Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.
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UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese activities off eastern Taiwan
TAIPEI, June 24 - Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm on Wednesday over recent Chinese activities off the east coast of Taiwan, where China has mounted coast guard patrols, saying they threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation.
H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state
Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said Wednesday.
Fans or thieves? Webtoon piracy makes South Korean artists question global readers
While large-scale webtoon piracy in Korea has been reduced, overseas piracy remains a challenge.
Dieselpunk Animated Series ‘MechWest’ Lands Global Distribution Deal With Toonz (EXCLUSIVE)
Toonz Media Group has signed a worldwide distribution agreement for “MechWest,” an independently produced CG-animated action-adventure series created by Dave Gallagher and produced by AnimSchool Studios. The company is presenting the series to international buyers at the Annecy
Atari and MobyGames launch new career development platform called Moby Professional
MobyGames wants to help you land your next job.
Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
Europe braced Wednesday for another day of a sweltering heat wave that has smashed records, left tens of thousands of people without power and sent air conditioner sales zooming on a continent unused to and ill-equipped to handle searing heat.
Female succession still off the table as Japan plans overhaul of Imperial Law
Japan’s imperial family has dwindled to just 16 members.
Anthropic's Mythos AI found flaws in classified US systems within hours, officials say
Mere hours, not weeks — that is how long it took an Anthropic AI model to find vulnerabilities across classified US government systems.
Annecy Winner Upamanyu Bhattacharyya’s ‘Heirloom’ Closes French Co-Production With Condor Films, Lands CNC Grant (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indo-French animated feature “Heirloom” has formalized its French co-production with Paris-based Condor Films and secured the CNC’s Aide aux Cinémas du Monde grant. The period family fantasy marks the debut feature of Upamanyu Bhattacharyya. Bhattacharyya previously won the
Péter Magyar quotes Donald Tusk: 'The V4 is back'
At the Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő, the Hungarian prime minister opened the post‑Visegrád Four talks press conference with the Polish PM’s Brussels remark.
Dead tree painted red to highlight climate change impact
A painted red oak at Kew Gardens, killed in the 2022 heatwave, stands beside a resilient “Tree of Hope”, highlighting climate change impacts in the UK.
Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns
June 24 (Reuters) - Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, because violations remained possible, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said. EASA
Commission publishes first annual social report on fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing
The European Commission has published the first annual social report on fisheries, aquaculture and processing sectors, providing an overview of the social aspects of all three sectors. The report, prepared by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries
Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drunk-driving crash
A criminal court in Bangkok has sentenced Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, to two years in prison for "drunk driving resulting in loss of life".
Pharrell Williams Debuts Collaborations With Quavo, Lil Baby, Angelique Kidjo at Louis Vuitton Show
The fashion brand's Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show took place on Tuesday at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Iran stronger after conflict, warns former Iran negotiator Wendy Sherman
In an interview with Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today, former US diplomat Wendy Sherman welcomes the current talks aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict between but warns that Tehran appears to be in a stronger position.
‘Reality check’ for England: Is it time to unleash Saka and Rashford?
Head coach Thomas Tuchel urges England fans to remain positive after the Three Lions were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup group L.
IAEA chief says nuclear inspections of Iran's enrichment sites 'going to happen' despite Tehran push
Rafael Mariano Grossi cited the signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding, pushing back against Tehran's claim that bombed enrichment sites are off-limits to inspectors.
US to probe petrol price gouging claims, Trump says
The president's remarks come as global oil prices have fallen but remain higher than before the US-Israel war with Iran.
Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 24 (Reuters) - Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military, according to Israeli and Lebanese
Emergency swimming and alcohol bans: what cities could learn from Paris's ‘heatwave mode’ | Helen Massy-Beresford
Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures Helen Massy-Beresford is a British journalist and editor who lives in Paris Over the weekend, as evening fell on the hilly (and,
Europeans want less dependence on foreign technologies, study finds
Europe relies heavily on foreign tech, but citizens increasingly want EU-controlled alternatives. How willing are Europeans to pay the price for digital sovereignty?
