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.
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.
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
[DW] Junta leader Ibrahim Traore's call for Burkina Faso to "forget" democracy signaled a political shift across the continent.
Cabinet secretary rejects criticism of Prabowo's costly and frequent overseas trips.
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.
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
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?
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?
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.
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
"Ghost kitchens", which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
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
Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Oslo cannot absolve itself of responsibility.
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.
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
Taiwan military had expressed its need for such equipment, though it had not yet placed a formal order.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
"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
The initial proposal drew strong opposition with more than 4,000 comments posted on the government’s website.
The best-performing AI agent, Anthropic’s Claude Opus, only complied with EU law in 54% of cases, according to a Dutch non-profit research firm.
With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.
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Providing affordable clean energy to Europeans has become an “absolute obstacle course” due to the continent’s congested grid.
A new report warns the world is heading towards a cancer care crisis, with cases sharply rising and the workforce failing to keep pace.
Central Asia's first air taxi test flight has taken place in Kazakhstan, as authorities and private partners work to develop a new urban air mobility network. Commercial trial operations are expected by early 2029, subject to certification and regulatory approval.
New rules to improve the energy performance of buildings across the EU come into effect on 30 May 2026. They aim to support EU countries in modernising their building stock to save energy, reduce bills, and achieve a zero-emission and fully decarbonised building stock by 2050.
Classes in primary school and junior high school were cancelled after reports of bear sighting
Every year, hundreds of aspiring footballers chase a different kind of win: a gold at a national speaking competition dedicated to young athletes.
Currently there are around 50 US embassies and consulates processing visa applications in Africa, and that number is expected to be significantly reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to reports.
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
[Nyasa Times] Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent's rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a
The conciliation process allows a panel of independent experts to examine a dispute and make recommendations.
It said small, powerful magnets can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed by children.
Newly created grassland habitats that compensate for nature lost to development can effectively support wild pollinators like bees and hoverflies, according to a first of its kind study in the Netherlands. The findings are published in the Journal of Applied Ecology.
The idea of replicating Bali’s success across the Indonesian archipelago through the “10 New Balis” initiative was one of the country’s most ambitious economic development visions when it was first launched a decade ago. The objective was compelling: diversify tourist flows,
France, England, Scotland and Norway are among the nations who will play World Cup group games at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough.
Taiwan's position in the global AI supply chain is anchored by TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker.
[Unicef] New York -- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown has shared a personal reflection of her early days as a new parent to mark the start of Parenting Month in June.
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series after more than half the acts dropped out. “Man, I need good news. I need some relief. And I’ll tell you why,” Stewart said at the top of his monologue.
[African Arguments] For twenty years I have worked strengthening African governance and multilateral institutions. Across each sector - security, economic development, education reform and humanitarian aid - I heard inspiring politicians agree to ambitious international
The latest attacks come days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing a "massive new strike" on the country.
[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday newsroom work across Africa. It has entered quietly through routine tasks such as transcription, headline writing, translation and content preparation.
[The Conversation Africa] A landmark climate case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights. The request was brought by the Pan African Lawyers Union and other African civil society organisations. They've asked the court to issue advice on what