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CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: A lament for the losses on Royal Bank of Scotland

The British government might not have lost nearly as much on its stake in the bank had circumstances been different.

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

South Africa Court Rejects Zuma’s Bid to Drop Arms Deal Corruption Charges

A South African high court has dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s latest attempt to halt his long-standing corruption trial linked to a controversial 1999 arms deal involving billions in state funds.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

China Pressuring Two Major Myanmar Armed Groups to Halt Offensives

Beijing continues to push for a political settlement that will allow strategic China-backed infrastructure projects to move forward.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung pledges to 'unite' country

Experts say he faces a challenging task, as division and discontentment continue to rack South Korea.

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

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Cull Elephants to Manage Overpopulation

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has given the Save Valley Conservancy the green light to cull 50 elephants to curb overpopulation.

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

Yemen: US Strikes on Port an Apparent War Crime

Click to expand Image Burned vehicles near Ras Issa port in Hodeidah, Yemen following US strikes on April 17, 2025. Photo taken on April 18, 2025. 2025 AFP via Getty Images (Beirut) – US military strikes on the Ras Issa Port in Hodeidah, Yemen, on April 17, 2025, caused dozens of civilian casualties and significant damage to port infrastructure, Human Rights Watch said today. The attack should be investigated as a war...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here’s how we can help them

Australia wants to end domestic violence in a generation. To do so, we need to focus on the next one.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Sudan: Armed Forces Airstrikes in South Darfur

Click to expand Image Photograph shared by a Nyala resident on February 6, 2025, shows the destroyed building at the location of a February 3 airstrike near the Mecca Eye Hospital in Nyala, South Darfur. Private The Sudanese Armed Forces killed scores of civilians in attacks that used unguided air-dropped bombs on residential and commercial neighborhoods in Nyala, South Darfur in early February.These attacks were...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

New chief whip says MK party will try to repair relationship with EFF

Colleen Makhubele said fixing the relationship was important for the wellbeing of the progressive caucus in parliament

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease can both cause nausea, bloating and pain. What’s the difference?

Before making changes to your diet, it’s a good idea to speak to your doctor or a qualified dietitian to make sure you don’t miss out on important nutrients.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Australia's first-quarter economic growth misses estimates, expanding 1.3% from a year earlier

The GDP figure comes as the Reserve Bank of Australia slashed rates to its lowest level in two years to bolster growth.

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

How physicists used antimatter, supercomputers and giant magnets to solve a 20-year-old mystery

New results resolve the long-standing anomaly of the muon’s magnetic moment – and may offer hints about the nature of dark matter.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Why did Wilders quit?

Far-right leader Geert Wilders has pulled the plug on the Dutch government, plunging the country into political uncertainty. But why?

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

A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam

Australians will rally this weekend to mourn Kumanjayi White, a Warlpiri man with disabilities who stopped breathing after being restrained by NT policeFive years ago thousands of Australians defied Covid restrictions to pour on to the streets of our cities and towns as part of the global Black Lives Matter movement.The protests here highlighted the appalling rates of Aboriginal people dying in police and prison...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election

South Korea's opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung wins the country's snap presidential election.

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

Ecuador Approves Reform to Allow Foreign Military Bases: Between the Fight Against Crime and Risks to Sovereignty

Ecuador’s National Assembly approved a constitutional reform permitting foreign military bases amid efforts to combat drug trafficking. The measure, promoted by Daniel Noboa, sparks debate over possible foreign interference and national sovereignty. Related: Ecuador Ranks Third Among Worst Countries for Workers’ Rights Violations On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Ecuador’s National Assembly approved a constitutional reform […]...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Silicon Schengen Is Europe’s Play. An AI Archipelago Could Be ASEAN’s.

Southeast Asia must improve its position in the global AI value chain, from a low-cost transit point to a critical node for innovation and production.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

US Pressuring Vietnam to Downgrade Economic Ties With China: Report

Washington is driving a hard bargain in its ongoing trade and tariff negotiations with Hanoi.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korea's new president has a Trump-shaped crisis to avert

Lee Jae-myung secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day.

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

Artist Janenne Eaton’s retrospective is a compelling account of our troubled times

Respected painter and teacher Janenne Eaton has influenced generations of Australian artists.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Will Ukraine or Russia win the war?

After Ukraine’s attack on Russian air bases, some pundits are writing thatUkraine is winning the war.At least one American newspaper headlined the surprise attack as Russia’s β€œPearl Harbor,” evidently forgetting the ultimate result. In any case, the actual ground war in Ukraine is increasingly favoring the Russians, who are slowly tightening the noose on Kyiv’s […] The post Will Ukraine or Russia win the war? appeared...

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

β€˜Not available in your region’: what is a VPN and how can I use one safely?

VPNs are becoming a popular option for people wanting to access overseas content. But they’re much more than that – and sometimes legally murky.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Will South Korea’s election result save the country? | About That

After one assassination attempt, two impeachments, and several presidents in less than six months, South Korea has elected a new leader. The Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung β€” who called the election "judgment day" β€” is tasked with bringing stability back to the country. Andrew Chang explains the chaos that led up to this pivotal moment, and the challenges that lie ahead. Images provided by Getty Images, The Canadian...

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

Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidential Election Following Political Turmoil

Lee Jae-myung, candidate of the Democratic Party, wins the June 3, 2025, snap presidential election in South Korea with nearly 50% of the vote, marking a shift after the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. Related: Lee Jae-Myung Poised to Win South Korea’s Presidential Election South Korea held early presidential elections on June 3, […]

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties

NZ’s Local Government Act requires councillors to put local concerns first. But local politics is rife with party affiliation, and tensions are likely to increase.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The chicks are alright: what songbirds can teach us about divorce and moving on

Parental separation in humans can deeply affect children. But in another monogamous pair-bonding species, it has no such effect.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Live: No-confidence motion in Tasmania's premier

A no-confidence motion in Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff appears set to succeed. Follow the coverage live.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Hegseth to skip Ukraine meeting at NATO headquarters

The absence of the U.S. defense secretary marks the first time in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group’s history that an American defense chief misses the monthly meeting.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Colorado fire-bomb suspect's family being held for deportation

Federal agents are investigating "to what extent" Mohamed Sabry Soliman's family knew about the attack, and if they provided any support.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Everyone needs joy': Gala celebrates women affected by domestic and family abuse

An event, designed to create a space of connection and celebration, has been held in Greater Hobart for women with lived experience of domestic and family abuse.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Meta agrees 20-year deal to buy output from Illinois nuclear plant

Tie-up with Constellation Energy comes as Big Tech groups seek power sources for AI boom

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Venezuela Captures Group of Terrorists in the East: President Maduro Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Justice in Sucre

During the official assumption of office of the Governor of Sucre state Jhoanna Carrillo , President NicolΓ‘s Maduro announced the capture of a group of terrorists with war weapons in the country’s east, reinforcing the Bolivarian government’s commitment to peace and the defense of national sovereignty. Related: Venezuela’s National Assembly Approves Law to Join International […]

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Live: Erin Patterson to face more questions in triple-murder trial

Erin Patterson will give evidence for a third day in her triple-murder trial in Morwell. She's accused of murdering three relatives by serving them a meal that contained poisonous mushrooms. Follow the trial live.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Pornhub blocks access in France to protest age restrictions

The firm behind Pornhub, RedTube and YouPorn plans to temporarily block access to its adult content in France.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

IDF says roads to Gaza aid centres are 'combat zones' as sites close for day

Aid distribution will be halted on Wednesday, with Gazans warned by the IDF not to travel to collection points.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East