Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief

Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

Africa: Tanzania, Africa CDC Scale Up Health Funding

[Daily News] Ethiopia -- TANZANIA and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have stepped up efforts to reshape primary healthcare financing, with a new push focused on expanding investment in community based health systems across the continent.

Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

[IFRC] Bunia/Nairobi/Geneva, 22 June 2026 - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) continues to deliver essential materials to areas affected by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is

President von der Leyen participates in G7 Summit in Evian to address global economic imbalances and ongoing crises

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, was in Evian last week to participate in the G7 leaders' meeting. Leaders had a packed agenda, discussing how to address the structural challenges of the global economy, specifically global imbalances and

Malaysian public university heads deny ‘seat-selling’ and backdoor admission claims

They said public universities have consistently increased mainstream, subsidised intake capacities.

The Making of an Icon: How did Frida Kahlo’s face - and monobrow - suddenly end up everywhere?

Stylised and simplified, Kahlo’s likeness can now be found on t-shirts, tote bags, eye masks, phone cases, oven mitts and plant pots.

Africa: World At 'Perilous Moment' As Leaders Warn HIV Gains Are At Risk

[UN News] Four decades after AIDS first emerged as a global crisis, world leaders, advocates and community representatives gathered at UN Headquarters on Monday issued a stark warning: progress against HIV is slowing just as financial pressures and shrinking support threaten to

Foreign shoppers increasingly planning South Korea trips around Olive Young sales

The Olive Young Sale runs seasonally, in March, June, September and December.

US gives Philippines solar-powered sea drones to boost maritime surveillance

MANILA, June 23 - The U.S. government has given four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Philippine military to boost Manila's ability to monitor its waters and spot potential threats, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines said on Tuesday.

Africa: We Are Mapping and Monitoring Africa's Underground Water Supplies in Preparation for a Hotter Future - Scientists

[The Conversation Africa] As global temperatures rise, surface waters - including rivers, lakes and reservoirs - are becoming dangerously erratic. This is because in a hotter climate, there are rapid swings between intense evaporation and sudden, extreme rainfall.

Africa: Oxygen Atoms in 15-Million-Year-Old Giant Eggshells Reveal How Plants Reacted to a Hotter Earth - Study

[The Conversation Africa] Some periods in Earth history are so different from our own that they may as well belong to another planet. Many people are interested in the age of dinosaurs, or the Ice Ages, but it is an intermediate world, the Miocene Epoch - a sort of "in-between"

Europe heatwave live: UK issues rare red temperature warnings; French PM to hold crisis meeting after heat deaths

Temperatures could hit 38-40C in parts of England and Wales, smashing June record set in 1976; red alerts in France after 19 heat deaths Two children found dead in car in France as heatwave hits Europe The heatwave affecting large parts of Europe is known as an Omega block

Washington brought a memorandum to a war made of history

American power has a tell. When faced with a war it wants to end, Washington develops a comprehensive plan that includes phased withdrawals, monitoring arrangements, economic incentives, and a timeline. It then acts as though the document itself were the peace. This has gone on

US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will 'do what I have to' if Tehran misbehaves

By Humeyra Pamuk, Dave Graham and Nandita Bose BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying he will "do what

Europe’s heatwave could trigger blackouts. Which countries are most exposed?

“Record-shattering temperatures are feeding demand for air conditioning and driving surges in demand for electricity.”

Latest news bulletin | June 23rd, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

European ‘playcations’: Alpine ski resorts where you can also play golf

Pack away your skis and dust off your clubs at these stunning golf destinations in the Swiss and Austrian Alps.

Kazakhstan brings New Silk Road revival to Brussels as Tokayev visits EU leaders

Kazakhstan's president has arrived in Brussels this week to meet EU leaders and assess the delivery of promises made at last year's EU-Central Asia summit in Samarkand, with the Middle Corridor trade route connecting China to Europe through Central Asia at the top of the agenda.

From hydrogen planes to AI data centres: Bertrand Piccard's blueprint for a green tech future

'Be a pioneer, not a dinosaur’: Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard is betting on hydrogen-powered flights to inspire a generation

Azerbaijan’ s foreign policy as a middle power and its role in promoting regional peace

In the contemporary system of international relations, the influence of states is determined not only by their territorial size or population, but also by their diplomatic activism, economic potential, military capabilities, and capacity to shape international processes. From

Australia’s PM rejects far-right call for ‘monocultural’ society

Pauline Hanson's far-right One Nation is now the most popular party in Australia.

Amazon Teams With Papa Johns, Beck, Jill Scott, Omar Courtz For New Alexa Ads Using Agentic AI

Alexa, buy me the pizza I just saw in that commercial. Amazon will harness agentic AI, which can determine the steps needed to solve a problem or come up with a solution, to create a new ad format for its Alexa digital assistant that lets customers to from seeing an ad to

Africa: Our Ocean Conference - After Mombasa - Will Africa and the World Make Ocean Promises Real?

