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Africa: 'Perilous Moment' Threatens to Reverse Years of Gains in HIV/Aids Response
[UN News] External funding cuts, a backlash against human rights, and chronic under-investment in HIV prevention and community services are threatening to reverse years of hard-won progress in the AIDS response, a UN report warned on Friday.
Africa: The Giant Viruses That Orchestrate Life in the Polar Regions
[The Conversation Africa] Viruses play a major role in the functioning of ecosystems. They profoundly influence the dynamics of microbial communities, flow of matter and global biogeochemical cycles. Yet despite their abundance and ecological importance, many of them have long
Africa: Ebola, Hantavirus, Diphtheria - How Distrust in Health Care Is Fuelling Multiple Outbreaks Across the Globe
[The Conversation Africa] The first half of 2026 has been marked by three different disease outbreaks: Ebola, hantavirus and, in Australia, diphtheria. Each has exposed vulnerabilities in how we detect, communicate and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
West Africa: The Project Nurturing West Africa's New Generation of Women Filmmakers
[RFI] Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the
Africa: How Visa Applications Became Big Business Across Africa
[RFI] For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly expensive and difficult due to VFS Global - an Indian company that handles visa applications for
Africa: Security Council Weighs Future of UN War Crimes Mechanism As Closure Nears
[UN News] The Security Council on Friday weighed the future of the UN mechanism responsible for completing the remaining work of the international tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, as members debated how to preserve its legacy while bringing its mandate to an
Africa: Fungal Highways Are Vast, Yet Hidden Underground - New Study
[The Conversation Africa] Beneath our feet lie some of the largest living organisms on Earth. Fungi are mostly invisible and largely overlooked, but they help sustain the ecosystems and food systems that we depend on every day.
Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline could be hit by 13-metre waves by 2150 as sea levels rise
Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk.
Beneath our feet lies a fungal superhighway stretching 68 quadrillion miles
Beneath our feet lies a vast hidden fungal superhighway that helps sustain much of life on Earth—and scientists have now mapped it for the first time. Researchers estimate that these underground networks stretch an astonishing 110 quadrillion kilometers, move about 4 billion
How the ‘Attenborough effect’ is driving a surging interest in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism
In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species.
The Earth is accumulating heat at an accelerating rate: Global warming reached 1.37°C in 2025
Strong and consistent evidence shows that the entire climate system is continuing to heat, driving rapid global warming. Human activities pushed global warming to 1.37°C in 2025, and its level is projected to surpass 1.5°C in about four years. Crucially, the rate at which heat
South Africa’s Afrigen eyes Ebola vaccine role after landmark GMP certification
As the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo crosses into Uganda, South Africa’s Afrigen biotech laboratory is participating in proposals to develop an effective vaccine.
Energy experts warn of slow oil and gas supply recovery after Iran deal
High oil and gas prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite Sunday's agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
‘I worry deeply about bioterrorism’: Is Europe sufficiently prepared for another pandemic?
Internationally renowned for their life-saving Covid vaccine, what is Moderna doing now? Their CEO joins us in the studio to discuss bioterrorism, pandemic preparedness and cancer treatment.
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war
By Gabriel Stargardter EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 15 (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at a French lakeside resort on Monday shortly after the U.S. and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war. Discussing next steps on Iran
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn
Trump delayed his attendance to the French region of Evian where leaders of the Group of Seven – or G7 – are set to meet to host his UFC fight birthday event.
Trump's North Korea-Iran nuclear paradox could reveal a path to resolution
At some future date will Trump fall in love with Iran’s current supreme leader?
Trump sought to break Iran’s regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.
The emerging agreement ends a costly war but leaves Iran’s leadership intact and its nuclear future still subject to negotiation.
What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 15 - French President Emmanuel Macron has picked the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of the Alps on Lake Geneva to host this year's meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations.
Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco
All employees at Starbucks Korea stores will "receive education in historical awareness and social sensitivity through watching videos", said Shinsegae Group, which operates the outlets.
Middle East war: peace deal reactions
The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an end to military operations on all fronts, signalling the apparent end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. Here are reactions from across the globe: - 'Critical step': UN - Secretary-General Antonio
France hosts G7 dominated by Trump, Iran
France hosts from Monday a summit of the G7 group of leading powers set to be dominated by scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's deal to end the war with Iran. Host President Emmanuel Macron wants to advance a packed agenda of sensitive topics ranging from limiting global
Germany cruises past Curaçao 7-1 and Netherlands-Japan tie 2-2 as World Cup group stages continue
Curaçao made history on Sunday after they scored their first goal in the World Cup in their first ever participation in the tournament, despite suffering a 7-1 loss to European giants and former world champions, Germany.
