Dana Carvey Says His Biden Impression Was ‘Delicate’: ‘He Was Compromised Mentally’
The comedian portrayed the former president on Saturday Night Live
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First Implementation Dialogue on European official statistics
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis is hosting the first Implementation Dialogue on European official statistics — “Towards relevant, simplified and cost-efficient European official statistics” — which has been co-organized by Eurostat. Launched in spring 2025, the Implementation
Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea
A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".
Thai prime minister suspended over leaked phone call
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended as the constitutional court considers a petition for her removal.
Is the 'big, beautiful' India-US trade deal in trouble?
With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough.
Thai court suspends PM from duty pending case seeking her dismissal
The government is expected to be led by a deputy prime minister in a caretaker capacity.
President killed in Liberian coup to be reburied in own grave
William Tolbert was killed during the 1980 coup - his body was then believed to be dumped in a mass grave.
Australian health authorities call for infectious disease tests of children after man charged with sex offices
SYDNEY - Australian health authorities are urging around 1,200 children in the state of Victoria to be tested for infectious diseases after police charged a childcare worker with dozens of sexual abuse offences.
Detailed supply, use, and input-output tables out now
Eurostat is publishing for the first time detailed supply, use, and input-output tables for 88 products and industries. These tables will benefit users by giving them greater insights into the structure of EU countries’ economies. They enable a more granular analysis of
China appoints ethnic affairs head as Xinjiang Communist Party chief
BEIJING - China's ruling Communist Party has appointed the head of an ethnic affairs panel as its new party secretary in the vast northwestern region of Xinjiang, the official news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday.
US stocks rise as investors prepare for Trump’s tariff deadline
Many of Trump’s announced tariffs have been postponed and are due to kick back into effect on 9 July.
Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Races to the Top of U.K., Ireland Box Office
Joseph Kosinski’s motorsport epic “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, sped into pole position at the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting with £7 million ($9.7 million), according to Comscore. Released by Warner Bros., the high-octane drama launched across more than 300 locations.
Death toll in India factory blast rises to 34
Several workers were injured and killed in a blast at the unit of Sigachi Industries in Telangana state.
Life on landfill: the people who scrape a living from our waste – in pictures
Three leading female photographers – Gulshan Khan, Laura El-Tantawy and Lisl Ponger – explore the complex global entanglements of climate crisis, environmental justice and human survival Continue reading...
Commissioner Kos meets with Western Balkans leaders to promote growth in the region
On Monday 30 June and Tuesday (1 July), Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos (pictured) will meet with leaders from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to accelerate the delivery of the EU's Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. The
Fall in number of people struggling to pay energy bills
A survey finds the number of Northern Ireland people who sometimes struggle to pay their electricity and gas bills fell this year.
Manila mayor warns of health emergency over mounting rubbish
Newly-elected mayor Francisco Domagoso has advised residents to refrain from taking out their rubbish.
Fact check: Which EU country returns the most irregular immigrants?
A Portuguese politician suggested that Lisbon is one of the countries which send back the fewest number of irregular migrants in the EU. But is this true?
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt Join ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Season 34 of “Dancing With the Stars” is shaping up to have quite a cast — “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” stars Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck are set to compete this fall, the women announced during the reunion special for the Hulu hit on Monday night. Both Leavitt and
Denmark takes over EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expect
Security tops the agenda as Denmark assumes the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council.
Japan says it won’t sacrifice farm sector for tariff deal after Trump rice complaints
The US president has complained about Japan not importing enough American rice.
Commission welcomes agreement on simplified out-of-court dispute resolution for consumers
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission proposal for a revised Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Directive. The new legislation simplifies and modernises the out-of-court resolution of
Africa: Saving Money, Breathing Easier - How Energy Access Is Transforming Lives in Ethiopia
[World Bank] Families in rural Ethiopia are transforming their lives with clean energy. Supported by the World Bank's Ci-Dev, biogas digesters replace firewood, cutting smoke and improving crop yields. Off-grid solar brings light, boosts savings, and powers micro-enterprises.
Senate defeats Collins proposal to raise taxes on highest earners to help rural hospitals
The Senate voted early Tuesday morning to defeat an amendment sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to create a new top marginal tax rate for the nation’s wealthiest income earners and use the money to double the size of a proposed rural hospital relief fund from $25
Cartel violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, leaves 20 dead, including 4 decapitated bodies
A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicenter of cartel violence.
