Neighbourhood Social Workers offer a 'ray of light' to poor and vulnerable in Cyprus
As the EU launches its Anti-Poverty Strategy, a programme in Cyprus is offering a 'ray of light' to people facing poverty and social exclusion.
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Bodies pulled from rubble near Tyre after deadly Israeli strike in Lebanon
Lebanon rescue workers recovered bodies from the rubble in Burj al-Shamali near the coastal city of Tyre on 27 May, one day after an Israeli strike that Lebanon’s health ministry said killed at least 14 people.
Thom Yorke & Flea Cover Marvin Gaye In London
Flea seems to be having a great time right now. Earlier this year, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist released Honora , the trumpet-based jazz album that he's been meaning to make forever. He assembled a team of jazz greats to record the LP, and now they're joining him on tour .
Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
DUBAI, May 27 - Iran's state TV said Tehran had obtained a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States on ending their conflict.
EU Commission chief eyes new AI envoy, but the role is still to be fully defined
The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area. But critics see the move as merely PR-driven, while the job description remains a work in progress.
Judge blocks West Point from enforcing faculty speech restrictions
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Trump-era restrictions that prevent faculty at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (USMA) from speaking to external groups without permission. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel agreed with a longtime law professor that the policy likely
Iran says draft U.S. deal would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
DUBAI, May 27 (Reuters) - Iran's state TV said Tehran had obtained a draft of an initial unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States. Under the framework, Iran would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels
Your AI agent can now trade for you on Robinhood. And buy stuff with your credit card too
The new products allow customers to create AI assistants capable of carrying out investing strategies or spending instructions with minimal human involvement.
Africa: Bolanle Austen-Peters Wins ASP Architect of Culture Award At Africa Soft Power Gala 2026 in Nairobi
[Leadership] Bolanle Austen-Peters, the Nigerian theatre, film and cultural-enterprise founder, has been honoured with the ASP Architect of Culture Award at the Africa Soft Power Gala & Awards 2026 in Nairobi, in recognition of more than two decades of work building the
Cuba is trapped between US pressure and Chinese apathy
The signs are clear: The oldest dictatorship in the Americas is about to fall.
Egypt is having a great year for gas discoveries, yet struggles to meet domestic energy demands
Egypt’s recent Eni-linked gas finds have lifted hopes of an upstream revival, but analysts say import pressure is unlikely to ease soon.
Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
Taiwanese buyers of Gigabyte's new RTX 5090 can register to receive a 'gold item', because nothing says wealth like Nvidia's most expensive gaming GPU
And it's beans on toast for lunch again for me.
Hong Kong school suspends principal for swearing at security guards in Singapore
The decision was taken because the principal’s behaviour fell short of public expectations, said the manager of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School.
Redmagic’s liquid-cooled gaming phone arrives with overclocked Snapdragon chip
Nubia has announced the international launch of the Redmagic 11S Pro, its new flagship Android gaming phone. It's not a significant change from the 11 Pro, which launched internationally last November, but has been upgraded to the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading
Xreal’s budget AR glasses feature anti-shake tech and swappable frames
Augmented reality wearables provider Xreal has launched a new "X By Xreal" (XBX) subbrand, with its first customizable, lightweight smart glasses coming to the US in July. The new a01 AR glasses will be available starting at $299, featuring a "highly stable anti-shake mode" and
Taiwan president urges stronger US ties amid unease over Trump remarks
TAIPEI, May 27 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday the island hopes to strengthen ties with the United States and ensure peace in the Taiwan Strait, speaking at an event with Raymond Greene, Washington's top diplomat in Taipei.
The AI fight brewing inside The New York Times
How newsrooms should use AI - or if they should at all - has been a recurrent debate within the media industry over the last several years. Increasingly, these rules are being hammered out at the bargaining table between unions and publishers. Right now, employees at The New
German far-left militant Daniela Klette jailed for 13 years for robberies
Klette was part of a trio, along with fellow gang members Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub, active as part of the RAF's "third generation" in the 1980s and 1990s.
‘The Simpsons’ writer who 'predicted' Trump presidency makes 2028 White House bid
Dan Greaney, the Emmy-winning writer who wrote The Simpsons episode 'Bart To The Future', which “predicted” a Trump presidency 16 years before it happened, is now apparently running in 2028.
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says
By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, May 27 (Reuters) - An Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Saeed Koozechi, the
Biden sues to block release of audio, transcripts in special counsel investigation
Former President Biden on Tuesday sued the Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the release of audio and transcripts of private interviews with a ghostwriter used in a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Biden's lawyers filed the lawsuit in
