Spy-law extension at risk after Senate votes against launching debate

Section 702 foreign surveillance authority is set to lapse June 12.

Report: Israel secretly deployed IDF troops to Azerbaijan near Iran's border amid war, sources say

Sources told CNN that dozens of IDF soldiers and Mossad agents were deployed as part of a broader covert network, initially assigned solely emergency response duties. However, their role was later expanded to include drone operations and intelligence gathering

Outrage of Iranian exiles and opposition of MEPs to inviting Reza Pahlavi to the European Parliament

As the crisis over Iran deepens and European capitals search for a response, a small number of members of the European Parliament are once again trying to hand a platform to Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's deposed last monarch. The effort has angered both the majority members

Thailand will not reopen borders with Cambodia, Thai PM says

It will only pursue negotiations on their contested boundary using a UN-backed mechanism.

Tragicomedy ‘Black Money for White Nights’ Boarded by Cercamon Ahead of Premiere at Karlovy Vary (EXCLUSIVE)

Cercamon has picked up sales agency duties on tragicomedy “Black Money for White Nights,” which has its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Crystal Globe Competition. The Bulgaria-Greece co-production is directed by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov, and

Greece gets green light to repay €6.95bn of bailout loans early

Greece has been cleared to repay almost €7bn of bailout loans ahead of schedule, in a move European officials say will improve the country's debt position.

Mass Cuts at Pace Gallery

The mega gallery cuts 100 workers and artists. Plus, a terrible movie about Kate Moss and Lucian Freud, and honoring the giant behind “Persepolis.”

Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world ‘flying blind’

Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictions The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to understanding the climate crisis and marine ecosystems would “severely degrade” the

The Nintendo Switch 2 price seemed too expensive until it really didn't

Nintendo has handled the Switch 2 price well in the face of tariffs, the RAM crisis, and hikes for Xbox, PS5, and Steam Deck

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

Recommending notable stories by Wyatt Williams, John Leland, Jonathan Weiner, Suzy Hansen, and Max Ufberg.

Nature or nurture? What is behind the ‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’

Being uber-responsible, people-pleasing, and a perfectionist are traits that first-born girls in Asia purportedly have

Microsoft and Valve sued, PlayStation's first party downturn, and could a UK social media ban impact games? - Patch Notes #55

Plus: Atari acquires Hipster Whale and Mina the Hollower hits 300,000 sales.

In Power Ballad, a Stolen Song Unravels Two Musicians

As soon as Hollywood could talk, it could sing. Marketed as the first “talkie,” 1927’s The Jazz Singer centers on the son of a rabbi (Al Jolson) choosing between the family business and a life on the stage. He picks the latter, embracing modernity and finding his voice as a

How to Shut Down an Immigrant Detention Camp

For more than two weeks, around 300 immigrants locked up at Delaney Hall, an immigrant detention camp in Newark, New Jersey, have been on a hunger and labor strike, refusing to eat and refusing to work maintaining the prison for its operators, the GEO Group. They are not alone:

How Big Oil Wrecked Your Summer

I love the summer. Growing up, it meant family vacations, beach days, block parties—really, what’s not to like? But for millions of Americans, the meaning of summer has been shifting . In many parts of the country, excitement for the upcoming season has turned into anxiety over

A Whiff of Rebellion From Trump’s Labor Board

Even Crystal S. Carey, Republican general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, the federal agency that adjudicates labor-management disputes, thinks President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are screwing up her agency. Carey, who before Trump

From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here's a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.

Ukraine ready to close several accession chapters 'immediately', Costa tells Euronews

The lifting of Hungary's veto can allow Ukraine to close several chapters in the accession process "immediately" after opening them, European Council President António Costa told Euronews.

Anthropic calls for ‘brake pedal’ before AI develops itself without human oversight

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said AI agents might soon be able to build and train models themselves and, if that happens, humans could lose control over AI systems.

Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, foreign minister says

US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Trump ‘oil painting’ football image goes viral and sparks Pride Month jokes

Timing is everything, and an image reportedly posted by Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform has caused a stir, considering June is Pride Month. An inadvertent celebration?

Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

KATHMANDU, June 5 - The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.

Israel strikes Lebanese village after warning to several areas

Israel's air force struck a Lebanese village on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed militants rejected a truce brokered by the United States. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war when Hezbollah

The hidden ways debt gets more expensive — even when you’re making payments

Credit card APRs are at a record high — don't get fleeced.

