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Teen TikTok star shot dead after man broke into her home, police say

The 17-year-old's murder has sparked a debate about women on social media in Pakistan.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Apple and Samsung smartphone growth to take hit from tariff uncertainty: Counterpoint Research

Counterpoint Research revised down its 2025 global smartphone shipment growth forecast to 1.9% year-on-year from 4.2%.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

British singer and songwriter Jessie J shares early breast cancer diagnosis

The British pop star behind hit singles like 'Price Tag' and 'Domino' says she plans to undergo surgery for breast cancer this month.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after discovery of unexploded WWII bombs

The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Australian woman accused of murders with toxic mushrooms gives her account of fatal lunch

An Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband's elderly relatives with poisonous mushrooms gave her account of the fatal lunch on Wednesday, in a case that has gripped the public.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Somalia: Somalia's Stance On Peace Missions - Interference or Local Ownership?

[ISS] Threats to the independence of peace support missions call for clarity on their relationship with host countries.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

U.S.-backed Gaza aid group halts distribution as 18 killed in Israeli strike on school shelter

The U.S.-backedGazaHumanitarian Foundation (GHF) will not give out any aid on Wednesday as it presses Israel to boost civilian safety beyond the perimeter of its distribution sites, a day after dozens of Palestinians seeking aidwere killed.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Ukraine demands return of children taken by Russia: How did Kyiv come up with the list?

Kyiv handed over to Moscow a list of forcefully deported Ukrainian children, demanding that the Kremlin return them home. Who are the children on the list, and why did Ukraine include just some 300 names in it?

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What Does Centering Native Justice Require? A New Report Has Answers

A new report offers a deep dive into Native conceptions of justice, how existing injustice affects Native communities, and how these injustices can be remedied.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

The hard road to a clean and profitable Danantara

The recent inauguration of Danantara, Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund, marks a remarkable development in the Southeast Asian nation’s economic strategy. Established through amendment to the State-Owned Enterprises Law (Law No. 1), Danantara’s creation has sparked significant discussion, often drawing comparisons with regional giants such as Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional. Yet, a […]...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Indigenous lawyer leads race for chief justice in Mexico

Hugo Aguilar, who has long fought for indigenous rights, looks set to preside over Mexico's highest court.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Liberia: NDMA Warns of Massive Floods and Severe Weather-Related Disasters

[New Dawn] The Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Ansu V. S. Dulleh, has issued a dire warning of massive floods and the potential for severe weather-related disasters during the rainy season.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tiananmen anniversary passes quietly in Hong Kong once again

Hong Kong again saw no mass commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Wednesday, with candlelit vigils at Victoria Park remaining absent for another year.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Dismisses Rights Group Report As Propaganda, Highlights Civilian Outreach in Eastern DRC

[Nile Post] The M23 rebel movement has rejected a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report accusing it of executing at least 21 civilians in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma in February, branding the claims as fabricated and politically motivated.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Pornhub owner suspends access in France in protest over age verification law

Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub and RedTube, announced the move after criticising new French child protection measures.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Meta becomes latest tech giant to turn to nuclear to power AI with new 20-year energy deal

Meta is the latest tech giant to strike a deal with a US energy corporation to power its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI).

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The EU needs to research its own oligarchic capture

From tax codes to agricultural subsidies, from philanthropic networks to media empires, oligarchs are shaping the future of Europe β€” and perhaps few in Brussels dare to name it.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Liberia: Liberia Elected To UN Security Council Seat

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Sixty-two years after its last appearance on the United Nations Security Council, Liberia has returned to the world's most powerful diplomatic table with a thunderous mandate. In a historic election held June 3 at the UN Headquarters in New York, Liberia secured a non-permanent seat for the 2026-2027 term with an overwhelming 181 votes -- a result that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Swiss glacier collapse highlights urgent need for monitoring and warning systems, WMO says

As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can ChatGPT be an alternative to psychotherapy and help with emotional growth?

More and more people are turning to chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to learn how to deal with their personal issues. Self-diagnosis is also on the rise, especially among young people.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fact check: How credible is the Russian 'Global Fact-Checking Network'?

Russia's new "Global Fact-Checking Network" (GFCN) claims to fight fake news β€” but experts criticise it as propaganda in fact-checking clothes. Who's behind GFCN and why does it not meet global fact-checking standards?

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Fact check: Is Russia's new fact-checking platform credible?

Russia's new Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) claims to fight fake news. But experts say the platform peddles propaganda. Who's behind GFCN and what does it do?

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Should For-Profit Corporations Exist?

The for-profit corporation is arguably the single most important institution in society today, yet we rarely ask ourselves if it has overstayed its usefulness. We should.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

AI Kurt Cobain: The horror of Instagram's chatbots

Instagram's AI Kurt Cobain chatbot is extremely popular, logging more than 105.5k interactions to date. However, if you look at the conversations, it reveals a disturbing problem...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria flood disaster leaves 200 dead and thousands displaced

At least 200 people have died after flash floods tore through the Nigerian town of Mokwa, following hours of intense rainfall early on Thursday morning.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nissan CEO says mega savings plan will fix the struggling automaker

"I think in the short term, the focus that we have is to fix ourselves the company," the Nissan CEO said.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Unmet medical needs: Which countries in Europe are struggling the most to provide healthcare?

Unmet medical needs are mostly linked to issues within the healthcare system, such as high costs and long waiting lists. Here's how countries compare.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president's daughter

Charlene Ruto accused the author of "misusing" her name by writing the book without seeking her permission.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Latest news bulletin | June 4th – Midday

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 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What Can We Do About Chronic Absenteeism? Ask Detroit.

β€œSchools were not designed to solve a problem like chronic absenteeism,” say two researchers who studied Detroit’s school system for seven years, ...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Salvadoran court convicts three ex-army officers over 1982 killing of four Dutch journalists

The three men, who are now in their 80s and 90s, each received a 15-year jail sentence.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

BBC rejects incorrect White House claims on Gaza coverage

The corporation says claims that a story was removed from its website are "completely wrong".

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

'Godfather' of AI Yoshua Bengio launches non-profit to make AI safer and more trustworthy

Yoshua Bengio is launching LawZero, a Canada-based non-profit that will prioritise the development of safe, honest artificial intelligence (AI).

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

One year in detention: heads of United Nations agencies and INGOs renew demand for release of staff detained in northern Yemen

This week marks one year since dozens of personnel from the United Nations, nongovernmental and civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions were arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities in northern Yemen. Others have been detained since as far back as 2021. Today, we reiterate our urgent demand for their immediate and unconditional release.As of today, 23 UN and five international...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews