Japan, China coast guards face off near disputed islands

Vietnam police bust US$133 million World Cup betting rings

Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study

SYDNEY, July 7 - Australia's online platforms are stumbling at the very first step in implementing age checks for users, rendering a world-first teen social media ban ineffective, a study by a team that advised the government's rollout of the curbs found.

How Taiwan's whisky industry is challenging Scotland and Japan on the global stage

In the first of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA explores how the island's whisky industry is helping elevate its global standing.

Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending

NATO leaders are gathering for a two-day summit in Ankara under pressure from Trump to increase defence spending. In France, Marine Le Pen will find out today whether she can run for the French presidency next year as a Paris appeals court decides whether to uphold her

Nigeria: Tinubu outspends Buhari on corruption fight, but is he winning the war?

Three years into his presidency, Bola Tinubu has spent more on Nigeria’s anti-graft institutions than his predecessor. But that has not settled the question of whether the country is any closer to defeating corruption.

Commission seeks feedback on targeted amendment of EMFAF

The European Commission is seeking feedback in view of a possible targeted amendment of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The objective is to make the fund simpler, more flexible and easier to implement while implementing also in EU law the WTO

As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?

However, some are fearing for the fundamentals of the faith.

China’s often flawed arms still buy lasting influence

China’s weapons may face mounting questions over quality, reliability and after-sales support, but its arms trade still serves a larger strategic purpose: locking vulnerable states into long-term military, economic and political dependence. That paradox is at the center of a

South Korea's KOSPI tumbles 8%, triggering circuit breakers for sixth time this year

E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums

It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

AI just supercharged the race to find room temperature superconductors

Scientists have combined machine learning with quantum physics to discover two new superconductors and create a much faster way to search for many more. The technique could bring researchers significantly closer to the long-sought goal of a room-temperature superconductor.

EU to extend temporary message-scanning regime to detect child sexual abuse online

The legislation has been dubbed "chat control" by its critics, due to its privacy implications, particularly on end-to-end encrypted communications.

Africa: Madagascar to Boost Urban Resilience and Jobs in Antananarivo and Toamasina

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Group has approved US$225 million in financing for the Integrated Urban Development and Resilience Project for Jobs (PRODUIRE2) to strengthen climate resilience, improve infrastructure, and create more and better jobs in Greater

Africa: World Bank Group Appoints New Country Manager for Gabon

[World Bank] Libreville -- The World Bank Group (WBG) has appointed Mr. Sylvain Kakou as Country Manager for the Republic of Gabon. This appointment reflects the WBG's commitment to strengthening country-level leadership and enhancing the development impact of its programs.

Southern Africa: Namibia a Gateway to Southern Africa for Chinese Investment - Minister

[Namibian] Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says Namibia is a safe investment environment that provides access to the entire southern African market.

Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe's industrial capabilities

On 3 July 2026, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together. The industrial projects

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands

The Chinese ships were approaching a Japanese fishing vessel operating in the area.

Africa: African States Shouldn't Help the U.S. Endanger Refugees

[HRW] Disembarking at an airport in Cameroon a few weeks ago, two Cameroonian women shook with fear. They had fled their country over a year before to seek asylum in the United States, but were summarily deported from the US to Equatorial Guinea, whose authorities sent them

Africa: Africa's Health Challenges Require African Solutions Rooted in Local Realities, Says Ethiopia's Deputy PM

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said Africa's health challenges require African led solutions rooted in the continent's own realities and urged for stronger research, innovation and collaboration to build resilient health systems and

Infertility to affect 80 million women by 2036 with sharpest rise in over-35s, study finds

A new study projects infertility among women will reach nearly 80 million cases in the next decade globally —an almost 1,5-fold increase compared to 2023— driven largely by delayed motherhood.

‘A big joke’: Citizens blame corn, data centres and leaky pipes as water restrictions grip France

Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.

'Hiding his face': India's new transgender rules worry doctors, disrupt care

July 7 - Mehr Khan, an Indian transgender woman, arrived for a routine hormone therapy appointment only to discover the crucial treatment had been suspended after a recent change in the law narrowed the range of those eligible for such services.

The five European economies set to grow more than twice as fast as the eurozone

The IMF expects the eurozone to grow by little more than 1% a year through 2031. Yet some of Europe's fastest growth is forecast in smaller economies, with war-hit Ukraine among the countries expected to outpace the eurozone by more than two to one.

Euronews explains: The verdict that could end Marine Le Pen – and launch Jordan Bardella

If the Paris Court of Appeal upholds Marine Le Pen's five-year ban from public office, the National Rally figurehead's long-held presidential ambitions would effectively be over.

