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Looking ahead to the UK's local elections with British politics expert Colm Murphy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing his biggest test yet as the UK heads to the polls on Thursday for local elections. Voters in England will be charged with picking their local councillors, while in Scotland and Wales, representatives of...
Hantavirus: Latest updates on the ongoing outbreak aboard the MV Hondius
A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned for days off the coast of Cape Verde with close to 150 people on board was due to head to Spain, while South Africa confirmed it identified among the victims a strain of the...
United States: Los Angeles fire suspect had grudge against wealthy
The man accused of deliberately setting a deadly fire that torched an upmarket swathe of Los Angeles last year harbored a grudge against the wealthy and admired Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting dead an insurance company CEO, federal...
Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'
Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.
Arms deliveries and Africa Corps training: How Russia is bolstering its presence in Madagascar
From deliveries of drones and armoured vehicles to training sessions led by Russian Africa Corps instructors, security cooperation between Madagascar and Russia has intensified since the October 2025 coup. Russia’s growing influence is expanding...
Romania's government falls, far-right firewall crumbles
Romania's Social Democrats have joined forces with the far right to oust the pro-reform government of Ilie Bolojan. The economic impact will be serious; the political cost high. Is the far right on the brink of power?
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'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US
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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...