JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 24 (Reuters) - Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military, according to Israeli and Lebanese
Europe relies heavily on foreign tech, but citizens increasingly want EU-controlled alternatives. How willing are Europeans to pay the price for digital sovereignty?
The European Commission has published the Annual Report on European small and medium enterprises (SME) 2025/2026 and a new report on women entrepreneurs in Europe. Both reports provide new data to support future policies, initiatives, and funding measures for small and medium
A criminal court in Bangkok sentenced Manasawin Nantasento two years in prison.
Supporters of Panama and Croatia turned downtown Toronto into a sea of flags and chants ahead of their crucial World Cup Group L clash.
Indonesia’s new sovereign investment vehicle, BPI Danantara, has officially launched the Patriot Bond, targeting an extraordinary 50 trillion rupiah (US$2.8 billion) in fundraising. The special debt instrument consists of two tranches worth 25 trillion rupiah each: Series A
The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed where previous sequels failed?
Fears are growing of AI-driven disruption to labour markets and the security risks it poses.
CIB Kenya’s new CEO faces a high-stakes balancing act as unexpected local tax proposals threaten the organic growth strategy meant to meet strict new capital requirements without relying on its Egyptian parent company.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm creator debuts his new series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness , on June 26
The main opposition Labour Party fell 5 points to 32 per cent.
Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan.
In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on
Madam President, dear Maia, A very warm welcome. It is wonderful to have you here for our second EU-Moldova Summit. We have two big topics. One is of course Moldova's accession to the European Union. And indeed, last week, we opened the first and most important door, the first
Initial investigations showed one of the two students allegedly involved in the shooting was an avid player.
He reported the discovery to a local police substation, asking officers to help trace the owner.
It said this was in line with international practice, and was legal and necessary.
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the individual remains on active duty while investigations are ongoing. Local media reports have linked the case to a video involving social media influencer Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil.
The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone.
The arrests could further strain relations between Asia’s top two economies.
[New Times] Faced with shrinking aid budgets and shifting donor priorities, African governments are exploring new ways to finance development, from mobilising pension funds to attracting private investment and strengthening regional partnerships.
Canadian naval vessels will arrive in the Indo-Pacific region in August and November for exercises.
When Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Myanmar coup-maker Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to Beijing on June 15 with full state-visit honors — Huawei phone gift included — the choreography was meant to read as consolidation. Five days later, when UN Special Envoy Julie
Europe's five leading military powers meet in Berlin to discuss support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia, while US-Iran negotiations continue in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure over a widening corruption scandal.
MEPs have warmly welcomed new EU moves to combat what one MEP calls the "evil" of child abuse. They were responding to a new agreement between negotiators representing the EU Parliament and Council, the body representing EU member states, on new EU rules against child sexual
The Angolan president has not formally abandoned his mediation effort, but Kinshasa’s counterproposal has left Luanda frustrated and the dialogue plan in limbo.
Researchers have identified more than 150 archaeological sites, including over 130 shipwrecks, in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing centuries of maritime history beneath one of the world's busiest waterways.
After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French film, set to be released later this year.
In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limits Our green and pleasant land is sizzling. This week, millions of us across the UK are baking in unprecedented heat. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather
Akie Abe said she still does not understand why her husband Shinzo Abe was killed.
[Foroyaa] The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across West Africa, with lawmakers calling for accelerated investment in renewable energy to
By Gram Slattery ABU DHABI, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Middle East tour in earnest on Wednesday, seeking to reassure Gulf allies who view concessions in President Donald Trump’s Iran deal that include a proposed $300 billion fund as too
Gold is heading for a fourth monthly fall even as US inflation hits a three-year high. Here is why higher rates, not inflation, now drive the gold price.
Every week in my clinic, I see what the data already tells us. Adolescents arriving with elevated blood pressure. Children showing early signs of metabolic dysfunction and excess weight gain. Teenagers whose diets consist largely of ultra-processed snacks and energy drinks.
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.
Swift made a surprise appearance at Kelce's annual Tight End University summit
From Washington to Moscow and Beijing to Tel Aviv, Cairo has mastered the art of being everyone’s partner and no one’s pawn.
[State Department] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday urged member countries of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) to speak with one voice to promote Africa's collective interests, ensure value addition, and prevent the continent from becoming merely a source of raw
When Vietnamese prosecutors indicted the leadership of Nam Trieu Company for allegedly inflating the prices of interrogation chairs and other specialized law-enforcement equipment, domestic media predictably focused on the headline figure of more than 18 billion dong
[The Conversation Africa] Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly
[UN News] Conflict, displacement and climate shocks are disrupting education for an estimated 258 million school-aged children and adolescents worldwide, raising fears that millions risk losing not only years of schooling but future opportunities altogether, according to a new
[African Arguments] On February 27, 2026, the Keiyo Indigenous Community filed a formal grievance with the United Nations Development Programme's Social and Environmental Compliance Unit, alleging that a $2.68 million conservation project was being constructed across their
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Europe boasts some of the world’s most stunning hotel swimming pools. From Italy to Iceland, we take a look at the perfect spots to keep cool during the summer months.
Europeans are sweltering under the latest heatwave, which experts say is being “amplified by long-term warming” – not El Niño.
Euronews Next takes a look at some of the tech to keep you cool this summer.
On the tenth anniversary of the United Kingdom's referendum to leave the European Union, and as the UK turns a new political page with the resignation of its Prime Minister, Renew Europe is calling for greater ambition in rebuilding the EU UK relationship ahead of the next EU
Analysts say the vice-president is using public engagement to build influence despite limited formal power.