South Korea's president to attend NATO summit in Ankara and visit Mongolia

SEOUL, July 3 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul's national security adviser said on Friday.

Philippine sea strategy needs to put results above optics

Much has been said about the importance of the West Philippine Sea for Manila’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and resource access. However, there is a gap between those goals and the means to achieve them. The West Philippine Sea is Manila’s term for the portion of the

Mumbai battered by heavy rain: Two dead including 11-year-old boy, govt issues orange alert

The authorities have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority

WELLINGTON, July 3 - The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority, and that China's push for influence in the Pacific carried risks for small island states.

Indonesian military says recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua

AI-Created Indian Musical Microdrama ‘Mohini – Khud Se Pyaar’ Unveils Debut Track ‘Angaat Aalay Ka’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“Angaat Aalay Ka,” the opening song from the AI-created musical microdrama “Mohini – Khud Se Pyaar,” has been released by India’s Equinox Virtual, the company conceived by producer and storyteller Amita Madhvani. Rooted in the western Indian state of Maharashtra’s folk

Livery bookings rise as horse owners struggle with costs

The livery provides an affordable service for owners to be able to have their horses cared for.

Open letter to president of the European Commission on the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES)

Dear President von der Leyen, Europe's airports and airlines fully recognise the vital role of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) in strengthening the security of the European Union's external borders. For years, our sectors have worked closely with the European Commission

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami threat

The jolt struck at a depth of 120km, around 58km west of Tobelo, in North Maluku province at 11.31am local time.

Russian attacks kill 4, injure 10 in Ukraine overnight, officials say

July 3 - Four people were killed and another 10 injured in Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine, officials said on Telegram in the early hours of Friday.

Das Mühlwald review: Could a family-friendly resort make my toddler sleep through the night?

Described as South Tyrol's only quality-time family resort, does Das Mühlwald live up to its promise? It certainly did, says Ruth Wright in her review, as the property ‘gave us space to be a family in all our loud, exhausted, unpredictable messiness’.

Central Asia’s power expansion becomes a major investment test

In Uzbekistan, EBRD-backed solar and battery projects are helping finance rising electricity demand. Grid upgrades and a first nuclear plant are also reshaping the country's future energy mix.

Data protection rules slow LLM rollout in Europe, study says

A new Governance AI study reveals that EU data protection rules are stalling AI adoption, leaving 11% of advanced LLM releases delayed or blocked in Europe compared to the US.

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Brussels pivots from climate mitigation to adaptation as heatwaves expose vulnerabilities

After a brutal heatwave killed 1,300 people in western Europe, the European Commission has pledged to step up climate adaptation efforts – but part of the burden was shifted to local and regional governments.

Drinking coffee may lower the risk of liver disease and death, study says

Drinking coffee — even decaf — is linked to lower risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death, a new study has found.

'The storks were here before me': Pensioners live side-by-side with storks in this Croatian village

Every spring, white storks fill the rooftops of Cigoc, a Croatian village so close with the birds that locals there see them as family.

Malaysia’s low unemployment masks deeper crisis of underemployed graduates

Some 2.06 million people in Malaysia were in skill-related underemployment in 2024, a figure that is trending up.

Majority think EU is a 'place of stability in a troubled world'

While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and co-operative nature of the EU, and recognise the quality of life it enables, suggests a new poll. The results of the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey, published on Wednesday, “underline

Catholic order faces financial ruin in Australia over abuse claims

It halted abuse compensation, leaving some victims feeling like their “suffering is being extended”.

Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old in Indonesia renews fears of school violence

The 16-year-old died from a blunt-force injury to the head.

Africa: 5 Innovations Transforming How WFP Delivers Food Assistance

[WFP] Innovation underpins the World Food Programme's work in tackling hunger. Here we look at five innovations making a real difference on the ground.

Africa: WHO Adds First Diagnostic Test for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus to Its Emergency Use Listing

[WHO] Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and

Cossacks, volunteers help keep order at petrol stations in Russian Black Sea resort

July 3 - Cossacks and volunteers have stepped in to help city officials and police keep order and prevent conflicts at petrol stations in the popular Russian Black Sea resort of Anapa, as Ukrainian attacks worsen a countrywide fuel crisis.

