France
How to Attend the Roland Garros in Paris on a Budget
Seen as one of the glamorous Grand Slams in the tennis calendar, Roland Garros, the French Open, is considered the...
Procès libyen en appel: le parquet général réclame sept ans de prison contre Nicolas Sarkozy
Les trois magistrats représentant l’accusation ont requis une peine de sept ans de prison ferme, 300 000 euros d’amende et...
‘I’m incredibly proud of my record’ on Africa, Macron tells RFI
French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his...
Eurostar cancels dozens of trains over France’s Ascension holiday weekend
Eurostar has cancelled dozens of trains over the French holiday weekend of Ascension, citing 'operational constraints'. The long weekend of...
Europe
Airline boss voices optimism despite aviation gloom over Middle East conflict
The head of a major airline has called for a “clear resolution” to hostilities in the Middle East. The call...
SOCAR President participates in 28th International Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference of Uzbekistan (PHOTO)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 13. SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf participated in the 28th International Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference of...
Andy Burnham’s camp scrambles to challenge a Wes Streeting leadership bid – POLITICO
More than 90 Labour MPs called for Starmer to quit, including four ministers who resigned to demand his demise. Streeting...
British scientists among winners of top Spanish award
British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday...
Switzerland
Schweizer Immobilien: Verkehrsprojekte beeinflussen Preise
Die Analyse von Wüest Partner erfasst 15 vom LE angefahrene Schweizer Gemeinden in der Umgebung von Genf: Coppet, Tannay, Mies,...
Swiss households to pay ‘635 francs more a year’ if anti-immigration proposal wins
Opponents of the ‘No to 10 million initiative’ are sounding yet another alarm about the potential consequences for Switzerland’s residents...
Swiss population cap would be costly, says migration office
The costs to the nation of the Swiss "No to ten million" initiative would outweigh potential housing market relief and...
Bundesgericht stopft Schlupfloch beim Vererben von Ferienwohnungen
Ausländer dürfen in der Schweiz nur sehr eingeschränkt Grundstücke kaufen und vererben. Das Bundesgericht zieht nun sogar die Schraube an....
Business
Senator Bato says arrest imminent, urges public to block transfer to ICC
By Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter and Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel PHILIPPINE SENATOR Ronald “Bato” M. dela Rosa said on...
MAK Responds to Recent Press Reports
This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “Forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including...
Gold duty hike hits demand, raises smuggling concerns across jewellery trade
Jewellers said the sharp price rise has shifted buyers towards lighter jewellery from standard 8–10 gram pieces | Photo Credit:...
Will the hike in customs duty on gold, silver reduce India’s import bill?
With mounting pressure on the current account deficit, the Centre has more than doubled the customs duty on gold and...
International
Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut. Read More
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the...
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions
"Both the State and Murdaugh's defense skillfully presented their cases to the jury as the trial court deftly presided over...
Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge. Read More
Sports
Yahoo Sports and FOX One Team Up to Introduce New Soccer Fantasy Games
Yahoo Sports is partnering with FOX One, the official English streaming platform of FIFA World Cup 2026™, to deliver a...
UN
World News in Brief: Conflict drives hunger in DR Congo, mass corporal punishment in Afghanistan, Earth’s sand is running out
Ongoing conflict in the country’s east is driving mass displacement and pushing millions into crisis or emergency levels of hunger....
Lebanon: UN peacekeeping force warns drone incidents near its positions are putting personnel at risk
The warning came amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah fighters, despite a ceasefire beginning 17 April.On Monday, 11 May,...
Chad’s refugee crisis overwhelms maternity care in east, UN agency warns
The crisis is unfolding as Chad struggles to cope with a massive influx of refugees and returnees fleeing the civil...
From childhood to university, economic inequality shapes life chances worldwide
Independent studies by the agencies paint a picture of widening disparities that begin in childhood and continue into higher education,...