Xi to visit North Korea, showing China’s importance to a nuclear-armed neighbor

The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.'s economically damaging war against Iran and erratic tariff policies.

Trump’s tariffs are back – and the timing couldn’t be worse for Asia

TOKYO — Like a horror film villain everyone thought was dead, Donald Trump’s tariffs are suddenly back — and the timing couldn’t be more unsettling for Asia’s embattled economies. Despite the US Supreme Court striking down his “Liberation Day” tariffs, Trump has wasted no time

India's exam marking fiasco leaves university hopes hanging in the balance for students seeking answers

Under a new digital marking system, answer booklets are scanned and assessed electronically, but students seeking reviews of their exam scripts have reported issues including blurred scans, missing pages and unchecked answers.

North Atlantic spring storms have grown more common since 1940, analysis reveals

Storm Dave, which swept across northern Europe over the Easter weekend, is an example of what new research from the University of Gothenburg has revealed. Spring storms forming over the North Atlantic have become more common than they were 80 years ago, and this is due to

Smart glasses off, please: China cracks down on high-tech cheating ahead of gaokao

Candidates in several provinces face eyewear inspections as authorities look to keep smart glasses out of examination venues.

'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people

Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.

New Zealand to raise lawmakers’ travel ban directly with China, PM Luxon says

New Zealand and China have maintained a largely stable relationship in recent years.

Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close

The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island sent volcanic material 2.5km into the air.

How to teach marketing

Trick title. There are at least three kinds of “marketing” we ought to be teaching: Most organized marketing instruction is about the first or second, with some online courses teaching hustle and hype, which I don’t count as marketing. My best work is about the third kind, the

UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Friday said it is doubling the amount of money it says it needs to help Lebanon meet surging humanitarian needs, as the war enters its fourth month. Lebanon was drawn into the wider regional war in early

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment

By Alexander Cornwell, Rami Ayyub and Steve Holland JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely adept in dealing with Donald Trump, capable of winning and sustaining the U.S. president's backing.

Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 5 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back assistance, the U.N. World Food Programme

US-Europe split on Belarus is a gift to Putin

When it comes to relations with Belarus, the Trump administration has been pursuing a dual approach of late. In May 2026, President Donald Trump renewed the US national emergency on Belarus, noting that the government of longtime Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko still

Africa: 131 Nigerian Companies Earn Africa Quality Mark in Major Trade Boost

[Vanguard] ABUJA - The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 131 companies for 220 made-in-Nigeria products, reiterating its commitment to supporting industrial expansion and export growth.

UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 mn amid Israel war

The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months. "The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating," the UN humanitarian

How 'asymmetric alloying' is creating the next generation of luminescent materials

Metal cluster molecules are discrete compounds containing multiple metal atoms held together by metal–metal and metal–ligand bonding. They serve as excellent candidates for catalysts, biosensors, and even for drug development. Developing atomic-level molecular editing methods

Warming boosts natural methane emissions as microbes fail to keep pace

A new study led by Professor Mark Trimmer of Queen Mary University of London, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, explains how increases in natural methane emissions will be maximized under future climate warming.

Billions face growing water risk as sediment fills reservoirs faster than expected worldwide

Reservoirs around the world are losing storage capacity at an average rate of 7.3% per decade—disproportionately affecting small reservoirs, which together provide water to billions of people. The data come from a study published in Nature Sustainability, which offers the

Trump Rages over Iran Setbacks as Leaks Reveal His Seething Obama Envy

After the House voted to direct Donald Trump to end the Iran war, he exploded in fury at the four Republicans who turned against him, terming them “grandstanders” who “should be ashamed of themselves.” This comes as The New York Times reports that extensive internal war games

Treasury Dept. moves to crack down on illegal immigrant labor, urging banks to report ‘red flags’

The Treasury Department is moving to crack down on illegal immigrant labor, urging banks to blow the whistle on accounts tied to payroll fraud schemes.

Police officers in hiding and false images: Misinformation around Henry Nowak murder fuels anger

Police officers forced into hiding, manipulated images and disputed claims about the weapon used to murder 18-year-old student Henry Nowak are all part of a wave of misinformation surrounding the case.

South Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages

Rho Tae-ak said the ballot paper shortage had understandably raised distrust in the election process.