Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran ceasefire agreement as 'good news'

PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday that the ceasefire agreement reached with Iran was "good news", especially as it could lead to a re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. "If this news is confirmed by developments in the

Watch: Washington, Anthropic, and the AI kill switch—can Europe actually build tech independence?

Washington has just reminded Europe who really holds the power in the age of artificial intelligence. For Europe, this is a long-overdue wake-up call. But will it actually wake up?

Does the EU have a drug problem? Take our poll

The European Council has approved its first ever drug framework to reduce drug use and drug related crimes in the EU.

South Korea’s Lee calls for restraint in election protests, rejects rigging claims

Controversy erupted when ballot paper shortages led to a delay and temporary suspension of voting.

New migration and asylum rules enter into application: What is changing?

On 12 June, the Pact on Migration and Asylum entered into application, overhauling the EU's migration and asylum system. This comprehensive package of 10 legislative acts sets out common procedures for screening and registering irregular arrivals at EU borders, with swifter

Africa: The 10 Coaches Steering Africa's World Cup Journey

[CAF] Africa's record 10-team representation at the FIFA World Cup is not only a reflection of the continent's growing talent pool, but also of the tactical minds shaping its football future.

BTS gift bags hit resale sites, angering fans

Some fans did not receive their bags at the June 12 concert due to shortages that delayed entry.

How Donald Trump’s travel restrictions are shutting African fans out of the World Cup

Despite a historic financial windfall from Fifa, African nations are finding that a truly global tournament remains out of reach due to harsh geopolitical realities.

Norway crown princess' son sentenced to four years in prison for rape, court says

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship and the stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon.

US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil

The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Counter-drone tech is gaining major traction

Drones have not only become a potent battlefield weapon, but they also have deep strike capability. Ukraine has used them to stymie Russia on the battlefield and to destroy high-value targets on Russian territory, including critical infrastructure and important military

Singapore expresses condolences after Philippines earthquake, stands ready to provide assistance

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

BEIJING, June 15 - Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first trip to the world's second-largest economy since being elected president.

Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow

Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. The Iranian squad, whose preparations have been dogged by political tensions and visa issues arising from the

Commission proposes €540 million in financial relief and other supports for farmers facing fertiliser crisis

The European Commission has presented measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertilizer costs and to support Europe's food security, delivering on the recently announced Fertilizer Action Plan. In recent months, geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions have pushed

Police mistakenly shoot and kill Australian child in eastern Pakistan, officials say

Australian media reported the family, from the western city of Perth, were visiting relatives in Pakistan when the incident took place.

Africa: Amad Diallo's Late Strike Hands Côte d'Ivoire Winning Start At 2026 World Cup

[CAF] Côte d'Ivoire launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in dramatic fashion as substitute Amad Diallo struck a late winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday night.

Africa: The Hidden Crisis of Violence Against Older Women - and What Can Be Done to Prevent It

[Spotlight Initiative] For the first time in history, adults aged over 60 now outnumber children under five - and are projected to outnumber all youth by 2050. Older women are the fastest-growing demographic globally. Yet, when it comes to preventing violence, they are often

Solasta 2 character creator update means you can manipulate face-sliders until you're hot at last

Finally, I can be as beautiful as Azog the Defiler.

Iran, tech and Trump to top Macron's G7 summit

Heads of state from the G7 are bracing themselves for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at the first day of a major summit in Évian-les-Bains, with an agenda bogged down in geopolitics, AI, and the news of a potential breakthrough in the war in Iran.

Police mistakenly shoot, kill Australian child in Pakistan

Police in Pakistan's most populous eastern province, Punjab, said that officers responding to a robbery exchanged fire with the suspects who were holding the passengers of a family's car at gunpoint on Wednesday (Jun 10).

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 15 - The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies and a divided mining industry, with negotiations for a Western trading bloc stumbling over concerns about the plan's cost

Shanghai Film Festival Head Charts an Eclectic 28th Edition: ‘Great Stories Are What Truly Connect’

As the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival gets underway, the spotlight is fixed on Hong Kong screen icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai, who presides over the Golden Goblet Awards as jury president. Leung’s presence, together with 12 world premieres in the Main Competition, marks

Broadway legend Lea Salonga praised by BTS fans for her down-to-earth nature at Busan concert

K-pop superstars BTS staged the Busan leg of their Arirang world tour on Jun 12 and 13, with Broadway legend Lea Salonga among the many fans in attendance. Many fans have since gone online to share their positive interactions with Salonga at the concert.

