North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea: Seoul

Islamic State-linked families in Syria return to Australia

The group of six Australian women and 13 children had been stranded in a Syrian camp since 2019.

Rubio revives 'Quad' with new Asia projects after questions on US

Motorists to pay new Genting Highlands road charges from May 28, starting at US$0.80

Genting Malaysia Berhad previously said the charges were necessary due to steep and escalating costs of maintaining the road and its slopes, which were paid for by the firm since the 1960s.

Seoul overpass collapse: 1 dead, 5 injured; rail services suspended

Authorities said part of the road deck collapsed during demolition work.

Africa: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Rapidly, Says WHO Head Tedros

[allAfrica] Geneva -- World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.

Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling

Animal and Plant Health Agency forced to release reports showing scale and cause of deaths on some fish farms Millions of fish deaths caused by accidental poisoning and suffocation on Scottish salmon farms have been revealed after the inspection agency was forced to share its

Commission publishes 2025 report on the Digital Markets Act implementation

The European Commission published its third annual report outlining the progress towards achieving the objectives of the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA') to support fair and contestable digital markets in the EU. The report provides information about the progress in the open

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 26, 2026

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Vietnamese Video Game Horror Adaptation ‘The Scourge’ Launches Triple Green CineCapital, Chanh Phuong Films Partnership

Singapore-based film investment group Triple Green CineCapital (TGC) has formalized a partnership with Chánh Phương Films on “The Scourge” (Tai Ương), the Vietnamese video game horror adaptation that Skyline Media launched to buyers at the Cannes Film Market this month, marking

Quad launches Indo-Pacific monitor plan as Hormuz crisis deepens

The four nations also announced plans to partner with Fiji on port infrastructure.

Africa: Binance Touts Digital Inclusion Push During Africa Month Campaign

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Binance used Africa Month celebrations to underscore its efforts to expand digital inclusion and support community-led development across the continent, as cryptocurrency adoption gains traction in several African markets.

Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola

Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang out.

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

SEOUL, May 26 - South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and missile threats, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Tuesday.

Singapore is winning the AI race nobody is watching

It is 2028. A Fortune 500 bank in London is deciding where to deploy its first fully autonomous AI agent for credit decisions. The bank has access to the most powerful AI models in the world. Some come from California. Some come from Beijing. Some come from Paris. The

Rubio says Hormuz strait will open 'one way or another' after U.S. strikes Iran

The U.S. military carried out strikes in southern Iran against targets including mine-laying boats and missile launch sites. The attacks came as Iran's top negotiator and its ⁠foreign minister were in Doha for talks on a potential deal with the United States

Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case

The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.

Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records

Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks.

Copenhagen Forum underlines importance of energy infrastructure

Policymakers, industry representatives and stakeholders met in Copenhagen on 21-22 May for the 12th Energy Infrastructure Forum, opened by Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen and Danish Deputy Permanent Secretary Christian Stenberg. Participants shared a near

Newsletter: Drone crisis talks in Lithuania as Russia steps up Kyiv threats

Also in this newsletter: Pope Leo weighs in on the AI.race, and Belarus's opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya slams President Aliaksandr Lukashenka's willingness to "sacrifice" Belarus's "sovereignty" to stay in power.

Do German holiday destinations benefit from the Iran war?

A rise in bookings is expected above all on the North Sea and Baltic coasts, said CDU politician Christoph Ploß, the federal government’s tourism commissioner.

India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Indian investigators are still working on probe and need more time.

'Generational health drift': Younger people not getting healthier, UK study finds

Researchers said the differences were unlikely to be explained solely by improved healthcare, increased screening or better diagnosis.

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft uses Mars as a giant slingshot toward a mysterious metal world

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just used Mars as a giant gravitational slingshot to continue its journey toward a strange metal rich asteroid. The close flyby boosted the spacecraft’s speed by about 1,000 mph while also producing rare crescent images of Mars glowing through its dusty

Rubio says US ready to mediate peace as Moscow steps up threats to strike Kyiv

Russia's weekend barrage, involving dozens of drones and missiles, killed four people and caused widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital.

Africa: Experts, Patients Demand Better Psoriasis Care At First-Ever Africa Forum

[New Times] People living with a skin condition known as psoriatic disease in Africa are calling for greater inclusion in decisions about their treatment, amid growing concern over the high cost and limited access to care across the continent.

Turkish tourists flock to Greece as rising costs put Greeks off Turkey

Tourism between Greece and Turkey has tripled, but only in one direction as Greeks avoid steep prices in Turkey while Turkish tourists pour in.

