Are you concerned about the possible state of your liver? Or, maybe you might just like a check up on this vital bodily organ? If so, an event outside the European Parliament in Brussels all this week is just for you. It has been organized by European Liver Patients’
Seven in-house models unveiled at Build 2026 signal Microsoft's push to cut costs and compete directly on the AI frontier as its biggest investees plan to launch record-breaking IPOs.
Page contents On 1 June, the European Commission presented a road map towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments, which lays out clear, tangible steps to ensure the transition to innovative non-animal approaches. The roadmap will also preserve the
"The leadership of 60 Minutes is no longer recognizable," the long-time journalist wrote. "The principles I hold dear are gone, and so I must leave as well"
Economics analyst Osama Rizvi believes the chance of markets getting "worse" or "ugly" is "more than getting better" due to the changing situation between the US and Iran. According to Rizvi, economic confidence is "going down" in Europe.
Isolated after October’s disputed elections, Tanzania’s Samia Hassan arrives in Moscow with a surprise trump card: control of a strategically vital uranium deposit the West would rather she didn’t touch.
In a significant reversal, Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar-nominated feature “The Voice of Hind Rajab” has been cleared by India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) that had blocked the politically sensitive film’s release in March. After weeks of controversy in India over
King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted pardons to selected prisoners to mark Queen Suthida's birthday on Jun 3, the official royal gazette stated.
The incident comes a day after Russia launched a massive drone and missile barrage at Ukraine, killing at least 23 people.
[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), officially inaugurated the African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) on 18 May 2026 at the AU Headquarters. This event marks a pivotal milestone in Africa's
[Daba Finance] Spiro, an electric vehicle and battery-swapping company operating across Africa, has raised $215 million in equity financing to expand its transport and energy infrastructure across the continent.
As much as 80 per cent of all estimaged nicotine consumption in Australia in 2025 was illegal.
Urban estuaries can support thriving ecosystems despite bustling human activity. Noting that bird populations can serve as a key indicator of environmental health, researchers recently investigated trends in the New York–New Jersey Harbor, home to the largest breeding
“The Agreement is highly beneficial to each of our countries and to the integrated North American economy," a letter conveying Canada’s recommendation, sent to the US and Mexico trade representatives, said.
Economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's regions is expected to slow more sharply than previously forecast this year, largely due to higher inflation linked to the Iran war, which has pushed up energy prices. Inflation across the bank's
By Enas Alashray and Patricia Zengerle CAIRO/WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington
The European Commission adopted a proposal for the selection of mobile satellite services (MSS) providers who will be authorized to use the harmonized 2 GHz frequency band beyond 2027, when the current licenses expire. Spectrum for mobile satellite services is a strategic asset
Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom.
In a joint statement, a conglomerate of Sikh community groups condemned what it called a "moment of madness by an individual".
The prosecution contends the soldiers did not act on orders but on their own initiative.
DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) - An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport early on Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, Kuwait's state news agency reported. Theattack caused "severe damage" to the airport's T1
The collaborative song appeared during the opening credits of Steve Carell's recent HBO series Rooster
South Korea allows certain foreign nationals to vote in local elections - those aged 18 or older who have held permanent residency status for at least three years are eligible to cast ballots.
Also in this newsletter: The EU's sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan says the bloc should be willing to take “unilateral action” against China's facilitation of Russian sanctions evasion; and why Italy is expected to be criticised by Brussels for its intervention in response to
The Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid sets out how the EU will remain a reliable and principled donor in a global aid system under severe pressure. Humanitarian needs are at an all-time high with 239 million people worldwide in need of assistance, yet current global
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is slated to advance to the general election in her bid to hang on to her seat, Decision Desk HQ projected early Wednesday. Her opponent has yet to be determined. The first-term mayor has faced a tough reelection battle against Republican
[New Times] Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe has called for greater focus on implementing commitments made under the Korea-Africa partnership, arguing that cooperation must deliver measurable benefits for people and economies across
Strong winds and heavy rain damaged artist JR’s giant “La Caverne” installation covering Paris’ Pont Neuf bridge, forcing organisers to postpone its public opening scheduled for June 6.
The vessels were carrying tin and heading towards Singapore.
Under Singapore’s increasingly sweltering skies, the lobby of the Shangri-La Hotel in late May 2026 offered a revealing snapshot of a world edging toward deeper fragmentation. The 23rd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, held from May 29 to 31, brought together representatives
The raid came just hours after President Prabowo Subianto sacked the head of the agency, Dadan Hindayana, which an official said was linked to governance and food quality concerns.
MOSCOW, June 3 - President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap Russian oil and gas.
From the Beatles to the African savannah, some national federations were inspired and chose even Royals to annouce the final squad lists for the World Cup.
Foreign investment is widely seen as a key driver of economic growth, innovation and job creation. But which countries are winning the race for international investors, and how is Europe's position changing in an increasingly competitive global market?
Campaigners say builders’ demolition of nest site highlights weak protection of wildlife from development A building that was a noted nesting site for swifts, among the UK’s most at-risk birds, has been demolished during the nesting season, highlighting significant weaknesses
It was unclear whether the drone was launched by Myanmar's military or ethnic armed groups.
In the hard-to-reach rural community of West Pokot, Kenya, 156 young women crossed a threshold that once seemed out of reach. Their graduation from HER Lab, a workforce skills programme for marginalized rural young women, was more than a ceremony. It demonstrated the power of
The EU and UK are among the economies targeted by a new US tariff proposal linked to forced labour imports, potentially reopening trade tensions just weeks after Brussels reached a deal with Washington.
Hungary could lift its veto on the opening of Ukraine's EU accession talks if Kyiv accepts to protect minority rights for the Hungarian community in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing more sanctions against Russia. Angela Skujins speaks to the EU's Sanctions Envoy, David
Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Southampton after the release of bodycam footage linked to the fatal stabbing of student Henry Nowak sparked public anger.
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.
Brussels wants new rules that would make European companies spread out their supply chains rather than rely on a single main supplier. The EU says its trade relationship with China is now "unsustainable." Watch the video.
The PSOE paid Díez nearly 45,000 euros for communications work between 2015 and 2017, according to documents sent to a Madrid court, as judges probe an alleged scheme to sway cases affecting the party and the government.