Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite Trump announcing breakthrough agreement
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire after Donald Trump announced a halt, casting doubt on ceasefire efforts.
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Greece to bring in 5,000 Egyptian farm workers to close agricultural labour gap
Three years on, the bilateral Greece–Egypt deal allowing Egyptian farm workers to reside legally in Greece is finally being put into effect.
Icy moons' ability to host life could be revealed through an ecology-based method
New observatories and spacecraft missions are probing environments in our solar system that could potentially host life but have long remained hidden. Icy moons like Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa likely contain oceans beneath frozen outer shells. But a layer of ice
Seven killed in Iowa shooting, including gunman
A shooting across several locations in Muscatine, Iowa, has left seven people dead, including the gunman.
Trade MEPs back EU–US deal despite watered-down safeguards
Members of the European Parliament's trade committee approved the EU-US trade deal, paving the way for its final adoption in June, despite some MEPs' concerns over US President Donald Trump's coercive approach.
Indonesia Gojek founder warns of investor concerns in graft defence plea
Makarim denied his involvement in the procurement of the laptops.
Unemployment falls to lowest since May 2007 as employment hits record high in Spain
The start of the summer season boosts the labour market: jobless total falls by 36,323, Social Security gains nearly 232,000 members, with hospitality driving job creation.
Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts
Experts say Manila, if elected, would likely use its security council seat to advance regional priorities such as Myanmar, while carefully balancing relations with major powers.
An Introduction to the Islamic World: 1,000 Years of History in 19 Minutes
References to Islam in major media can make it sound monolithic and eternal. But it’s actually a much younger and less unified phenomenon than many of us imagine, especially if we happen to live outside the Middle East. As a religion, it dates back “only” to the seventh
Strange winds on seven hot Jupiters reveal strongest signs yet of exoplanet magnetic activity
A team of astronomers has found the strongest evidence yet that some planets outside our solar system may be magnetic. Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) and the Gemini North telescope, the researchers measured wind speeds on seven very
Karlovy Vary Unveils Lineup, Including Competition Film ‘Hijamat’ From Nader Saeivar, Jafar Panahi
Jurors, such as 'Sentimental Value' co-writer Eskil Vogt, and cineasts can look forward to titles from around the world, including KVIFF's first-ever Burmese, Colombian and Swiss competition titles and "a relentless search for the relationship between the artistic and the
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Artistic Director Karel Och Unveils Lineup for 60th Edition: ‘The Program Boasts Extraordinary Geographical Diversity’
Karel Och, artistic director of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled a lineup of almost 40 titles in the main program, premiering at the 60th edition of the event in the Czech spa town at the beginning of July. Och said, “One of the defining characteristics of the
Climate scientists say heatwave misinformation is fuelling online harassment
Misleading claims about Europe's record heatwave in May have followed familiar climate-change denial narratives, as scientists say that misinformation can help fuel online hostility.
Africa: Pandemic Fund Announces Emergency Funding for Ebola Response
[The Pandemic Fund] Washington, D.C. -- At an extraordinary meeting, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund approved the activation of the Fund's Emergency Financing Procedures (EFP), enabling the mobilization of up to US$220.6 million in Pandemic Fund grant financing to
Portugal general strike: What you need to know
Portugal faces a nationwide strike on Wednesday, with disruption already starting on Tuesday. These are the key sectors that will be hit.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announcement
Israel conducted strikes on south Lebanon and Hezbollah fired into northern Israel on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to halt attacks that neither side has publicly accepted. According to Lebanon's authorities, Hezbollah would no longer fire into
Why Myanmar president's India visit is being closely watched
Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.
Charli XCX announces new album featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese on the cover
A new Charli XCX album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, is coming next month, and in keeping with the album title, the cover features three heavyweights from the world of music, fashion and film...
Markets gain and oil drops as Trump's peace signals reassure investors
Oil prices retreated around 4% from Monday’s highs as markets responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s reassuring comments that negotiations with Iran are progressing.
Watch Death Cab for Cutie Perform ‘Riptides’ on ‘Kimmel’
The band's new album, I Built You a Tower , arrives on June 5
Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs
[Nile Post] Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda as a key regional gateway for travelers seeking entry to the United States.
Jakarta TV channel unintentionally streams porn video; investigation under way
The incident took place in the morning on Pancasila Day, a public holiday in Indonesia.
World's most valuable AI start-up Anthropic files for IPO: Five things to know
Anthropic appears to have gained an early lead over OpenAI in the race to go public. Its IPO filing signals that one of the industry's biggest players could become the first major generative AI company to reach public markets.
Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing, questions started flooding social media.
The leak was the message in Trump’s Netanyahu clash
On Monday, after a heated telephone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, a decision was made. Not a decision to negotiate, to sanction, or to deploy, but a decision to tell. By that evening, reporters at Axios and CNN were quoting serving American officials to the
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The First Live Performance of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1991)
It’s almost 35 years ago now that Nirvana’s video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” debuted on MTV’s 120 Minutes and, for better or worse, inaugurated the grunge era. The video (below) arrived as a shock and a thrill to a generation too young to remember punk and sick of the steady
It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?
Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas When the wind picks up on Fair Isle, Britain’s most remote inhabited island, puffs of seafoam start to drift across fields like
‘Backrooms’ Smashes A24 Record With Dominant Debut at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
The U.K. and Ireland box office witnessed a historic opening weekend as A24’s psychological horror “Backrooms” seized the top spot, grossing £4.2 million ($5.7 million). The film delivered the biggest opening weekend in A24’s history for the territory. Disney’s “The Mandalorian
Jon Stewart Details Unlikely Connection Between Epstein and Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert
"What the fuck? Jeff Epstein of Universal Attractions is in charge of—forgive me—recruiting talent for a Donald Trump party?"
China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
