Tesla is 'not interested' in producing cars in India - minister

This is the first time India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk.

Introducing the Top 20 selected Companies for EUDIS Business Accelerator

The European Commission is announcing the first cohort of companies that will take part in the EUDIS Business Accelerator, a strategic programme aimed at bolstering Europe’s defence sector by supporting highly innovative start-ups and scale-ups from EU Member States and Norway.

At least one dead after earthquake in Turkey felt across Greek islands

Travel agencies cautioned tourists to remain calm after a 5.8 quake struck around 23km north of Rhodes.

Renée Victor, the voice of Abuelita in 'Coco', dies aged 86

The actress was best known for her roles in TV shows like Weeds, ER and Snowpiercer, as well as for her show-stealing work on the animated 2017 film 'Coco'.

Think about the future: Porto's photography biennale imagines 'tomorrow today'

Porto’s Bienal’25 Fotografia has gathered international artists and curators across multiple venues in the city to look through the lens of the future to capture visions of themes ranging from climate change and post-colonial legacies to gender and migration.

Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protests

Africa: The Africa Our Youth and Women Want

[IPS] Harare, Zimbabwe -- History rarely remembers those who waited quietly. In Africa, it is those who dare to act, to resist, to lead, and to dream aloud who have shaped the continent's most defining moments.

New MSCA Seal of Excellence scheme kicks off in Estonia

The Estonian Research Council has announced a new call for proposals for projects that have received a MSCA Seal of Excellence. The Estonian Research Council (ETAG) has opened a new call under the Support for the Internationalization of Research and Development and

Failing water sector needs stronger regulation, review says

The Water Commission finds "deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures" in the water industry.

Fact check: No, Russia didn't bomb a 'pedo enclave' in Ukraine

Misleading claims have emerged online off the back of a false report alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an airstrike on child traffickers in Ukraine.

'Apprehensive' over future in Guernsey

A study by the Guernsey Community Foundation finds young people are being driven away by high costs.

Trump Has ‘Broken’ Musk, Jon Stewart Roasts Tech Billionaire After White House Departure

The late night host slammed Musk over reports he allegedly took ketamine, Ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during the 2024 campaign

EASPD 2025 Innovation Awards winners announced

The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) announced the winners of its 2025 Innovation Awards at its Spring Conference on 15-16 May in Gandia, Spain, European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT). The European Association of Service

Africa: Child in Africa 50 Times More Likely to Die Before Age Five - Bill Gates

[Premium Times] While he highlighted the challenges, he also acknowledged the progress Africa has made in reducing child deaths.

Africa: Bill Gates to Direct 'Majority' of $200 Billion Pledge to 'Address Challenges' in Africa

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and development through innovation and partnership, despite current

Africa: 16 African Nations Opt to Treat Patients in Tanzanian Hospitals

[Daily News] Dodoma -- SIXTEEN African nations have brought their patients for treatment in Dar es Salaam major hospital in the past four years from March 2021 to March this year.

Africa: End Aid Dependency, WHO Tells African Leaders

[Vanguard] The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has urged African leaders to break free from aid dependency and commit to self-reliance and sustainable development.

Africa: Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Foundation Fund to Africa's Future

[Premium Times] Mr Gates particularly emphasised the importance of investing in primary healthcare systems, citing them as the foundation for broader development.

Indonesia's economic incentives to cost US$1.5 billion, finance minister says

Dozens of inmates escape Pakistani jail after earthquakes, says official

Several earthquakes had caused panic among the prisoners in Karachi.

Sam Heughan, Adrian Lester and Ncuti Gatwa Lead Royal Shakespeare Company’s Globe-Spanning Season

The Royal Shakespeare Company is betting big on star power and global reach with its 2025/26 season, headlined by “Outlander” heartthrob Sam Heughan making his RSC debut in “Macbeth” and Olivier winner Adrian Lester taking on “Cyrano de Bergerac.” RSC co-artistic directors

Registration open for EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2025

Registrations are now open for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2025, taking place from 16-22 September. Organised by the European Commission, this flagship campaign promotes sustainable urban mobility and encourages behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport, and

Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making Cop31 bid

Climate minister says greenlighting North West Shelf project until 2070 is not the leadership Pacific countries expect as Australia seeks to host summit Vanuatu’s climate minister has expressed disappointment over Australia’s decision to extend one of the world’s biggest

Africa: A Better Place to Learn - Supporting Refugee Students Through Clean Water and Hygiene in Ethiopia

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Africa: African Court On Human and Peoples' Rights Elects New President and Vice President

[africancourt] Arusha, -- The election took place today during the first day of the Court's 77th Ordinary Session, being held at its seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

Mongolian PM resigns after losing parliament backing, street protests

BEIJING - Mongolia's Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene has stepped down after losing parliamentary support following corruption claims that erupted into street protests last month, the country's parliament said on Tuesday.

