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Denmark to draft women into army for the 1st time amid growing Russian aggression

Denmark is seeking to increase the number of young people in the military by extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Give the A-10s to Taiwan and they can stop a Chinese sea invasion

The US Air Force proposes toβ€œdivest” itself of 162 A-10 Warthog aircraft by 2026and send them to the boneyard at Davis Monthan Airbase in Tucson, Arizona. There the A-10s would rot away in the sun. If the US Air Force does not want them anymore, they would be gone by the end of 2026 or […] The post Give the A-10s to Taiwan and they can stop a Chinese sea invasion appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Social Democrats urge ban on far-right AfD party

The Social Democrats say the first legal steps should be taken to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany party as unconstitutional. Conservative lawmakers are less keen on the idea of banning the AfD.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The 12-day war with Iran: too short

Donald Trump is the president and I’m not. He deserves credit for the successful strikes on some of Iran’s nuclear sites – carried out flawlessly by US forces after Israel had peeled apart Iran’s vaunted air defenses to allow free run of Iranian skies. But, if the president asks me, I’ll tell him he perhaps […] The post The 12-day war with Iran: too short appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

'Stop this massacre': French football union blasts Club World Cup and FIFA over player welfare

The UNFP has condemned the Club World Cup, citing the negative impact on player health and accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of ignoring these issues.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Paul Keating says young Australians are guaranteed to have $3m in super by retirement – but not everyone agrees

Former PM’s claim – which relates to the super contribution rate increasing to 12% – goes further than other critics of the policyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPaul Keating says the 12% rate of compulsory super contributions from 1 July will β€œguarantee” a young Australian joining the workforce today will have more than $3m in savings by the time they retire.A statement from the former prime...

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

'Less numerous, less big, less polluting': Cannes to ban cruise ships with over 1,000 passengers

The French Riviera hotspot will limit cruise ship access starting January 2026, capping vessel size and daily disembarkations to curb crowding and pollution.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spribe’s Suite: Why Aviator soars above the rest in South Africa’s online gaming scene

The Rise of Crash Gaming: Why South Africans Are Hooked on Aviator Online gaming in South Africa is entering a new era β€” driven not just by flashy graphics, but by innovation, transparency, and social engagement. Few games embody this shift like Aviator by Spribe β€” the now-iconic crash game that has taken platforms like […]

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Spanish Roca Group to invest €70 million in factory construction in Kazakhstan

Leading bathroom hardware manufacturer, Roca Group to invest in Kazakhstan production sites in a bid to expand central Asian business. Roca CEO explains the decision in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through AI-powered football match in Beijing

In Beijing, humanoid robots competed in a 3-on-3 football match, stumbling and needing stretchers, offering a glimpse into the future of AI robotics.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Euro 2025: 5 things to know about the football tournament

Sixteen of Europe's premier women's national teams are set to compete for continental supremacy. The tournament kicks off in Switzerland on July 2.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Algeria: Algeria Sentences French Sports Journalist to Seven Years Behind Bars

[RFI] Algerian authorities have sentenced a prominent French sports journalist to seven years in prison for "glorifying terrorism", media rights campaigners RSF have said, denouncing the verdict as "nonsensical". Christophe Gleizes, who contributes to the So Foot magazine, will file an appeal on Monday.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

NSW police declare critical incident after protest – as it happened

This blog is now closedLawyers investigate whether Hannah Thomas could sue police over alleged excessive use of force at Sydney protestSign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailAustralia’s eastern states are in for another lashing of rain as a powerful low pressure system develops off the coast with flood-weary regions a possible target.β€œTuesday and Wednesday are the two biggest days in regards to rainfall...

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

How the manosphere is making misogyny mainstream

Misogynistic influencers with millions of followers propagate toxic masculinity in what has become known as the manosphere.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

As leaders row over process, debt relief is back on the agenda

More than two decades after the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiativewrote off over $100bn [85bn] in developing country sovereign debt, the issue of debt and debt relief are back on the agenda.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

India’s trade gambit: sovereignty vs. Trump’s tariff deadline

With just days remaining before President Trump’s July 9 deadline to reimpose steep β€œreciprocal tariffs,” US-India trade talks have reached a critical juncture. Trump’s recent declaration of a β€œvery big deal” with India, one that would β€œopen up” its markets stands in stark contrast to the gridlock reported by negotiators in Washington. As an Indian […] The post India’s trade gambit: sovereignty vs. Trump’s tariff...

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Europe sizzles under severe heatwave sparking health alerts and wildfire warnings

Parts of Europe are sweltering under intense heat, with authorities warning of rising wildfire risks and severe health impacts linked to high temperatures.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Madagascar: Row Over Scattered Islands Revived As France and Madagascar Hold Talks

[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina will meet in Paris on Monday to discuss the future of the long-disputed Scattered Islands - a chain of uninhabited islets in the Indian Ocean with big geopolitical, ecological and symbolic value.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Will we ever know for sure how COVID-19 began? Not without more data from China, WHO says

An expert group from the World Health Organization failed to find a definitive answer to the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins in its final report.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey's largest opposition party CHP set for showdown

The CHP's presidential candidate is in prison, and its chairman under investigation. Now, a court case is looming. Turkey's largest opposition party, the CHP, is facing a litmus test.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Social connection linked to improved health and reduced risk of early death

The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has released its global report revealing that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness, with significant impacts on health and well-being. Loneliness is linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hourβ€”more than 871 000 deaths annually. Strong social connections can lead to better health and longer life, the report says.β€œIn this Report, we pull...

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

China partially lifts ban on Japanese seafood imports

It imposed the ban in 2023 over Japan's release of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Here’s how First Nations landholders can share the benefits of the NSW energy transition

A new report identifies opportunities for the 121 Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW to partner with renewable developers and build projects on their own land.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Teenage girls are the loneliest group in the world, a new WHO study finds

Men and women are about equally likely to say they are lonely, though teenage girls report higher loneliness levels than other groups, a new report found.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: Angela Merkel critcizes asylum policy

German ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed the rejection of asylum-seekers at the border under the current government. Meanwhile, the debate on banning the far-right AfD has gained momentum.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Warmer seas are fuelling the dangerous β€˜weather bomb’ about to hit NSW

New South Wales residents face a rapidly intensifying major storm expected to bring intense winds, rains and high seas.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

How BP became a potential takeover target

Shell's robust rejection of these reports appears to have, for now, thrown cold water on a potential takeover bid for BP.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader

Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Not Just Shock Absorbers: How ASEAN Is Shaping the China Trade Balance

Even as China turns to the region to manage overcapacity and geopolitical headwinds, Southeast Asia will continue to shape trade on its own terms.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Channel migrants undeterred by new crackdown

The UK and French governments are set to announce measures aimed at returning some migrants.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Anwar, Prabowo Call for Middle East Peace, Pledge Joint Development of Disputed Maritime Area

Malaysia and Indonesia have both been outspoken about recent events in the region, particularly Israel's ruthless attacks on the Palestinians of Gaza.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat