South Korean court acquits defector over money transfers to relatives in the North

About 34,000 North Korean defectors live in South Korea, according to Seoul’s official data.

Where is the EU's population growing the most?

Some of the EU's smallest countries have the highest rates of population growth, while its biggest members account for more than two-thirds of the bloc's population over all.

S.Korean scientist behind global stem cell scandal stripped of top honour after 22 years

An investigation found that Hwang Woo-suk’s landmark stem cell findings were based on fabricated data.

India turns to AI to improve healthcare access

In the second part of a series on India's artificial intelligence push, CNA looks at how hospitals are using AI to detect eye diseases and analyse medical scans, while doctors stress the technology remains a tool, not a replacement.

'Food insecurity is on the increase', World Food Programme Director says

Conflict in Lebanon has "hit humanitarian operations" worldwide, says WFP Executive Director Carl Skau. "In the poorest countries, people are now eating less" as rising costs have reduced aid deliveries and disrupted supply chains.

'Lisbon is not a sauna': Environmentalists demand climate shelters throughout Portugal

On the European Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis, several groups signed an open letter to the state and councils urging swift action to adapt cities to heatwaves.

Timothée Chalamet Gets ‘Starstruck’ Meeting Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at World Cup

The actor was rooting for France at the match at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday night

Why Jared Kushner is crucial in the EU plan for Gaza

Donald Trump's son-in-law joined a high-level conference on Palestine, marking cooperation with the Board of Peace, which is essential for Brussels' strategy.

Africa: Climate Tech Overtakes Fintech As Africa's Top Venture Funding Sector - Report

[Premium Times] Climate tech's part in the venture funding became dramatically pronounced in 2025, when it alone contributed 40 per cent or $1.5 billion, compared to other years in the near-decade period under review, the study said. That was up from 13 per cent or $206 million

Malaysia to deport any Israeli involved in tech commune in Forest City as probe continues: Anwar

The Malaysian PM stressed that Malaysia does not recognise Israel.

‘Like my lover’: Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions

Users are archiving chat histories and sharing last conversations.

Indian missing after attack on ship off Oman coast is dead, family says

NEW DELHI, July 15 - An Indian national who went missing after an attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman is dead, his father-in-law said on Wednesday.

Why Iran shut Hormuz after decades of holding back

US forces have struck hundreds of Iranian targets – including in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas – over three consecutive nights in a bid by the US president, Donald Trump, to regain some modicum of control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has also inscribed the US as

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock

Trips have grown 6 per cent since the Iran war began at the end of February.

Sudan's war economy fuelling 'self-perpetuating' conflict, UN human rights office says

OHCHR called on the parties to the war, and corporations involved in the value chain of Sudanese commodities, to ensure compliance with international law.

Why young jobseekers struggle to find roles abroad that fit their expertise

A new EU report sheds light on how young people moving within Europe find work, and examines how well their jobs match their qualifications and skills. So, you’re looking for opportunities in another European country, but you’re finding it difficult to secure a job in your

Shared commitment to advance EOSC through new EOSC Nodes and EOSC projects

The European Commission welcomed the 28 EOSC Nodes of the EOSC Federation build-up group to their fifth in-person meeting on 7 and 8 July and representatives of 34 ongoing and forthcoming Horizon Europe-funded projects on EOSC to the fifth annual coordination meeting of EOSC

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species

WELLINGTON, July 15 - New Zealand reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said on Wednesday.

Keeping cool, Tokyo style: Shorts, sneakers and no ties

As Japan braces for another scorching summer, the Tokyo government is encouraging staff to ditch jackets and ties.

Rhayuela’s Next Gen Takes Over

Prominent Colombian shingle Rhayuela, known for such memorable pics as Cannes 2015 Un Certain Regard title “Alias María,” “El Páramo” and “Rebellion,” is shuffling its leadership although its six original partners remain on board. Among them, Federico Duran has formed his own

Vietnam probes diamond smuggling ring linked to major jeweller

Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills

The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled.

Bangladesh solar incentives could skip smaller consumers; further reform needed, say advocates

The country currently relies on imports of natural gas to produce about half of its electricity.

US-China moon race could turn into a lunar land grab

Sixty years ago, the United States and the Soviet Union were embroiled in a race to the moon, which the US won. The 21st-century lunar contest, with China stepping in for the Soviet Union, has many similarities but also key differences. The Apollo astronauts planted the stars

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 15, 2026

[allAfrica] EU Bans Sudan Gold Imports to Curb War Funding

Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy

The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession.

