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Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs
The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.
South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
Trump said he would work to address the North Korea issue, said South Korea's presidential office.
Govt agency director among 13 nabbed in Malaysia over $790k in bribes linked to cartels
Approximately RM1.5 million in cash, multiple vehicles and jewellery worth about RM1 million were seized.
Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson says multiculturalism has failed
SYDNEY, June 17 - Australia cannot be a multicultural society and immigration policies have put the country in crisis, Pauline Hanson said on Wednesday, as the right-wing leader enjoys a surge in support for her One Nation party.
Malaysia’s opposition party Bersatu says ready to fight PAS ‘on all fronts’ amid political divorce
But Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said his party remains part of the Perikatan Nasional opposition coalition and will use its logo in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections on Jul 11 and Aug 1, respectively.
Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France
WASHINGTON, June 17 - Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S. President Donald Trump for the war-driven slowdown when they meet in France to discuss the economy on Wednesday.
Dangote, Nkontchou: Who will buy Castel’s sugar asset in Cameroon?
The Castel group, which operates Cameroon’s leading sugar producer through its subsidiary Somdia, is preparing to exit the market. At least two prospective buyers are in the running, but the government has not yet had its final say.
From Jeff Bezos to Europe’s AI push: Everything to know about VivaTech 2026
Euronews will be at the tech conference, which is now in its 10th edition.
Direct trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia and Varna have restarted until October
Romania's national railway has relaunched daily direct summer trains from Bucharest to destinations in Türkiye and Bulgaria, with fares starting from €27.
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Patriot, IRIS-T, Flamingo: Germany's long-range weapons gap
Global shortages of Patriot missiles are putting air defence systems under pressure. Germany's IRIS-T offers one answer, but Berlin still lacks the long-range firepower needed for deep strikes.
Which countries in Europe have the healthiest beach, lake and river water?
European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report.
European defence spending: Poland spends larger share of GDP than US
Defence spending across European NATO is at its highest since the Cold War, with countries closest to Russia spending the most. But the continent is splitting between front-line states racing towards 5% of GDP and a large group doing the bare minimum.
‘Top Gear’ Star Jeremy Clarkson Reveals ‘Aggressive’ Cancer Diagnosis
“Top Gear” host and British TV icon Jeremy Clarkson revealed that he’s been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer. During the final two episodes of “Clarkson’s Farm” Season 5, which are streaming on Prime Video, Clarkson told his co-stars Charlie Ireland and Kaleb
Hokkaido boat firm president found guilty over 2022 fatal sinking
The 2022 sinking led to the deaths of 26 people on the vessel.
Germany and Poland set to boost military cooperation and shared duties in new defence deal
Berlin and Warsaw are set to expand their defence collaborations in a new deal aiming to boost plans to protect the Baltic Sea and enhance military cooperation and communications between the two European allies.
Singapore to push wider regional AI adoption, cross-border data flows as ASEAN chair
Push includes shared AI tools and easier cross-border data use for regional firms.
Kazakhstan’s skies welcome Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup
Around 150 pilots from 33 countries have gathered in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region for Central Asia's first-ever Paragliding World Cup.
‘Why bother?’: Trump no longer feels the need to seize Iran’s uranium
US President Donald Trump and his top advisers have spent months insisting that extracting and confiscating highly enriched uranium from Iran was the top objective of the unprovoked war he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began in February—but on Tuesday at the
Trump falls short in Georgia governor’s race: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Georgia Republicans dealt a blow to President Trump on Tuesday, bucking his preferred pick, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), for healthcare executive and billionaire Rick Jackson in the Peach State’s gubernatorial primary. Jackson defeated Jones by single digits in the Republican
Australia must be ‘monocultural’, says One Nation leader Hanson
The populist leader blamed Australia's housing crisis on extremely high levels of immigration.
Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0
France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.
G7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 - G7 host France is pushing partners to agree a statement on critical minerals on Wednesday that could include measures to help the West reduce its reliance on China and shield investors from counter-measures and dumping, diplomats said.
Israeli miner ICL in Spain faces outcry over links to white phosphorus
A late-April protest camp and the documentary 'Sal a la ferida' condemn ICL's environmental damage in this Barcelona mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used militarily in Lebanon.
Solar-powered fridges are boosting farmers’ incomes by 50% while cutting food waste
Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste.
