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Film show: French stars set to sparkle at Cannes
We look ahead to some of the French films making a splash on the Riviera at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, as Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the home-grown talent gracing the red carpet this year. She tells us why opening feature "The...
Divisions in Brussels as EU negotiators face crunch talks on US trade deal
MEPs and EU countries are facing growing pressure just hours before key talks on implementing the EU–US trade deal. However, officials warn that the Parliament’s demands may be too ambitious to secure an agreement this evening.
Infants are bleeding out after parents decline vitamin K shots given at birth
Hospitals report more parents are declining vitamin K shots for their newborns.
Myanmar: What's behind Suu Kyi's transfer to house arrest?
The transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest has been welcomed cautiously abroad, but experts say Myanmar's military may be using it to boost legitimacy as the nation remains engulfed in civil war.
Cape Verde: three evacuated from MV Hondius over suspected hantavirus
Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are...
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Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
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لماذا يفكر الألمان في ترك وظائفهم والعمل بالخارج؟
أظهر استطلاع أن ثلثي عاملي ألمانيا خصوصا ذوي الدخل المرتفع يفكرون بالعمل خارجها وثلثهم استفسروا فعلا بشأن فرص عملهم ببلدان أخرى، بهدف تحسين الأجور وجودة الحياة وتقليل الضرائب. لكن معظمهم لا يريدون البقاء هناك بشكل دائم.
AI, VR, learning of the future at any age, on a free digital campus with over 600 courses
Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein has launched a digital campus with over 600 online and in-person courses on AI, virtual and augmented reality and other cutting-edge technologies. It is free of charge and open to all.
В Крыму приостановлен прием детей в летние лагеря, включая "Артек"
Назначенный РФ "глава" Крыма Аксенов сообщил, что до 1 сентября прием в детские группы в лагерях на полуострове запрещен. При этом в Севастополе заезд на смены 24 и 25 июня состоится, сообщил "губернатор" Развожаев.
Дитер Болен назвал победу Украины в войне "худшим сценарием"
Экс-участник Modern Talking Дитер Болен вновь высказался о войне в Украине и назвал победу Киева "худшим сценарием". Многие СМИ в Германии раскритиковали эти слова, обвинив музыканта в игнорировании реальности.
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As Cuba's power crisis deepens, Havana's residents speak out
Under pressure from the Trump administration, the Cuban government has announced a sweeping package of economic reforms — a historic opening, marking the gradual liberalisation of the communist regime. But the island is still running on empty:...
Colombia election: Hard-right candidate claims victory
Right-wing presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, won 49.66% of the Colombians' votes, according to preliminary results. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro said "neither candidate can be declared president."
EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : après un message menaçant de Donald Trump, la délégation iranienne quitte le lieu où se déroulaient les discussions en Suisse, mais maintient les pourparlers
Un diplomate iranien proche des négociations a affirmé à l’AFP que son pays restait « engagé » dans les discussions avec Washington, alors que le président américain a enjoint plus tôt à Téhéran d’empêcher ses alliés au Liban, en référence au...
Czechia: Thousands march in support of public media funding
Prime Minister Andrej Babis' government has been accused of seeking to take control over Czech public media. The plan would leave broadcasters with a 15% funding cut and no guarantees of continued future funding.
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French heatwave drives up demand for AC, despite concerns
The second early-season heatwave of the year has brought the return of a politically-charged issue. That of air-conditioning - for decades, France has been notoriously reticent to adopt the technology - currently just 25% of French households have...
Read this before you vibe-code another app
Bob Starr was delighted with his vibe-coded website. "Boomberg" showed how much US tax money is going to tech companies, and Starr launched it online immediately after making it. It wasn't until months after the site went live that he realized there...
Wahlsieg für rechten Kandidaten De la Espriella in Kolumbien
Die Stichwahl um das Präsidentenamt in Kolumbien hat der Rechtsaußen-Bewerber Abelardo de la Espriella gewonnen. Der Sieg über seinen linken Rivalen Ivan Cepeda fiel allerdings knapp aus und könnte angefochten werden.
Mbappé eyes ‘special’ Iraq match, says France more offensive than past World Cup squads
France captain Kylian Mbappé said Les Bleus’ abundance of talent up front gives them a more offensive edge than at the past two World Cups as they aim to book a place in the knockout stage on Monday with victory over Iraq – in a game that will see...