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Angry crowd sets fire to Ebola treatment center in Congo
Residents in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after authorities stopped them from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial, as anger and fear grow over the worsening outbreak. Aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility.
Lola Young Returns With Reflective Single ‘From Down Here’
The song, co-written and co-produced by James Blake, follows the singer's recent LP, I’m Only F**king Myself
Commission sends Statements of Objections to several companies concerning synthetic turf cartels
The European Commission has informed several companies active in the synthetic turf sector of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition in synthetic turf for sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany. If the
Feeling hungry for Cretan cuisine? Crete named one of the world’s top dining destinations for 2026
National Geographic has picked Crete in its Best of the World list for food, and the island is also an official 2026 European region of gastronomy.
Podcast | How is Brussels taking all this Brexit banter?
Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain is arguing about Brexit all over again. Was it a historic mistake, a necessary act of sovereignty, or something the country still hasn’t fully understood?
‘White Lotus’ Generated $36.5 Million in Thailand Spending and 300% Tourism Surge, Trade Chief Says
Thailand’s government arrived at this year’s Cannes Film Market with “The White Lotus” as its flagship example of how the kingdom’s filming incentives translate into tangible returns. Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, director-general of Thailand’s Department of International Trade
Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT triumph at Ivor Novello songwriting awards
UK awards The Ivor Novellos specifically recognise the importance of songwriting. Rosalía, Lily Allen and Sam Fender were this year's big winners, as well as rising star Jacob Alon, who won two awards. Here's everything you need to know about last night's ceremony.
British climber scales Everest for record 20th time, officials say
Two Indian climbers are believed to have died while descending the mountain this week, after climbing the peak on Thursday.
Russian strike on Sumy injures six as mass drone attack hits Ukraine
Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack.
Danger in the deep: Prehistoric predators emerge at London's Natural History Museum
Fearsome enormous creatures lay beneath the waves while dinosaurs roamed the Earth, now a new exhibition at London's Natural History Museum explores what lessons we can learn about climate change from Jurassic life underwater.
Africa: Africa Urged to Fix Logistics Gaps to Unlock Markets for Smallholder Farmers
[Capital FM] Agricultural experts, lenders and corporate executives are calling for increased investment in rural logistics and transport systems across Africa, warning that weak infrastructure is preventing millions of smallholder farmers from accessing profitable markets
Pakistan seeks breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
By Jacob Bogage and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister met his Pakistani counterpart on Friday to discuss proposals to end the U.S.-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium
Jack White, Barack Obama, Conan O’Brien Celebrate Stephen Colbert as ‘The Late Show’ Ends
"Here's to Stephen Colbert, a man of great integrity and wit. Onward, friend, to bigger and better things"
Turkey welcomes 422 Gaza flotilla activists after Israel detention
422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy.
‘Big Mouth’ Creators Take Their Signature Raunch to the Animal Kingdom With Follow-Up ‘Mating Season’: TV Review
Late in the first season of the Netflix animated comedy “Mating Season,” the protagonists — beta bear Josh (Zach Woods), randy raccoon Ray (Nick Kroll), Sapphic fox Penelope (Sabrina Jalees) and single deer Fawn (June Diane Raphael) — gather on the couch to watch “MiceFlix.”
US pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war
US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
The week in wildlife: a lurking leopard, a lucky fox and a wily coyote
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico
As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe.
Watch: Why Europe’s forgotten power bloc is making a return
Péter Magyar's first official foreign trip to Poland wrapped up yesterday. With the diplomatic dust is settling, all eyes are on the sudden resurrection of the Visegrád Four. What this shift actually means for Europe?
Commission to receive recommendations from EU citizens on shaping the preparedness union
Today (22 May), the 3rd and final session of the European citizens' panel on preparedness will start in Brussels and will run until Sunday. After almost 3 months of deliberation, the 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 member states, representing EU diversity, will
Jailed tycoon's Birkin bags sell for over half a million dollars
The luxury handbags sold in a government auction in Ho Chi Minh.
Thailand turns to AI and science to upgrade durian export quality
It highlighted five major areas of development aimed at upgrading the durian industry.
‘We are not for sale’: Greenlanders protest growing US presence in Nuuk
Hundreds in Nuuk protest a renewed US presence, accusing Washington of treating Greenland as a strategic asset and demanding respect for self-rule.
