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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: Euronews favicon Euronews

Stanley Fischer mixed rigour and realism, compassion and calm

The former IMF, Bank of Israel and Federal Reserve official died on May 31st

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Trump thinks Americans consume too much. He has a point

He will not like the remedy, however

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

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 Islam’s five pillars.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Rising deaths, fake pills, gang violence: How the EU is struggling to cope with illegal drug problem

Europe’s emerging drug threats span everything from fake medicines, cocaine busts, and synthetic weed, according to a new report.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kyiv will not force Ukrainian refugees to come back home β€” but it hopes they will

As Russia’s 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: Euronews favicon Euronews

Virgin Australia is coming back to the share market. Here’s what this new chapter could mean

The listing is a huge milestone for private equity firm Bain Capital, which acquired the airline in crisis five years ago.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Day of high drama in Tasmanian politics – as it happened

This blog is now closedLiberal premier Jeremy Rockliff to request Tasmania election after no-confidence voteGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore from Climate Change Authority chief Matt Kean yesterdayIn his speech at the Australian Museum, Matt Kean also briefly referred to the Climate Change Authority’s work advising the Albanese government on a 2035 emissions reduction target.Some political...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Rich Countries’ Energy Transitions Threaten Indigenous Peoples and the Environment

Metals and minerals form the backbone of low-carbon energy technologies like solar panels, grid infrastructure and car batteries. Yet, in many cases, people live on or near the lands where copper, lithium, nickel and other materials are extracted to meet growing energy demand. What does the mining boom mean for them? More than half of […]

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Serena Williams says winning the Australian Open while pregnant was her most important career moment: 'I don't know how I did that'

"I remember saying: I have to do a lot of aces... I can only play, like, four balls and I'm done," Williams told the SuperReturn conference in Berlin.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Australian woman denies weighing 'fatal dose' of toxic mushrooms in murder trial

An Australian woman accused of murder denied measuring out a "fatal dose" of poisonous mushrooms on her kitchen scales to kill three elderly relatives of her estranged husband, as she was cross-examined by the prosecution on Thursday.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

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: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Lidia Thorpe urges Albanese to β€˜do his homework’ as PM insists Dorinda Cox allegations have been β€˜dealt with’

Independent senator – who made complaint about Cox – says Labor needs to take bullying allegations in the workplace seriouslyAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLidia Thorpe has urged Anthony Albanese to β€œdo his homework” on bullying allegations against Greens turned Labor senator Dorinda Cox, claiming the prime minister was β€œwrong” to publicly declare...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Involution or evolution? China wants to stop the EV price war, but analysts are doubtful

There's a buzzword in China to describe excessive competition, in a race to the bottom: nei juan, or "involution."

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Tasmanian parliament passes vote of no confidence in premier Jeremy Rockliff – video

The Tasmanian parliament’s lower house has passed a vote of no confidence in the Liberal leader. The motion – moved by the Labor leader, Dean Winter – was backed by the Greens and three other crossbenchers. The speaker, Labor’s Michelle O’Byrne, gave a casting vote to pass the motion 18-17Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff expected to push for early Tasmania election after losing no-confidence vote Continue reading...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Deadly mushroom cook weighed fatal dose on kitchen scales, says prosecutor

Erin Patterson told the court she didn't believe the mushrooms in photos recovered from her phone were toxic.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Citi plans to slash 3,500 tech roles in China as global banks cut costs

A slew of major global banks are under fresh pressure to trim costs against the backdrop of deteriorating global economic outlook.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Somalia: Somalia Specifically Targeted in New U.S. Travel Ban

[Shabelle] Washington -- The United States government on Wednesday announced a new travel ban that specifically includes Somali nationals, barring them from entering the country.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ten Tasmanian devil joeys discovered during pouch check of endangered marsupials – video

Researchers at Aussie Ark have found 10 Tasmanian devil joeys during the first pouch check of the endangered marsupial's 2025 breeding season, which runs from February to June each year. Continue reading...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Trump’s anti-China drive in Middle East runs on guns and tech

US President Donald Trump claimed he was able to secure deals totaling more than US$2 trillion for the USduring his May tourof the Gulf states. Trump said, β€œthere has never been anything like” the amount of jobs and money these agreements will bring to the US. However, providing a lift for the US economy wasn’t […] The post Trump’s anti-China drive in Middle East runs on guns and tech appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Marion Lalisse β€” EU’s 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 EUobserver’s 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: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Africa: Trump Issues Travel Ban for Chad, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia has avoided inclusion on a new list of countries facing U.S. travel restrictions, following concerns earlier this year that the country could face sanctions for failure to meet certain visa and security requirements.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

New Zealand PM 'shock' as aide accused of secretly recording women

PM Christopher Luxon says he has "zero tolerance" for women being made to feel unsafe after allegations emerged.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

CNBC Daily Open: The health of the U.S. economy can depend on your viewing angle

The ADP and Fed reports can give an insight into the economy, but they could also be skewed by the vantage point of the observers.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Frivolous copyright claims β€˜censor’ 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: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

When joy turned to horror for Bengaluru fans celebrating team's IPL win

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured in a crush outside a cricket stadium in India's Bengaluru.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Conservatives Attack Nonprofits on Capitol Hill

In a hearing on Capitol Hill, Republicans and Democrats clashed over Trump administration attacks on nonprofits.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Shein and Temu see U.S. demand plunge on 'de minimis' trade loophole closure

Low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein have slowed significantly in the U.S. amid tariffs and the closure of the de minimis loophole, new data shows.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Auto industry sounds the alarm as China's rare earth curbs start to bite

Automotive industry groups are increasingly worried about a rare earth shortage.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The Top End’s tropical savannas are a natural wonder – but weak environment laws mean their future is uncertain

A new report reveals the perilous state of nature in the Top End of the Northern Territory. Here’s how to arrest the decline of threatened species and habitat.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)