Prabowo’s export control move could boost Indonesia’s revenues, but experts worry about stronger state hand
The new initiative will tighten state control over key commodities such as coal and palm oil.
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Africa: Transparency 'Essential for Investor Confidence in Africa,' Boakai Says
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared that transparency, accountability, and strong oversight institutions remain critical to strengthening investor confidence and promoting sustainable development across Africa, as Liberia hosts the 22nd Governing
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".
Italian island party attended by Mick Jagger shut down by police
A wrap party for the upcoming film Three Incestuous Sisters fell foul of Stromboli's no music on Wednesdays rule.
Premium Hokkaido melons fetch record $46,600 at season’s first auction
Known for their juicy orange flesh and sweetness, Yubari melons are often sent as gifts in Japan.
India capital’s motor-rickshaws get Trump makeover
Drivers usually risk a fine if they display adverts on their vehicles.
Furious crowd torches Ebola hospital tents in DR Congo
Rwampara hospital lies near Bunia in the DRC's Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak.
‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Wins Directors’ Fortnight Audience Award
Clio Barnard's kitchen-sink drama stars follows five friends from Birmingham who face divergent futures.
Something coming: what scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino
Forecasters say a potentially "super" El Niño is rapidly taking shape in the Pacific—but whether it evolves into a history-making event could hinge on fickle winds and other volatile atmospheric shifts.
Enjoy Three Hours of Free Nature Videos Narrated by David Attenborough
For your weekend viewing pleasure, enjoy three hours of David Attenborough narrating free nature videos from the BBC. Attenborough just turned 100 this month, and he’s still going strong! via Kottke
TIFFCOM, Frontières to Serve up New Genre Market Program in October (EXCLUSIVE)
International horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action and animation films will have a new feeding ground this fall. Frontières, the international genre co-production market, organized by Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival, is partnering with the Tokyo International Film
EU economy chief certain the bloc will not return to Russian gas or oil as energy crisis bites
Exclusive: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said Russia is milking the crisis in the Middle East for energy profits – and the EU will not ease on its sanction regime for cheaper oil or gas flows.
Trump is forcing the EU 'to act more mature' in the world, MEP says
MEP Javi López (S&D, Spain) believes the EU's trade deal with México is an example of the bloc's "offensive foreign action". Recent deals, including India and Mercosur, show how the EU is "working in the direction" of diversifying its economic relations worldwide, while
YouTube International Boss Pedro Pina to Deliver Edinburgh TV Festival’s MacTaggart Lecture
YouTube EMEA VP Pedro Pina will deliver the flagship address at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, having been selected to speak at The James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture. Pina oversees the European, Middle East and Africa for YouTube, including its business, creator and content
Malaysia’s energy supply secure despite global uncertainties, says PM Anwar
The Malaysian government is working to ensure energy supply security can be extended until December.
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.
More US troops in Poland - What does the country have to say about it
The decision by US President Donald Trump to send an extra 5,000 troops to Poland took both the Polish authorities and the US administration itself equally by surprise.
Laura Pomfret - CCJs, decrees and unpaid court debts
Laura Pomfret - CCJs, decrees and unpaid court debts
'Zapper Bolloré': Hollywood stars join petition against billionaire
Heavyweight support: Javier Bardem, Ken Loach, Mark Ruffalo, Aki Kaurismäki and Yorgos Lanthimos have joined an op-ed denouncing Vincent Bolloré’s grip on cinema, now backed by nearly 3,500 film professionals.
Hunger and overcrowding in Europe's prisons: where does your country stand?
Some countries spend millions trying to address the crisis, yet prisons continue to suffer from poor hygiene, inadequate medical care, and inhumane living conditions.
Angry crowd sets fire to Ebola treatment center in Congo
Residents in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after authorities stopped them from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial, as anger and fear grow over the worsening outbreak. Aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility.
Lola Young Returns With Reflective Single ‘From Down Here’
The song, co-written and co-produced by James Blake, follows the singer's recent LP, I’m Only F**king Myself
Commission sends Statements of Objections to several companies concerning synthetic turf cartels
The European Commission has informed several companies active in the synthetic turf sector of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition in synthetic turf for sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany. If the
Feeling hungry for Cretan cuisine? Crete named one of the world’s top dining destinations for 2026
National Geographic has picked Crete in its Best of the World list for food, and the island is also an official 2026 European region of gastronomy.