Should workers get time off to mourn pets? South Korea remains divided

Around 29.2 per cent of households in South Korea had pets in 2025, the highest figure on record.

Africa: Taking the World's Temperature - WHO Chief Spotlights Global Health Emergencies

[UN News] The hantavirus global outbreak is officially over, Ebola outbreaks are growing in Africa and responders are helping recovery efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday, announcing updates on global health emergencies.

Africa: Ulysses in Isizulu - Why an African Translation of the Classic Irish Novel Matters in Today's World

[The Conversation Africa] Every year on 16 June, readers around the world celebrate Bloomsday, the annual commemoration of Irish writer James Joyce's landmark 1922 novel Ulysses.

6.2 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

The tremor hit at a depth of 120 kilometres, roughly 58 kilometres west of Tobelo in North Maluku province, and officials confirmed there is no tsunami threat.

A realist reading of the Israel-Turkey rupture

There is a temptation, whenever two regional powers start hurling accusations of genocide and dictatorship at each other, to read the moment as a clash of civilizations or of irreconcilable values. The Turkey-Israel rupture invites exactly that kind of reading: Recep Tayyip

Spain cruise past Austria while Portugal edge Croatia Wednesday to book last-16 tie

Spain blanked Austria 3–0 in California with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. They will meet Portugal, who edged Croatia 2–1 in Toronto thanks to a late Gonçalo Ramos header.

‘Scavenger’ dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists

In one area 76% of fishing boats were followed, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge for food, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents, a study has

Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea seem to be heavily reliant on trawlers for food

Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea are spending much of their time following trawlers to scavenge for food, scientists say. The Adriatic seabed has been plowed by bottom trawlers for decades, resulting in ecosystem damage. Many apex predators are no longer present there.

Madonna’s Dance Floor-Dominating ‘Confessions II’ Is Her Best Album in Decades: Album Review

“Sometimes I like to just hide in the shadows,” mutters Madonna at the start of “I Feel So Free,” the opening track on her 15th album “Confessions II.” “Create a new persona. A different identity. I can be whoever I want to be.” As hard as it may be to picture Madonna hiding in

Afghans come home but risk exclusion without any ID

Afghan returnees deported from Pakistan often require an ID card to access work or education.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia: USGS

The jolt struck at a depth of 120km, around 58km west of Tobelo.

Madonna Finds a Nonstop Groove on Her Best Album in 20 Years

On Confessions II, pop's queen of queens shows how dramatic and ecstatic a dance floor can be

A strange LIGO signal could reveal the missing link behind dark matter

An unusual gravitational wave signal has renewed hopes that primordial black holes, long considered purely theoretical, may finally be within reach of discovery. If confirmed, they could solve one of astronomy's greatest mysteries by explaining the nature of dark matter.

Death toll hits 10 in Thai monk procession crash

Police said the truck was driven by an 11-year-old who had taken the vehicle without permission.

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO

US President Donald Trump said it is "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one-sided" relationship with NATO.

Thailand on alert for heavier rain with tropical storm expected from July 4 to 6

Those in Thailand are advised to follow official updates closely.

Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion

Taiwan has been ramping up its so-called “resilience” exercises to prepare civilians and officials for crises.

Asian markets rise as beaten tech stocks enjoy respite from selling

Oil prices edged up but held recent losses fuelled by increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and on hopes for progress in US-Iran talks.

California Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Nancy Guthrie’s Family Fake Ransom Note

Today Show host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother was abducted on Jan. 31

Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old faces multiple probes, including "publicly insulting religious values" and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Scientists stunned as bumble bees solve a classic intelligence test

Bumble bees astonished researchers by inventing a new way to reach a hidden reward, despite never being taught the trick. The discovery adds to growing evidence that these tiny insects are far smarter and more adaptable than once believed.

Dem CO gov nominee calls out DSA candidate for antisemitism comment

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D), who defeated Sen. Michael Bennett (D) in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, said he would confront congressional candidate Melat Kiros (D) for refusing to condemn the deadly 2025 firebomb attack on Jewish activists in Boulder