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IN PHOTOS | Heat wave sweeps parts of Europe

A punishing heat wave, which gripped parts of Europe beginning Monday, continues to affect Britain, France, Portugal, Spain and Germany.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Iran suspends co-operation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iran's president has ordered the country to suspend its co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after American and Israeli airstrikes hit its most-important nuclear facilities.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

The US Aimed at Iran But Might Have Hit Central Asia

Is Washington ready to subordinate its talk about advancing sovereignty and economic prosperity in Central Asia in favor of trying to isolate and impoverish Iran?

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

Japan’s MHI Launches 11th Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF

Japan is betting on smaller, missile-laden frigates that are cheap to operate and easy to keep deployed.

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

Greek unions speak out after government pushes for 13-hour workday

The GSEE warns of a "medieval era" for workers. The Ministry of Labour calls it "modernisation" and an "adaptation to today’s workforce and business needs".

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

Latin America Spends Three Times More on Debt Than Health

Latindadd, a coalition of 31 organizations from 14 countries, is demanding an urgent reform of the global financial system. On Wednesday, Nathalie Beghin, co-chair of the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Economic, Social and Climate Justice (Latindadd) criticized how Latin America allocates three times more money to external debt payments than to health investments […]

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

Why the 2025 UN Conference Must Deliver on the Rohingya Crisis

Seven years on, the refugee camps are still full. Rohingya futures are still frozen. And the promises from the international community remain, for the most part, unfulfilled.

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

PMQs: Starmer torn apart on welfare as Reeves in tears

Watered down social security reforms dominated grilling of the PM β€” as he wouldn't clarify if Rachel Reeves' position as chancellor was secure.

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

Trump administration military aid halt will only encourage Russia, Ukraine warns

Ukraine warns that slowing weapons deliveries "would only encourage the aggressor to continue war and terror."

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

How Netflix Both Supercharges and Risks Derailing South Korea’s Content Industry

Many of South Korea’s most successful global hits were released through Netflix, but its growing monopoly is stoking concern.

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

Iran halts cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

The decision follows Israeli and US strikes on Iranian soil.

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

Experience Kyoto’s 1,000-year-old festival with parades, night markets and floating shrines

Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city.

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

German Chancellor Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus'

Friedrich Merz's stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day celebrations has sparked criticism from the opposition lawmakers.

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

More red alert heat warnings issued as mercury continues to rise across Europe

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region.

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

Zainolla Samashev: the man behind Kazakhstan’s most iconic archaeological discoveries

In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet renowned Kazakh archaeologist Zainolla Samashev, whose groundbreaking discoveries have redefined Kazakhstan’s ancient past and challenged long-held myths about nomadic civilizations in the region.

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

β€˜Set a goal so big it scares you.’ Uzbekistan’s Paralympic Champions on pushing their limits

In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Paralympic Champions Khusniddin Norbekov and Asila Mirzayorova, who both took home Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games.

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

June likely to be among Europe's hottest on record as heatwave brings new temperature highs

Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continent

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

Nigeria: No Girl Should Be Left Behind - Including Displaced Girls in Nigeria's HPV Drive

[Nigeria Health Watch] Inclusion is not just a principle; it is a right. Yet, in Nigeria's campaign to increase the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are often excluded. With over 1.3 million IDPs displaced by conflict and other crises, these populations are frequently left out of essential public health interventions.

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

EU pharma chief calls for European Nasdaq to boost biotech innovation

The head of the EU's pharmaceutical lobby has called for the creation of a life sciences-focused stock market in Europe, modelled after the US Nasdaq, to help retain biotech innovation and investment within the region.

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

Chart: UK misses tree-planting targets by forest the β€˜size of Isle of Wight’

A forest area equivalent to the size of the Isle of Wight has not been... The post Chart: UK misses tree-planting targets by forest the β€˜size of Isle of Wight’ appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

A bare-bones deal is Europe's best hope in trade talks with the U.S., sources say

The U.S. and EU are down to the wire to strike a so-far elusive trade agreement by early July.

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

A Region of Opportunity? US Policy and the Future of Central Asia

Central Asia has rarely occupied a prominent place on the U.S. foreign policy agenda, but the region’s dynamism shouldn’t be ignored by Washington.

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

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report

It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

China’s Steady Ascent to the Moon: How Beijing Is Rewriting Lunar Geopolitics

China’s lunar ambitions have evolved from symbolic flag planting to a systematic push for permanent space infrastructure.

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

Sudan: Cholera Declines in Khartoum State, but Cases Continue to Be Detected in Some States

[SNA] Khartoum, July 1, 2025 (SUNA) - During its meeting chaired by the Ministry of Health in Khartoum on Tuesday, the Emergency Operations Center confirmed that the cholera epidemic has significantly declined in Khartoum State following interventions. Meanwhile, cases are still being recorded in several localities in some states, including East Gezira, Belail, Tendalti, Al-Jabalain, Al-Da'ein, and Shikan. The Center...

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

Kenya: Many Kenyans Turn to Plastic Surgery to Reclaim Their Lives - Expert

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A health expert now says Kenyans are no longer seeking plastic surgery solely for aesthetics but to reclaim their lives.

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

The Kremlin to Use Every Means at Its Disposal to Defend Russian Citizens Held in Azerbaijan

Russian authorities are in contact with Azerbaijan’s prosecutor general to resolve problematic issues between the two countries. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia will defend by all available means the interests of its citizens detained in Azerbaijan, a country with which Russia is embroiled in a diplomatic dispute. RELATED: Russia Summons Azerbaijani Ambassador […]

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

Eating lots of red meat, other inflammatory foods during pregnancy raises risk of childhood diabetes

The study indicates that women’s diets may have long-lasting effects on their children’s health.

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

Dutch town cools down with firefighter-led water fight

In the Dutch town of Soest, firefighters turned their hoses on local residents Tuesday evening, offering relief as Europe grapples with an intense summer heatwave.

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

Why Israel and Iran's uneasy truce may not last

The 12-day conflict has complicated the nuclear issue in the Middle East, with Iran distrustful of both the US and the UN atomic watchdog.

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

London stock market could face its biggest blow yet if AstraZeneca exits

AstraZeneca is the most valuable company listed on London’s FTSE 100 index.

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

Iconic Thera statue returns home as Santorini’s renovated archaeological museum reopens

The renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera opens with the acclaimed exhibition 'Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories', previously shown at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.

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

US Senate greenlights billions for Moon missions despite Elon Musk’s opposition

The US is granting $10 billion (8.5 billion) for Moon missions that go against what SpaceX boss Elon Musk hopes to see from NASA.

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

Tanzania: New Direct Flights to Connect Somalia and Tanzania, Bringing People Closer Than Ever

[Radio Dalsan] Dar es Salaam -- In a promising step toward deeper regional ties, Somalia and Tanzania have agreed to launch direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam, making travel between the two nations easier, faster, and more accessible than ever.

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

Uganda: Front Page of Ugandan Daily New Vision Calling President Yoweri Museveni the 'Worst Dictator' Is Fake

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral image, mimicking the weekend edition of Uganda's New Vision newspaper, calls president Yoweri Museveni the "worst dictator". But the front page is fake and should be ignored.

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