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Zohran Mamdani, the socialist New Yorker shaking up the Democrats

Few expected the 33-year-old’s victory in the mayoral primary

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Iran’s Failed Deterrence: Lessons for North Korea

The strikes on Iran offer crucial lessons for North Korea regarding deterrence, intelligence penetration, and the potential consequences of asymmetric warfare and proxy dynamics.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Cuba Seeks to Deepen Economic Ties at Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk

The Cuban Revolution is open to deepening exchanges with Eurasian nations, President Diaz-Canel stated. On Thursday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participated in the Plenary Session of the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk, Belarus. RELATED: Belarus and Cuba Strengthen Their Alliance in Response to Western Sanctions During his remarks, he reaffirmed the Cuban Revolution’s interest […]

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

German official urges Apple and Google to ban AI company DeepSeek, citing privacy concerns

DeepSeek's transfer of user data to China is β€˜unlawful,’ said a data protection official.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

1 in 6 cancer drugs in four African nations are defective

Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or falsified. It means that people are being given medicines that may not work, or that might even may cause harm.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Tesla head of manufacturing Omead Afshar fired by Elon Musk

Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations, has been fired from the company by CEO Elon Musk after declining car sales.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Moral Vigilantism Behind Murder of Social Media Influencer in India’s Punjab

As shocking as the murder is its justification, as well as the deafening silence of the political class and civil society.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Austria: storms and hail damage crops, derail train, and disrupt festival

Austria faced severe storms and hail, causing disruptions at a major festival, damaging crops and vehicles, and uprooting trees.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Japan’s Ishiba Skates on Thin Political Ice

The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election was a critical test for Ishiba’s leadership and his party, and the LDP failed it.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hong Kong’s Latest National Security Taboos: 4th of July and a Video Game

Hong Kong's increasingly brittle government responds to children’s books, mobile games, and foreign holidays with legal threats and censorship.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Marius Borg HΓΈiby, son of Norway's crown princess, charged with rape and assault

The charges, based on messages, witness accounts and police searches, have drawn significant media attention in Norway, where the royal family is widely respected.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India Asks Russia to Speed Up Delivery of S-400 Air Defense System

The agreement to purchase five squadrons of the S-400 system was signed between New Delhi and Moscow in October 2018. On Friday, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed that India has pressed Russia to accelerate the delivery of its strategic S-400 air defense systems and the modernization of its Su-30 MKI fighter jet fleet. RELATED: […]

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Teen in Germany charged over Taylor Swift stadium plot

German federal prosecutors have charged a teenager with aiding in the preparation of a suspected terrorist attack targeting a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last summer.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Core inflation rate rose to 2.7% in May, more than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

The PCE price index was projected to rise 0.1% in May, with the annual inflation rate at 2.3%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

WHO Scientific advisory group issues report on origins of COVID-19

The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a panel of 27 independent, international, multidisciplinary experts, today published its report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken

As Iran's capital resumes its old rhythms, the BBC's Lyse Doucet meets locals who wonder if peace will last.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

'Bregretful': Majority of UK citizens today would vote to stay in the EU, new poll reveals

Additionally, more than half of the participants would like to vote in a new referendum at some point in the next 25 years, according to the latest YouGov poll.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Reflection In A Dead Diamond' directors talk James Bond and their β€˜cinematic orgasm'

Now out in French cinemas, 'Reflection In A Dead Diamond' is a bold, sensual, trippy and gory merging of James Bond and 'Death In Venice'. Euronews Culture sat down with French husband-and-wife filmmakers Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani to talk about one of the wildest films you'll see all year.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Everyone, including Spain, should reach 5% defence spending, Estonia's prime minister tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal urged all NATO members, including Spain, to meet the 5% GDP defence spending target, emphasising the risks the continent faces from Russia.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fact check: Viral Evin prison blast video is likely AI-fake

A viral video claiming to show an Israeli strike on Iran's Evin prison is probably AI-generated. Experts reveal key visual inconsistencies.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why Did Japan Skip the NATO Summit?

A confluence of factors – U.S. strikes on Iran and a focus on defense spending hikes – likely led Prime Minister Ishiba to stay home.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

A solidarity success and a climate failure: Thousands of Tuvaluans seek new visa to Australia

The treaty is seen as a hopeful model for climate mobility, but is the result of β€œa deeply saddening” reality for Tuvalu.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Orban to continue anti-Ukrainian course after 'referendum'

To bolster his hostile stance toward Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban organized a nonbinding referendum on Ukraine's EU bid. He sees the result as a mandate to continue his anti-Ukraine policies.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key

Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation. Here's why.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s Iran gamble brings respite, not resolution

Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Israel-Iran war poised to reignite with little warning Nile Bowie analyzes the aftermath of the Israel-Iran war, arguing that the conflict has likely catalyzed Tehran to shift toward nuclear deterrence amid contradictory US intelligence assessments […] The post Trump’s Iran gamble brings respite, not resolution...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Norway Urges Tech Giants to Strengthen Online Protection for Children

Ministers Karianne Tung and Lene Vagslid met with representatives from Google, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat. On Thursday, Norwegian ministers met with representatives from major technology companies, urging them to take greater responsibility in protecting children and young people from harmful content on digital platforms. RELATED: Greece Introduces Measures to Safeguard Minors Online The meeting, held […]

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iran regime intensifies crackdown amid Israel ceasefire

Iran's regime has executed several people, and arrested hundreds, while seeking to keep domestic opposition in check as its power projection abroad has been weakened following war with Israel.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iran's FM says talks with Washington 'complicated' by US strikes on nuclear sites

Tehran's top diplomat signalled that no talks between the US and Iran were planned, despite Trump claiming talks could begin next week.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

C-suite overconfidence in AI could prove bad for business, says survey

Many business leaders have β€œmisplaced confidence” in the strength of their responsible AI practises, according to a new survey by EY.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

S Africa president fires stinging rebuke at coalition partner

Embroiled in a row over a minister's sacking, the president says he has the right to drop people in the government.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Achieving Australian Abundance

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers put it, β€œWe want good things to happen, we’ve got to stop strangling good things from happening.”

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

European countries issue travel warnings for government-banned Budapest Pride march

At least five European countries issued advice to their citizens planning to attend the event, warning that they might face a 500 fine and highlighting further security risks posed by a counter-gathering of the Hungarian far right.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

S Africa's police intelligence chief arrested over fraud allegations

This marks the second wave of arrests within two weeks targeting the police's Crime Intelligence unit.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Ombudswoman urges EU institutions to improve transparency amid complaints

Teresa Anjinho, the new European Ombudswoman, urged EU institutions to enhance transparency after a rise in complaints, especially against the European Commission.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews