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Meta employee monitoring project sparks GDPR concerns

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:55:23 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Meta's effort to train artificial intelligence systems using detailed records of employee computer activity is drawing fresh scrutiny after internal documents suggested the project may capture data from non-U.S. workers, potentially creating new privacy challenges in Europe.

The initiative, known internally as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), is part of Chief Executive Officer Mark

France becomes first EU nation to fund weight-loss drugs

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:29:38 GMT

PARIS, France: France will begin reimbursing weight-loss medications for severely obese patients from mid-June, becoming the first country in the European Union to offer state-backed coverage for the treatments, Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on May 28.

The move marks a major step in Europe's response to rising obesity rates and growing demand for new anti-obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli

"We've become more confident": Takefusa Kubo as Japan prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup after Qatar lessons

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:59:55 GMT

Arlington [US], June 4 (ANI): Japanese midfielder Takefusa Kubo believes Japan have grown into a more confident side since the disappointing conclusion of their previous FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign, as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kubo, at just 21 years old, was the youngest player in Japan's squad at the 2022 WC. He played a role in a historic campaign that saw Japan stun European powerhouses

No Jews allowed, German hotel tells Israeli guests

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:45:03 GMT

A reservation rejection from a Bavarian-based facility has triggered a wave of public backlash and calls for a criminal investigation

A family from Israel was told, "sorry, there are no Jews allowed in our hotel" when attempting to book a room in a town in southern Germany. The incendiary rejection triggered uproar, with the hotel offering an apology and citing a wave of fake reservations.

'No Jews allowed,' German hotel tells Israeli guests

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:45:03 GMT

A reservation rejection from a Bavarian-based facility has triggered a wave of public backlash and calls for a criminal investigation

A family from Israel was told, "sorry, there are no Jews allowed in our hotel" when attempting to book a room in a town in southern Germany. The incendiary rejection triggered

Billions moved out of Ukraine in suspected capital flight fraud

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:35:47 GMT

More than 2,000 shell companies carried out shady export and import operations worth of $4.7 billion before disappearing, officials have said

Ukrainian tax authorities have uncovered a suspected large-scale fraud scheme in which more than 2,000 shell companies funneled around $4.7 billion abroad through fictitious foreign trade operations.

Meanwhile, Western nations continue to provide Ukra

Candace Owens poses with Macron sculpture at SPIEF

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:04:17 GMT

The French president is currently suing the conservative US commentator over her allegations that his wife was born a man

Conservative US commentator and podcaster Candace Owens has posed for photos next to a face sculpture depicting an angry French President Emmanuel Macron at RT's stand at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

The 3-D likeness which attracted Owens

Candace Owens poses with Macron sculpture at RT SPIEF

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:04:17 GMT

The French president is currently suing the conservative US commentator over her allegations that his wife was born a man

The 3-D likeness which attracted Owens

Candace Owens stands by Macron at SPIEF

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:04:17 GMT

The French president is currently suing the conservative US commentator over her allegations that his wife was born a man

The 3-D likeness which attracted Owens

European Parliament drops Google citing privacy concerns Politico

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:38:59 GMT

The blocs lawmakers have reportedly selected Qwant, formerly owned by Axel Springer, to reduce digital dependence on the US

The European Parliament is set to replace Google with a Franco-German-backed search engine as the default tool on in-house computers, Politico reported Tuesday citing an internal memo.

The rollout of Qwant, previously owned by German media giant Axel Springer, comes as

FNC discusses regional, international developments with Minister of State of Germany

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:33:18 GMT

ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), met today in Abu Dhabi with Serap Gler, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The meeting was attended by a number of FNC members.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strength of the strateg

German filmmaker withdraws 1975 film featuring 13-year-old topless Nastassja Kinski

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:35:18 GMT

Wim Wenders has withdrawn 'Wrong Move' after years of objections from the actress over a scene showing her half-naked

German film director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film 'Wrong Move' from circulation and issued an "unreserved" apology to actress Nastassja Kinski over a scene showing her tople

Wim Wenders apologises to legendary actress over child nudity

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:35:18 GMT

The German filmmaker has withdrawn Wrong Move after years of objections from Nastassja Kinski over a scene showing her half-naked

German film director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film 'Wrong Move' from circulation and issued an "unreserved" apology to actress Nastassja Kinski over a scene showing her topless at age 13.

The road movie marked the film debut of the daughter of actor Kla

BetBoom Team, B8 move into Stage 2 at IEM Cologne Major

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:25:13 GMT

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BetBoom Team and B8 became the first two teams to advance out of Stage 1 of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major on Wednesday in Germany.

In matchups of teams that began the day with 2-0 records, BetBoom Team swept GamerLegion 2-0, and B8 defeated M80 2-0, capping the series with a triple-overtime victory.

The day also featured t

Leica expands camera colour palette with Metal Gray finish added to the lineup

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:32:05 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], June 4: Leica cameras are renowned for their iconic design, which combines function and aesthetics in a clear, distinctive form. The classic camera colours of black and silver are a hallmark of a design that is consistently geared towards photographic practice. Leica Camera AG is now expanding this existing design language to include a new metallic gray tone. The metal gray paint finish, wh

"Berlin's support for Ukraine, Israel may have played a role": Germany's FM Wadephul after UNSC seat loss

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:31:44 GMT

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): Germany has failed in its bid to secure one of the two rotating seats allocated to European countries on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Portugal and Austria winning election to the UN body, according to a news report by Al Jazeera.

Germany received 104 votes from the 193-member UN General Assembly (UNGA), while Portugal secured 134 votes and Austria received 131, the

Zebra Trucks: Why Russia Is Using 'Dazzle Camouflage' In Ukraine

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:58:20 GMT

Russian military vehicles are being painted with vivid stripes to baffle AI systems of Ukrainian-launched drones, experts say. Now the "cloaking" tactic has apparently launched a high-stakes game of hide and seek on the highways of Russian-held territory in Ukraine.

Pictures of Russian military vehicles overpainted with "dazzle camouflage" emerged in recent days as Ukraine has ramped up a "middle strike" drone ca

Telangana & Germany's Thuringia state sign MoU on mutual cooperation in Technology, Skill Training, Startups and Life Sciences

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:30:25 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4 (ANI): Recognising Telangana's rapidly growing economy and its strengths in IT, life sciences and advanced manufacturing, the German state of Thuringia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government for cooperation in areas like Technology, Skill Training, Startups and Life Sciences.

The agreement was signed during a high-level delegation meeting le

USMNT's Chris Richards trains individually with World Cup status in doubt

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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U.S. men's national team center back Chris Richards worked out on his own Wednesday for the first time since arriving at the team's pre-World Cup camp last week.

Multiple reporters shared video of Richards going through individual training in Fayetteville, Ga., as he recovers from torn ankle ligaments suffered while playing for Crystal Palace on May 17. The 26-year

Canada's Alphonso Davies says playing in World Cup opener still possible

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Canada star Alphonso Davies said he is still hopeful of being fit in time to play in the team's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12.

The 25-year-old Bayern Munich left-back has been sidelined since suffering a left hamstring injury in the Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain on May 6.

Canada and Bayern worked t

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Berlins defeat comes as calls grow to reform the world body in favor of the Global South

Germany has failed to win a temporary seat on the UN Security Council for the first time, losing a General Assembly vote to Austria and Portugal. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the outcome "a real disappointment," after Berlin had won all six of its previous bids.

Portugal won 134 votes and Aus

Germany blames Russia over UN Security Council humiliation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Berlin has failed to win a rotating seat on the UNSC for the first time ever and has claimed Moscow is behind it

Italians Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Arnaldi will meet for French Open title spot

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:55:11 GMT

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Italians Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi will play for a spot in the French Open final after both men reached their first Grand Slam semifinals on Wednesday in Paris.

Cobolli, the No. 10 seed, recorded a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over fourth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in their quarterfinal match while the unseeded Arnaldi advanced when another unseed

Has Hungary opened the EU door for Kiev

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:43 GMT

Peter Magyar has lifted a longstanding veto on possible bloc membership for Ukraine, while claiming he has the interest of Hungarian speakers in the country at heart

Hungary has lifted its veto on Ukraine beginning formal accession talks with the EU, following days of hints from Prime Minister Peter Magyar and strategic leaks from Brussels, whose reporters announced the news with much fanfare on

Is Hungary about to give Ukraine the EU green light

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:43 GMT

Peter Magyar seems ready to lift Viktor Orbans longstanding veto on potential membership for Kiev

Hungary is on the cusp of lifting its veto on Ukraine beginning formal accession talks with the EU, according to hints from Prime Minister Peter Magyar and strategic leaks from Brussels. But why now? And will he compromise on Hungarian rights?

Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Rheinmetall Secures Record 5.7 Billion Weapons Contract with Romania

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:04:00 GMT

Germany's defense industry giant Rheinmetall has secured a landmark agreement with Romania for the supply of weapons systems and military equipment valued at ?5.7bn, marking the largest contract in the company's recent history.

The deal was finalised on June 2, following an order placed by Romania on May 29 through its Armaments Directorate. The timing of the procurement came shortly after a Russian drone strike

Czech court orders fugitive trans neo-Nazi to be sent back to Germany

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:24:51 GMT

Marla-Svenja Liebich was previously convicted of multiple offenses, prompting a debate about professed gender and prison choice

A Czech regional court has ordered a transgender neo-Nazi fugitive convicted of multiple offenses to be deported back to Germany, according to Reuters and Agence France-Presse (AFP).