Ancient asteroid craters may have sparked Earth’s oxygen-producing life
A hidden crater in South Korea may hold clues to one of the biggest turning points in Earth’s history: the rise of oxygen. Scientists discovered fossil-like stromatolites — layered structures built by ancient microbes — inside the Hapcheon impact crater, suggesting that
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Perikatan Nasional to contest all seats in Johor election, setting up potential three-way fight with PH and BN
Johor Perikatan Nasional chairman Sahruddin Jamal said the opposition coalition’s strength in Malaysia’s southern state should not be underestimated.
Taiwan says it has not been told by US of changes to military sales
TAIPEI, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan's presidential office said on Friday it had not received any information about the U.S. adjusting military sales, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the war with Iran. Taiwan, which
‘Everything has become expensive’: Pakistanis struggle with rising prices ahead of Eid al-Adha
Higher fuel and food prices, coupled with economic uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East, are forcing people to cut expenses for next week’s festive season.
Invitation to Compliance Services programme's user satisfaction survey
The Compliance Services programme, an initiative supported by the EU LIFE scheme, would like to invite users of its services to fill out a user satisfaction survey: Click here to participate in the survey. This short 5-10 minute survey aims to assess the usefulness of the tools
Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Sompot Chidgasornpongse spent more than two decades as assistant director to Apichatpong Weerasethakul, working on films including “Tropical Malady,” “Syndromes and a Century,” “Cemetery of Splendour” and “Memoria.” Now he is at Cannes with a feature of his own: “9 Temples to
Government borrowing higher than expected in April
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month.
Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy may also target arthritis inflammation
Researchers have discovered that the GLP-1 hormone targeted by drugs like Wegovy is present in very low amounts inside the joints of arthritis patients. That finding suggests high-dose GLP-1 medications could potentially reach the joints and influence inflammation directly, not
Businesses, creators in Thailand urged to trademark ‘sound marks’ to shield against AI, deepfakes
The government-led push targets non-traditional trademarks.
Chinese Drama ‘My Dearest Stranger’ Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
“My Dearest Stranger,” the Chinese crime-mystery romance series that has accumulated more than 270 million views on Youku since its February premiere, has closed distribution agreements covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Macao, along with a worldwide airline rights
From digital vouchers to shopping complex revamp, Johor looks across Causeway for inspiration
The pilot scheme aims to help residents cope with rising costs and revitalise local businesses.
EU’s new Waste Shipment Regulation and DIWASS digital platform go live
The new rules are a landmark moment in the EU’s transition to a circular economy and a decisive step towards full digitalization. The revised Waste Shipment Regulation and most of its provisions enter into application on 21 May, including the launch of the Digital Waste
Hokkaido zoo employee arrested on suspicion of murdering wife, admits to strangling her at home
Tatsuya Suzuki strangled his wife with a rope at their home, according to investigative sources.
Europe Today: EU economy chief Dombrovskis rules out easing Russia sanctions despite inflation fears
After the EU downgraded its economic growth forecast and warned of rising inflation, EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today the bloc will not ease Russia sanctions, unlike the US and UK, despite pressure to cushion the energy crisis linked to the Iran war.
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Series Finale Was a Letdown: TV Review
The final “Late Show” episode ever tried to just be a normal “Late Show” episode, until it couldn’t. Host Stephen Colbert — in an impossible position since his firing was announced last July, nearly a year before his final episode was to air — creditably did a full-jokes
Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste Bid Stephen Colbert a Warm Musical Goodbye
The late-night host joined the supergroup, which also included current bandleader Louis Cato
Colbert eschews politics during final 'Late Show' on CBS
Stephen Colbert largely steered clear of politics or direct criticism of President Trump during his final broadcast of "The Late Show" on Thursday night. Colbert, who repeatedly thanked his staff and viewership for supporting him during his 11 years on CBS, read headlines of
‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: Clio Barnard Returns With a Clunky Social-Realist Weepie About Five Friends in Birmingham
The group of lads at the center of Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” dance their way through addiction, housing precarity, class tensions and good old romantic betrayal. In theory, the British director’s fifth feature — premiered in Directors’ Fortnight at
Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
Online service providers will be required to include safeguards for users under the age of 16.