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Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists

The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

German court rejects key pillar of Merz’s asylum crackdown

Under pressure from the far right, Germany's conservative chancellor had vowed to turn away asylum-seekers at the country's borders.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Fintech Chime readies IPO but faces drastically lower valuation

The market has begun to thaw in recent weeks on hope that the worst of Donald Trump’s tariff threats has passed

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Argentine Court Temporarily Suspends Milei’s Decree Limiting Right to Strike

This is the second time the far-right president has attempted to eliminate this right via decree. On Monday, National Labor Court No. 3 granted a preliminary injunction requested by the Association of State Workers (ATE), temporarily suspending the enforcement of an article in a decree signed by President Javier Milei that limited the right to […]

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU trade chief to meet US counterpart in Paris amid increased tariff tensions

Despite rising tensions, the Commission still hopes to restart negotiations with the US over customs duties.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The gap between Britain’s defence rhetoric and reality

UK should commit to raising spending more quickly in the face of mounting threats

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Cambodia to take up long-running border dispute with Thailand at UN's top court

In 1962, the ICJ awarded disputed territory on which a historic temple is located to Cambodia, a move that rankled Thailand and to this day remains a major irritant in bilateral relations.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Former Biden spokesperson now admits Israel committed 'war crimes'

Former Biden spokesperson now admits Israel committed 'war crimes' Former US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, who worked under the Biden administration and frequently defended Israel's war on Gaza, has now told Sky News he believes that Israel has "without a doubt... committed war crimes". In a podcast interview published on Monday, Miller - now speaking as a private citizen - said he does not believe...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Suspect charged in Colorado attack that wounded 8

Multiple people were injured in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" in the US state of Colorado. Police said a male suspect attacked a rally in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

EU lagging behind new US push for Russia sanctions

The EU's next round of Russia sanctions is unlikely to be ready in time for the G7 summit, despite a US call for coordinated action.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Learnings From the Front Lines on Redefining Leadership for the Age of AI

On a Wednesday afternoon, a school district director emailed to say she might be late to the first community of practice session. She explained she was ...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Panamanians Denounce Death of Embera Teen During Police Crackdown

The incident occurred as Panamanian police violently cracked down on Indigenous communities protesting against Law 462. On Sunday, the General Congress of Guna Yala, a member organization of the National Coordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples of Panama (COONAPIP), denounced that an Embera teenager died after being struck in the head by pellets. RELATED: U.S. Seeks […]

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US ambassador to Israel denies Israeli shootings at Gaza aid site

US ambassador to Israel denies Israeli shootings at Gaza aid site Despite local officials confirming three people dead and 35 others injured in the overnight hours as Israeli forces shot at Palestinians collecting aid in Rafah, the US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Monday that the reports are fabricated. β€œWithout verification of any source other than Hamas and its collaborators, the New York Times, CNN, and...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UnitedHealth investors approve CEO’s $60mn pay

Stephen Hemsley received stock option award after retaking the reins at struggling insurance company

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Russia and Ukraine agree new prisoner exchange after talks

A second round of direct talks in Turkey came amid stepped-up attacks from both Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine says a drone attack yesterday on Russian airbases destroyed strategic bombing aircraft. More on DW.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster

The move to reopen comes as international restrictions on Syria's financial systems begin to ease in a bid to give the country a chance to rebuild after 14 years of civil war.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fact check: Posts don't show recent attacks in Russia-Ukraine war

Russia and Ukraine both launched drone strikes just shortly before negotiators were set to meet for talks in Turkey. Viral posts on social media allegedly showing these attacks used footage from previous clashes.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Karol Nawrocki’s win pitches Poland into EU ideas battleground

Conservative Karol Nawrocki's knife-edge victory by 50.89% of the votes in Poland’s nail-biting weekend presidential runoff election, against liberal Warsaw Mayor RafaΕ‚ Trzaskowski, set the stage for a revivified right wing and for an uncomfortable cohabitation with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | June 2nd – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ecuador Ranks Third Among Worst Countries for Workers’ Rights Violations

Currently, Bangladesh tops the list of the 10 worst countries with the most systematic violations of labor rights. On Monday, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released its 2025 Global Rights Index, placing Ecuador third on a list of the 10 worst countries for workers’ rights violations. RELATED: 49.4% of Children in Ecuador Live in […]

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU officials head to Washington after Trump's 50-percent steel tariff

EU officials are heading for Washington to hold talks with their US counterparts in a bid to head off 50 percent duties on steel exports.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Africa: Pandemic Impact on Africa, World, Health Decline Revealed in Report

[allAfrica] Geneva -- The 2025 World Health Statistics Report reveals the profound health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including loss of life, reduced longevity, and overall decline in health and well-being, which have significantly influenced Africa.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uzbek Human Rights Defender Prevented From Traveling to Receive Award

When Sharifa Madrakhimova received her passport via mail from Dublin, with her Irish visa affixed inside, the document had been rendered invalid by burns and cuts, preventing her from leaving the country.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Italy marks Republic Day with military parade in Rome

Thousands of Italian troops and civil servants paraded through central Rome on Monday to mark the 79th anniversary of the country becoming a republic.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany's former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed president of United Nations General Assembly

The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year β€” despite backlash in Berlin.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Desperation grows as aid delays hit floods

Thousands of people have been left homeless and hungry after devastating floods hit central Nigeria. Survivors say help is not coming fast enough.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Larissa Waters says any plan to exempt politicians from superannuation tax hike β€˜a joke’

Exclusive: Greens leader says party, which holds balance of power in Senate, undecided on tax affecting 0.5% of super balances – or 80,000 peopleAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe new Greens leader, Larissa Waters, has warned Labor against any special treatment for politicians under plans to increase taxes on superannuation accounts worth more than...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

My petty gripe: Australians just don’t know how to act right on public transport

People dump their bags everywhere, fail to file to the sides and force fellow riders to fight their way to the doors upon departure Read more from our Petty gripes seriesAs I shuffle my way on to Sydney’s metro, a woman stares at me as if I’ve grown a second head. I have earned this perplexed look by exhibiting basic courtesy – moving my backpack to my front in order to avoid jostling other commuters. Shortly after...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

South Africa: How 'Kill the Boer' Has Been Weaponised By Racists

[GroundUp] Extremists on both sides of South Africa's main ethnic divide misrepresent what it means

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Ugandan Journalist Agather Atuhaire Recounts Harrowing Ordeal During Detention in Tanzania

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ugandan journalist and human rights activist Agather Atuhaire has shared a disturbing account of abuse and mistreatment allegedly inflicted by Tanzanian authorities during a recent detention in Dar es Salaam.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

EU must heed scientific advice, Ribera says as 2040 row deepens

The EU's scientific advisers warned Monday that expected plans to outsource some emissions cuts would undermine the bloc's climate credibility.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Report: For First Time in Years, Home-Based Child Care Programs Are on the Rise

Some states are seeing a spike in child care programs β€” but experts worry it’s not enough to outrun rising child care costs.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Why Tesla sales are rebounding in Norway while Europe lags

Tesla's sale of new cars in Norway skyrocketed 213% in May from a year ago, bucking a sharp downward trend across Europe.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Somalia: Farmaajo - 'Puntland and Jubbaland Must Be Included in the National Dialogue'

[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- Former President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has welcomed the upcoming national consultation forum proposed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, while firmly stressing the need for full participation by the Federal Member States of Puntland and Jubbaland to ensure the talks are inclusive, effective, and nationally binding.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica