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Turmoil and trade wars dominate China's 'summer Davos'
The conflict between Iran and Israel adds further uncertainty to an already strained global outlook.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:
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Two brown bears escape enclosure and eat week's worth of honey
After helping themselves to a "selection of snacks", the bears eventually returned to their enclosure and fell asleep.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Bezos' Venice wedding party moved following protests
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Venice wedding party was moved out of Venice's city center. Many have protested because they say the lavish plans present another yet example of exploitation of the city.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Africa: Keynote By President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah - Panel on "Women In Leadership: Driving Innovation, Catalyzing Investments and Shaping Policy" #USAfricaBizSummit
[Government of Namibia] Luanda -- I thank you for the opportunity to attend and share my views at this vital and timely conversation. The theme of this plenary, "Women in Leadership: Driving Innovation, Catalyzing Investments, and Shaping Policy", echoes throughout the halls of power and boardrooms across Africa, the United States and across the world. It is relevant not only in the halls of power, but also through the...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Just keeping Trump in the NATO summit room to count as aย victory
When NATO leaders meet for their annual summit in The Hague on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, all eyes will be on Donald Trump. Not only is the 47th president of the United States less committed to the alliance than any of his predecessors in NATOโs 76-year history. But he has also just emerged from involvement [โฆ] The post Just keeping Trump in the NATO summit room to count as avictory appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Political Dialogue Urged as Only Solution to Iran Conflict, Warns Chinese UN Delegate
At the UN Security Council, China condemns US and Israeli military strikes on Iranโs nuclear facilities, calling for a political solution and renewed negotiations to restore peace in the Middle East. Related: Iran Reaffirms Full Compliance with JCPOA and UNSC Resolution 2231, Condemns Israeli Attacks Backed by the U.S. In an extraordinary session of the [โฆ]
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Singapore, China Agree to Establish โCloser Tiesโ Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
On his first state visit to Beijing, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong described the China-Singapore relationship as "more important than before."
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Heatwave poses risks to US power grid
As heat related power outages surge, things are expected to worsen, with AI-focused data centres sucking up power.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Calls for clarity on renewable energy transition following Qld budget
Queensland's renewable energy plans have become a little clearer, but advocates say they still cannot see how the state will meet its goals of reaching net zero by 2050.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:UK to purchase US jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons
Britain will join Natoโs airborne atomic mission in a significant overhaul of the countryโs defence strategy
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Trump is seeking a quick US exit from Israel-Iran conflict. Will it work?
After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:New York Sirens pick Czech forward Kristรฝna Kaltounkovรก 1st overall in PWHL draft
The New York Sirens have selected Colgate University forward Kristรฝna Kaltounkovรก with the first pick in the 2025 PWHL draft on Tuesday, adding a forward with size and skill. London, Ont.'s Nicole Gosling was the first Canadian taken, going to the Montreal Victoire at fourth overall.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Brazilian activists vow to fight Amazon oil auction in court, hail โpartial victoryโ over unsold blocks
Brazil has faced criticism over last weekโs auction of exploration blocks just months before it hosts COP30 talks focused on shifting away from fossil fuels The post Brazilian activists vow to fight Amazon oil auction in court, hail โpartial victoryโ over unsold blocks appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Dog-sized dinosaur that ran around feet of giants discovered
The dinosaur was mislabelled and misunderstood - but scientists now realise how special it is.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:US judge allows company to train AI using copyrighted literary materials
Ruling sides against authors who alleged that Anthropic trained an AI model using their work without consent.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:DOGE aide known as 'Big Balls' resigns
A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aide known as โBig Ballsโ resigned from his role on Monday following the exit of White House adviser Elon Musk. A White House official with knowledge of the matter confirmed that Edward Coristine, who codes under the โBig Ballsโ alias, departed, in a statement to The Hill. Coristine, a...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr. grilled over transparency, spending cuts
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story RFK Jr grilled by Congress over transparency, spending cuts Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Tuesday to talk about the Trump administrationโs budget request for...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:US strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months, leaked intelligence says
US media reports say leaked intelligence has cast doubt on US President Donald Trump's assertion that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "obliterated".