‘King of Cannes’ Michael Kassan on AI disruption and what makes a successful modern media company
AI can make organizations faster, but speed only helps if the organization knows where it’s going.
Commission reports show continued growth of European SMEs and highlight challenges for women entrepreneurs
The European Commission has published the Annual Report on European small and medium enterprises (SME) 2025/2026 and a new report on women entrepreneurs in Europe. Both reports provide new data to support future policies, initiatives, and funding measures for small and medium
Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drink-driving crash
A criminal court in Bangkok sentenced Manasawin Nantasento two years in prison.
Toronto streets fill with Panama and Croatia supporters
Supporters of Panama and Croatia turned downtown Toronto into a sea of flags and chants ahead of their crucial World Cup Group L clash.
The hidden amnesty in Indonesia’s cut-rate Patriot Bonds
Indonesia’s new sovereign investment vehicle, BPI Danantara, has officially launched the Patriot Bond, targeting an extraordinary 50 trillion rupiah (US$2.8 billion) in fundraising. The special debt instrument consists of two tranches worth 25 trillion rupiah each: Series A
'The Blair Witch Project’ movie reboot will haunt cinemas in 2027
The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed where previous sequels failed?
How has Northern Ireland's economy fared since Brexit?
A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.
China premier urges AI governance to avoid ‘losing control’
Fears are growing of AI-driven disruption to labour markets and the security risks it poses.
Growth without Cairo funding: Mwithiga steers CIB Kenya’s expansion
CIB Kenya’s new CEO faces a high-stakes balancing act as unexpected local tax proposals threaten the organic growth strategy meant to meet strict new capital requirements without relying on its Egyptian parent company.
Larry David Calls Trump’s UFC Fight ‘a Travesty’: ‘I Was Embarrassed to be an American’
The Curb Your Enthusiasm creator debuts his new series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness , on June 26
New Zealand’s National Party hits lowest poll level since 2021
The main opposition Labour Party fell 5 points to 32 per cent.
Ronaldo shines as Portugal deliver 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan and Engand suffer 0-0 draw to Ghana
Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan.
Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question
In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on
Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the EU-Moldova Summit
Madam President, dear Maia, A very warm welcome. It is wonderful to have you here for our second EU-Moldova Summit. We have two big topics. One is of course Moldova's accession to the European Union. And indeed, last week, we opened the first and most important door, the first
Philippines bans GoreBox after 3 killed in school shooting
Initial investigations showed one of the two students allegedly involved in the shooting was an avid player.
Security guard in South Korea finds gold in discarded rice cooker – and returns it
He reported the discovery to a local police substation, asking officers to help trace the owner.
China says it has a right to target people overseas with new ethnic unity law
It said this was in line with international practice, and was legal and necessary.
Malaysia police launch disciplinary probe on personnel involved in China viral video
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the individual remains on active duty while investigations are ongoing. Local media reports have linked the case to a video involving social media influencer Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil.
Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands
The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone.
China detains two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned goods
The arrests could further strain relations between Asia’s top two economies.
Africa: As Aid Shrinks, Africa Looks Inward to Finance Development
[New Times] Faced with shrinking aid budgets and shifting donor priorities, African governments are exploring new ways to finance development, from mobilising pension funds to attracting private investment and strengthening regional partnerships.
Canada to send warships to Indo-Pacific, defence minister says
Canadian naval vessels will arrive in the Indo-Pacific region in August and November for exercises.
China’s bear hug won’t save Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing
When Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Myanmar coup-maker Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to Beijing on June 15 with full state-visit honors — Huawei phone gift included — the choreography was meant to read as consolidation. Five days later, when UN Special Envoy Julie
Europe Today: Sánchez under pressure as Europe backs Ukraine
Europe's five leading military powers meet in Berlin to discuss support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia, while US-Iran negotiations continue in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure over a widening corruption scandal.
Fresh crackdown on 'evil' of child abuse welcomed
MEPs have warmly welcomed new EU moves to combat what one MEP calls the "evil" of child abuse. They were responding to a new agreement between negotiators representing the EU Parliament and Council, the body representing EU member states, on new EU rules against child sexual