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Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Taiwan opposition leader heads to US

KMT leader Cheng Li-wun is traveling to the US for a two-week visit.

Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Karl and Undav impress as Germany hammer Finland

SportsGermanyKarl and Undav impress as Germany hammer FinlandJonathan Harding06/01/2026June 1, 2026Deniz Undav delivers another strong performance in Germany's last game at home before start of 2026 World Cup.https://p.dw.com/p/5Edt3Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl played well together as both players are pushing for a starting spot at the 2026 World CupImage: Federico Gambarini/dpa/picture allianceAdvertisement Germany 4-0 Finland (1-0) Goals: 1-0 Undav (34'), 2-0 Wirtz (48'), 3-0 Undav (57'), 4:0... Deniz Undav delivered another strong performance in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Middle East: US hits Iran radar sites, Kuwait under fire

Kuwait has come under aerial attack, while the US has been hitting military sites in Iran. Kuwaiti state media report sirens sounding across the country, as officials say air defences active over the countryEuropean leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into Lebanon US central command (Centcom) has said that it struck targets in Iran over the weekend, in a statement that came just minutes after Kuwait announced it was under attack.Labelling their actions “self-defence”, the US said it hit Iranian “radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island”.T...

Published 2 weeks ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Mozambique: Are "Death Squads" targeting the opposition?

Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique.

Published 2 weeks ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Starmer Braces for Release of More Files About Mandelson and Epstein

A second batch of documents about the former U.S. Documents expected to include messages between the former UK ambassador to Washington and cabinet members

Published 2 weeks ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com

Israel threatens Beirut strikes; Hezbollah attacks kill soldier

Netanyahu orders attacks on Beirut's southern suburb as Hezbollah escalates drone and rocket attacks amid renewed diplomatic efforts to restore a ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com

Mozambique: Are "Death Squads" targeting the opposition?

Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique.

Published 2 weeks ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

France intercepts sanctioned Russian oil tanker, Macron says

The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday. France has intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Atlantic Ocean as it steps up efforts to target Russia's "shadow fleet." Naval officials said the ship was sailing under a false flag.

Published 2 weeks ago • BBC News - Business • via bbc.com

EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'

US investment firm Castlelake says it is considering an offer for the budget airline. Budget carrier says it has not received an approach from US private credit firm Castlelake

Published 2 weeks ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

How China keeps North Korea's economy alive

TradeNorth KoreaHow China keeps North Korea's economy aliveNik Martin06/01/2026June 1, 2026While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade.https://p.dw.com/p/5EK5WChina is one of North Korea's few allies and its main legitimate trading partnerImage: Florence Lo/REUTERSAdvertisementNorth Korea runs one of the most bizarre economies on the planet.

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Published 2 weeks ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires aged 40

Last of his 24 Premier League seasons was at Brighton‘I could never have dreamed of the journey,’ he saysThe former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement. Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.

Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

How China keeps North Korea's economy alive

While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade.

Published 2 weeks ago • Financial Times - World • via ft.com

UK house prices fall in May amid Iran turmoil

Higher mortgage rates blamed for Nationwide index’s first monthly decline this year Nationwide finds typical price was £278,024 in May, as Savills says Iran war has ‘fundamentally changed’ outlookBusiness live – latest updatesHouse prices fell in the UK for the first time this year in May, as rising interest rates triggered by the war in Iran hurt homebuyer demand.The price of the average UK home dropped 0.6% in May compared with the month before, according to the lender Nationwide.

Published 2 weeks ago • France24 English - Top • via france24.com

Russian oil tanker intercepted by France and allies in Atlantic

France and its partners intercepted a Russian oil tanker circumventing sanctions in the Atlantic over the weekend, President Emmanuel Macron said in a social media post on Monday. France has intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Atlantic Ocean as it steps up efforts to target Russia's "shadow fleet." Naval officials said the ship was sailing under a false flag.

Published 2 weeks ago • France24 English - Health • via france24.com

'Animal medicine': Therapy donkeys help patients at French psychiatric hospital

Patients staying in a psychiatric hospital near Paris have been singing the praises of a novel treatment: spending time with therapy donkeys. 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...

Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com

Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is running unopposed in several constituencies.

Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Middle East: Kuwait hit by missiles and drones

Kuwait has come under aerial attack, while the US has been hitting military sites in Iran. 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...

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Published 2 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Nvidia unveils new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

Nvidia's new chip will power new Windows laptop and desktop computer models to make 'AI personal computers'. 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...

Published 2 weeks ago • Financial Times - Companies • via ft.com

‘More harmful than helpful’: young people sour on AI

Gen Z uses the technology more than anyone, but many fear it is weakening their job prospects and creativity 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSpearZaynah says she's applied for around 200 jobs in the last yearThe experts are talking about a "lost generation" as more than one million under-24-year-olds are left in limbo, without a job or a training course that should lead them to one.Three young people currently in that situation told us how they are dealing with the challenge.'I didn't know how to talk...

Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

US: Newark mayor orders curfew after Delaney Hall protests

The authorities have faced days of protest by pro-immigrant groups at the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey, with the center's residents reportedly on a hunger strike over living conditions in the facility. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the establishment of protected protest zones to minimise clashes with law enforcement.

Published 2 weeks ago • BBC News - Health • via bbc.com

Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris GrahamReutersA pill has been found to almost double the survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, with experts describing the trial as a game changer.The drug, called daraxonrasib, appears to be a breakthrough in managing a disease that has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers.It helps prevent the spread of cancer by locking onto and shutting off the mutated K... Experts hail daraxonrasib as ‘gamechanger’ for patients with advanced pancreatic cancerA daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world’s deadliest cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial that experts are saying is a “gamechanger” and one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades.Currently, there are few treatments for pancreatic cancer, and most do little or nothing to help.

Published 2 weeks ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

NYC Mayor Mamdani will not attend annual parade honoring Israel

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Sun, May 31

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Published 2 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Kohli powers Bengaluru to ‘stuff of dreams’ back-to-back IPL titles

Having never previously won the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli seals consecutive titles as Gujarat Titansn defeated. Virat Kohli's imperious unbeaten 75 helps Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League final securing back-to-back titles.

Published 2 weeks ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Brooklyn Rivera, Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader, Dies in Government Custody

Brooklyn Rivera, 73, one of the most prominent Miskito political leaders in recent history, was arrested by the government in 2023. The Indigenous leader and former lawmaker had been detained by Nicaragua's authoritarian government in 2023 on undisclosed charges.

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