DRC’s lithium royalty rise risks cooling investor appetite

Kinshasa has raised royalties on lithium and other strategic minerals to 10%, just as Zijin prepares to bring Manono into production.

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are leading the race for California governor in early returns, as they seek to advance to a November runoff, while Tom Steyer trailed in third place. It may take days before the top two finishers in the primary are known. Becerra, a former health

Archaeologists uncover centuries of history beneath Notre-Dame square

Archaeologists at Notre-Dame Cathedral are unconvering Roman relics and medieval ruins as Paris digs 4m deep to create a greener square by 2028.

Frenchman eating McDonald’s crashes into historic Sydney fountain: Police

The 21-year-old was charged with negligent driving.

US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel's military actions in Lebanon

Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain but failed to hit their targets, with two of those fired at Kuwait falling apart en route, while those aimed at Bahrain were intercepted, the US Central Command said.

Africa: Gef Approves Adaptation Funds Strengthen Resilience in Vulnerable Countries

[IPS] Samarkand -- Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Niue, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sudan, and Togo will receive over USD 67 million in new funding to help strengthen resilience.

Seattle: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city

Known as the Emerald City, Seattle will host World Cup games for the first time - including the USA's second group D fixture.

Scott Pelley Fires Back After ’60 Minutes’ Ouster: ‘The Collapse of Values at The Top Has Become Untenable’

Scott Pelley said he no longer recognizes “60 Minutes” in the months following the takeover of CBS News by Paramount Skydance, and accused the executive set in charge of the news division of “incompetence and unprofessionalism” that have “wreaked havoc” for months. Pelley, in

Hijab-switching researcher scandal puts Indonesian academia under scrutiny

A bizarre conference incident opens wider questions over Indonesia’s academic integrity.

El Niño expected to develop in coming months, bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia

BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australia should prepare for an

Robert Pattinson Responds to Batman Body Backlash: “I Worked Out Every F***ing Day”

The actor said he installed a home gym to train for Matt Reeves' upcoming sequel.

Africa: The Untold Story of the Battle of Adowa - How Anti-Imperialism Can Be Rebuilt From the Ground Up

[African Arguments] I. Magdala

Africa: Ad1189 - Concerns About Inequality and Lack of Integrity in the Courts Leave Access to Justice Out of Reach for Many Africans

[Afrobarometer] Only half are confident that their country's legal system provides justice for ordinary citizens.

Food Republic’s last Beijing outlet to close on June 15 after 26 years of operations

After the closure, there will be only four Food Republic outlets in China.

Africa: Global Supply Chains Keep Workers Poor - Three Case Studies Show How the Cycle Can Be Broken

[The Conversation Africa] Globally, about one in five people in jobs live in poverty. A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organised. From agriculture to tourism, many jobs are embedded in systems that keep wages low, even as they generate value for international

Africa: Europe Is Spending Billions On Deporting Migrants. Why the Strategy Isn't Working

[The Conversation Africa] For over a decade, the European Union (EU) has relied on external partnerships to increase the return of migrants who don't have the right to stay in Europe. It has used a growing web of funding instruments, projects and bilateral arrangements to get

What time does Arknights: Endfield 1.3 release in your time zone?

Arknights: Endfield's 1.3 update launches on June 4 or 5, depending on your time zone. We provide a countdown to the new update in our guide.

Silent Hill: Townfall will release in September alongside a handful of other blockbuster games hellbent on avoiding GTA 6

Five heavyweights are taking shelter earlier in the holiday season.

San Francisco Bay Area: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host six fixtures during the World Cup – five group-stage games and a Round of 32 clash.

Ethiopia’s liberalisation gamble: Is Abiy opening up too fast?

From the birr float to foreign-bank entry and logistics reform, Ethiopia is moving away from its tightly managed economic model. The danger is not openness itself, but opening before firms, regulators and households can absorb the shock.

Pope tours Spain with 12 speeches and over 2,500 kilometres planned

Pope Leo XIV will travel more than 2,500 kilometres between Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and will deliver 12 speeches, as well as five homilies and five greetings. Here is the Pope's schedule by day and time.

New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the monthly formula

It's the new games. Someone forgot to add new games to the formula.

Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings

The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.

More red tape, less progress: China’s cadres struggle to adopt ‘error tolerance’

Beijing has long called for easing the burden of local cadres and reining in formalism and bureaucratic excess - a long-standing challenge within China’s vast administrative system.

Japan Cabinet approves US$19 billion extra budget in response to Iran war

Lahn, Sand poised for head-to-head matchup for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn and State Auditor Rob Sand are projected to face off in November for Iowa governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lahn, who was endorsed by Turning Point Action, defeated four other challengers in his GOP primary, including Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa).

North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’

About 28,500 US troops are stationed in South Korea to help guard against the nuclear-armed North.

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Premiere Reveals First Five Couples, Bombshell Entries Leave the Villa Shook

Summer is back in session! And with it comes “Love Island USA” Season 8 on Peacock, complete with host Ariana Madix, narrator Iain Stirling and a new set of single islanders looking to find love. Things officially kick off with the arrival of marketing director and Georgia

Explainer-Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

BANGKOK, June 3 - Cambodia is betting on a little-used UN arbitration process known as \"compulsory conciliation\" to resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand and unlock what it says are billions of dollars in potential oil and gas resources.

Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

Both Cambodia and Thailand lay claim to about 26,000 sq km of sea in the Gulf of Thailand.

Are JWST's early, overmassive black holes just normal-range outliers?

Ever since the JWST revealed a population of SMBH in the early universe that were overmassive, scientists have been working hard to explain them. These black holes existed when the universe was only about 2 billion years old, during Cosmic Noon, and according to our models of

U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices

USTR has proposed a 10% duty rate for economies that have adopted a full or partial prohibition on forced labor trade, and 12.5% for all other economies.

Tom Holland Calls Zendaya a ‘Lifeline’ in the ‘Wild World’ of Hollywood

“I couldn't imagine doing what I do without her,” the actor said of Zendaya, while also praising her work in Euphoria and The Odyssey

The mirage of Israel-Lebanon rapprochement

Those of us who have spent years chronicling the long, tragicomic history of American diplomacy in the Middle East could be forgiven a certain weary déjà vu watching Secretary of State Marco Rubio convene Israeli and Lebanese officials at the State Department in April. The

Malaysia moves to register refugees, link those eligible to jobs amid labour shortages

Authorities say the registration system will help regulate the refugee population, strengthen security oversight and improve refugees' welfare.

Texas voters split 50-50 on stopping voter fraud vs. protecting access: Poll

A new survey shows that Texas voters are split between stopping voter fraud and protecting access to the polls. The Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University released findings on Tuesday showing that voters were evenly split when

Sydney Sweeney to Star in ‘Hollow,’ Lindsey Anderson Beer’s Reimagining of ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’

Anderson Beer will write and direct the adaptation of her own book that is scheduled for publication next year.

Convenience or entitlement? Indian start-up offers people to carry shopping bags

CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.

Locked-in food system slows Europe's green shift, article warns

Europe's agrifood system is under severe pressure. Climate change is causing droughts and floods, and agriculture is putting pressure on nature, the climate and the environment. Diet-related lifestyle diseases are placing a growing burden on health care systems. At the same

North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to 'dagger'

The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published a commentary by analyst Kim Myong Chol, who said remarks by a US General showed the US as "the chieftain of harassing peace and the world's worst war empire".

Adam Hamawy, medical doctor Army vet with controversial past, wins nomination to succeed Watson Coleman in New Jersey

Hamawy was one of a dozen active candidates in the 12th Congressional District, where the liberal Watson Coleman is retiring after 12 years in office.

Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes

Evacuation advisories were issued to hundreds of thousands of residents in eight prefectures across southwestern, central and eastern Japan.

Server Issues Plague Marathon‘s Big Comeback Moment [Update: Bungie Is Giving Players Free Loot]]

Bungie's extraction shooter is facing outages on its biggest day since launch

Solomons Islands to review security pact with China

Australia is seeking to counter Beijing’s influence in the Solomon Islands.

Viral Barisan Nasional candidate list is fake, says party’s Johor chairman Onn Hafiz

He said candidate announcements would only be made through the coalition's official channels.

Haaland wins Democratic primary in New Mexico's governor race

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary in the race to succeed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in New Mexico, according to Decision Desk HQ. Haaland, who would became the first Native American woman elected to the position, celebrated

‘South Park’ Creator Trey Parker Says ‘We Have a President Who Thinks His Job Is to Be the Joker’

“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone did a quick video spot for the 19th Television Academy Honors, which aired on May 20. In it, they discussed their role in the world of comedy and explained why they made President Donald Trump a main character in the latest

How heavy can a neutron star get?

The physics of neutron stars are almost too fantastic to believe: something the weight of two suns compacted to a sphere the size of a city. Each teaspoon of its material would weigh billions of tons. If you've done any reading on the topic, you've heard these facts before. But

Central Jakarta fire destroys more than 300 homes

The fire broke out in a densely populated neighbourhood in Central Jakarta at night on June 1.

Miller-Meeks, Bohannan set for House rematch in Iowa

GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Christina Bohannan are projected to face off again in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Miller-Meeks and Bohannan, a former member of the Iowa House, handily defeated their respective