I went bar hopping around Bulgaria’s capital Sofia – these are the best spots for craft beer

From pour-your-own-pints to vampire-themed bars, here’s where to get your fix of hops in the Bulgarian capital city.

What is an urban heat island? Here's why cities are so much hotter than the countryside

This deadly phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans.

Humanoid robots face off in Beijing’s first-ever high school football tournament

44 school teams competed over six weeks in China’s first high school humanoid robot football competition. The robots played fully autonomously, using student-written code to pass, defend and shoot without remote control.

Greece becomes a model country against childhood obesity with UNICEF's help

The results of the initiatives in Greece to tackle childhood obesity have been presented, showing outstanding progress.

What's left of a €100,000 salary after tax across Europe?

Eastern Europe generally offers higher take-home pay on a €100,000 gross salary, whereas Western and Northern Europe tend to show lower net figures at this income level. Tax calculations are complex, and Euronews Business provides approximate estimates.

EU economy forecast to slow down amid rising inflation following energy shock

This year’s Spring Economic Forecast reflects the impact on the EU economy of the recent outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. In the wake of the conflict’s energy shock that drove up energy commodity prices, the forecast projects weaker economic activity as inflation rises.

Tibet-in-exile government leader sworn in

The government’s “sikyong”, or leader, Mr Penpa Tsering, was elected for a second term.

Diver says ‘racing against time’ to rescue 7 trapped in Laos cave

By the morning of May 27, the water level in the cave had dried up considerably.

Israel expands military ground operations in Southern Lebanon as clashes with Hezbollah intensify

Israel’s military said it struck more than 100 Hezbollah sites across southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley area overnight, adding that it targeted storage facilities, command centers and observation points used to attack Israeli troops.

Africa: Wars and Geopolitical Divisions Constitute 'Dangerous Erosion' of World Order, Warns UN Chief

[UN News] The UN Charter is facing one of its gravest tests in decades, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that wars, arms races, climate shocks and the erosion of international law are placing intense pressure on the multilateral

Africa: International Airlines Urged to Stick to Safety Measures in Wake of Ebola Outbreak

[UN News] As a deadly Ebola strain continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with cases confirmed in neighbouring Uganda, the UN aviation agency is urging governments and flight operators to closely follow guidelines put in place following the COVID-19

Africa: Planes, Trains and Pandemics - Lessons From Covid-19 About Travel Risks Posed By Hantavirus and Ebola

[The Conversation Africa] International travel volumes have now fully recovered from the downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the upcoming World Cup poised to drive a surge in Canadian tourism, recent hantavirus and Ebola virus outbreaks remind us of the need to

Trump’s $1.5 trillion military splurge destined to backfire

Earlier this month, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood in front of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to defend the Trump administration’s record-breaking US$1.5 trillion military budget proposal for FY2027. According to the White House, this 66% year-over-year

Paxton trounces Cornyn: 5 takeaways from Texas's primary runoffs

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) became the latest casualty of President Trump’s revenge tour on Tuesday after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) easily trounced the incumbent in the Senate GOP runoff. Paxton is projected to garner about 64 percent support with over 95 percent of

Paxton-backed French ousts incumbent in Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff

Former Tarrant County GOP chair Bo French is projected to deliver an upset and defeat incumbent Jim Wright in the GOP primary for Texas Railroad Commissioner, according to Decision Desk HQ. French, a rancher and mineral owner, was backed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R)

India’s Bengaluru quarantines Uganda woman for suspected Ebola infection, source says

Domestic media said test results were expected within a day or two for the traveller.

Taiwan said to suspect Nvidia chips smuggled to China via Japan

The shipment went to Japan before eventually making it to Hong Kong.

South Korean prosecutors to investigate deadly Seoul overpass collapse

The team will look into the cause of the collapse and identify those responsible.

Nvidia to spend $191 billion a year in Taiwan, ‘epicentre’ of AI revolution, says CEO

Mr Jensen Huang predicts Taiwan will be the world’s tech manufacturing hub for a long time.

Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself

Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are treated. By combining vitamin K with components related to

Kawasaki Heavy Industries opens physical AI center in Silicon Valley

While cybersecurity threats from large language models and amoral generative AI without guardrails make front-page headlines, Japanese engineering conglomerate Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has established a physical AI development center in San Jose, California. The purpose

Inheritance no solution: 61% of Spaniards see inheriting a home as almost impossible

61% of Spaniards consider it unlikely they will inherit a home, as access to housing becomes increasingly difficult. Inheritances are gaining ground, but only one in five sellers received their property this way.

How the plastic bottle cap became a parable for the value of EU regulation

Supporters of deregulation want Europe to be more like the US. But that would serve only American interests In July 2024, a European Union law came into force requiring plastic bottle caps to remain attached to their bottles. The regulation was widely mocked by social-media

‘Gurugram School Murder’ Book Gets Screen Adaptation From Matchbox Shots

India’s Matchbox Shots has acquired the screen rights to “The Gurugram School Murder,” crime journalist Leena Dhankhar’s account of the 2017 killing of a child at an elite school in Gurugram. The adaptation draws from Dhankhar’s reporting on one of India’s most prominent

Love birds: Twice-extinct parakeet gets lifeline from randy pair

Parents Nacho and Trixie were paired up in 2024 and have since produced 55 chicks, including 33 in 2026 alone.

French luxury store Galeries Lafayette shuts doors in Beijing after 13 years

Luxury sector in China has struggled since the Covid-19 pandemic dampened domestic consumption.

Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.

India says 10 sailors detained in 2025 by Iran released

They were released after “sustained diplomatic engagement”, India’s shipping authorities said.

Cairo's new monorail glides above a city struggling below

Cairo's new monorail slices across the city skyline, running above the familiar chaos of blaring horns and ageing buses' exhaust fumes that mark rush hour below. The $4.5 billion monorail, opened this month, is among Egypt's most prominent new transport projects, part of a

Indonesia probes Musim Mas, Wilmar for ‘under-invoicing’ of exports, finance minister says

“Under-invoicing” is often done to hide profits and avoid taxes.

Hong Kong Airport opens new terminal to compete against Singapore, Dubai

The terminal will eventually be home to 15 mostly budget carriers, including AirAsia and Hainan Airlines.

Allred defeats Johnson in Texas Democratic House primary runoff

Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) is projected to defeat Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’s newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Johnson succeeded Allred last cycle after the former lawmaker vacated

Clyburn on South Carolina record-breaking early voter turnout: People were ‘very angry’

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Tuesday said the Palmetto State’s record-breaking early voter turnout was attributed to residents' anger over Republicans’ redistricting measure. “People were upset that this was taking place. And people tend to vote when they get angry. And people

Mapping the last glaciers in Oceania – in pictures

Puncak Jaya in Indonesia is one of the last equatorial mountains with glaciers but the ice has retreated drastically because of the climate crisis. Project Pressure came to the mountain to create the first 3D model of the remaining ice before it disappears ‘Planetary

‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Accidentally Predicted Trump’s Presidency Launches His Own 2028 Bid

Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer on the show, describes himself as "a progressive Republican"

YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.

Mamdani admits Ken Griffin ghosted him after viral video — but doubles down on billionaires like Jeff Bezos paying ‘fair share’ of taxes

During a brief appearance on CNN Tuesday night, Mamdani reiterated his scathing response to the Amazon CEO’s complaint that doubling his taxes “won’t help that teacher in Queens.”

No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid

New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits, the hallmarks of the Muslim holiday, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what is usually a time of celebration and joy. "I go to the market only to look around because I cannot

Cooper Hoffman to Lead as Burnt-Out Snowboarding Star in Hulu Drama Pilot ‘Durango’

Cooper Hoffman is set to play a never-was snowboarding star looking to make a quick buck in “Durango,” a new Hulu drama pilot. The logline for “Durango” reads, “Mikey is a ski bum townie chasing a buzz. Bunny is a homeschooled runaway working as a greasy-spoon waitress.

Research challenges beliefs that sexual objectification is a power move

A new research paper from the University of Kent School of Psychology has found that sexual objectification increases when men are sexually aroused, challenging common Western beliefs that this behavior is purely driven by an expression of power.

Samsung’s unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal, shares surge

The union said nearly 74 per cent of the 62,616 workers who cast ballots backed the deal.

Cornyn pledges to support Republican Senate ticket in Texas after losing runoff

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Tuesday pledged to support the Republican ticket after losing his Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). "I've spent most of my time in the Senate building the Republican Party in Texas and in the U.S. Senate, and I've

China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds

China’s industrial profits grew at their fastest pace in over two years in April, buoyed by stronger exports, higher producer prices and gains in upstream industries.

Evette, Wilson in dead heat in crowded South Carolina GOP gubernatorial race: Poll

A new poll found South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) and Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) are in a dead heat with one another in the Palmetto State’s crowded gubernatorial race. Survey results from the Trafalgar Group show Evette with 19.9 percent support from likely

Cook Political Report shifts Texas Senate rating toward Democrats after Paxton runoff victory

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its rating of the Texas Senate race toward Democrats on Tuesday, from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican,” after state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the marquee

Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal

Vape business in Malaysia thrives underground after online ban

In underground networks, new buyers need a referral from existing customers to purchase vapes.

EU firms say business challenges in China still increasing: Survey

A majority of respondents said since 2022 the business environment had worsened.

Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the Best Set’ at His Netflix Roast Despite Backlash: ‘I Don’t Expect Less. I Don’t Expect More’

Kevin Hart is speaking out about Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial set at his Netflix roast. “Yeah, the George Floyd joke, it wasn’t a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience, but our audience that’s watching the roast, if you’re watching the roast, you get why they’re

Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.