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:This burger was made in a lab from cow cellsโฆ Should it really be served in restaurants?
Lab-grown beef, chicken and even quail are served in restaurants in some countries around the world - and now some cultivated meats could soon be sold in the UK too
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:This burger was made from cow cells in a lab. Should it really be served in restaurants?
Lab-grown beef, chicken and even quail are served in restaurants in some countries around the world - and now some cultivated meats could soon be sold in the UK too
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Most Britons view US as security threat after Trumpโs election
Only Russia was perceived to be a greater threat, putting the US ahead of both Israel and Iran
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Israel-Iran as it happened: White House hits out at โleakedโ intelligence assessment on Iran strikes
Trump administration rejects finding that attack only set back nuclear programme by months
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:UK graduate job openings at lowest level since 2018
New data shows employers hold off hiring and seek to cut costs by using AI
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Taiwan has upped the ante in the cold war over chips
Taipei blacklisting of leading Chinese tech groups including Huawei and SMIC comes as US weighs additional restrictions
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Rising aviation emissions threaten UK climate targets, official advisers warn
Flights now contribute more greenhouse gas than electricity sector, Climate Change Committee says
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:CCC: UK climate advisers now โmore optimisticโ net-zero goals can be met
The UK governmentโs official climate advisers are now โmore optimisticโ that the country can hit... The post CCC: UK climate advisers now โmore optimisticโ net-zero goals can be met appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Trump tensions with Israel, Netanyahu rise to the surface
President Trumpโs public outburst Tuesday against Israel and Iran to stop shooting and adopt a ceasefire signaled he isnโt afraid to confront Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when it comes to protecting his efforts to present himself as a peace and dealmaker. Trumpโs profane-laced frustration that the U.S. ally Israel along with Iran should give...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:South Korea: Human Rights Issues for New Government
Click to expand Image South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung during his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul, June 4, 2025. 2025 Anthony Wallace/AP Photo (Seoul) โSouth Koreaโs new government should adopt measures to address human rights problems in the country and abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in aletter to President Lee Jae-myung. It is critically important for the government to bolster...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Health providers say NDIS review will hit remote WA hard
Allied health providers in WA's Kimberley and Pilbara say the cuts to services and travel allowances will hurt patients in remote communities already under pressure.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire holds as Trump lashes out at both sides
President Trump is in the Netherlands for the NATO summit as the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is holding. Israel described enormous damage to Iranโs nuclear program. But PBS News Hour learned an initial U.S. assessment of the damage caused by the American bombing of 3 Iranian nuclear sites suggests the sites have not been as destroyed as Trump has claimed. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Powell faces House pressure
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell holds firm on rate plans in House testimony Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is in no hurry to lower interest rates despite months of pressure from President Trump, he told lawmakers Tuesday. Greg Nash Testifying...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:US intelligence report suggests US strikes on Iran only setback nuclear programme by months
The report contradicts earlier statements by Trump in which he claimed that the USโ targeted operation on Iranian nuclear sites โobliteratedโ their programme, setting it back many years.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Sen. Warner questions administration’s delay of Iran strike briefing
On Capitol Hill, planned briefings from intelligence officials on the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East were postponed. The Senate briefing is now set for Thursday and the House briefing on Friday. Geoff Bennett discussed the White House's reason for pushing back the briefings with Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:What’s next for Iran’s regime after U.S. strikes and Israel ceasefire? Analysts weigh in
For two perspectives on Israel's conflict with Iran and U.S. involvement, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres. Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department official. Dagres is a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and curates "The Iranist," a weekly newsletter on Iran.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Huge Public Land Sale Stripped from Senate BillโFor NowโBut Assault on Federal Land Protections Continues
Utah Sen. Mike Leeโs proposed amendment to the budget reconciliation megabill that would mandate the sell-off of two to three million acres of U.S. public lands has been ruled out by the Senate parliamentarian. Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate parliamentarian whose staff provides advice on rules, precedents and statutes in the Senate, said the proposal, as [โฆ]
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: