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Wed, Jun 3
24 briefs
B bbc.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • BBC News - Africa • via bbc.com
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent. The Atlas Lions aim to better their historic 2022 semifinal appearance but have had a chaotic run-in.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - World • via dw.com
Mapping the AI narrative in Kenya and South Africa's media
From data colonialism to deepfakes, AI is reshaping Africa.
F france24.com
World
4 sources
Published 5 days ago • France24 English - Europe • via france24.com
Russia: Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg
Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday morning as officials gathered for a flagship economic forum in the city, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said. Ukrainian long-range drones hit an oil terminal in the Russian city of St Petersburg on June 3, setting the facility ablaze.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Kenya's missing children crisis exposes system gaps
Families across Kenya are grappling with missing children cases, as gaps in child protection systems come under scrutiny and authorities dispute claims of a worsening crisis Families across Kenya are grappling with missing children cases, as gaps in child protection systems come under scrutiny and authorities dispute claims of a worsening crisis
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com
Kenya's missing children crisis exposes system gaps
Families across Kenya are grappling with missing children cases, as gaps in child protection systems come under scrutiny and authorities dispute claims of a worsening crisis Families across Kenya are grappling with missing children cases, as gaps in child protection systems come under scrutiny and authorities dispute claims of a worsening crisis
D dw.com
Culture
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • DW - Culture & Lifestyle • via dw.com
Backrooms: The creepy internet phenomenon, explained
A low-budget horror film directed by a 20-year-old YouTuber is beating the new Star Wars movie at the box office.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - World • via dw.com
Armenia's election offers a choice between Russia and EU
Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7.
B bbc.com
World
3 sources
Published 5 days ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com
Sabalenka crumbles in quarter-finals in yet another French Open shock
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider. Qualifier Chwalinska extends dream French Open runImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Maja Chwalinska beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the French Open first roundByHarry PooleBBC Sport journalistPublished32 minutes agoQualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beat Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.The world number 114 was left open-mouthed with shock after completing a superb 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 win over 22nd seed Kalinskaya on a blustery Par...
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Malaysia: Social media ban for minors sparks privacy debate
Malaysia’s ban on under-16s using social media has been framed as a child-safety measure, but critics warn it could prove difficult to enforce and may come at the cost of online privacy.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • DW - Europe • via dw.com
Armenia's election offers a choice between Russia and EU
Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7.
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Ferrari sign Leclerc on new long-term contract before home F1 Monaco GP
Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari for an undisclosed length, having joined the F1 team in 2019. Leclerc agrees to new long-term deal with FerrariImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Leclerc has had a strong link with Ferrari for many yearsPublished35 minutes agoFerrari driver Charles Leclerc has agreed a new long-term contract with the team.The deal for the 28-year-old comes in the build-up to his home Grand Prix in Monaco this weekend.Leclerc has competed in 155 races for the Italian outfit, winning eight times, and he is currently third in the drivers' championship.He joined the Ferr...
E egyptindependent.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Egypt Independent - Top News • via egyptindependent.com
Officials say 63 injured in Iranian strikes that hit Kuwait airport
Kuwait’s health ministry said 63 people were injured following strikes that hit the country on Wednesday damaging its international airport, in an attack that saw one of the highest injury counts among the gulf states hit by Iran since fighting began. Clashes continue as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran shows little progress.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Malaysia: Social media ban for minors sparks privacy debate
Malaysia’s ban on under-16s using social media has been framed as a child-safety measure, but critics warn it could prove difficult to enforce and may come at the cost of online privacy.
A abcnews.com
Technology
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • ABC News - Technology • via abcnews.com
UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries
British competition regulators have mandated that Google must allow news sites to opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleImran Rahman-JonesTechnology reporterGetty ImagesOnline publishers can choose not to appear in the AI Overviews of Google search results in the UK, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced.The competition regulator said this would "put publishers, like news organisations, in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".Many websites have complained that they ha...
Big Tech
F ft.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Financial Times - UK • via ft.com
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg as Putin’s forum gets under way
Kyiv hits oil terminal after deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities As an annual economic conference was set to begin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had targeted a navy base and an oil terminal in the region that includes Russia’s second-largest city.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Portugal: General strike causes disruption to services
Flights have been canceled and schools closed as unions stage a strike over government labor reform plans.
B bbc.com
World
4 sources
Published 5 days ago • BBC News - Asia • via bbc.com
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives. The blaze, in a residential area of the Indian capital, injured dozens more, the authorities said.
T theguardian.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com
California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates – US politics live
Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airSome of the most crucial races to flip are now set for November, with massive spending expected in contests seen as toss-ups, but even in those rated to lean toward Republicans given the national headwinds against the party in power.In New Jersey, Democrats nominated former healthcare executive and US navy veteran Rebecca Bennett after a crowded primary to take on Republican congressman Tom Kea... Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airVoters in Tuesday’s primary elections across the US chose candidates who could flip critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, setting up a series of high-stakes general election contests in a midterm year expected to favor Democrats.Among the most watched races are: a New Jersey Democrat who could oust a Republican incumbent absent with a mystery medical issue for months; sever...
W washingtonpost.com
World
3 sources
Published 5 days ago • Washington Post - World • via washingtonpost.com
Drone attack damages Kuwait airport as U.S.-Iran strikes widen
One person was killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport after U.S. The United States and Iran both reported strikes overnight, accusing each other of being the aggressor.
N nytimes.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • The New York Times - US • via nytimes.com
2 Hostages Released From Bomb Threat at Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California
The police were negotiating with a man inside a Chase Bank branch in Bakersfield, Calif. People urged to avoid downtown as man, reportedly with bomb strapped to body, inside bank with number of peopleA man barricaded himself inside a bank in the southern California city of Bakersfield with an unknown number of people, police said on Tuesday.The unidentified man had a bomb strapped to his body, according to Bakersfield Now.
E egyptindependent.com
World
5 sources
Published 5 days ago • Egypt Independent - Top News • via egyptindependent.com
Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens
Ukraine drones rained down on St. Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens22 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura GozziReutersBlack smoke from a burning oil terminal could be seen billowing over central St PetersburgUkraine has carried out a strike on the outskirts Russia's St Petersburg, hours before the opening of a major economic forum designed to attract foreign investment into the country.As dawn broke black plumes of smoke rose over Russia's second city, where Vladimir Puti...
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people
It took eight fire engines to extinguish the blaze, as more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals. 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • DW - Europe • via dw.com
Portugal: General strike causes disruption to services
Flights have been canceled and schools closed as unions stage a strike over government labor reform plans.
N nytimes.com
Business
2 sources
Published 5 days ago • The New York Times - Business • via nytimes.com
Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes
Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s main international airport and the United States and Iran exchanged strikes. British house prices fell 0.6% in May, leaving them 1.7% higher than a year earlier, Nationwide reportsEurozone factories were hit by the biggest jump in input costs in four years last month.The Iran war drove up the cost of raw materials and intermediate goods, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers at European manufacturers.Although euro area manufacturers reported an expansion for a fourth successive month in May, the sector is showing signs of struggling under the weight of risi...
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