Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup

BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

Satellite images fuel speculation of China’s Xi visit to North Korea

It appears to show a fenced-off section and a structure being built in Kim Il Sung Square.

Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport

One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

The overclocking headroom in AMD's Radeon 7000-series GPUs 'was certainly not accidental... the core of Radeon has to be all about value to the end user'

"We understand that both for CPUs and GPUs, overclockability is a core part of what many of our gamers and enthusiasts are looking for."

Commission disburses €7.2 billion to Poland under NextGenerationEU

On 3 June, the European Commission disbursed €7.2 billion to Poland, marking the fourth payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The RRF, the cornerstone of NextGenerationEU, is the Commission's flagship post-pandemic programme supporting member states'

Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister on graft charges

JAKARTA, June 4 - Indonesia's anti-graft agency has arrested the country's deputy minister for immigration affairs, a spokesman said on Thursday, making him the second high-profile government official in two days to face corruption charges.

Hong Kong school rejects resignation of principal who swore at security guards in S'pore, fires him

The school requested his “immediate dismissal”.

China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip

Kyrgyzstan’s UN upset signals Eurasia’s quiet rise

On Wednesday (June 3), Kyrgyzstan secured an upset victory over the Philippines to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. After taking a surprising 105-85 lead in the first ballot, the Central Asian nation went on to win decisively, 142-49, in

'Library of Things' aims to help people save money

Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

The festival of the future is now: Cercle 2026 brings DJs together with ESA astronauts

This is no longer just an electronic music festival; it is an experience in which culture meets science. This year's Cercle Festival in Paris is the first event created with the European Space Agency.

Choosing to bring back the 5800X3D was a tough conversation for AMD... 'very hard, actually, very, very hard!'

I spoke with David McAfee about what it took to bring back the older chip.

Regenerative farms lost three times less yield in France's droughts. Here's why

Regenerative farming could save enough wheat during drought to produce 130 million baguettes, according to a new French study.

Delhi to crack down on fire safety violations after blaze that killed 21

A criminal case has been lodged and the owner of the building has been arrested.

Microsoft and Mayo Clinic unveil a new ‘safe and trusted’ AI for healthcare

The organisations said the model is being initially deployed within Mayo Clinic’s clinical environment, where it can be tested and refined through real-world use.

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From poplars to pistachios, Afghans rediscover the value of trees

Under the shade of recently planted poplars in northeastern Afghanistan, village leader Ghulam Ali Poya is proud to see residents rediscover the value of trees after years of wartime deforestation. "There were forests of pistachio trees," he told AFP, gesturing to the bare

Weight-loss drugs may cut breast cancer risk by up to 30%, study finds

Women on weight-loss medication may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study.

Freedom Ship: Could this giant ‘floating city’ become the world's biggest cruise ship?

The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe.

Europe's take-home pay ranking: Where do you earn the most after tax?

Workers' take-home pay varies dramatically across Europe, with annual net earnings ranging from under €13,000 to more than €54,000. While adjusting for living costs narrows the gap between eastern and western Europe, significant differences remain.

Safaricom Ethiopia in fresh IFC debt talks amid local lending cap

Safaricom is negotiating a $100m–$150m local-currency syndicated loan with the IFC to fund its capital-intensive Ethiopian expansion while mitigating severe foreign exchange risks.

Africa CDC urges protection for Ebola aid workers

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (www.AfricaCDC.org) is concerned about the recent attack and destruction of a treatment facility serving communities affected by the Bundibugyo Virus Disease, in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. We

Sammy Hagar Offers Marriage Advice: No ‘Separate Bedrooms’

The musician shared the secret behind his 31-year marriage to his wife Kari

Australia’s Lower House passes Bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades

The measure cleared 94-48 after failed amendment bids by the opposition and some independents.

Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades

SYDNEY, June 4 - Australia's lower house of parliament passed a bill on Thursday for the government's biggest overhaul of taxes in decades, curbing tax breaks for property investors to make housing more affordable and scrapping a capital gains discount.

Indonesia’s rupiah rout is not just about the dollar

The wave of currency depreciation that battered Indonesia’s foreign exchange market throughout April and May 2026 has pushed the rupiah to record lows, dangerously close to a new psychological threshold of 18,000 against the US dollar. When the currency broke past 17,000 in

Malaysia introduces passport with a 10-year validity period priced at $112

The Immigration Department traditionally issues passports with a validity period of five years.

Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire following US-led talks

The ceasefire comes as Israel has recently escalated its attacks and is staging its deepest ground offensive into Lebanon in two decades.

