majority-producing with Lastor the period road movie “The Indies,” (“Les Indes”) which will be sneak-peeked as a work in
Senate passes immigration enforcement funding after clashes over ballroom, ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Senate voted early Friday morning to pass a $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029, overcoming the concerns of several Republicans who were upset the bill did not include language barring the Trump administration
“It Was All Greek to Me”: Why Producer Miranda Bailey Went Int’l to Back an Indie Film From Greece
The 'Swiss Army Man' producer just couldn't say no to 'The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes,' the genre-bending feature directorial debut of Thanasis Neofotistos, which just premiered at SXSW London.
Senate GOP passes immigration enforcement bill
House passage is the last step before President Donald Trump can sign the measure into law.
Africa: Unesco-Linked NGO Flags Microplastics Threat to Africa's Oceans
[Vanguard] MICRO and nano plastics penetrated seafoods are escalating health and ecological risks to Africa's oceans with the continent's exposure potentially double the global rate, a UNESCO-linked NGO, Youth Orientation for Development (YOD) has warned.
Dangerous livestock pest case confirmed in Texas
The United States said on Thursday that the New World screwworm (NWS) fly, a dangerous livestock pest whose flesh-eating larvae can kill cattle, has been detected in a calf in south Texas.
Naval drone explodes in the Romanian port of Constanta
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence said the drone was thought to be "of the type used in the war in Ukraine". No injuries have been reported so far.
Inside Trump’s campaign to make daylight saving time permanent
The president is personally working the phones to lobby lawmakers on ending the twice-yearly clock-changing ritual across the United States.
House members keep losing their bids for higher office. Some think they know why.
Voters have not been especially excited to promote members of an unpopular and dysfunctional institution.
Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say.
New York City's rules for AI in schools spark fury
New York City's first set of rules for the use of artificial intelligence in public schools is being called weak by many parents who favor a stricter approach.
Crans-Montana bar owners back in court over deadly Swiss bar fire
French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti face charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.
'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81
Handy enjoyed a career spanning five decades, with notable roles including the exterminator in Jumanji, Detective Alan Cross in The X-Files, and bartender Jimmy in Top Gun: Maverick.
Australia seizes 100,000 cockroaches in bug-breeder bust
Wildlife officers have busted an illegal cockroach-breeding operation in rural Australia, seizing a skin-crawling haul worth more than $100,000 on the black market for exotic bugs.
Kazakhstan seeks deeper EU partnership in science, education and innovation
Kazakhstan is seeking to place science, higher education and innovation at the centre of its growing partnership with the European Union. That was the key message from a roundtable held in Brussels under the “Shanyraq Dialogue” platform, hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan to
‘Pig Feast’: the film Jakarta doesn’t want you to see
The release of the investigative documentary “Pesta Babi” (Pig Feast) has triggered an unusually intense wave of public debate and political unease across Indonesia. Directed by Dandhy Dwi Laksono and Cypri Jehan Paju Dale, the film captures the systemic collision between
French fighter jets intercepted 11 Russian aircraft in the Baltics over the last week
The intercepted Russian aircraft included transport planes such as the Ilyushin Il-18 and Antonov An-12, as well as fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft.
Eat like a local: The 10 best food cities in Europe for authentic culinary experiences
Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices.
Six GOP senators vote to block Trump from reviving anti-weaponization fund
Six Republican senators voted early Friday morning with Democrats for an amendment sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) to block the Trump administration from reviving a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to pay MAGA allies who feel they were prosecuted by the Biden-era
Steve Lacy Teases New Album With Lovelorn Single ‘The Feeling’
The musician's third album, Oh Yeah? , will arrive in July
Kenya: Shaky tourism sector fears Ebola facility will cripple industry
Players in the tourism sector are concerned that the controversial Kenya-US deal to establish an Ebola quarantine centre in the country could undermine recovery efforts in an industry that is only beginning to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic.
European markets open mixed as AI stocks sell-off hits Asia, South Korea drops 5%
European stock markets had a mixed opening, as shares fell in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark dropping more than 5%. This comes as US markets saw sharp declines in several major artificial intelligence-related stocks on Thursday.
China to inspect eyeglasses to stop students cheating at gaokao exam
Proctors will pay particular attention to the size and shape of candidates’ glasses.
Average person eats six times more chicken than in 1961, UN report finds
UN report says global meat supply has risen fourfold in last 60 years and is expected to keep rising Analysis: Ingredients in place for shift to plant-based diets but meat still dominates The average person eats about six times as much chicken and twice as much pork as their
What Happens When the Author Directs the Movie: How Robert Rodriguez Recruited Frank Miller to Co-Direct Sin City
In the nineteen-nineties, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez first collaborated on a movie. No, it wasn’t From Dusk Till Dawn, the Rodriguez-directed crime-picture-turned-horror-comedy in which Tarantino plays George Clooney’s psychotic brother. It was an anthology picture
Shanyraq Fest Brings Kazakh Music to Luxembourg
A concert by the State Philharmonic of the Kyzylorda Region took place in Luxembourg as part of the cultural initiative Shanyraq Fest Luxembourg. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Belgium and Luxembourg with the support of the Akimat of the
Tinashe Returns With Swaggering Single ‘Too Easy’
The singer previewed the song during her DJ set at Coachella earlier this year
Thailand’s Thaksin to head to Dubai after royal pardon sets him free
The pardon was granted this week as part of a broader clemency programme marking Queen Suthida’s birthday.
Africa: Dozens of New Species Found in One of Africa's Last Biodiversity Blank Spots
[Daily Maverick] A major survey of Angola's remote Lisima plateau has uncovered species unknown to science, including new dragonflies, grasshoppers, moths and butterflies, confirming the highlands as one of Africa's most exciting biodiversity frontiers.
Shaboozey Taps ‘Summer House’ Star Ciara Miller for ‘Cowgirl’ Music Video
The song will appear on the musician's forthcoming album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales
Flagship projects on AI for grids and data centre sustainability
EU policymakers and high-level industry representatives on 3 June launched two flagship initiatives designed to prepare the EU’s energy system for a more digitalized future. Given the rapid expansion of data centres, the first initiative brings together data centre operators,
Japan’s Takaichi eyes visit to India in early July for talks with PM Modi
Japan regards India as an important partner to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.
All you need is... an official date: Inaugural Global Beatles Day announced
Unofficially celebrated since 2009, The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. have announced that the first official Global Beatles Day will take place later this month. It will include online and in-person events around the world...
Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite
Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.
Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum
[Capital FM] Midrand, South Africa -- President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa.
Counterfeit cigarettes drive illicit tobacco trade to highest level in a decade, new study claims
The illicit cigarette market in Europe has reached its highest level in more than a decade, with counterfeit products now accounting for the largest share of illegal tobacco consumption across the European Union, according to a new study presented in Brussels. The findings were
Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security
Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robotics is South Korea’s next big sector, points to ‘some suprises’
He also said Nvidia had started hiring for its research and development centre in South Korea.