What is extreme heat stress? Inside the deadly phenomenon surging across Europe

Parts of Europe are witnessing up to 40 additional days with strong heat stress compared with the 1970s, according to a major new study.

Hormuz confusion deepens as Iran and US clash over who controls it

Trump said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system asserting their authority over the waterway. Rubio flew to Abu Dhabi to reassure Gulf allies, as analysts warned control over Hormuz would be a major

Africa: Triangular Cooperation Key to Fix Africa's Fragmented Trade Systems

[New Times] Triangular cooperation is increasingly shaping discussions on how to accelerate development and integration across the Global South, particularly in efforts to deepen intra-African trade.

The new frontier in the US-China AI race: Talent

Beyond chips, data and computing power, the battle between Beijing and Washington is increasingly being fought over the researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs shaping the technology's future.

Africa: Young Peacebuilders - Funding Matters, but So Do Trust and Partnerships

[UN News] Young people working on promoting peace in some of the world's most fragile and polarized places say financial support remains essential, but money alone will not sustain their efforts to organize youth to participate in peacebuilding.

Africa: Somalia - a State Without Settlement

[African Arguments] In early June, a warm evening in Mogadishu was punctuated once again by the staccato of gunfire and mortar shells. Not the result of an ambush by Al-Shabaab or a quarrel over a checkpoint, but rather deadly clashes emanating from a federal government seeking

China targets face of international space cooperation in corruption crackdown

Senior Chinese defence industry official Bian Zhigang was also deputy director of the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

Africa: What Helps Women Eat Well? Control Over Money, Time and Decisions Matters

[The Conversation Africa] Worldwide, women carry the greatest burden of malnutrition. More than two-thirds of women of childbearing age don't get enough of at least one micronutrient. These are the vitamins and minerals, such as iron, that the body needs in small amounts to

Africa: Female Baboons Keep Family Bonds Strong - Research Reveals the Benefits

[The Conversation Africa] Baboons are one of the most widespread of Africa's primate groups. They range across sub-Saharan Africa and into the Arabian Peninsula.

Acclaimed Bengali Drama ‘Pinjar’ Lands International Deal, Girls’ Education Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)

Hazelnut Media, the Singapore-based impact production company, has acquired international rights to “Pinjar,” the Bengali feature directed by Kolkata physician and filmmaker Dr. Rudrajit Roy, and will amplify the film’s release through a real-world initiative backing education

Iran declares new Hormuz route 'unacceptable and dangerous,' warns against ships transiting without approval

The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.

Investors still seek a human touch even with AI tools at hand: HSBC

Investors are still turning to the judgment of a professional adviser in their last investment decision, despite using AI tools, a HSBC survey found.

Precious drops: Spray helps crop farmers facing declining rainfall

A spray made from a biodegradable polymer capable of capturing and redirecting water to crop seeds could be the key to drought-proofing Western Australian farms.

Hong Kong arrests two for allegedly selling ‘seditious’ material

The pair were suspected of displaying “The Troublemaker”, a biography of jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai, in a bookstore.

Hong Kong arrests booksellers suspected of selling 'seditious' publications

BEIJING, June 25 - Hong Kong police have arrested two owners of a bookshop suspected of displaying and selling publications with \"seditious\" content, according to a Hong Kong government statement released on Thursday.

Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities

The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities

The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1900.

Senate GOP gets back in line with Trump over the Iran war

The Senate late Wednesday night in a 47-50-1 vote opted not to rebuke the Trump administration a second time over its military conflict in Iran, as leaders convinced some Republican swing votes that doing so would harm the negotiations to end the war. The resolution would have

As U.S. tries to win back trust, some Gulf powers are already talking to Iran

With even the existing agreements on the Strait of Hormuz subject to conflicting interpretations, Gulf powers feel compelled to forge their own relations with Iran, fracturing the united front the U.S. has sought to build. It is doubtful whether Rubio's visit can mend the

Australia's security environment degrading, spy chief warns

By Renju Jose SYDNEY, June 25 (Reuters) - Australia faces multi-faceted threats from autocratic regimes, hackers and antisemitic extremists that present a systemic challenge to national security and are degrading the security environment, the country's spy chief said. While

America’s ironclad bond with Israel is starting to crack

There is a ritual quality to the reassurances that flow from Washington to Jerusalem after every crisis, every ceasefire, every awkward telephone call between an American president and an Israeli prime minister. “The bond is unshakeable.” “Our commitment to Israel’s security is

South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time

Despite their loss, South Korea can still qualify for the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

TAIPEI, June 25 - China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded, three U.S. government departments said in joint letters.

