Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
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Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
Emmanuel Marre’s Cannes Prizewinner ‘A Man of His Time’ Set to Travel as Charades Seals Key Deals in Europe and Asia (EXCLUSIVE)
Charades has enlisted a string of major international distributors for Emmanuel Marre’s “A Man of His Time” following the film’s acclaimed world premiere at Cannes, where it won the award for best screenplay. The Paris-based sales company has sold the French-Belgian drama to
Africa: Faiths Join Voices to Honour the Ocean On World Oceans Day
[ACNS] This World Oceans Day, marked on June 8, faith groups join their voices to advocate for the protection of oceans and honour them as a gift to humanity. Covering over 70% of the planet, producing at least 50% of its oxygen and providing a home to most of the Earth's
Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks
The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.
Von der Leyen's AI envoy pick draws conflict of interest questions
Centre-left MEPs are questioning von der Leyen's choice of of Siemens chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe to serve as the EU's industrial AI envoy.
Apple lays out its AI with a new Siri: Here's what to know from Tim Cook's last WWDC
Apple's unveiling of Siri AI comes after criticism that the company has fallen behind in the AI race.
Inside Chicago’s Obama Center
Italian art workers announce a nationwide strike, New York’s Penn Station to feature Trump’s name, and have you heard about the “Obamalisk”?
South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary tests Trump's influence: 5 races to watch Tuesday
The South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday will offer another key test of President Trump’s influence after the president suffered his first major statewide primary loss last week. Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) over the rest of a crowded GOP
Pulte appointment ups pressure for Congress to punt on reauthorizing spy powers
The looming deadline to renew the nation's warrantless spy powers is clashing with a pressure campaign on the White House to yank the appointment of Bill Pulte, a controversial figure tapped to lead the intelligence community. A growing number of Democrats have said they will
Poll: Trust in federal health agencies dropped sharply during Trump's first year
A year into the second Trump administration, trust in federal health institutions, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in particular, has declined considerably while also becoming deeply partisan, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted by the Harvard T.H.
Platner fuels anxieties among Democrats as Maine picks its candidate
Democrats are feeling a mix of anxiety and unease heading into Tuesday's primary in Maine when it comes to Graham Platner, the oyster farmer and political neophyte whose campaign has been plagued by a series of controversies. While the revelations about Platner's past have
Iran war has no end in sight at 100 days, despite Trump's vow
The U.S.-Iran war appears to have no end in sight, as it hit its 100-day mark over the weekend despite President Trump’s campaign promises to keep the U.S. out of long-term foreign conflicts. Trump denied ever promising not to start any new wars and disputed that Washington's
GOP cries foul over California, but fails to echo Trump claims
Republican lawmakers are crying foul over progressive Democratic candidate Nithya Raman’s remarkable comeback in the Los Angeles mayor’s race, where Republican candidate Spencer Pratt appeared to be solidly in second place when the in-person polls closed on June 2 but then saw
Friction: A Reading List on Why Inconvenience Can Be Meaningful
Five stories that explore the risks and rewards of life's little hurdles.
Cameroon: Franck and Chantal Biya in ruthless succession war
The discord between the first lady and the president’s son is longstanding – but it has sharpened around one decisive question: who will inherit power when the patriarch can no longer wield it?
California’s elections are dangerously slow
As of this writing, Republican Spencer Pratt is running third in the officially nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles mayor. It would not be in any way surprising for a Republican to finish out of the running in Los Angeles. Indeed, Pratt’s current 27 percent of the vote would
Altman, OpenAI get bogged down in political spending fight
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence firm that birthed ChatGPT, is struggling to distance itself from pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future and its Silicon Valley backers as the industry faces backlash over its midterm election donations. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is facing new
Albania's PM posts AI video of himself in miniskirt in swipe at online influencers
In a speech, Rama argued that many influencers make money by promoting themselves on social media while paying no taxes to the state.
Nintendo Direct showcase summer 2026: Where and when to watch
Here's where and when to watch the summer 2026 Nintendo Direct showcase, and what announcements to expect.
Outdoor hospitals, shaken communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41
Fears of aftershocks were slowing rescue efforts.
How Indonesia’s free meals program became a patronage feeding frenzy
The political and economic turmoil that engulfed the leadership of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in early June marked the culmination of a governance crisis that had been brewing for months. The dismissal of BGN chief Dadan Hindayana and his two deputies on June 2
Former Sri Lankan minister gets 16 years’ jail in anti-graft crackdown
Sarana Gunawardena is the latest member of the ousted Rajapaksa administration to be sentenced to prison.
India breaks through Himalayan tunnel to China border zone
The tunnel is part of a route designed to improve connectivity between Srinagar in Kashmir and Ladakh's key city, Leh.
SpaceX IPO: How European retail investors can buy shares and the risks to be aware of
SpaceX is expected to make its stock market debut on Friday in what could become the largest IPO in history. Here's how retail investors in Europe can participate and the risks they should consider.
Rival leaders of Turkey's main opposition party call competing meetings
ANKARA, June 9 (Reuters) - The arch-rival leaders of Turkey's main opposition - one of them elected and the other controversially court-appointed - both announced plans to address party lawmakers at competing meetings on Tuesday, in a stand-offthat could deepen a crisis among
Japan’s JR East railway to replace magnetic train tickets with QR code ones next spring
The change is planned for conventional lines, excluding limited express and shinkansen bullet trains.
Spain tourism numbers could soar towards 100 million amid global uncertainty
International tourist arrivals rose by 5.2% in April to 26.5 million in the first four months of the year, and the industry now sees topping 100 million visitors as increasingly within reach.
Future Frames Unveils 10 Young European Filmmakers Joining the Karlovy Vary Film Festival Program
EFP Future Frames – Generation Next of European Cinema, a program for young European filmmaking talent, will return to the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival next month. Organized by European Film Promotion in cooperation with the festival, and with the support of Creative Europe
