Toxic 'time bomb' threatens Mekong river basin
Thai fisherman Somdet Singthong steered his metal skiff across the brown waters of the Mekong River, resigned to the pollution that has put his health and lifelong source of livelihood at risk.
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Global map reveals one-third of coral reefs may resist climate shocks
In the crystalline waters off Kenya's coast, coral reefs are thriving—evidence of a rare good-news story in the battle to protect oceans from the ravages of climate change.
Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don't accept migrants?
A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to criticise one of its key provisions. However, their claims are misleading.
Clare Torry’s Rare Live Performances of “Great Gig in the Sky” with Pink Floyd
When Clare Torry went into the studio to record her now-legendary vocals for Pink Floyd’s “Great Gig in the Sky,” the centerpiece of 1973’s Dark Side of the Moon, neither the singer nor the band was particularly impressed with each other. David Gilmour remembered the moment in
Türkiye’s capital is packed with cultural treasures, many of which will be on display this year
As the 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital, Ankara will be promoting its deep cultural routes and inviting global travellers to explore its UNESCO sites and museums, attend musical performances and savour its delightful gastronomic scene.
50-megapixel Earth models capture storms in unprecedented detail—but four consistent blind spots remain
Traditional global climate models were like early digital cameras—they had only about 10,000 pixels to cover the entire planet. At that low resolution, big storm systems looked like blurry blobs. You couldn't see their true shape, how long they lasted or where they dumped the
Europe's top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl
From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture and design-led hospitality into immersive stays.
Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes
Growing up in Tahiti, Anna-Bella Failloux saw firsthand the threat posed by mosquitoes: Nearly a third of adults on the picturesque island once had swollen limbs from elephantiasis caused by their bites.
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.
‘Vikram Betal’ AI-Enabled Show Set at India’s Collective Studios Historyverse (EXCLUSIVE)
Historyverse, the culturally focused content label within India’s Collective Studios, has announced “Vikram Betal,” an AI-enabled adaptation drawing on the ancient Indian folk tradition of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. Birla Open Minds will serve as knowledge partner
‘Vikram Betal’ AI-Enabled Film Set at India’s Collective Studios Historyverse (EXCLUSIVE)
Historyverse, the culturally focused content label within India’s Collective Studios, has announced “Vikram Betal,” an AI-enabled film adaptation drawing on the ancient Indian folk tradition of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. Birla Open Minds will serve as knowledge
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing scattered damage
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia's Sulawesi island Tuesday, causing scattered damage and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago.
South-east Asia needs bold steps to boost energy security, cut costly fuel imports: IEA
As the region grows, so does its fuel import bill and vulnerability to energy shocks.
Africa: Kenya Opens Our Ocean 2026 as Africa Takes Center Stage in the Future of Ocean Action
[Our Ocean Kenya] Mombasa -- The Government of Kenya will officially open the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) tomorrow, convening global leaders, scientists, investors, innovators, civil society organisations, youth leaders, and ocean advocates in Mombasa to accelerate
China’s dog meat trade back in spotlight after celebrity canine reportedly stolen and eaten
Consuming dog meat is not explicitly banned, but the country has introduced some regulatory changes in recent years.
Crowds flock to JR's giant cave installation on Paris' Pont Neuf
Visitors queued to explore French artist JR's new immersive installation, which transforms Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into a giant cave open around the clock.
On the Pont Neuf, artist JR's 'Caverne' opens to the public
Open until 28 June, JR’s art installation, by the master of XXL photography, immerses Parisian passers-by in a vast cave.
Africa: Cape Verde Stun Spain to Claim Historic Point On World Cup Debut
[CAF] A disciplined and courageous Cape Verde produced one of the biggest results in their football history by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta on Monday.
Africa: From Family Doubts to World Cup Dreams - Moreira Embraces Cape Verde's Historic Journey
[CAF] When Cape Verde walk onto the pitch for their first-ever FIFA World Cup match against Spain in Atlanta, Steven Moreira's thoughts will not immediately be on the reigning European champions standing across from him.