[IPS] Victoria, Seychelles -- Now that the lights have dimmed in Mombasa and the delegations have gone home, a simple but necessary question remains: did the first Our Ocean Conference on African soil truly move the world from promises to protection? The conference was indeed

‘True picture’ needed: Anwar pushes back on Johor funding criticism ahead of state polls

Johor received RM16 billion in federal allocations from 2023 to 2025, more than the RM14 billion it contributed to federal revenue, says Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

US gives Philippines underwater vehicles as China feud persists

The vehicles worth around US$13 million are capable of collecting data above and below ocean surface.

Federal judge blocks Trump's push to use database to check citizenship status prior to voting

US federal court says the Trump-led initiative carries the risk of preventing valid voters from their constitutional right to democracy and tramples on Americans’ privacy.

Jon Stewart Dives Into Reflecting Pool Algae Infestation: ‘Did They Replace the Water With Mountain Dew?’

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the fiasco that is President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is now infested with algae. Stewart opened the show with CNN soundbites, which explained that the pool’s high

A thousand years old and 20 storeys high: tracking down Taiwan’s tallest trees

The country’s biggest tree – named Heaven Sword of the Da’an River – is a carbon-storing behemoth hosting whole neighbourhoods of wildlife. But this and other giant trees are under threat The higher you climb up the gigantic, millennia-old trees of Taiwan’s forests, the more

Yen hovers near 40-year low against dollar

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's conversation with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday helped the yen recover from a low of 161.93 per dollar, just short of the 161.96 level last seen in December 1996.

Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case

The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

Diane Warren Pens Tribute to Clive Davis: ‘Losing You Today Feels Like Losing My Father’

Davis worked with the prolific songwriter for decades, from DeBarge’s “Rhythm of the Night” to Toni Braxton‘s “Un-Break My Heart"

Vance says direct talks with Iran set 'good foundation' for deal to end the war

Lower-level officials are continuing to engage in what officials described as “technical talks” in Switzerland following Vance, Ghalibaf and Araghchi’s departure, as the US and Iran look to inch closer to a concrete deal.

Australia has already spent more than $100 million dealing with Varroa mite. Here's what we can do next

The honeybee mite, Varroa destructor, finally breached Australia's biosecurity defenses four years ago, and is here to stay. Even more concerning, our standard treatments—such as specialized pesticides—are already failing.

South Korea could deport stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times

The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.

China's 618 shopping festival growth slows sharply as consumer spending malaise persists

The latest consumer data reinforce how consumption in China remains subdued.

Durian prices in Malaysia crash to 16 cents each as oversupply hits market

A recent surge in durian production has led to a severe oversupply in the market.

Trump endorses James in Michigan governor's race

President Trump has backed Rep. John James (R-Mich.) in Michigan’s gubernatorial race. “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, John James, who is running to become the next Governor of the Beautiful State of Michigan!” Trump said in a Monday post on Truth

This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery

A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing knee replacement surgery. Early studies suggest the procedure can provide years of relief by reducing inflammation inside

DOJ probes coffee shop chain in New York after it bars pro-Israel US lawmaker

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The Justice Department said on Monday it opened a probe into a small coffee shop chain in New York City which posted online that it would have turned away pro-Israel U.S. Representative Dan Goldman had it recognized him during a

Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later

Childhood rejection, discrimination and bullying can affect your well-being as an adult. If your friends, family or community pushed you away because of your sexuality or gender, these childhood experiences of prejudice can also affect your future relationships.

Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Lands Worldwide Rights and Distribution Deal

Singapore distributor Encore Films has acquired worldwide rights outside China to the 'Shaolin Soccer' follow-up, which is Chow's first film as director since 2019 and stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Lay Zhang.

Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists

The former Soviet republic is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation.

Asian stocks fluctuate after Wall Street sell-off, crude holds losses on peace talks

AI tools may reshape higher education by automating marking and personalizing feedback

The evolution of higher education in the digital era has attracted global attention, and Prof. S. Joe Qin, president and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, published a paper titled "AI for education: The digital transformation of a liberal arts

Melaka chief minister warns civil servants not to let World Cup affect work discipline

He reminded civil servants not to allow their late-night viewing habits to affect their duties.

Demand for air-conditioner servicing, repairs heats up in Malaysia amid prolonged hot weather

Many customers have been seeking urgent appointments after their air-con units failed from prolonged use.

Texas Gov. Abbott: State will seek federal reimbursement for border measures

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Monday that his state will seek federal reimbursement for border security measures taken by the Lone Star State during the Biden administration. "The Trump administration has now opened up the window for us to be able to file for reimbursement of

Estonian-Swedish grammar challenges established theories

A new doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg shows that a unique grammatical construction found in Estonia-Swedish dialects contradicts established assumptions about what is possible in Germanic languages.