Designer proteins unlock near-infrared and SWIR glow for deeper tissue imaging

Researchers at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT/UCC) in Dresden, including Oliver Bruns and Dr. Bernardo Arús, are participating in an international study that has, for the first time, developed novel proteins for near-infrared (NIR) and short-wave infrared imaging

Data Center Controversy Unseats Powerful Utah Lawmaker

A massive data center project in Box Elder County, Utah helped bring down the Beehive State’s Senate President, who lost his GOP primary on Tuesday after his support for the controversial development fueled voter backlash. Stuart Adams, one of Utah’s most powerful politicians

President Trump kicks off Great American State Fair, sticks to script with speech

President Trump stuck to script when he kicked off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Wednesday as a part of the country’s 250th anniversary. “Tonight, as we stand on the edge of our 250th year of independence, I am thrilled to declare that America is back,”

Luxury hotel remodelling historic former Nara prison opens

A one-night stay starts at S$1,180 per suite room and guests can also visit the Nara Prison Museum.

Beloved spiritual utopia under threat in Modi’s India

The Indian government is pushing to develop the city of Auroville as a tourist destination.

Cassidy Receives Iran Briefing at White House after Clashing with Trump

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) received a briefing about the Iran conflict from Vice President JD Vance and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at the White House Wednesday afternoon after the senator clashed heatedly with President Trump at a meeting earlier in the day. “I want to thank

‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Star Ella Bruccoleri on Playing a Regency Wallflower, Mary’s Romance with Tom and a Possible Season 2

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 1 of “The Other Bennet Sister,” now streaming on BritBox. Ella Bruccoleri may be playing a Bennet sister on TV, but the actress wasn’t always a fan of Jane Austen. Bruccoleri read “Pride and Prejudice” for the first time

Ancient stories inform modern understanding of volcanic eruptions

A new international study has found that Indigenous oral traditions, some thousands of years old, hold valuable and often overlooked insights into volcanic eruptions—offering important lessons for modern disaster preparedness. The research, published in the journal Volcanica,

EU’s Taliban talks crack the facade of a principled policy

The European Union’s decision to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels on June 23 marked a significant moment in the evolving relationship between Europe and Afghanistan’s de facto rulers. While European officials stressed that the talks were technical and did not imply

Johor BN says it will not form a coalition government with other parties

Chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi urges voters to judge them based on their work and performance and for the state’s future.

Last ISIS-linked Australian woman to return home, says its government

The unnamed woman is the last of more than 30 women and children to return to Australia.

Zendaya Stuns in Vintage $35 Spider-Man T-Shirt for ‘Brand New Day’ Event in Paris

“Style doesn’t always have to cost a fortune,” Law Roach, the Emmy winner's longtime stylist, wrote in an Instagram Story on Wednesday.

Postmaster General Confirms Plan to Hold Back Mail Ballots in States that won't Share Voter Data

Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail-in ballots in states that refuse to provide sensitive voter data to the federal government, in line with a proposed rule from the Trump administration. Steiner

Asian markets climb after strong results from US chipmaker Micron

Dolly Parton Graces Opening of Tennessee Truck Stop: ‘I Couldn’t Leave It to Beavers’

The star officially opened Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop on Wednesday

'Fingerprints' of black hole's event horizon detected for first time

Scientists have detected the "fingerprints" of a black hole's event horizon—the boundary from which nothing can escape—for the first time, according to research published Wednesday.

Plastics shortages to keep food prices high after war disruptions

Disruptions to plastics supply have led to a sharp increase in packaging costs.

Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuelan capital of Caracas

Powerful back to back earthquakes hit Venezuela's capital, Caracas. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with journalist Maria Graterol who is in Caracas.

'Super-puff' planets lighter than candy floss discovered by international team

An international collaboration has discovered two of the lowest-density giant planets ever detected: rare "super-puff" planets with densities lower than candy floss. The study—led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Université Côte d'Azur/Observatoire de la Côte

Australia teen social media ban has little impact: Research

Underage users dodge restrictions by using false accounts or logging into private browsers.

MEPs adopt cardiovascular strategy, prioritising early detection and risk reduction

The European Parliament’s Public Health Committee has adopted its response to the EU’s first-ever cardiovascular health strategy, backing a stronger focus on prevention, early detection and action against major risk factors for heart disease and stroke. The report, approved on

Last IS-linked Australian woman to return home: government

The last Australian woman stranded in the Middle East over suspected links to the Islamic State group will be allowed to return home, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Thursday. Dozens of women and children have been returning to Australian from squalid Syrian detention

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz to replace chieftains as tussle for crown escalates

UMNO has also withdrawn support for the Negeri Sembilan chief minister, claiming he interfered with royal affairs.

Australia’s spy chief warns of rising terror, cyberthreats

He cited anti-Semitic attacks, neo-Nazi threats and foreign cyberattacks as key security priorities.