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Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over trade imbalances
PARIS, June 10 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving G7 countries and China over how to address global trade imbalances, the Elysee said on Wednesday. "This conference shows a new willingness on the part of China, the
EU green jobs: Which activities employ the most people?
Employment in the EU green economy has grown by an average of 6% per year since 2014, reaching 5.8 million full-time equivalents in 2023. But which economic activities employ the most people and have seen the highest growth? According to data on the European environmental
Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill
TAICHUNG, Taiwan, June 10 - Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to \"shoot-and-scoot\" by avoiding counter strikes.
Africa: Record African Champions Egypt Desperate to Make a Mark On the Global Stage
[CAF] Record TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions, Egypt - with seven titles are looking at making an indelible mark on the global stage
Welcome to the Oscar Race, ‘Toy Story 5’ and Taylor Swift
The latest installment in Disney/Pixar's 31-year-old animated film franchise premiered on Tuesday night and looks well-positioned to make a major impact in the awards season, just like the prior four.
Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona
Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.
US EXIM, Ethiopian Airways… how does Africa finance its airlines?
Foreign export banks enable African aviation through aircraft financing for carriers like Ethiopian Airlines, but these complex, state-backed deals shift substantial risk to local taxpayers when business models fail, as demonstrated by Air Sénégal.
Nothing says stupidity like Reform's obsession with destroying British jobs | George Monbiot
The net zero economy is booming, so claims that prosperity depends on oil and gas are bunkum – unless you’re a Reform backer with fossil fuel interests, of course Really? You want to destroy a million jobs? Vote Reform UK for mass unemployment: is that your pitch? Hammer these
Podcast: The story behind data on hazardous chemicals
In this episode of Eurostat's podcast Stats in a Wrap, we take a closer look at hazardous chemicals. We are constantly surrounded by chemicals, from clothing to cleaning products, so it’s essential that we understand their potential dangers. How can we distinguish between
Lee Chang-Dong to Receive Malaysian Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Honor
The revered 'Burning' and 'Peppermint Candy' auteur will be feted at the Kuala Lumpur festival, running July 18-25, while he also readies his latest feature, which is backed by Netflix and tipped as a potential Venice Film Festival contender.
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
BEIJING/TAIPEI, June 10 - China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships had been \"harassed\" close to its waters.
Watch the Chicks Revisit ‘Not Ready to Make Nice’ on ‘Kimmel’
The trio are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, Taking the Long Way
Beyond transparency: a better model for sovereign debt crises
For decades, the global financial community has treated sovereign debt crises like a broken thermometer: if we just improve the reading (transparency) and hold the technician accountable (through regulation and monitoring), the fever will break. Yet, from the streets of Colombo
Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building
MANILA, June 10 - The Philippines said on Wednesday that it is urging Beijing to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, adding that it will not allow the atoll to be turned into a man-made island.
Newsletter: From K-pop to K2 tanks, South Korea flexes in Europe
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the Belgian capital on Wednesday for a highly anticipated EU-South Korea Summit. Onlookers expect a buffet of East Asian strength on display, ranging from K-pop toppers to military might, and closer Brussels-Seoul relations.
University students across South Korea to protest in ballot shortage row
Polling stations nationwide were short of around 7,000 ballot papers during recent local elections.
Indonesia braces itself for rising forest fire risks from dry season, weather agency says
About 1,700 hotspots were detected from January to June 8.
Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist
JAKARTA, June 10 - An Indonesian military court on Wednesday sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the growing role of the military.
U.S. launches strikes on Iran after helicopter shot down, prompting retaliation
Following the U.S. strikes, Iran launched attacks on sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, which both sounded alerts and fired air defenses in response. Jordan also reported shooting down five missiles that Iran shot at an air base hosting U.S. forces
Saudi's new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays
Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East war and strong competition from established Gulf airlines. A London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Riyadh Air's
EU's labour productivity slightly increased in Q1 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, labour productivity in the EU increased slightly by 0.1% based on both persons and hours worked, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. In the fourth quarter of 2025, labour productivity had increased by 0.8% based on persons and 0.7%
Malaysia mulls special immigration lane for Johor voters in Singapore returning for upcoming state polls
The Malaysian home ministry will “respond accordingly” once the Election Commission announces key dates for the Johor state polls on Friday, said home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Military court jails four Indonesian soldiers over acid attack on activist
Critics say those who planned the crime have not been identified and likely never will be.
