Commission hails full-stack tech sovereignty approach, document reveals
The Commission plans to attract foreign heavyweights to build AI chips in Europe
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Africa
WHO chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Democratic Republic of Congo as number of suspected Ebola cases nears 1,000
Director-general of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in a post on social media that the region is facing a ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’
News
Al-Minuki’s Death May Spark Fresh Terror Threats, Nextier Warns
A Nigerian policy think tank, Nextier, has warned that the killing of notorious Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, may trigger fresh security threats across Nigeria’s North-East…
World
Oil prices spike again, shares drop after U.S. strikes Iran
Oil prices gained more than $2 a barrel after having dropped sharply a day before. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.1 per…
Across Europe
Budapest wants its billions back
Hungary faces an end-of-August deadline to complete dozens of reforms tied to EU funds
Health
Cannabis use does not lower testosterone, study concludes – Medical Xpress
Cannabis use does not lower testosterone, study concludes Medical XpressResearch challenges long standing beliefs about cannabis and male hormones News-Medical
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Toto Wolff declares Mercedes stance over critical F1 engine change – racingnews365.com
Toto Wolff declares Mercedes stance over critical F1 engine change racingnews365.comF1 2027: What is the power-unit dispute that could dictate Max Verstappen's future in Formula 1 Sky Sports'Not mentally doable to stay…
News Story
Perisic relishing England test as Croatia target another ‘special’ World Cup
Ivan Perisic has been representing Croatia for 21 years but his passion for his country burns as fiercely as ever.
Local
Australian influencer shares her annoyance over American obsession with viral ‘dot cake’ trend – and many Aussies agree with her: ‘Why are you falling for this?’
An Australian influencer has shared her irritation at a trend erupting on social media in the USA.
Ministers in talks over shelving carbon tax on fertiliser to curb UK food inflation
Exclusive: Package of measures discussed with farmers, including pause on duty due to come into effect next year Ministers are in discussions about suspending a carbon tax on fertilisers, due…
Sports
Kabasweka shines at Namulonge Ladies Open
The fairways of Namulonge Golf Club came alive with competition, celebration, and environmental consciousness as the sixth edition of the Namulonge Ladies Open concluded in style last weekend. In a…
Science & Tech
NordVPN isn’t just a VPN anymore, but a full security suite – here’s what you get now
NordVPN argues that antivirus now means far more than it used to, so creating an app that combines VPN services with modern threat protection is the right path.
Arts
Paintings found in skip by dog walkers sell for £16,000 at auction
Paintings were hung in a couple's home for years before they learned who had painted them.
Arts
Paintings found in skip by dog walkers sell for £16,000 at auction
Paintings were hung in a couple's home for years before they learned who had painted them.
World
Paintings found in skip by dog walkers sell for £16,000 at auction
Paintings were hung in a couple's home for years before they learned who had painted them.
Europe
Italian police seize £173m worth of gold and luxury villas tied to Sicilian Mafia boss
Police traced a number of expensive assets to the late crime boss Matteo Messina Denaro
World
Teenage boys die in Kent and Oxford in latest heatwave water deaths – BBC
Teenage boys die in Kent and Oxford in latest heatwave water deaths BBCBoy, 12, named as one of seven youngsters to have drowned during UK heatwave Sky NewsWater safety experts warn of…
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Tottenham in DREAMLAND as Man City star reaches transfer decision with Spurs ‘on alert’ for second deal – TEAMtalk
Tottenham in DREAMLAND as Man City star reaches transfer decision with Spurs ‘on alert’ for second deal TEAMtalkFootball gossip: Savinho, Diomande, Gordon, Barcola, Rashford, Fernandez, Alvarez, Barnes, Alisson BBCTottenham step up plans…
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
South Africa: Unathi Celebrates As Her Ex-Husband Replaces the Man Who Got Her Fired
[Scrolla] Sizwe Dhlomo left Kaya 959 on Tuesday after six years, with Kaya 959 confirming Thomas Msengana steps in for June. Unathi Nkayi was fired from Kaya 959 in 2021…
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
South Africa: Tembisa Filmmaker Lost a Friend to Drugs and Made a Film So Others Don’t
[Scrolla] Nkosinathi Given Masemula wrote and directed Ikusasa Liyasha, a Tembisa drama about youth drug abuse premiering on YouTube in June 2026. The full cast comes from Tembisa, and Masemula…
Legal and Judicial Affairs
Taxi Boss and Three Co-Accused Walk Out of Court On R70,000 Bail Each
[Scrolla] The four accused must report regularly to a police station and are barred from threatening or intimidating witnesses in the extortion case. The matter returns to the Delmas Magistrate's…
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Rays pitcher vomits on the mound few pitches into team debut
Jonathan Heasley produced a shocking moment by vomiting on the mound during his Tampa Bay Rays debut before the Baltimore Orioles tagged him for five runs in four innings.