Officials tried to silence Papua film Pesta Babi. It drew millions of views on YouTube instead

The documentary examines large-scale food estate and bioethanol projects in South Papua.

Directorate-General of Research and Innovation at the EU Green Week 2026

This June, the 26th edition of EU Green Week will spotlight the business case for nature, demonstrating how a nature-positive economy can strengthen Europe’s prosperity, resilience and competitiveness. Organised by European Commission Directorate-General for Environment, the

Europe Today: Von der Leyen heads to Lithuania, condemns Russia as Baltic tensions rise

Ahead of her visit to Lithuania today following recent drone incursions in the three Baltic states, the European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen has said “Russia’s public threats against the Baltic states are completely unacceptable."

China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port

KARACHI, May 26 - China and Pakistan have reached a \"new broad consensus\" on deepening strategic ties to beef up development of a joint economic corridor and establish the port of Gwadar as a regional connectivity hub, the neighbours said on Tuesday.

Perilous logic behind Indonesia’s commodity export funnel

JAKARTA – When President Prabowo Subianto rose before Indonesia’s plenary parliamentary session on May 20, 2026, few foresaw that he would deliver an address that will inevitably shift the world’s fourth most populous nation’s economic destiny. In the speech, the leader

Scientists discover a giant “planet factory” beyond Jupiter

Scientists believe a dust-filled ring just outside Jupiter acted like a cosmic “planetesimal factory,” producing multiple generations of early space rocks with very different compositions. The discovery may finally explain the origins of several mysterious meteorite types that

Massive supercomputer simulations unlock cosmic magnetic mystery

Scientists used some of the most advanced plasma simulations ever created to uncover how the universe builds enormous magnetic fields out of turbulence. The discovery could reshape our understanding of stars, black holes, neutron star collisions, and dangerous solar eruptions.

Africa: South Africa Joins Efforts to Combat Ebola Outbreak

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has pledged an initial $5 million contribution to support a $319 million continental preparedness and response plan, as Africa mobilises to combat its second-largest Ebola outbreak in history.

Private car drivers to pay RM5 road charge to enter Genting Highlands, starting May 28

Drivers will be required to tap their cards, including Touch ‘n Go or credit and debit cards, for payment.

BTS crowned 'Artist of the Year' at American Music Awards

The group beat Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga, and also won 'Song of the Summer'.

'An £8,000 debt pushed me to breaking point'

A Bradford man who has struggled with debt urges others to reach out for help.

Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman

Police say the pair will be questioned in relation to the fugitive who was shot dead in March.

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.

East Africa: Nairobi Becomes Home to East Africa's First Ukrainian Bookshelf, Strengthening Cultural Ties

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Library Service (KNLBS) has become home to East Africa's first Ukrainian Bookshelf, marking a major cultural and diplomatic milestone aimed at deepening ties between Kenya and Ukraine through literature, history and knowledge exchange.

Africa: 'An African Cannot Be a Foreigner in Africa'

[GroundUp] In St George's Cathedral on Africa Day activists called out Afrophobia, saying immigrants are fighting for the same dignity as marginalised South Africans

Africa: Why, After Independence, Do We Still Hold Onto Laws That Were Designed to Oppress Us?

[HRW] International Day of Africa, 25 May 2026

Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism

Business owners in Devon and Cornwall describe how "the sun just brings everybody out".

Africa: IFP Calls for Balanced Approach to African Unity and Immigration On Africa Day

[IFP] The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) joins the continent in commemorating Africa Day, a significant occasion that celebrates African unity, honours the continent's rich cultural heritage, and reflects on the shared opportunities and challenges facing African nations.

Africa: African Journalists Call for Stronger Press Freedom Protection On Africa Day

[IFJ] In commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa, which is designated as Africa Day, the continental journalists' body said Africa's future must remain firmly in African hands and warned that the march for

Can heat pumps cool down your home and how do they compare to air conditioning units?

Europe consumes huge amounts of electricity and generates tonnes of CO2 through cooling. Could heat pumps save us during the next heatwave?

‘I’m throwing everything at it’: one young man’s search for a job in Britain’s ‘worklessness capital’

High unemployment and a lack of support mean life can be tough in Grimsby, but 19-year-old Cohen is determined to make the best of life in this coastal town It’s mid-afternoon in the Lincolnshire seaside town of Cleethorpes and Cohen is sitting in the back seat of a car putting