Africa: Africa's Nuclear Moment? Rwanda Thinks So
[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has issued a rallying call for a continental shift toward nuclear energy, urging African nations to act collectively and decisively in a bid to close the continent's energy gap as demand surges with population growth.
East Africa: Bebe Cool Set to Take Over East Africa With New Album
[Nile Post] Ugandan music heavyweight Bebe Cool is gearing up to take East Africa by storm following the release of his latest album, Break the Chains.
China sanctions former Philippine senator on maritime claims
Mr Francis Tolentino is prohibited from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria
The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians.
Locarno Unveils Lineup for Pardi di Domani Section, Its “Breeding Ground for Experimentation”
Emerging talents, rising stars and established auteurs like Neo Sora, Marta Popivoda, Abdellah Taïa, Salvatore Mereu and Radu Muntean feature in the short- and medium-length program of the Swiss fest.
Commission proposes to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from road tolls until 2031
To stimulate and support the competitiveness of sustainable road transport, the European Commission is proposing to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from road tolls and user charges. As pledged in its Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector, the
Incredible neural implant translates neural activity into speech almost instantly by focussing on sound production instead of word choice
I just can't wait to see BCIs like this in the gaming scene.
Africa: Remarks At the Informal Multistakeholder Hearing On Trafficking in Persons
[U.S. Mission to the UN] Jonathan Shrier
Thai PM revamps Cabinet in bid to steady wobbly government
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra risks suspension from office over a leaked phone call.
Africa: Human Rights Can Be a 'Strong Lever for Progress' in Climate Change, Says UN Rights Chief
[UN News] The UN's top rights official on Monday urged the international community to confront the growing human rights implications of climate change.
Africa: Afropop Top Videos - 7/1/25: Mádé Kuti, Daymé Arocena, Tekno and More!
[Afropop] June was hot; July might be even hotter! So here are seven new videos to savor. From Dayme's blues to Mádé Kuti's juggernaut groove, there's something here for everyone. Check out the full Afropop Top Videos playlist for all our recent selections. And remember, if you
Africa: The Now Is Ancestral - Garifuna Musician Sásamu in Conversation
[Afropop] Following the recent death of Garifuna music icon Aurelio Martinez, we naturally look to a younger generation for the pioneers of the future. One of those is Belizian Emilio Thomas, known artistically as Sásamu. Orit Novak recently worked with Sásamu in Belize. She
Africa: Global Tobacco Control Efforts Protect Up to 6.1 Billion People
[IPS] United Nations -- Tobacco kills up to half its users who don't quit, a grim reality that highlights the urgent mission of global tobacco control. A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that while many countries have followed the organization's
Africa: When Life-Saving Treatment Disappears - the Coming Crisis in Child Malnutrition
[IPS] New York -- On July 1st, USAID officially shuts down and transfers operations to the U.S. State Department. Amid growing uncertainty about the future of U.S. foreign assistance structures and funding, supply chains that deliver life-saving treatment to malnourished
Africa: African Women Are Key to Fighting Climate Change - These Are the Green Skills They Will Need
[The Conversation Africa] Women are an important and often underutilised human resource in Africa. They've faced many problems historically. Limited access to land, finance, education and decision-making platforms have meant that women across Africa haven't been able to take
Massive Ahold Delhaize data breach sees 2.2 million people's data exposed in ransomware attacks against major U.S. food retailer
The attack took place in November last year, so if you haven't changed your password since then, please do.
FFXIV housing lottery schedule for June 2025
If you’re trying to get a house in Final Fantasy 14, you’ll need to play the lottery system. The FFXIV lottery system consists of five “entry period” days, followed by four “results period” days. You’ll need to place your bid during the entry period days and if you win,
Pokémon Go Ditto disguises list for July 2025
Ditto is an elusive Pokémon in Pokémon Go, as it disguises itself and you can’t actually just catch one straight-up. In order to find Ditto, you’ll want to find the Pokémon that it currently disguises itself as. For example, you may see a Diglett, and it’ll stay a Diglett once
Pokémon Go leader counters for Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff in July 2025
Pokémon Go has its own version of the notorious Team Rocket, called Team Go Rocket. In this Pokémon Go guide, we’ll break down how to find leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo and take them down. Below, we list their parties and strategies as it stands in July 2025, with the most