Japan petition takes aim at Trump manga, anime posts
The petition was originally started in March but was re-opened on June 9.
'No Lisbon without saints': Popular Saints festivals in the capital
The Popular Saints festivities are back in Lisbon, with Saint Anthony celebrated this Saturday as the city turns into a huge street party with music everywhere.
Africa: NBA Risks 'Sportswashing' Through Its UAE Ties
[HRW] Beirut -- Emirati Military Support For Group Linked to Atrocities in Sudan
Heatwaves are killing tens of thousands in India. Officials are barely counting them
Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.
Robots are about to overtake armed soldiers as the deciders of war
Uncrewed ground vehicles have already been tested for defending the front line by the Ukrainian military. Despite their limitations, these remotely controlled robots could be the deciding factor in many conflicts
Who works the hardest in Europe? The countries with the longest and shortest working weeks
People in some European countries work nearly eight hours more a week than those in others, according to Eurostat. Experts point to collective bargaining, part-time work and economic structure as key drivers of the gap.
More than half of clean energy schemes needed for Labour’s 2030 target offered grid connection
The 700 projects include wind and solar farms, battery storage, gas and hydro plans More than half the renewable energy projects needed to meet the government’s clean power targets by 2030 are now able to plug into the electricity grid after years of delay, according to the
Public procurement of electricity could save GB households £200 a year, says thinktank
Government plan to de-link gas and electricity prices aims to reduce bills for consumers after global surge in prices Households in England, Scotland and Wales could save nearly £200 a year on their energy bills if the government stepped into the market to act as the sole buyer
Government gross debt of eurozone largely in euro
Across the EU, the structure of general government gross debt differs significantly between countries. These differences relate for example to the initial and remaining maturity of debt, the debt instruments used and the main institutional sectors holding the debt. However,
CAR conflict profiteers: Wagner, Gulf traders and Rwandan-linked businesses
A major investigation has revealed how foreign-linked military, business and trading networks have become deeply embedded in the Central African Republic’s gold, fuel and mining sectors, transforming conflict in the country into a transnational enterprise.
Europe Today: US and Iran exchange fresh attacks as EU unveils new Russia sanctions
Iran has launched a missile attack on a US air base in Jordan after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the downing of an American Apache helicopter. In Europe, Jorge Liboreiro reports on the EU's new package of sanctions against Russia targeting oil, the Russian "shadow
Philippines urges China to remove structure in disputed shoal
Manila has issued several demarches to Beijing, and a formal protest against the structure.
Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
The eruption began on May 8 about 125km south-east of Manus Island.
Bad timing for Indonesia to be living dangerously again
Bank Indonesia’s off‑cycle rate hike on June 9 underscored just how alarmed policymakers are about the trajectory of Southeast Asia’s largest economy. It also serves as an early warning to the rest of the world about the financial and economic storm clouds gathering over
Tech sell-off deepens but oil prices stay flat despite renewed Iran tensions
Global stock markets fell on Wednesday, extending a volatile week driven by concerns about rising inflation, potential interest rate hikes and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
EU monitor warns of 'new normal' following record temperatures in May
Records were broken in Britain, France, Ireland and Portugal last month as a "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa pushed temperatures well above normal levels across western Europe.
Vehicles set ablaze as anti-immigration protests break out in Belfast following stabbing
Police charged a 30-year-old Sudanese man with attempted murder over the knife attack.
Japan and Malaysia agree on deeper maritime defence cooperation
It is an alignment based on common concerns over China’s maritime claims and the economic disruptions from the Iran war.
Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
The plush is a boon for Chinese merchants crunching out merchandise for fans spending on “emotional value”.
Who gets a seat at the table? UN climate talks slammed over visa delays and shrinking civic space
Climate activists and members of the press are facing unprecedented barriers to one of the most important environmental conferences of the year.
Commission calls for equal pay rules to become a reality across the EU
On 7 June, the deadline for transposing the Pay Transparency Directive across the EU was reached. Fairness is not just a value. It is also an economic strength: the countries that champion gender equality are also the most competitive. EU treaties are clear that equal work