Jon Stewart Details Unlikely Connection Between Epstein and Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert

"What the fuck? Jeff Epstein of Universal Attractions is in charge of—forgive me—recruiting talent for a Donald Trump party?"

China lambasts Philippine defence chief over remarks about Chinese 'threat'

BEIJING, June 2 - China accused the Philippine defence chief of having no gratitude for key Chinese commodities and of using issues about people's livelihoods for political showmanship, after remarks about China being a threat.

CPEC 2.0: new green hope or new China debt trap for Pakistan?

Walk into any mid-sized factory in Lahore, Pakistan, on a summer afternoon, and you’ll hear the same sound: loud, diesel-fueled power generators running because the electricity grid is down. For factory workers and owners, the heavy hum of the backup unit is a constant audible

Africa: Ebola May Have Spread Beyond Africa. How Are Health Authorities Responding?

[The Conversation Africa] The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing.

Africa: Spiro Secures $215m to Expand Africa's Electric Mobility and Battery-Swapping Network

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African electric mobility firm Spiro has secured a $215 million (Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa.

Africa: U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres By More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of diplomatic missions across Africa that can process visa applications, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking entry into the U.S., according to a report by the

Commission approves €9 billion Spanish capacity mechanism for security of electricity supply

The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €9 billion capacity mechanism for electricity supply for Spain. This aid measure aims to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to produce, store or flexibly consume electricity and that electricity production

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes southern Italy

The strong tremor was felt across much of southern Italy, with its epicentre offshore. According to Italy's INGV, the area is prone to frequent deep seismic activity and has previously recorded quakes above magnitude 5.

Kazakhstan open to hosting Iran's uranium stockpile if nuclear deal is reached

Kazakhstan has offered to store Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium to break the deadlock in US–Iran talks, as IAEA chief Grossi backed the neutral plan.

Party chief makes Nepal's first India trip since uprising

Tay Story: Taylor Swift confirms new song for ‘Toy Story 5’, which will tackle screentime ‘terror’

Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational "terror" of children’s screentime.

Climate change: How do heatwaves affect pregnancies across Europe?

As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk?

Prepare for imminent return of El Niño, UN warns

UN agency predicts phenomenon that supercharges weather extremes has 80% chance of forming before September The world must prepare for the imminent return of El Niño and the supercharged weather extremes it brings, the UN has warned. The powerful natural weather pattern, which

Watch: The oldest trick in the book—how Russia’s shadow fleet hides from global tracking

Last Sunday, French maritime forces, operating alongside the UK, intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker that was part of the shadow fleet. What actually is this ghost fleet, and how does it affect Europeans?

The role of quality assurance in advancing inclusive upper secondary VET in Slovenia

The primary objective of the Peer Review was to obtain expert feedback in order to strengthening the role of quality assurance in promoting inclusive upper secondary VET in Slovenia. The Peer Review focused on the role of quality assurance in advancing inclusive upper secondary

Africa: Kenyan-Built Urbantok Launches As Africa Pushes for Creator Economy Independence

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed to put monetization at the center of the creator experience.

Africa: 70th Anniversary - Our Navy, Most Formidable Force in Africa - Tinubu

[Vanguard] LAGOS--AS part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy's 70th anniversary, President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the Navy's operational capabilities, describing it as the most formidable naval force in Africa.

What Germany expects from Hungary now: Magyar visits Merz

Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar is paying his first official visit to Berlin. Germany will discuss Hungary's new role in the EU, expecting Budapest to not cause political headaches.

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 2, 2026

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Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know about the island nation

World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage.

Fresh blow for Cuba: Iberia halts direct Madrid-Havana flights until November

The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.

Pentagon bans journalists from press office, citing classified material

The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the space as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a secure area used for handling classified information.

Newsletter: A historic, hardline shift in EU migration policy

Also in this newsletter: Denmark's Mette Frederiksen holds on, Magyar sets off to Berlin and Paris, and former Lebanese deputy PM speaks live to Europe Today.

Europe for Aviation for more modern and efficient ATM in Europe

Nine European institutions showcased their joint vision and progress toward a more modern and effective air traffic management system in Europe at Airspace World, the annual three-day ATM trade fair that took place in Lisbon last week. The nine organisations ran a joint stand

Celestica: The Quiet Backbone Of The AI Hardware Revolution

Africa: Coups and Crises Shake African Democracy

[DW] Junta leader Ibrahim Traore's call for Burkina Faso to "forget" democracy signaled a political shift across the continent.

‘Not showmanship’: Aide hits back at critics of Prabowo’s foreign trips

There has been growing criticism from politicians, diplomats and international media over the costs, scale and priorities of the President's globe-trotting diplomacy.

What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats

The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effectiveness.

Kyiv residents shelter underground during Russian attack

Residents took refuge in Kyiv’s metro system as Russian missile and drone attacks hit the Ukrainian capital overnight, causing fires, damaging buildings and injuring several people.

Houthis and Al-Shabaab conspiring to choke Red Sea routes

In a region crucial to global trade, ideological rivals may now be working together. United Nations and American intelligence reports suggest that Yemen’s Houthi insurgents and the Somali group Al-Shabaab — considered Al-Qaeda’s strongest affiliate — are exchanging logistical

World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?

Can the EU de-risk from China and make its trade relationship sustainable?

The European Commission declared its trade relationship with China "not sustainable”, pushing for a tougher de-risking but not decoupling strategy. Is this a realistic plan?

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand

BANGKOK, June 2 - Cambodia on Tuesday said it informed the United Nations and Thailand that it had launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Bangkok.

Energy use in the industry sector continues to decline

In 2024, the EU’s industry sector used 8 835 petajoules (PJ) of energy, an 8.1% decrease compared with 2014. The final energy consumption has been steadily declining since 1990. Most of the energy consumed by industry came from electricity (2 945 PJ; 33.3%) and natural gas (2

China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps

The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

Europe Today: US-Iran peace deal at risk as EU approves controversial migration law

Despite Israel's offensive in Lebanon, which prompted Iran to threaten to end its ceasefire with the US, Donald Trump says peace talks "will go on". Meanwhile in Europe, the EU has approved a controversial migration law allowing member states to establish return hubs in third

Norway obliged to speed up refund for cancelled missile deal, says Malaysian defence minister

Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Oslo cannot absolve itself of responsibility.

France bans display of Israeli offensive weapons at Eurosatory arms fair

The Israeli defence ministry condemned it as a shameful decision, driven by political and commercial interests, and part of a deeply troubling trend in French behaviour in recent years.

TTM Technologies: Negative On Valuation, Positive On Fundamentals

In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency

By Elizabeth Pineau SARCELLES, France, June 2 (Reuters) - When Bassi Konate became mayor of Sarcelles this spring, the independent candidate backed by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party ended three decades of municipal rule by the Socialists, the traditional powerhouse of

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan’s South China Sea islands

Taiwan military had expressed its need for such equipment, though it had not yet placed a formal order.

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

TAIPEI, June 2 - The Taiwan military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's islands in the disputed South China Sea.

Desert shield: China hardening nuclear forces for a Taiwan war

China’s buildup at its remote Hami nuclear silo field reflects a broader effort to transform a historically vulnerable nuclear force into a resilient deterrent capable of surviving attack, constraining US intervention and reinforcing its position in a Taiwan contingency. Last

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'Open your eyes': Olga Tokarczuk's short stories inspire Polish Theatre play

A series of short stories by Olga Tokarczuk form the basis of "Open Your Eyes", a pioneering production directed by Igor Gorzkowski and currently bein staged at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw. Marcelina Burzec went to meet the cast.

The 2026 World Cup: Billions promised but will the economic boom arrive?

With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal.

Driverless taxis: Uber plans to test autonomous robotaxis in Munich

In San Francisco and Beijing they are already a familiar sight; soon driverless taxis could also be ferrying passengers around Munich. Uber plans to roll out autonomous robotaxis there, but it is still waiting for the green light from regulators.

‘Euphoria’ Star Alexa Demie Opens Up About Her ‘Deep-Rooted Connection’ to the Unapologetic Maddy

"I remember a moment where I realized Maddy was so enmeshed in me, that when I pulled her out, I just started crying," recalled the actress

South Korea drops gender-neutral hospital room plan after backlash

The initial proposal drew strong opposition with more than 4,000 comments posted on the government’s website.