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Fragrance-free toiletries and lots of snacks: The ultimate packing list for the Hajj pilgrimage
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year.
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#FreeAlaa: Will hunger strikes release Alaa Abdel-Fattah?
A new UN report, the UK and human rights organizations call for the release of Egypt's most prominent detainee. After around 250 days of hunger strike, Alaa Abdel-Fattah's mother is in a life-threatening condition.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Marcus Aurelius: a Roman emperor as social media influencer
How do you keep calm in times of crisis? What do people need to be happy? Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is often quoted online for answers. This once-powerful man would have preferred to be a philosopher.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:China issues arrest warrants for 20 Taiwanese accused of hacking missions
China refuses to deal with Taiwan's pro-independence government and has been pressing its diplomatic campaign to isolate the island.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2025βs tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained
To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, weβve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Forever chemicals: Brussels' mission to clean up Europe's water
The European Commission plans to support water treatment to eliminate forever chemicals (PFAS), according to the European Water Resilience Strategy, adopted in Brussels on Wednesday.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Smoke from Canadaβs wildfires reaches Europe amid extreme start to the 2025 fire season
About 200 fires are actively burning in Canada and have consumed about 19,900 square kilometres of terrain, most of it in the last week.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Danish PM seeks to extend religious full-face veil ban to educational institutions
Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday she was seeking to extend the 2018 niqab ban to educational institutions and remove prayer rooms, citing concerns about social control and oppression.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:India is reaching for its own world-class AI engine
Despite thousands of AI startups cropping up in India, the nation has yet to produce its own premium AI engine. Why is there no Indian version of DeepSeek or ChatGPT?
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Shadow of dynastic politics shrouds Southeast Asia
Political dynasties are stronger than ever in Southeast Asia, as the offspring of former leaders hold power in half of the region's countries.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Protesters urge reform as Argentina considers welfare emergency bill
Activists from across Argentina gathered outside Congress on Wednesday, calling for urgent reforms to the countryβs social welfare system amid growing concern.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:North Korea doubles down on 'unconditional' support for Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's meeting on Wednesday is the latest sign of expanding cooperation between their two nations.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly 'scraping' user comments to train AI chatbot Claude
Social media company Reddit sued artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic for allegedly "scraping" user comments to train its chatbot Claude.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 5th β Midday
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Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Germany: Voter trust in US and Israel decreasing
Which countries are seen as reliable partners for Germany? How do voters rate Chancellor Friedrich Merz? The latest ARD Deutschlandtrend survey offers answers to these and other questions.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Women on blockbuster weight loss drugs warned to use effective contraception
The UK medicines regulator said all women taking the jabs should ensure they are using an effective form of birth control, and that pregnant women should stop taking them.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Temporality, trees, and togetherness: Inside Marina Tabassum's 2025 Serpentine Pavilion
The 2025 Serpentine Pavilion has been unveiled in Kensington Gardens - designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, the timber structure explores themes of time, movement, and nature.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions
Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj β a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islamβs five pillars.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Rising deaths, fake pills, gang violence: How the EU is struggling to cope with illegal drug problem
Europeβs emerging drug threats span everything from fake medicines, cocaine busts, and synthetic weed, according to a new report.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Kyiv will not force Ukrainian refugees to come back home β but it hopes they will
As Russiaβs war against Ukraine drags on into its fourth year, many Ukrainian refugees have integrated and settled in Europe. Kyiv is seeking ways to motivate them to return home.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Health risks of synthetic drug use in Europe still unknown
An EU drug report shows synthetic substances are on an upward trend. Drugs like cathinones are now made in Europe to keep up with demand. The health risks are largely unknown.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Why Mercosur is only the start of the story
The question for policymakers, businesses, and civil-society leaders on both sides of the Atlantic is not simply 'if' the EU-Mercosur deal will pass, but 'where' it could lead next: could this agreement become the springboard for a transatlantic EU-Latin America bloc?
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Germany needs up to 60,000 more troops, says defense chief
Germany must recruit up to 60,000 more service personnel to meet NATO's defense goals, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The estimate reflects growing military demands amid heightened tensions with Russia.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:The woman who fought sprawling wildfires and became a hotshot
Wildland firefighters in North America and other parts of the world have seen rising temperatures transform fire behavior into dangerous feedback loops. A veteran 'hotshot' gives a glimpse of life on the frontlines.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:What it takes to fight wildfires in an era of climate change
Wildland firefighters in North America and other parts of the world have seen rising temperatures transform fire behavior into dangerous feedback loops. A veteran 'hotshot' gives a glimpse of life on the frontlines.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Marion Lalisse β EUβs combating anti-Muslim hatred coordinator keeps us in the dark
Marion Lalisse was appointed by the European Commission as coordinator for combating anti-Muslim hatred. But EUobserverβs attempts to squeeze responses out of the commission on her behalf have been a near impossible endeavour, highlighting possible institutionalised racism for a minority under constant attack.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Frivolous copyright claims βcensorβ Investigate Europe's gambling exposΓ©
An investigation into blacklisted online casinos has been the target of bogus infringement claims sent to Google by unnamed actors. MEPs are asking for journalistic work to be better protected and for a Europe-wide crackdown on unlicensed gambling.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:The political calculus behind the EU's shift on Ukraine agri-imports
Trade benefits, which suspended tariffs and quotas on Ukrainian agri-food exports to support the cash-strapped Ukrainian economy after the Russian invasion in 2022, will not be renewed for the third time. The decision has been questioned by Ukrainian experts, while the country's farming unions predict potential losses of up to 1.5bn.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws
Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting
Trade, Ukraine and defence issues are likely to dominate the Oval Office meeting between Trump and Merz.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Cologne defuses WW2 bombs after 20,000 evacuated
The German city cordoned off a huge area, calling it the largest evacuation since the end of World War Two.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Egypt vows to protect historic monastery amid land dispute
Egypt's foreign minister told Greece that Egypt will preserve the spiritual and religious value of the historic Saint Catherine's Monastery, which is part of the Greek Orthodox church.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:FBI charges man with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of fertility clinic in California
The FBI says Daniel Park has been stockpiling a chemical that can be used to create makeshift explosive devices, with a purchase history going back as far as October 2022, and as recently as a few days prior to the explosion.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Are the surprise airfield attacks a turning point for Ukraine?
Ukraine is still digesting the full implications of Operation Spider's Web, writes our correspondent.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Why is the EU still buying Russian fertilizer?
Russian fertilizer has become increasingly important to European agriculture over the past three years, despite the war in Ukraine. Brussels appears to be finally dealing with the issue but not everyone is convinced.
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