Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
The plush is a boon for Chinese merchants crunching out merchandise for fans spending on “emotional value”.
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Commission calls for equal pay rules to become a reality across the EU
On 7 June, the deadline for transposing the Pay Transparency Directive across the EU was reached. Fairness is not just a value. It is also an economic strength: the countries that champion gender equality are also the most competitive. EU treaties are clear that equal work
Ruto banks on Kenya-Somali elites to bolster 2027 chances
Kenyan President William Ruto’s outreach to Northeastern Kenya reflects not only electoral calculations but also the growing political and economic influence of Kenyan-Somali elites.
Trump notches win in Nevada GOP House primary for Amodei's seat
Retired Lt. Col. David Flippo, who was endorsed by President Trump, is projected to win Nevada’s GOP primary for the state’s only Republican congressional seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). His Tuesday victory in the open 2nd Congressional District — which retiring
Popular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found a 25% higher likelihood of developing dementia among glucosamine users and uncovered
'Disclosure Day': Will Steven Spielberg deliver an audacious on-screen alien?
Filmmakers have shaped our perception of the unknown, and Steven Spielberg has had aliens on the mind for a while now. He even believes they have been to Earth and may still be amongst us. Will his depiction of alien lifeforms in his anticipated new film 'Disclosure Day'
A question of trust in Prabowo’s Indonesia
A few weeks ago, I heard two seemingly contradictory views about Indonesia. One came from a business executive who has spent decades operating in the Southeast Asian nation. His broad assessment was that Indonesia is still too important to ignore. The market is large, the
Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'
West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".
Beijing escalating AI espionage to catch up with the U.S. on tech, cybersecurity firm says
U.S. cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike said China-based entities made over half of state-sponsored cyberattacks on tech firms for artificial intelligence assets.
Exclusive: ‘If China attacks Taiwan, you will be affected too,’ Taiwan’s deputy FM warns Europe
Euronews Next sat down with Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Wu Chih-chung in an exclusive interview to talk about the silicon shield and why the world cannot afford to ignore the political tensions.
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Clinicians are embracing AI faster than hospitals can handle, report finds
Healthcare professionals are saving weeks of working time each year thanks to AI, but health systems are struggling to keep pace with demand, according to a new report by Philips.
From cranes and castles to boats and igloos, these are the best one-of-a-kind hotels in Europe
Tripadvisor has just unveiled its Best of the Best Hotels for 2026, and plenty of the show-stopping options can be found on the continent.
World Cup 2026: Market analysts who called it twice have picked a new winner
Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City.
Birdwatch: Going to the Galápagos for the gulls
While most visitors prefer the finches, tropicbirds and blue-footed boobies, some are drawn to less glamorous species Most visitors don’t come to the Galápagos for the gulls. With more than a dozen kinds of Darwin’s finches on offer – along with fearsome frigatebirds, ethereal
Super-rich’s assets cause outsized amount of climate harm, study says
Greenpeace calculates that wealthiest contribute nearly $1tn of damage a year with ownership-based emissions Ultra-wealthy people zooming across the world on their private jets , lounging on yachts and conspicuous by their Instagrammable consumption are among the most easily
EU disburses nearly €2.8 billion to support Ukraine's financial stability and reform efforts
The European Commission has released nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine on 8 June to support its financing needs and maintain public administration, as it continues to defend itself against Russia's war of aggression. This is the seventh disbursement under the Ukraine Facility, the
Earth's first animals barely evolved until sex changed everything
Earth’s earliest animals may have held evolution back because they reproduced asexually, creating low-competition communities that changed very little over time. When environmental pressures pushed them toward sexual reproduction, biodiversity exploded and evolution accelerated
Cars and homes burn as unrest erupts in Belfast after knife attack
Multiple fires burned across parts of Belfast as anti-immigration protests erupted following a stabbing attack. Footage showed burning vehicles, damaged homes and emergency crews responding overnight.
Anna Faris Reveals Melania Trump Joke Cut From ‘Scary Movie’
The actress said she's pushed for her character Cindy "to be a classic MAGA rabbit hole" in the film.
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
It comes after Taipei said merchant ships had been “harassed” close to its waters.
Bill Cody, Grand Ole Opry Announcer and Revered WSM Country Radio Personality, Dies at 67
Bill Cody, one of the nation’s most revered country radio personalities from his decades-long roles as an announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and WSM morning show host, died Tuesday in Nashville. He was 67. In recent days, much of Nashville’s country music community had sent out
Pakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan: Officials
The strikes, which have killed at least 12, are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border after tensions flared between the two countries in late February.
Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ AI Remaster, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ Sequel Lead Eros Innovation’s 15-Production, $355 Million U.K. Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Eros Innovation has unveiled a £265 million ($355.2 million) commitment to the U.K., anchoring a 15-production slate that includes the AI remaster of superstar Rajinikanth’s “Kochadaiiyaan,” a continuation of the “Tanu Weds Manu” franchise and a new mythological cinematic
‘Toy Story 5’ First Reactions Praise Pixar’s Sequel as a ‘Deeply Profound’ and ‘Moving’ Film That ‘Ranks Right Alongside’ the Original
“Toy Story 5” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, and it appears Pixar’s long-running animated franchise remains in top form after 30 years. The latest sequel is being called “emotional, funny, genuinely warm, and perfect in every way” in rave first
Mace endorses Wilson after losing South Carolina gubernatorial bid
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) in the Palmetto State’s GOP gubernatorial primary after she lost the initial primary Tuesday. “I want you to know that I'm going to endorse Alan Wilson for governor,” Mace told supporters after
Xbox CEO Warns About Next-Gen Console Gaming’s Cost Crisis: ‘We Will Start To See Radically Different Business Models’
Asha Sharma keeps hinting at a big problem
Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won the Democratic contest on Tuesday to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — officially teeing up one of this year's marquee Senate races. Planter was expected to win the Democratic primary, but recent revelations over a
‘Toy Story 5’: First Reactions From the Premiere
The latest chapter in Pixar's most famous franchise hits theaters on June 19.
Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says
KABUL, June 10 - At least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, after Pakistan's military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday, in a renewal of a conflict that has killed hundreds this year.
Taiwan eyes curbs on AI chip sales to China to align with US
The idea is to give authorities more legal tools to address diversion of advanced hardware.
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz
By Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the
Bycatch has ‘shocking’ toll on British marine life, first-ever analysis reveals
Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackle Thousands of Britain’s most charismatic and protected marine wildlife, including whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals and seabirds are being killed
To discover new physics, AI may need to 'unlearn' the old one
A study in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics explores how a machine-learning strategy known as transfer learning could dramatically reduce the computational cost of searching for new physics beyond the standard cosmological model—while also revealing an
Trump-backed Marty O’Donnell wins primary for battleground Nevada House seat
The Republican video game music composer will take on Democratic Rep. Susie Lee in November.
Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State's top executive, according to Decision Desk HQ. Although Lombardo cruised to victory in his GOP primary Tuesday, the incumbent will face
Africa: AI in Nature Conservation - Powerful Tool or Dangerous Shortcut?
[The Conversation Africa] Conservationists analyse overwhelming volumes of ecological data in their work. For example, they might need to process decades of weather data or the movements of millions of insects. Up until now, these scientists and decision makers have had to
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences
Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.
Africa: Reforming Global Finance Is Africa's Most Urgent Water Policy
[IPS] Jun 9 2026 (IPS) - Somewhere in Africa today, a woman will spend more than 30 minutes collecting water that may make her and her children sick. At the same time, her government will face severe fiscal constraints that will limit its ability to provide clean water, among
Africa: Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa Is Easily Sparked - What Hasn't Been Done to Deal With It
[The Conversation Africa] Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past.
How Saudis really view the US-Iran war
Since the beginning of the Iran war, Saudi Arabia has been grappling with how best to respond to the expansion of Middle East conflict. Having issued condemnations of Tehran’s strikes on the kingdom – and other Gulf states – in response to the initial US and Israeli action in
Graham Platner Is Weakened—But He Can Still Win in November
Graham Platner will kick off starts his first general election at one of the lowest points of his upstart Senate campaign. There has been nonstop coverage, both in Maine and nationally, about racy text messages he sent to women who aren’t his wife, as well as his alleged
Malaysian court orders Rosmah to pay $21m to Lebanon-based jeweller
The 43 pieces that were lost were seized by the authorities during a raid on May 17, 2018.
Bill Cody, Voice of the Grand Ole Opry, Dead at 67
The WSM DJ and Opry announcer was synonymous with country radio and remembered for his "unerring ability to make both artists and audiences feel at home"
Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government
The amendments come a year after parliament revised the country's military law, which allocated more civilian posts to soldiers.
Kingdom Hearts Fans Think They’ve Unraveled The Bizarre Mystery Surrounding Alleged AI-Assisted Box Art
It's possible the original Tetsuya Nomura art was tweaked with genAI
Smith, Honeycutt advance to runoff in crowded GOP primary for Mace's House seat
Republicans Mark Smith and Jenny Honeycutt are projected to advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Smith and Honeycutt pulled away from a crowded field of Republicans. The Democratic primary is
Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon
The foreign minister plans "to find out the situation and how we can really try to help".