North Korea drops references to unification from constitution

Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks, Ukraine's FM says

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May.

Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs

No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.

Iran says it wants a 'comprehensive agreement' with US

May 6 - Iran will only accept \"a fair and comprehensive agreement\" in its negotiations with the U.S. on ending the war in the Middle East, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump cited \"great progress\" in the process.

With large DNA fragment assembly, scientists can design microbes that produce countless complex products

A review in Quantitative Biology demonstrates that scientists can now reliably build and combine very large pieces of DNA, making it much easier to redesign microbes such as yeast and bacteria to act as efficient "cell factories." With these advances, whole biological pathways,

Megafires may drive the prairie grouse into sub-optimal habitats

Grasslands and associated wildlife in the Great Plains of North America have declined precipitously and are now experiencing an increase in large wildfire activity. In a Journal of Wildlife Management study evaluating habitat use by lesser prairie chickens—a prairie grouse of

PEG400 reveals parasite-only pocket that could sharpen malaria treatment

Research published in The FEBS Journal may help overcome challenges to the treatment of malaria—a tropical disease caused by infection of red blood cells with Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted through infected mosquito bites. The research is based on a strategy that

Three tourists detained in Bali over alleged online sex ring operations on island

Officials discovered a website allegedly advertising sexual services involving foreign nationals.

Oil slips on renewed peace hopes as AI boom fuels stock market rally

Oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump's latest words fuelled hopes a for renewed peace talks with Iran. At the same time, stock markets and especially tech stocks were benefiting from the ongoing positive investment sentiment fuelled by growth related to AI.

Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia to go to auction for charity

An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor's name following his death in 2023.

EU squares up Trump’s tariff threat

As tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine over competing ceasefires, and the Iran war shows no signs of ending, politicians in Brussels will spend Wednesday searching for a way to thrash out the final details of the EU-US trade agreement, lest they suffer more import levy

Africa: Western and Central African Leaders Launch a Roadmap to Tackle Health Crisis in the Region

[World Bank] Accra -- dozen ministers of health and finance, alongside representatives of development partners, the private sector, civil society, regional institutions and youth leaders from Western and Central Africa concluded a one-day meeting in Accra on May 4th to advance

Africa: Malaria Vaccine 'No Magic Bullet' for Elimination

[SciDev.Net] Lagos/Scidev.Net -- Mass rollout of malaria vaccines is beginning to change the landscape of disease control in Africa. But success will depend less on availability and more on how well they are delivered, say disease experts.

European Commission increases its funding target for the first half of 2026

The European Commission has increased its funding target for EU-Bonds for the January to June 2026 period by €10 billion, to a total of €100bn for the first half of 2026, instead of the €90bn announced last December. This follows the adoption of the relevant legislative

In Biographical Drama ‘Ulya,’ Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)

The actor also co-wrote the script for Viesturs Kairišs' black-and-white Un Certain Regard film, which explores identity and takes us back to Soviet Union-era Latvia through the eyes of Uļjana Semjonova.

Africa: African Social Media Influencers Summit to Tackle Distorted Narratives About Africa - Organizers

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Organizers of the upcoming African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) say the event will serve as a critical platform for African content creators to challenge negative portrayals of the continent and promote more balanced narratives about Africa.

240-million-year-old giant “sand creeper” found hidden in retaining wall

A forgotten fossil hidden inside a garden wall has turned out to be one of Australia’s most remarkable prehistoric discoveries. Scientists have now identified the 240-million-year-old amphibian, Arenaerpeton supinatus, revealing an almost perfectly preserved skeleton—complete

China to probe deadly fireworks factory blast

Smoke still billowed from the plant two days after a powerful explosion on May 4.

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 6, 2026

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North Korea revises constitution to drop references to unification of Korean Peninsula

SEOUL, May 6 - North Korea has revised its constitution to define its territory as bordering South Korea and remove references to reunification, according to a draft of the text reviewed by Reuters, codifying leader Kim Jong Un’s push to treat the two Koreas as separate states.

North Korea drops references to unification with South from Constitution

The revised Constitution also includes a new clause delineating North Korea’s territory.

Asghar Farhadi, Andrey Zvyagintsev, Kore-eda Hirokazu and Cristian Mungiu in Competition as Sydney Film Festival Reveals Full Program With 19 Cannes Films

The Sydney Film Festival has unveiled its complete program for the 73rd edition, spanning 248 films from 81 countries, with 19 titles arriving directly from the Cannes Film Festival as part of an event running June 3-14 at the State Theatre, Sydney Opera House and cinemas

Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine

Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.

Africa: Uhuru Kenyatta Warns Trust Deficit Is Africa's Biggest Threat to Peace

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned that a deepening trust deficit remains one of Africa's greatest threats to peace, stability, and effective conflict resolution.

EU-Mercosur interim trade deal to enter into provisional application

The EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement entered into provisional application on 1 May, bringing immediate and tangible benefits for EU businesses, workers, and citizens. To mark this occasion, President von der Leyen will participate tomorrow, together with the President of the

Free eSIM, transit cards among month-long rail booking perks for tourists in South Korea

The campaign will run through June 3.

Colon cancer breakthrough keeps patients cancer-free for nearly 3 years

A short burst of immunotherapy before surgery is delivering surprisingly powerful results for a specific type of colorectal cancer. Patients in a UK-led trial who received just nine weeks of pembrolizumab prior to surgery have remained cancer-free nearly three years later—an

Vietnam launches fresh crackdown on online piracy under threat of US tariffs

Ministries were told to boost detection of copyright infringement by at least 20 per cent in May.

Watch: BBC traces how huge wave of Israeli strikes brought chaos to Lebanon

The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

AI chiefs in a big ‘jobocalypse’ messaging swerve

Something big happened in the world of AI the other day: Sam Altman, founder and CEO of OpenAI, and probably the person who’s most commonly regarded as the face of the industry, declared that the purpose of AI is not to take people’s jobs: And he recently called AI CEOs

Holocaust denial is creeping into Dutch classrooms via social media, survey shows

Teachers who responded to a survey in the Netherlands say their students confront them with Holocaust-related disinformation they likely picked up on social media.

US wants 'concrete actions' on Iran from next Iraqi PM

The United States is looking for "concrete actions" by Iraq's next prime minister to distance the state from pro-Iran armed groups before resuming financial shipments and security aid, a senior official said Tuesday. Iraq's ruling coalition has put forward Ali al-Zaidi as the

Greece moves to protect borrowers with consumer loans up to €100,000

The regulation will mainly concern unsecured consumer loans, as well as credit card debt.

On the ground or in the atmosphere? Swarm satellites help characterize and pinpoint destructive events

When solar storms strike Earth, they can disrupt power grids, rail systems, satellites, and even marine life. These effects arise because solar wind and geomagnetic activity disturb the magnetosphere–ionosphere system, generating electric and magnetic field variations that can

Goldfinch International and Fablemill Launch Creative Economy Advisory Platform Targeting Global South (EXCLUSIVE)

Goldfinch International and Fablemill have formed a strategic advisory partnership aimed at governments, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors developing creative economies across MENA, Asia and Africa. The platform is structured around four disciplines: government

Commission and Eurocontrol launch platform to improve monitoring of the non-CO₂ climate impacts of aviation

The European Commission and Eurocontrol are stepping up their work on the monitoring, reporting and verification of aviation's full climate impact by releasing today the third version of the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS), an IT platform. The release includes

Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse

A major 10-year clinical trial is turning one of the world’s most common knee surgeries on its head. Researchers found that trimming a damaged meniscus—a procedure long believed to relieve pain—offers no real benefit over placebo surgery. Even more surprising, patients who had

Europe Today: Operation in Strait of Hormuz paused, Trump says

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

US to close consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar citing safety concerns

The US embassy in Islamabad will handle all diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

US to close consulate in Pakistan's Peshawar citing safety concerns

PESHAWAR, Pakistan, May 6 - The United States will close its consulate in Pakistan's Peshawar, citing the safety of its diplomats, the State Department said in a statement published on Tuesday.

How is the DMA reshaping Big Tech's grip on the internet?

Two years in, Europe's landmark law has changed how Big Tech operates and given users more freedom and choice, but the battle is far from over. Watch the video!

Commission makes available €600 million for cross-border energy infrastructure projects

The European Commission has opened a new Connecting Europe Facility (CEF-E) call worth €600 million for cross-border energy infrastructure projects. Enhancing interconnectivity is essential for the EU to transition towards a decarbonized and resilient energy system based on

Where do Bayern's prolific trio rank in greatest front threes ever?

Bayern Munich's attack of Harry Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise has hit 100 goals this season. With the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with PSG coming up, BBC Sport compares the two front threes.

Africa: Hantavirus, Covid, Norovirus, Legionnaires' - Why Are Cruise Ships So Prone to Disease Outbreaks?

[The Conversation Africa] Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time. They show how

Africa: Financial Strain, Lockdowns and Fear of Infection During Disease Outbreaks Magnify Violence Against Women and Girls - New Research

[The Conversation Africa] When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, another crisis quietly grew behind closed doors. Reports from around the globe suggested that violence against women and girls was increasing. Governments, nongovernmental

China’s J-35AE for Pakistan risks nuclear escalation with India

China may be preparing to supply Pakistan with a stealth fighter that could give Islamabad a new edge in striking deep into India—and unsettle an already fragile nuclear balance. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s state broadcaster has

Australia, US, then Japan: What’s behind Indonesia’s flurry of defence deals?

A burst of agreements signals a more active Indonesia, but questions remain over delivery and direction.

The baby bank helping struggling parents cope

Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years.

Horrified Wagga residents call for proper sanitation at homeless camp where baby was found dead

Tent where twins were born up to a 15-minute walk away from nearest public toilets or running water Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The tent where a newborn baby was found dead at Wagga beach at