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.
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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.
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.
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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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 -- Dr. Heather Stobaugh is Associate Director of Research and Innovation, Action Against Hunger
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
Pokémon Go raid schedule for July 2025’s Legendary and Mega Pokémon
Using a raid schedule helps you work out which creatures to save your raid passes (remote or otherwise) for in Pokémon Go. The raid targets swap out every 10 days approximately, so you’ll definitely want to keep track on who is coming next. If you’re unfamiliar with raids, they
Losing a baby, rescuing a child and dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war
A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.
Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for July 2025
Pokémon Go hosts a Spotlight Hour every Tuesday. This special event sees spawn rates for one Pokémon boosted greatly. There’s also usually some kind of doubled up bonus, like doubled candy or XP, during this time, giving you an additional reason to check in. During July 2025,
Pokémon Go Giovanni counters, team line-up in July 2025
Giovanni’s team had a refresh in Pokémon Go following the arrival of the spring 2025 “Crown Clash: Taken Over” event. As it stands in July 2025, following an update rolled out on May 13, Giovanni’s team sees several possibilities, including a finale against Dialga, the latest
Pokémon Go Max Monday and Max Battle schedule for July 2025
Knowing the Max Battle schedule is useful if you’re looking to expand your inventory of Dynamax Pokémon in Pokémon Go. It does appear that Niantic will start rotating Pokémon in and out of Max Battles on a month-by-month basis, with some event Pokémon littered in. There are
'In our blood': Egyptian women reclaim belly dance from stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage. Once iconic figures of Egypt's cinematic golden age, belly
‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?
Forever chemicals have polluted the water supply of 60,000 people, threatening human health, wildlife and the wider ecosystem. But activists say this is just the tip of the Pfas iceberg One quiet Saturday night, Sandra Wiedemann was curled up on the sofa when a story broke on
Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad
Clashes broke out outside the Istanbul office of the satirical magazine LeMan.
Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill
The annual Han Kuang exercises starting on July 9 will last for 10 days.
Bangladeshis cling to protest dreams a year after revolution
Fixing a “completely broken down” system both promises hope and entails risks.
Trump claims to have found a buyer for TikTok, but won't say who, yet 'I'll tell you in about two weeks'
In two weeks time we might find out more about this "group of very wealthy people".
Conservatives huddle with Thune after plan to cut more from Medicaid stalls
A trio of conservatives pushing for an additional $313 billion in federal Medicaid spending cuts marched into Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s (R-S.D.) office late Monday night to hash out the next steps for President Trump’s megabill after it appeared likely that an
China’s new graphite bomb signals shift to silent siege of Taiwan
China’s tease of a graphite bomb signals a shift toward non-kinetic warfare aimed at crippling Taiwan’s power grid and eroding resistance from within. Recently the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China in a state broadcaster video had teased a potential new
Author's petition requesting publishers swear off AI recieves over 1,000 signatures in first 24 hours
Keep those AI out of our books. Unless its ART from Murderbot.
Father jumps off Disney cruise ship to save daughter who fell overboard
Crew members were able to quickly rescue the pair, who were on the last day of a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.
Dana Carvey Says He Was ‘Delicate’ With ‘SNL’ Joe Biden Impression Because He ‘Knew That He Was Compromised Mentally’: ‘It Was Obvious’
On a recent episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast, Dana Carvey discussed what it was like returning to “Saturday Night Live” to play Joe Biden. Carvey said it was “obvious” that the former president was struggling, and that it was “delicate” to make fun of someone he felt to
Rep. Greg Steube says passing Trump megabill in the House will likely 'be a challenge'
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said on Monday passing President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” in the House will likely “be a challenge.” “I do think you're gonna have some challenges on the House side. We can only lose three votes,” Steube told NewsNation’s Blake Burman on “The