Gaming
With Destiny 2 dead, Bungie is trying to save Marathon’s dwindling player count with a free-to-play trial
Bungie has announced a limited-time free trial for Marathon as part of Season 2's upcoming release.
World
First Minister’s Questions: Peter Murrell’s embezzlement conviction raised at first FMQs of new parliament term – BBC
First Minister's Questions: Peter Murrell's embezzlement conviction raised at first FMQs of new parliament term BBCFirst Minister's Questions: John Swinney rejects call for parliamentary inquiry following Peter Murrell conviction BBCLuxury watches, iPads…
Chronicle
Global Adventist scholars gather for historic Solusi Theology Forum
Amos Mpofu mpofuamos41@gmail.com SOLUSI University is hosting its inaugural theological forum, a historic four-day gathering that marks the institution’s first major platform dedicated specifically to theological scholarship, dialogue and engagement.…
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Betting outlook: Thunder visit Spurs with a chance to punch their ticket to NBA Finals
NBA Playoffs breakdown covers the Knicks reaching the Finals, Thunder-Spurs drama, and why Oklahoma City remains the team everyone loves to hate.
World
Swinney rejects call for Holyrood inquiry into Murrell – BBC
Swinney rejects call for Holyrood inquiry into Murrell BBCSturgeon says she was deceived, betrayed and lied to over Murrell embezzlement BBCSturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by ex-husband Murrell The GuardianThe…
Crime
Two arrested over boy’s kidnapping in Nanumba South
Police in the Northern Region have detained two suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a boy in Kabulya, Nanumba South District.
Economy
How a looming Samsung AI workers’ strike in Korea led to €350,000 bonuses
Samsung is only the second company known to strike a profit-sharing agreement with AI workers, according to local reporting.
Economy
Stocks, peso slip on domestic, Middle East worries – Philippine News Agency
Stocks, peso slip on domestic, Middle East worries Philippine News AgencyPSEi, peso down on inflation and rate hike concerns Philippine News AgencyPSEi tumbles on fading hopes for US-Iran peace deal Inquirer.netPeso, stock market…
What's On
Soccer Aid 2026 line-up: Here’s the full list of stars playing for England and World XI this year – including Richard Gadd
From Hollywood A-listers to football legends, here is the full line-up of stars taking part in Soccer Aid 2026.
Local
Top housing boss warns it is the hardest time for first-time buyers since the 2008 financial crisis
Barratt Redrow chief executive David Thomas , said that it was a 'challenging, very, very difficult' time for young people who are trying to get their foot on the property…
Economy
RES partnership – Manila Standard
RES partnership Manila StandardJoy-Nostalg unit targets 700-megawatt power expansion in retail push Manila Bulletin
World
Steam Deck prices go through the roof as Valve blames component shortages – The Register
Steam Deck prices go through the roof as Valve blames component shortages The RegisterValve cites component costs as Steam Deck prices up more than 40% BBCThe golden age of handheld gaming is…