Fortaleza and Recife, Europe’s closest Brazil: why they attract more travellers
Less than eight hours from Madrid, these two cities in northeast Brazil offer endless beaches, dunes, carnival, food and some of the country's most fascinating landscapes and stories.
The secret behind smoother, better-tasting protein shakes
A new whey protein manufacturing technique could make protein shakes taste better and feel smoother in the mouth. Researchers traced unwanted bitterness to concentrated minerals and found a way to remove them without sacrificing the improved texture.
Sydney reopens beach under heavy patrols after shark attack
SYDNEY, June 15 - Sydney's Coogee Beach reopened on Monday under the watchful eyes of lifeguards and jet ski patrols, after a shark attack over the weekend left a woman critically injured and prompted a safety review at Australia's popular shorelines.
Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
White House UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Shouts ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ in Post-Match Interview
While Josh Hokit was a big winner on Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 event, his post-match quip was designed to stir up controversy. After he won his heavyweight fight against Derrick Lewis during the June 14 fight on the White House lawn, Hokit was interviewed on the Paramount+
Japanese stocks surge, government bond yields tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal
The Nikkei 225 Index jumped as much as 5.5 per cent to 69,657.09, surpassing the 69,000 level for the first time.
Devoted dads and citizen science: The evolution of parental care in harvestmen spiders is uncovered
Citizen science data from the popular platform iNaturalist has helped uncover the evolution of parental guarding behavior in harvestmen spiders, as shown in research published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society.
12 dead in Missouri plane crash, authorities say
A plane crashed in a Missouri field on Sunday during a skydiving outing, killing all twelve people on board, officials said. Chad Anderson, the sheriff of Bates County, Missouri, told reporters that the plane crashed at roughly 11:30 a.m. CST, shortly after departing Butler
New Malaysian party Bersama can be ‘self-sustainable’ in current landscape, Rafizi says
Bersama is discussing the number of seats it would contest in the coming Johor and Negri Sembilan state polls.
As Netanyahu tries to hold off U.S.-Iran deal, his relations with Trump worsen
The strike on Beirut and renewed threats of Iranian retaliation underscore Israel's shrinking room for maneuver as Trump pushes toward a deal, raising concerns of recurring flare-ups while Washington increasingly dictates the regional agenda
Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-US war
Over the course of the US-Israeli war on Iran, waves of airstrikes killed an entire echelon of the Islamic republic's political and military elite, starting with supreme leader Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump had claimed in March that the campaign had achieved "regime
Ghalibaf: ambitious 'public face' of post-Ali Khamenei Iran
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as the key negotiator and one of the most high-profile figures in the Islamic republic's leadership as it enters a new phase after the US-Israeli war. A pillar of the Iranian establishment for some three decades
Dishonored dev defends loading screens: 'I actually have a soft spot for all that'
And also brings up an Evil Dead severed-hand scene cut from the final game.
Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
Trump hosts UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands were expected to attend the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
Analysis-Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
By Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump may have found a way to begin extricating himself from an unpopular war while setting global markets on a path toward
Charting the Path Forward: AIIB President Zou Jiayi on Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Beyond
After visiting 15 member economies, AIIB President Zou Jiayi heard a clear call to scale up impact. Highlighting projects that improve lives, she reaffirmed AIIB’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure, innovation, integrity and multilateral cooperation across Asia and beyond.
Graham ‘concerned’ that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) said Sunday that he is “concerned” that the U.S. and Iranian governments have “different” views of the deal that the two sides have agreed to. “I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to
Jessie Mei Li, Karina Lam, Chris Pang and Toby Stephens on the Rich and Restless in Hong Kong Glamour Drama ‘The Season’: ‘They’re All Human Beings Who Are Terrified’
There are no trailers on a boat. This is the logistical reality that Toby Stephens found himself confronting somewhere in the middle of shooting “The Season,” Hulu’s new drama about the bad behavior of Hong Kong’s sailing elite – a show that, almost by design, offered its cast
Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosures
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending June 14.
China’s pet owners splurge on pre-schools to pamper puppies
The industry is booming as owners spend more on pets being increasingly regarded as family.
Chinese Sensation ‘Dear You’ Acquired by CMC Pictures for North America, Australia and New Zealand Theatrical Release
“Dear You,” the Teochew-dialect family drama that has become one of China’s biggest theatrical stories of 2026, is heading to North America, Australia and New Zealand after CMC Pictures secured the theatrical distribution rights. The film opens in Australia and New Zealand on