Africa: Egypt Equally Match Belgian Stars in World Cup Encounter
[CAF] Egypt produced a spirited display to secure a deserved 1-1 draw against FIFA World Cup contenders Belgium in Seattle on Monday in a match that the former African champions were unlucky not to collect maximum points.
Why a nature-positive economy is Europe's smartest investment
Commissioner Jessika Roswall writes that restoring ecosystems can unlock billions in sustainable growth and resource security at the same time as mitigating severe climate risks. After this year’s EU Green Week in Brussels, one message stands out above all others: investing in
Dangote’s $7bn bet: AFC funds plan to build world’s biggest fertiliser platform
The Africa Finance Corporation has backed a $7bn expansion plan of Dangote’s fertiliser business with a $600m investment, aiming to triple Nigeria’s urea output and build the world’s largest production platform.
Africa: Why Healthy Oceans Are Essential for Food Security in Africa
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- Fish are often described as one of Africa's most overlooked solutions to food insecurity, yet millions of people depend on fisheries for nutrition, jobs, and livelihoods. As marine ecosystems face growing threats from pollution, climate change, and
Africa: Hope Exists for Coral Reefs, But Scientists Warn Time to Act Is Running Out
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- For years, the story of coral reefs has been written as dying, doomed, gone. Coral reefs have been framed as ecosystems in irreversible decline, threatened by rising ocean temperatures, bleaching events, and ecological collapse. If global temperatures
WATCH: Bolton says Trump played like violin by Iran
Iran outmanoeuvred US President Donald Trump "like a violin" in negotiations, walking away with far better terms after sensing his desperation for a deal to end the war, former National Security Adviser John Bolton told Euronews.
BoM forecasts strong El Niño and warns climate change could amplify any effects on Australia
El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Bureau
Indonesia’s nickel-rich Halmahera becoming a Chinese company island
Halmahera, the largest island in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, is unlikely to be familiar to most readers outside Southeast Asia. Yet this forested island, located between Sulawesi and New Guinea, has become one of the most important places in the global energy transition.
'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
Jon Stewart Calls Trump’s UFC White House Event ‘God-Awful Mockery’ as He Celebrates Knicks Win
"There are probably more hardworking American-value individuals in the liberal hellhole of New York City than exist in the entire states of Wyoming, Idaho, and Mississippi combined"
US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear
By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi and Maayan Lubell EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI/JERUSALEM, June 16 (Reuters) - Doubts swirled around the U.S.-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Live-Action Series Set at BBC Studios, Kadokawa and Wheel in Motion
BBC Studios Kids & Family has unveiled a three-way partnership with U.K. production company Wheel in Motion and Japan’s Kadokawa Corporation to develop a live-action television series based on Eiko Kadono’s novel “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” marking the property’s first
Anthony Fauci
The public health expert and former federal health official talks about the politicization of science
€31bn drug trade, 7,600 deaths: How the EU plans to tackle the drug crisis
29 million Europeans use drugs every year, and the market has an estimated €31 billion value. The European Council has released a new framework to completely change how the EU handles this enormous problem, from enforcement to public health.
Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds
Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war Spanish households save €10 a month on electricity bills because of wind turbines and solar panels installed in the last five years, a report has found. Typical
Iranians up at dawn to cheer their team at World Cup
Solemn silence during the national anthem and howls of joy after the goals: in Tehran, Iranians followed their team's first steps on American soil in the World Cup with curiosity through the night. Most in the Iranian capital were asleep when the match against New Zealand
Rochelle Walensky
The former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention talks about threats to U.S. science and ways they can be stopped
Robert Metcalfe
The Internet pioneer talks about tenure and publications and shares what needs to change for U.S. science to forge ahead
John Urschel
The mathematician and former NFL player on the benefits of having a broad background for young people who are interested in science
Farnam Jahanian
The university president on narrowing the time between discovery and societal impact
Emery Brown
The computational neuroscientist on how scientists themselves need to better advocate for government support
CBAM webinar follow up: 'How to make your decarbonization efforts pay off'
On Thursday 7 May 2026, DG TAXUD hosted the second in a series of webinars on the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The webinar aimed to help producers in a third country understand the CBAM methodology and turn their decarbonisation efforts
Bob Mumgaard
The energy entrepreneur talks about the state of science innovation in the U.S.