Andros Routes: Paths leading to the island's natural and cultural heritage

The trails are systematically maintained and cleared, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Andros Routes volunteer team.

Punishing struggling EU candidates is wrong approach, Bosnia and Herzegovina ambassador says

Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU ambassador warns that cutting Western Balkans funding over stalled reforms risks turning accession into a competition and fuelling anti-EU sentiment ahead of October elections.

Study: Europe's defense runs on American servers

NATO's critical infrastructure is subject to ongoing cyberattacks. Only 13 percent of cloud usage in defense is handled by European service providers. Market concentration and legislation in the USA are becoming a means of exerting pressure. Stuttgart, July 6, 2026 Up-to-date

Africa: Daba Finance Weekly Market Digest - Brvm Rally Continues, Ecobank Soars +27.03 Percent

[Daba Finance] Daba Finance Weekly Market Digest: June 29 - July 05

Africa: UN Maritime Agency Seeks Release of 44 Detained Seafarers As Food Runs Low

[UN News] The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) appealed on Monday for the urgent release of 44 seafarers held captive in Somali waters by pirates and armed robbers.

Africa: Africa's Wildlife Laws Follow a Colonial Model Which Separates People and Animals - Why It's Not Working

[The Conversation Africa] Africa is home to many iconic national parks and marine reserves, such as Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niokolo-Koba in Senegal, Kruger National Park in South Africa and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Many of them were

Landslide in China's Gansu province traps 16, state media reports

BEIJING, July 7 - Sixteen people remain buried in a mountainous county in China's western province of Gansu after a landslide on Tuesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical

It cited Japanese plans to develop unmanned submarines capable of anti-ship attacks.

Why Zendaya Botched Her Lines on First Day of ‘The Odyssey’ Filming: “My Mouth Was Just Frozen”

The actress plays Greek goddess Athena in filmmaker Christopher Nolan's latest film.

Nurse assistant arrested for self-administering propofol drug on first day at work in South Korea

The incident at a dermatology clinic comes as the use of medical narcotics continues to rise in the country.

France's Kylian Mbappé condemns 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over racist remarks

“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X.

Trump expected to tell Turkey he is ready to restore access to F-35 jets, NYT reports

July 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared to allow the country to rejoin the F-35 stealth fighter program, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing four senior administration officials. The

The Dean Munich marks Irish hotel brand’s second opening in Germany

Located in Munich’s vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the design-led boutique hotel has 281 rooms, three bars, and a Japanese restaurant.

200,000 ‘untested, uncontrolled and unsafe’ condoms detected in Europe

The European Anti-Fraud Office uncovered a trafficking route used to distribute counterfeit condoms in Europe, putting the sexual health of thousands of Europeans at risk.

New biobased polymers exhibit excellent tensile properties beyond polyolefins

The research group of Professor Kotohiro Nomura, Tokyo Metropolitan University, in cooperation with the research groups of Senior Researcher Hiroshi Hirano and Director Seiji Higashi of the Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, and Associate Professor

Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, British military says

Iranian state television said a liquified natural gas tanker came under attack Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after ignoring warnings, implying Tehran carried out the assault on a tanker it said was carrying natural gas from Qatar.

China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes

The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.

Macron arrives in Syria for first post-Assad visit by western European leader

Macron will meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the presidential palace and “engage directly with diverse Syrian people,” his office said.

Newly discovered mineral named for researcher Tyler Spano

Tyler Spano's impact on the field of mineralogy is anything but small. So when a newly discovered mineral, modest in size but significant in meaning, was named spanoite in her honor, it became a fitting tribute to her contributions to the field.

Michael Cohen says he reconciled with Trump

President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen on Monday said he and the president have reconciled after he turned on his former boss. Cohen joined John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby for Friday’s "Cats & Cosby Show" on 77 WABC to talk about the president and said the

Poll: Majority of Maine voters would want Platner to drop out after another scandal

A new poll from Monday shows that a majority of Maine voters say they want Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) to drop out if another scandal surfaces. Wedgewood Polls found in its latest survey on the Maine Senate race that 75 percent of Maine voters would want Platner to drop

NATO to unveil big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump

By Andrew Gray ANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - NATO leaders plan to unveil arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Ankara on Tuesday to show they are heeding U.S. calls to spend more to defend Europe before joining President Donald Trump for a summit. European governments

Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports

By Enas Alashray and Mrinmay Dey July 6 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. Two commercial ships suffered significant damage