How is the EU fighting illicit drugs? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Council approved the new EU drugs strategy as the European Union Drugs Agency reports 7,600 estimated fatal overdoses and a growing risk from synthetic opium. But what does the strategy include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

‘The Antarctic is the last frontier’: the quest to save Shackleton’s Endurance

Amid fears the wreck will be more accessible to explorers – and new species – as the climate warms, conservationists want to create the region’s first underwater protected area The harsh temperatures, treacherous currents and shifting pack ice of the Antarctic’s Weddell Sea,

EU and Republic of Korea bolster strategic partnership with new areas of cooperation

The European Union and the Republic of Korea held their 11th Summit in Brussels today. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, António Costa, met with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-Myung. The

Disney Launches New ‘Toy Story’ Short ‘Jessie Saves the Day’ to Promote Philanthropic Initiative ‘The Magic of Movies’

Ahead of the release of “Toy Story 5,” The Walt Disney Company EMEA has launched a new short-film titled “The Magic of Movies: Jessie Saves the Day” as part of a philanthropic campaign supporting local hospitals. Featuring some familiar faces, the short features a nervous young

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

HONG KONG, June 15 - Hong Kong's leader John Lee shrugged off a question on whether he would seek a second term in office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, and said he was focused on accomplishing much more in his final year.

Hong Kong leader John Lee says he’s yet to consider possible second term

He deflected questions about his political future ahead of the city’s leadership selection in 2027.

Europe Today: US and Iran strike framework deal as Trump heads to Europe for G7 summit

US President Donald Trump is set to join fellow G7 leaders in France in the wake of a framework agreement between Washington and Tehran designed to pave the way for peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Shark expert says Tony Abbott ‘doesn’t understand the science’ after former PM calls for cull

Another expert says drone technology may have prevented shark attack at Coogee beach on Saturday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A shark behaviour expert says Tony Abbott “doesn’t understand the

With UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Trump Has Reached Peak ‘Idiocracy’

At no point has the Trump presidency more closely resembled a scene out of “Idiocracy,” Mike Judge’s 2006 satire about a Philistine society that abhors intellectualism, than on Sunday night, as the White House played host to UFC Freedom 250 — a series of MMA brawls on the South

Philippines’ Marcos calls for special Congress session amid deadlock

The move comes amid a power struggle in the Senate, which has deepened the country’s political chaos.

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling

By Parisa Hafezi, Yomna Ehab and Humeyra Pamuk DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached an agreement to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Tehran's

EU finance ministers back EIB Group strategy for a stronger, more secure Europe in a more stable world

The Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank (EIB), comprised of European Union Finance Ministers, endorsed the Bank’s strategy to deliver on shared policy priorities, with increased financing and risk appetite, deploying its full potential to mobilize investments for

Hong Kong's new dog-friendly dining scheme draws overwhelming response from restaurants

Authorities received 2,205 applications for just 1,000 permits under the initiative, which will allow participating restaurants to welcome dogs indoors from mid-July.

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least nine and leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames

The wave of attacks came as news of a US-Iran deal started to open a path to peace in the Middle East war, highlighting the lack of progress toward an end to over four years of fighting in Ukraine.

Africa: Nigeria Must Lead West Africa Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking - FG

[Leadership] The Federal Government has said West Africa is central to Nigeria's foreign policy stressing that the country must mobilise its enormous resources to lead the sub-region to tackle the wild wave of terrorism across the Sahel, proliferation of small arms and light

Sands of time: Denmark's sculpture festival goes back to the Middle Ages for inspiration

The Danish town of Hundested is seeking inspiration from the Middle Ages for its annual Sand Sculpture Festival. Now, in its 15th year, artists are letting their imaginations go back in time as knights, dragons and kings are appearing across its beaches.

Trump warns France in exclusive interview with The Post: Kill tech tax or face 100% wine tariffs: ‘I have no choice’

A senior source close to the French president told reporters last week that the issue was "no longer up for debate" ahead of the G7—an account a US official immediately dismissed as "not accurate."

Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'

The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.

Africa: 'Perilous Moment' Threatens to Reverse Years of Gains in HIV/Aids Response

[UN News] External funding cuts, a backlash against human rights, and chronic under-investment in HIV prevention and community services are threatening to reverse years of hard-won progress in the AIDS response, a UN report warned on Friday.

Africa: The Giant Viruses That Orchestrate Life in the Polar Regions

[The Conversation Africa] Viruses play a major role in the functioning of ecosystems. They profoundly influence the dynamics of microbial communities, flow of matter and global biogeochemical cycles. Yet despite their abundance and ecological importance, many of them have long

Africa: Ebola, Hantavirus, Diphtheria - How Distrust in Health Care Is Fuelling Multiple Outbreaks Across the Globe

[The Conversation Africa] The first half of 2026 has been marked by three different disease outbreaks: Ebola, hantavirus and, in Australia, diphtheria. Each has exposed vulnerabilities in how we detect, communicate and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

West Africa: The Project Nurturing West Africa's New Generation of Women Filmmakers

[RFI] Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the