India turning military mistakes into strategic strength

India rectified tactics and hit deep inside Pakistani territory after suffering “initial losses” of air assets due to tactical errors in recent military clashes with Pakistan, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan said recently in an interview with Bloomberg on the

Africa: Afropop Top Videos - 6.1 Africa Express, Zinoleesky, Neba Solo, Pedrito Martinez

[Afropop] This month's Top Videos showcases three from the globe-trotting musical collective Africa Express, launched in 2006 and still going strong. Their sixth studio album, Africa Express presents... Bahidorá, (out July 11), brings together 21 tracks involving a host of

Africa: Fruit Peels Could Help Power Your Smartphone's Camera Flash - Here's How

[The Conversation Africa] Imagine turning fruit waste into technology that stores electricity. This would reduce food waste and promote clean energy storage. Postdoctoral researcher Vianney Ngoyi Kitenge transformed mangosteen peels into specialised carbon materials that he

Africa: Life Below Water Goes Deep - Our Planet's Greatest Untold Story

[IPS] As David Attenborough reflects in his new documentary Ocean, "After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea". We wholeheartedly agree - and urge governments convening at the 3rd United

Jon Stewart Tackles Elon Musk’s Exit From the Trump Administration: ‘This Guy Has Seen Some S–t’

On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the end of Elon Musk’s chapter with D.O.G.E. and the Trump administration. On May 28, Musk’s time as Donald Trump’s “special government employee” came to a close after 128 days. Per the U.S. Department of the

Where in Europe are workers losing ground as taxes rise faster than wages?

While most European countries experienced higher real post-tax incomes in 2024, some saw a decline, as rises in personal average tax rates outpaced real wage growth.

Australian woman accused of triple mushroom murders breaks down in court

She was questioned over expletive-laden messages about the victims.

African swine fever circulating in Europe linked to earlier introduction, not new outbreak

A study in Genome Biology and Evolution finds that the African Swine Fever virus, currently circulating in Europe, is not the result of a recent introduction. Instead, the virus has been present in the region since 2007. Its current dramatic spread appears to be driven largely

Mongolia PM resigns after losing confidence vote

This follows protests over his son's alleged lavish lifestyle that is on display in social media.

In Cairo, the little indie cinema that could

In the heart of Cairo, a small cinema has for over a decade offered a unique space for independent film in a country whose industry is largely dominated by commercial considerations. Zawya, meaning "perspective" in Arabic, has weathered the storm of Egypt's economic upheavals,

Scientists find new markers to identify species from fragments of fossilized bone

What happened to all the megafauna? From moas to mammoths, many large animals went extinct between 50 and 10,000 years ago. Learning why could provide crucial evidence about prehistoric ecosystems and help us understand future potential extinctions. But surviving fossils are

The end of Taiwan’s strategic flexiblity

The escalating rhetoric between Washington and Beijing reached a new crescendo last weekend when US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that China poses a threat that “could be imminent,” warning that Beijing is “credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter

Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Berlin court rules rejection of asylum seekers at borders unlawful

The court says the rejections of asylum seekers violates German law and is not in line with the EU’s Dublin system which demands that every member state conduct a thorough investigation to determine which EU country is responsible for processing the application.

South Korean delivery workers allowed rare pause in services to vote in snap election

Most of the delivery workers in South Korea do not enjoy the same legal protections as permanent employees.

Finneas, Ashe Announce New Band, The Favors, and Debut Album

Their upcoming LP, The Dream , will release this fall

Top retired Chinese general Xu Qiliang dies of illness: State media

He was a close ally of President Xi Jinping.

Trunk-and-run: Wild elephant raids grocery store in Thailand

The elephant ate sweet, crispy Thai snacks and chicken eggs.

Chinese firms warn EU procurement curb could hurt trade ties

The dispute threatens to add another irritant to relations between Beijing and the EU.

Education Department pausing plan to garnish Social Security checks over defaulted loans

The Department of Education has not gone through with a plan to garnish Social Security checks over defaulted loans, a department spokesperson told The Hill. “The Department has not offset any social security benefits since restarting collections on May 5, and has put a pause

Farmer dies while allegedly burning waste in S. Korea, as practice persists despite wildfire risks

The victim had apparently suffered cardiac arrest due to smoke inhalation.