Podcast | How is Brussels taking all this Brexit banter?
Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain is arguing about Brexit all over again. Was it a historic mistake, a necessary act of sovereignty, or something the country still hasn’t fully understood?
‘White Lotus’ Generated $36.5 Million in Thailand Spending and 300% Tourism Surge, Trade Chief Says
Thailand’s government arrived at this year’s Cannes Film Market with “The White Lotus” as its flagship example of how the kingdom’s filming incentives translate into tangible returns. Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, director-general of Thailand’s Department of International Trade
Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT triumph at Ivor Novello songwriting awards
UK awards The Ivor Novellos specifically recognise the importance of songwriting. Rosalía, Lily Allen and Sam Fender were this year's big winners, as well as rising star Jacob Alon, who won two awards. Here's everything you need to know about last night's ceremony.
British climber scales Everest for record 20th time, officials say
Two Indian climbers are believed to have died while descending the mountain this week, after climbing the peak on Thursday.
Russian strike on Sumy injures six as mass drone attack hits Ukraine
Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack.
'When you have rape survivors, you can't look away': NYT, Kristoff defend column on sexual assault of Palestinians
The response comes after Israel accused the NYT of spreading 'one of the worst blood libels' in modern media history and was part of an 'orchestrated anti-Israel campaign'
Danger in the deep: Prehistoric predators emerge at London's Natural History Museum
Fearsome enormous creatures lay beneath the waves while dinosaurs roamed the Earth, now a new exhibition at London's Natural History Museum explores what lessons we can learn about climate change from Jurassic life underwater.
Africa: Africa Urged to Fix Logistics Gaps to Unlock Markets for Smallholder Farmers
[Capital FM] Agricultural experts, lenders and corporate executives are calling for increased investment in rural logistics and transport systems across Africa, warning that weak infrastructure is preventing millions of smallholder farmers from accessing profitable markets
Pakistan seeks breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
By Jacob Bogage and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister met his Pakistani counterpart on Friday to discuss proposals to end the U.S.-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium
Jack White, Barack Obama, Conan O’Brien Celebrate Stephen Colbert as ‘The Late Show’ Ends
"Here's to Stephen Colbert, a man of great integrity and wit. Onward, friend, to bigger and better things"
Turkey welcomes 422 Gaza flotilla activists after Israel detention
422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy.
‘Big Mouth’ Creators Take Their Signature Raunch to the Animal Kingdom With Follow-Up ‘Mating Season’: TV Review
Late in the first season of the Netflix animated comedy “Mating Season,” the protagonists — beta bear Josh (Zach Woods), randy raccoon Ray (Nick Kroll), Sapphic fox Penelope (Sabrina Jalees) and single deer Fawn (June Diane Raphael) — gather on the couch to watch “MiceFlix.”
US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war
Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
The week in wildlife: a lurking leopard, a lucky fox and a wily coyote
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico
As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe.
Watch: Why Europe’s forgotten power bloc is making a return
Péter Magyar's first official foreign trip to Poland wrapped up yesterday. With the diplomatic dust is settling, all eyes are on the sudden resurrection of the Visegrád Four. What this shift actually means for Europe?
Commission to receive recommendations from EU citizens on shaping the preparedness union
Today (22 May), the 3rd and final session of the European citizens' panel on preparedness will start in Brussels and will run until Sunday. After almost 3 months of deliberation, the 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 member states, representing EU diversity, will
Jailed tycoon's Birkin bags sell for over half a million dollars
The luxury handbags sold in a government auction in Ho Chi Minh.
Thailand turns to AI and science to upgrade durian export quality
It highlighted five major areas of development aimed at upgrading the durian industry.
‘We are not for sale’: Greenlanders protest growing US presence in Nuuk
Hundreds in Nuuk protest a renewed US presence, accusing Washington of treating Greenland as a strategic asset and demanding respect for self-rule.
Ancient asteroid craters may have sparked Earth’s oxygen-producing life
A hidden crater in South Korea may hold clues to one of the biggest turning points in Earth’s history: the rise of oxygen. Scientists discovered fossil-like stromatolites — layered structures built by ancient microbes — inside the Hapcheon impact crater, suggesting that
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