Gibraltar and Spain end border checks as territory's Chief Minister says 'Europe is back'

Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day.

Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv

Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar.

US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors

The United States on Tuesday expanded its sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said. It charged that the Shamkhani network remains a key force behind Iran's oil

Farmers, fair markets and consumers: new report highlights the role of EU competition rules in agriculture

The European Commission has published its periodic report on the application of EU competition rules in the agricultural sector. The report shows that these rules give farmers opportunities to work together, strengthen their position in the agri-food supply chain and contribute

Goldman Sachs Just Beat Q2. Here's What It Really Means For Banks And The Economy

Africa: Xenophobia - South Africa Returnees Recount Ordeals

[Vanguard] Nigerians, who recently returned from South Africa on account of the xenophobic attacks in the Rainbow country, have recounted ordeals, appealing to the Federal Government to urgently introduce rehabilitation and reintegration programmes to help them rebuild their

Slasher Terror, Cartel Nightmares and a British Folk Monster Join Black Mandala’s New Horror Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

New Zealands’s Black Mandala has acquired five horror features for its international sales slate: “The Tree House,” “Babybacks,” “The Driftless,” “Saturnalia” and “The Shug,” spanning psychological terror, survival horror, Midwestern folklore, supernatural giallo and British

China’s savvy pivot in courting Muslim Indonesia

Beijing’s long courtship of Indonesia’s Muslim communities reached a new milestone this month, when the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), the nation’s top body of Islamic scholars, traveled to China. The five-day “Digital Silk Road” program brought MUI council members to Guangzhou

Europe Today: Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support

Ukraine is facing a political reset as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. The EU prepares fresh support for Kyiv as Ursula von der Leyen visits, while food security, Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future and Cyprus tensions remain

England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis

Vulnerable people more at risk as research finds only half of local authority plans require cooling strategies England risks constructing a new generation of “death trap” buildings that can fatally overheat unless the government tightens standards and prioritises climate

Can batteries save the EU's wasted renewable energy?

The EU's first tripartite agreement on energy storage, signed in June, puts batteries at the heart of plans to capture more solar and wind power. The technology is ready and getting cheaper, but market rules, grid delays, industrial policy and raw-material politics still hold

What is Umaro Sissoco Embaló doing in Macky Sall’s UN campaign?

The former president of Guinea-Bissau has become the constant companion on Macky Sall’s bid for the UN’s top job, turning a decades-old mentor-protégé relationship into one of West Africa’s most striking displays of political loyalty.

EU and South Africa kick off intergovernmental dialogue on Clean Trade and Investment Partnership

On 9 July, the EU and the South Africa held the first government-to-government dialogue at senior-official level to advance on the implementation of their Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP). The work between the two regions will reinforce clean and resilient supply

Former politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack,' UK police say

Devon and Cornwall Police have been criticised for originally saying the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated.

‘Comedy Invasion’ Alums Alisha Dhillon, Quentin Lee Reunite for Vertical Series ‘Unleeshed’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Comedian Alisha Dhillon and creator Quentin Lee, both alumni of the Canadian Screen Award-winning series “Comedy Invasion,” are reuniting to co-create the vertical series “Unleeshed,” set to broadcast worldwide on Asian American Movies (AAM.tv) for Thanksgiving 2026. Dhillon

China's Q2 economic growth cools to 3.5-year low as imbalances worsen

Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents

By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Immigration Department said on Wednesday that members of a "digital nomad" community run by U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan had valid travel documents, a day after authorities announced a probe into claims that

Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade

By Enas Alashray, Tala Ramadan, Kanishka Singh and Samia Nakhoul CAIRO/WASHINGTON/BEIRUT, July 15 (Reuters) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close "all other export corridors that benefit the U.S. and its allies", Iranian media reported, after Iran

Africa: CAF Brings Together Africa's Biggest Women's Football Stars for Second 'Stars Spotlight' Webinar Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026

[CAF] With just over a week to go before the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2026, the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") will host the second edition of its exclusive 'Stars Spotlight' Webinar Series, bringing together

Malaysia says residents at tech commune in Forest City have valid travel documents

It comes a day after authorities announced a probe into claims that Israelis were among them in violation of local laws.

Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims of Los Gallardos wildfire as missing toll rises

Flames fanned by high winds ripped through forests and scrubland made tinderbox dry by extreme high temperatures, turning picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns.

Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700

Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are emerging from unknown chains of transmission, according to WHO, a sign the outbreak is spreading faster than health officials can track.

'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.