Breaking 16:31 Serbia’s political crisis deepens as protests continue after president Vucic’s resignation announcement 16:12 Israel officially recognizes the Armenian genocide amid rising diplomatic tensions with Turkey 16:00 Russia’s ruling party fields Ukraine war Veteran among top candidates for September election 15:41 Husband of Italian minister missing after incident in Lake Vico, search underway 15:19 French budget minister calls for focus on social spending over public sector jobs 15:09 US congress sends housing affordability bill to president Trump for final approval 15:04 George Russell wins Austrian grand prix to close the gap in formula one title race 15:02 US Homeland Security Chief urges temporary protected migrants to seek permanent status or depart 14:55 Gnaoua World Music Festival 2026 opens with cross-cultural performances in Essaouira 14:51 Austria urges EU to host Anthropic AI infrastructure amid US access restrictions 14:45 US launches new strikes on Iranian military targets after tanker drone attack 14:38 Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in eastern Saudi Arabia 14:30 Firmus Technologies partners with Nvidia to expand affordable AI computing infrastructure 14:22 Eleven killed after skydiving training aircraft crashes in northeastern France 13:04 Pope Leo expresses solidarity with Venezuela earthquake victims during Sunday Angelus 12:31 U.S. Supreme Court nears term end with major rulings on Trump-related powers and election laws pending 12:15 Iran launches strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain following US air raids, escalating Gulf tensions 12:00 Volkswagen shareholder proposes shifting China-developed models to Germany to protect jobs 11:45 Egypt adds four state-owned companies to privatisation programme, cabinet announces 11:30 France reports 1,000 excess deaths amid record-breaking European heatwave 11:22 Tourist aircraft carrying parachutists crashes near Nancy, multiple casualties reported in Meurthe-et-Moselle 11:15 Arab Parliament praises HM King Mohammed VI's leadership in supporting Jerusalem and the Palestinian cause 11:06 France: Barbecue sparks major wildfire as three people arrested in the Loire 11:00 BIS warns rising debt, AI uncertainty and financial fragilities are increasing global economic risks 10:54 South Korea and Japan deepen defence cooperation amid North Korea nuclear threat 10:45 Uganda military chief orders closure of two leading independent media outlets 10:42 Morocco continue World Cup preparations ahead of Netherlands clash in Round of 16 10:30 Google reportedly limits Meta's access to Gemini AI computing capacity 10:05 Smart wearable technology helps protect Rome's elderly during Europe heatwave 10:00 Australian man charged after Thai teenager found dead in Pattaya 09:46 Mawazine 2026 concludes a historic edition and reaffirms its status as a major global music event 09:30 Iraqi security forces launch anti-corruption raid in Baghdad's Green Zone 09:07 Heatwave pressures French hospitals as emergency chief warns of rising death toll 08:16 Eleven-year-old boy rescued alive three days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Patrick Bruel questioned in expanding sexual violence investigation

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel was taken into police custody on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual violence. According to judicial authorities, the case currently involves several women who have reported alleged incidents dating back many years. Prosecutors stated that the investigation initially......

European airlines’ booking surge fades as Gulf carriers recover capacity

European airlines are seeing a rapid slowdown in the booking surge that followed major disruptions to Gulf aviation hubs, as Middle Eastern carriers restore capacity and reclaim market share across long-haul routes. The temporary shift in demand emerged after airspace restrictions and route closures triggered by an armed escalation involving......

Lower inflation opens the door to possible monetary easing in Hungary

Hungary's central bank is carefully assessing the possibility of future monetary easing as inflationary pressures continue to decline and financial market conditions show signs of improvement. According to remarks from a senior policymaker, the reduction in inflation and the decline in risk premiums may have lowered the level of interest......

Keiko Fujimori leads tight presidential runoff in Peru as vote count nears completion

Peru’s conservative presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead in the country’s runoff election, according to official results with around 90% of ballots counted. The race remains highly competitive as final votes continue to be tallied. Preliminary results show Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori,......

China humanoid robot production surges as demand lags behind

China has rapidly scaled up the production of humanoid robots, securing a dominant position in the global robotics supply chain, while signs of weak demand raise concerns about a potential imbalance in the sector’s growth trajectory. The country accounted for roughly 85 percent of global humanoid robot shipments in 2025, according to......

Six injured in stabbing attack at New York's Penn Station

Several people were injured in a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station, one of the busiest transportation hubs in the United States. Authorities confirmed that six victims were hospitalized following the attack and that the suspect was quickly taken into custody. Emergency responders and law enforcement agencies arrived at......

Iraq warns of financial catastrophe as oil revenues collapse amid Iran conflict

Iraq has issued a stark warning over its economic stability as oil revenues fall sharply during the ongoing regional conflict involving Iran. Foreign minister Fuad Hussein said the country could face a financial catastrophe if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist due to military escalation involving the United States and Israel against......

UK considers stricter social media restrictions for children under 16

The British government is preparing new measures aimed at strengthening online safety for children, with proposals that could restrict access to certain social media platforms for users under the age of 16. The initiative reflects growing concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young people's well-being, mental health and online......

Banks accelerate AI driven layoffs as 63,000 jobs cut

A wave of restructuring across global banking institutions has intensified job cuts linked to artificial intelligence, with 63,000 positions eliminated in 2026. Financial groups are increasingly integrating AI efficiency targets into workforce planning, moving beyond pilot programs and experimental use cases. The shift is reshaping employment......

German industrial orders decline as economic uncertainty weighs on demand

Germany's industrial sector experienced a notable slowdown in April as new factory orders fell more sharply than economists had anticipated, reflecting a challenging environment for Europe's largest economy. According to official data, industrial orders declined compared with the previous month, signaling weaker demand for manufactured......

Xai accused of using Claude outputs to train Grok

A major artificial intelligence dispute has emerged over allegations that xAI used outputs from Anthropic’s Claude model to train its own systems. According to accounts from people familiar with internal projects, the company carried out months of model distillation work focused on coding capabilities. The practice allegedly continued......

Intesa Sanpaolo approves Generali stake purchase amid major banking acquisition

Italy's largest banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo, has approved the acquisition of a minority stake in insurance giant Generali as part of a broader financial strategy linked to a proposed takeover in the banking sector. The decision comes within the context of ongoing consolidation efforts in Italy's financial industry, where major......

Inside Apple’s secret AI meeting that reshaped Siri strategy

A closed-door discussion in early 2025 marked a turning point in Apple’s artificial intelligence ambitions. Senior executives gathered near the company’s software engineering division to confront a growing internal concern. Apple Intelligence had failed to meet expectations and the long-delayed overhaul of Siri faced further setbacks.......

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