Tribeca Kicks Off With Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary and Robert De Niro Dissing Trump as ‘Immoral, Cruel and Corrupt’

Robert De Niro took a thinly veiled dig at Donald Trump at the opening night of Tribeca Festival on Wednesday. The Oscar-winner used his time at the podium to talk about Tribeca’s mission as a festival formed in the wake of 9/11 to shine a spotlight on a part of the city that

US House approves war powers resolution to rein in Trump's military actions

House lawmakers voted 215-208 on the resolution, with four Republicans joining Democrats, an outcome that saw cheers erupting in the House chamber in what is a clear rebuke of Trump’s war strategy.

Africa: Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses and 1.5 Million Deaths Annually, Young Children At Highest Risk

[WHO] Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Africa: U.S. Pledges Direct Support to Nigeria, Resets Africa Policy

[Vanguard] The Trump administration has outlined a renewed Africa strategy centered on national sovereignty, commercial partnerships, and targeted support for Nigeria, as Washington moves to reshape its engagement on the continent.

Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington. The two sides, which do not have formal diplomatic relations, also

Moms' learned fear of snakes gets inherited by offspring in a critically endangered mouse, biologists discover

Conservationists often raise the young of endangered species in captivity before releasing them into suitable habitats as adults. The benefits are obvious: survival to adulthood is typically high, as captive animals are safe from predators and food scarcity. Unfortunately, a

Prabowo warns over graft as free meals probe rattles Indonesia

The latest probe tests Prabowo’s commitment to tackling graft while protecting a signature welfare programme.

Africa: U.S. State Department Welcomes New Africa Chief Frank Garcia

[Horn Diplomat] Washington, June 3 (Horn Diplomat) -- The U.S. State Department's Bureau of African Affairs has formally welcomed Frank W. Garcia Jr. as the new Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, placing a veteran national security and intelligence official at

East Africa: Tanzania Calls for Stronger Regional Unity to Contain Ebola Outbreak in East Africa

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has urged East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and emergency preparedness in response to the ongoing ebola outbreak in parts of East and Central Africa, warning that infectious diseases continue to pose a cross-border threat

Indonesian rupiah falls to record low against US dollar

The unit hit 18,028 against the greenback despite recent central bank efforts to provide support.

Africa: Can Sudan's Dried Meat Delicacy Escape the Suitcase and Conquer New Markets?

[African Arguments] Sharmout, a traditional Sudanese dried meat, is already popular among Sudanese communities abroad where it is transported and sold through the 'suitcase trade.' The challenge now is turning an informal trade into a formal industry.

Africa: Africa's AI Governance Gap - Why National Strategies Must Move Beyond Adoption to Execution

[African Arguments] In February 2026, the Ghana Revenue Authority deployed Publican AI at Tema Port --software that analyses import declarations, benchmarks values against global trade databases, and flags anomalies before clearance. Within weeks, customs revenue soared from

Africa: AI Offers Promise for Agriculture, but Smallholder Farmers Risk Being Left Behind

[The Conversation Africa] Globally, agriculture faces mounting pressures. These are driven by climate change, land degradation, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and the demand for food from a growing population.

Africa: Tax Data Can Be Mined to Shape Better Policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia Show How

[The Conversation Africa] Bilateral aid to Africa fell by nearly a quarter in 2025, the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance. Meanwhile, sovereign debt interest payments now consume on average 27% of government revenues across the continent,

Africa: How the U.S. Christian Right Built an Interfaith Coalition Against LGBTQ Rights in Africa

[The New Humanitarian] Boston, Massachusetts -- "The irony is difficult to miss: A movement that presents itself as resisting Western cultural imperialism relies on a vision of Africa that is itself profoundly colonial."

Asian stocks slide on flare-up in Middle East fighting, oil eases off highs

"Financial markets shifted back into a risk-off mode as the US and Iran exchanged fire again," analysts from Westpac wrote in a research report.

Fiji rejects Australian billionaire’s ‘Pacific ashtray’ plan to ship, burn waste

It comes after a backlash from traditional landowners and tourism operators.

Taiwan presses China to confront Tiananmen past

TAIPEI/BEIJING, June 4 - Taiwan has pressed China to recognise the deadly crackdown on protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square 37 years ago, in commemorating the anniversary on Thursday of an event that remains taboo for Beijing.

Trump still has no answer to Iran's tit-for-tat strategy

While Gulf states continue to pursue a policy of containment regarding Iranian attacks, the responses they trigger could escalate into a region-wide war

Democrats question reported White House intervention in loan for Donald Trump Jr.

Several Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers following a report that a White House official intervened to grant a $620 million Pentagon loan to a company linked to President Trump’s eldest son. “We write to demand a full explanation for what appears to be an egregious