Frozen Greenland middens preserve 4,500 years of farms, seal hunts and toilets
Greenland has a long and checkered history of human settlement: several Paleo-Inuit cultures since approximately 2,500 BCE, descendants of Vikings between the 10th and 15th centuries, and early modern Danes since 1721. All left their traces on the landscape, for example in the
All the ways Iran beat Trump into submission
After three months of war with two of the world’s most technologically and militarily advanced countries, Iran has proved far more resilient than anticipated. Indeed, strategically at least, Tehran appears to now have the upper hand in the conflict. How has this situation come
As an ocean swimmer, I try not to think of sharks, but we all know that this is their territory | Eleanor Limprecht
It used to be easier to say that the chances of a shark attack were slim. Now I feel as though that pretence of safety has been shattered After nearly a year’s break, I started ocean swimming again this May, delighting in the clarity of the water and the quieter beaches of
Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of VP impeachment trial
MANILA, June 17 - The Philippine Senate removed an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as Senate president on Wednesday and elected a new leader just weeks before the expected start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of V-P impeachment trial
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was voted Senate president in a special sitting.
‘Unstable’ Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run
Searchers tracked down the carnivorous marsupial the previous night in the bush.
Ian McKellen says he yelled 'Mar-a-Lago!' while shooting 'Avengers: Doomsday' Magneto destruction scene
Sir Ian McKellen on Sunday said he would yell out "Mar-a-Lago," referring to President Trump's Palm Beach, Fla., resort, while portraying "X-Men" villain Magneto when shooting scenes of destruction for the upcoming Marvel film "Avengers: Doomsday." The British actor spoke with
China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at United Nations
BEIJING, June 17 - Emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the United Nations, its authority increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic disputes worldwide, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at UN
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the UN.
Heading for the Atlantic Ocean to study the impact of climate change on ocean circulation
It is becoming increasingly urgent to study the effects of climate change on the global ocean system. Future projections indicate significant changes in the Mediterranean and Atlantic circulation systems, which could have unpredictable climatic consequences, especially for one
South Korea to shift civilian restricted line at border with North Korea
The civilian access line will be shifted by an average of 6km from the Military Demarcation Line.
White on track to succeed Holmes Norton as DC delegate
Democrat Robert White is projected to win the party’s primary for Washington, D.C.’s, nonvoting delegate to Congress, according to Decision Desk HQ. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s (D) decision to retire after 18 terms teed up a competitive race for the position that gives
China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site
BEIJING, June 17 - China said on Wednesday that it will take countermeasures in response to a new Taiwan government website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying the site exposed Taipei's \"confrontational mindset\".
‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Review: The Mistress of Late-Night Cable Public-Access Sex-Show Kitsch Gets Her Own Bangin’ Documentary
She would still be powdering her nose during the show’s opening moments (that’s how understaffed they were), and she would repeat her catch phrases ("Lie back and get comfortable," "If you don’t have a loved one, you always have me"), and then she would introduce the first
Even morphologically similar pollinators carry distinct pollen assemblages
The body size, morphology and associated behavioral traits of flower-visiting insects strongly influence the quantity of pollen they transport. Thus, pollinators with similar appearances are often assumed to exert similar ecological effects on plants. However, pollinators'
‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘The Chair Company’ Among 2026 Rockie Awards Program Competition Winners
“The Pitt,” “The Simpsons,” “The Chair Company” and “Mountainhead” were among the big winners as the Banff World Media Festival announced winners on Tuesday for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition. Hosted by Allana Harkin (“Full Frontal With Samantha Bee”),
Federal judge temporarily blocks Idaho's transgender bathroom ban
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that Idaho cannot enforce a new law that makes it a crime for transgender individuals to use a bathroom that does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth. U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford of the District of Idaho granted a
Indian millets contain distinct lipid fingerprints with anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory potential
Indian millets are a staple for the country's population of more than a billion. They are also gaining global popularity, with rising exports and a reputation as a climate-resilient crop. Now, new research shows that their nutritional value includes a rich diversity of lipids,
Barisan Nasional expected to put up new faces in Johor polls
The Johor state election will be held on July 11.
I ran 45 idle game demos from Steam Next Fest all at once for a desktop companion battle royale
Steam Next Fest is packed, but I've found a way to manage.
South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US counterpart Donald Trump to lead efforts to resolve the North Korea issue peacefully, as he had done with the war in the Middle East, according to Lee's office.
Indonesian police seize over $130,000 worth of assets in Riau elephant tusk case
This follows the killing of a 40-year-old male elephant in Pelalawan regency in May.