Border, peace, democracy: Myanmar president's India visit is closely watched
Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.
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Charli XCX announces new album featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese on the cover
A new Charli XCX album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, is coming next month, and in keeping with the album title, the cover features three heavyweights from the world of music, fashion and film...
Markets gain and oil drops as Trump's peace signals reassure investors
Oil prices retreated around 4% from Monday’s highs as markets responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s reassuring comments that negotiations with Iran are progressing.
Watch Death Cab for Cutie Perform ‘Riptides’ on ‘Kimmel’
The band's new album, I Built You a Tower , arrives on June 5
Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs
[Nile Post] Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda as a key regional gateway for travelers seeking entry to the United States.
Jakarta TV channel unintentionally streams porn video; investigation under way
The incident took place in the morning on Pancasila Day, a public holiday in Indonesia.
World's most valuable AI start-up Anthropic files for IPO: Five things to know
Anthropic appears to have gained an early lead over OpenAI in the race to go public. Its IPO filing signals that one of the industry's biggest players could become the first major generative AI company to reach public markets.
Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing, questions started flooding social media.
The leak was the message in Trump’s Netanyahu clash
On Monday, after a heated telephone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, a decision was made. Not a decision to negotiate, to sanction, or to deploy, but a decision to tell. By that evening, reporters at Axios and CNN were quoting serving American officials to the
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The First Live Performance of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1991)
It’s almost 35 years ago now that Nirvana’s video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” debuted on MTV’s 120 Minutes and, for better or worse, inaugurated the grunge era. The video (below) arrived as a shock and a thrill to a generation too young to remember punk and sick of the steady
It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?
Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas When the wind picks up on Fair Isle, Britain’s most remote inhabited island, puffs of seafoam start to drift across fields like
‘Backrooms’ Smashes A24 Record With Dominant Debut at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
The U.K. and Ireland box office witnessed a historic opening weekend as A24’s psychological horror “Backrooms” seized the top spot, grossing £4.2 million ($5.7 million). The film delivered the biggest opening weekend in A24’s history for the territory. Disney’s “The Mandalorian
Jon Stewart Details Unlikely Connection Between Epstein and Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert
"What the fuck? Jeff Epstein of Universal Attractions is in charge of—forgive me—recruiting talent for a Donald Trump party?"
China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
China lambasts Philippine defence chief over remarks about Chinese 'threat'
BEIJING, June 2 - China accused the Philippine defence chief of having no gratitude for key Chinese commodities and of using issues about people's livelihoods for political showmanship, after remarks about China being a threat.
CPEC 2.0: new green hope or new China debt trap for Pakistan?
Walk into any mid-sized factory in Lahore, Pakistan, on a summer afternoon, and you’ll hear the same sound: loud, diesel-fueled power generators running because the electricity grid is down. For factory workers and owners, the heavy hum of the backup unit is a constant audible
Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
The move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process followed Thailand's cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims and energy exploration.
Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people
Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.
Africa: Ebola May Have Spread Beyond Africa. How Are Health Authorities Responding?
[The Conversation Africa] The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing.
How AI drones could protect Europe's underwater networks
From Fincantieri’s DEEP system to AI and drones: this is how ports and undersea cables are being protected.
Africa: Spiro Secures $215m to Expand Africa's Electric Mobility and Battery-Swapping Network
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African electric mobility firm Spiro has secured a $215 million (Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa.
Africa: U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres By More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of diplomatic missions across Africa that can process visa applications, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking entry into the U.S., according to a report by the
Commission approves €9 billion Spanish capacity mechanism for security of electricity supply
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €9 billion capacity mechanism for electricity supply for Spain. This aid measure aims to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to produce, store or flexibly consume electricity and that electricity production
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes southern Italy
The strong tremor was felt across much of southern Italy, with its epicentre offshore. According to Italy's INGV, the area is prone to frequent deep seismic activity and has previously recorded quakes above magnitude 5.
Kazakhstan open to hosting Iran's uranium stockpile if nuclear deal is reached
Kazakhstan has offered to store Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium to break the deadlock in US–Iran talks, as IAEA chief Grossi backed the neutral plan.
Tay Story: Taylor Swift confirms new song for ‘Toy Story 5’, which will tackle screentime ‘terror’
Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational "terror" of children’s screentime.
Climate change: How do heatwaves affect pregnancies across Europe?
As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk?
Prepare for imminent return of El Niño, UN warns
UN agency predicts phenomenon that supercharges weather extremes has 80% chance of forming before September The world must prepare for the imminent return of El Niño and the supercharged weather extremes it brings, the UN has warned. The powerful natural weather pattern, which
Watch: The oldest trick in the book—how Russia’s shadow fleet hides from global tracking
Last Sunday, French maritime forces, operating alongside the UK, intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker that was part of the shadow fleet. What actually is this ghost fleet, and how does it affect Europeans?
The role of quality assurance in advancing inclusive upper secondary VET in Slovenia
The primary objective of the Peer Review was to obtain expert feedback in order to strengthening the role of quality assurance in promoting inclusive upper secondary VET in Slovenia. The Peer Review focused on the role of quality assurance in advancing inclusive upper secondary
Africa: Kenyan-Built Urbantok Launches As Africa Pushes for Creator Economy Independence
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed to put monetization at the center of the creator experience.
Africa: 70th Anniversary - Our Navy, Most Formidable Force in Africa - Tinubu
[Vanguard] LAGOS--AS part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy's 70th anniversary, President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the Navy's operational capabilities, describing it as the most formidable naval force in Africa.
What Germany expects from Hungary now: Magyar visits Merz
Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar is paying his first official visit to Berlin. Germany will discuss Hungary's new role in the EU, expecting Budapest to not cause political headaches.
Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know about the island nation
World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage.
Fresh blow for Cuba: Iberia halts direct Madrid-Havana flights until November
The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.
Pentagon bans journalists from press office, citing classified material
The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the space as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a secure area used for handling classified information.
Newsletter: A historic, hardline shift in EU migration policy
Also in this newsletter: Denmark's Mette Frederiksen holds on, Magyar sets off to Berlin and Paris, and former Lebanese deputy PM speaks live to Europe Today.
Europe for Aviation for more modern and efficient ATM in Europe
Nine European institutions showcased their joint vision and progress toward a more modern and effective air traffic management system in Europe at Airspace World, the annual three-day ATM trade fair that took place in Lisbon last week. The nine organisations ran a joint stand
Africa: Coups and Crises Shake African Democracy
[DW] Junta leader Ibrahim Traore's call for Burkina Faso to "forget" democracy signaled a political shift across the continent.
‘Not showmanship’: Aide hits back at critics of Prabowo’s foreign trips
There has been growing criticism from politicians, diplomats and international media over the costs, scale and priorities of the President's globe-trotting diplomacy.
What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats
The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effectiveness.
Kyiv residents shelter underground during Russian attack
Residents took refuge in Kyiv’s metro system as Russian missile and drone attacks hit the Ukrainian capital overnight, causing fires, damaging buildings and injuring several people.
Houthis and Al-Shabaab conspiring to choke Red Sea routes
In a region crucial to global trade, ideological rivals may now be working together. United Nations and American intelligence reports suggest that Yemen’s Houthi insurgents and the Somali group Al-Shabaab — considered Al-Qaeda’s strongest affiliate — are exchanging logistical
World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners
Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?