Marla-Svenja Liebich, formerly known as Sven Liebich, had previously sparked an up

Czech court sends fugitive trans neo-Nazi back to Germany

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:24:51 GMT

Marla-Svenja Liebich was convicted of multiple offenses in her home country, prompting a debate about professed gender and prison choice

A transgender neo-Nazi fugitive, convicted of multiple offenses, could be extradited to Germany, according to a ruling delivered by a regional court in the Czech Republic as cited by Reuters and Agence France-Presse (AFP).

The legal gender change of Marla-

Czech court orders fugitive trans neo-Nazi to be sent back to Germany (PHOTO)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:24:51 GMT

Marla-Svenja Liebich was previously convicted of multiple offenses, prompting a debate about professed gender and prison choice

A Czech regional court has ordered a transgender neo-Nazi fugitive convicted of multiple offenses to be deported back to Germany, according to Reuters and Agence France-Presse (AFP).

Former Polish envoy returns award to Ukraine in protest

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:17:47 GMT

Zelensky has angered Warsaw by honoring nationalist figures blamed for massacres of Poles

Bartosz Cichocki, who served as Poland's ambassador to Ukraine from 2019 to 2023, has returned a state award granted to him by Vladimir Zelensky, citing Kiev's latest round of honoring nationalist figures who collaborated with Nazi Germany and took part in ethnic cleansings.

The move follows Ukraine's

"Given the trophies I have won....": Harry Kane on winning Ballon d'Or this year

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:04:02 GMT

Miami [US], June 3 (ANI): England and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane feels that he is one of the favourites for the Ballon d'Or, football's highest individual honour this year, given the trophies he has achieved and his on-field performances this season.

Kane has had a wonderful season, having captured the Bundesliga and German Cup titles for his franchise, smashing a hat-trick in the latter's title clash recentl

M80 shine as Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major begins

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:25:09 GMT

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M80 cruised to two comfortable wins on Tuesday as Stage 1 of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major got underway in Germany.

GamerLegion, BetBoom Team and B8 also earned two victories on the tournament's opening day.

The 32-team, $1.25 million Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event is starting with a 16-team opening stage featuring Swiss System play. Matche

Ajay Rajan joins Protean eGov Technologies Ltd. as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:01:00 GMT

PRNewswire

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Protean eGov Technologies Ltd., a pioneer and market leader in building Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), has appointed Mr. Ajay Rajan as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Appointment marks the next phase of growth across Digital Public Infrastructure, AI-enabled enterprise solutions and international markets.

For mor

China's new export surge differs sharply from early 2000s 'China Shock', says Federal Reserve report

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:32:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): China's ongoing export boom, often referred to as 'China Shock 2.0,' differs significantly from the export surge that followed its entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, according to a new report published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

The report, titled 'China Shock 2.0: How China's ongoing export surge differs from the early 2000s,' arg

FIFA World Cup 2026: A look at sons who will be carrying their father's legacies forward

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): A total of 27 fathers and sons have featured in the FIFA World Cup so far, and the number will increase during the upcoming edition co-hosted by Mexico, the US and Canada.

Erling Haaland, Luca Zidane, Kristian Thorstvedt are among the footballers who will be aiming to make their fathers and countries proud with their performances in the upcoming edition of the marquee tournament

Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik advance to French semis in straight sets

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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Alexander Zverev defeated one of tennis' promising young hotshots in straight sets in the French Open quarterfinals. To return to the final in Paris, he'll have to oust another.

The second seed from Germany beat Spanish 27th seed Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday at Roland Garros, while Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik knocked out No. 28 seed Joao Fonseca of Br

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st Session of UNGA, EAM Jaishankar congratulates him

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:29:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday extended greetings to Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Jaishankar said he looked forward to working closely with the Bangladesh leader to advance shared priorities.

'Congratulations to FM Dr. Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh on hi

Germany scraps airport transit visa requirement for Indian travellers

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Indian nationals will no longer require an airport transit visa while travelling to a third country through German airports, the German Embassy in New Delhi announced on Monday, in a move aimed at facilitating travel and strengthening people-to-people and economic ties between the two countries.

In an official press note, the embassy said the exemption from the airport transit vis

EU agrees new anti-immigration and deportation rules

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:42:58 GMT

Rejected asylum seekers could be sent to return hubs outside the bloc under the new agreement

EU lawmakers and state representatives have agreed in principle on new rules aimed at speeding up the deportation of rejected asylum seekers amid growing pressure across the bloc to curb illegal migration.

The agreement reached on Monday would allow EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers

EU agrees rules to speed up illegal migrant deportations

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:42:58 GMT

Rejected asylum seekers could be sent to return hubs outside the bloc under the new agreement

The agreement reached on Monday would allow EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers

"Need to trust our own strengths": Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann ahead of FIFA World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:33:55 GMT

Berlin [Germany], June 2 (ANI): Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann reflected on his side's 4-0 victory over Finland in a FIFA World Cup warm-up match and outlined his plans for forward Kai Havertz ahead of the tournament.

In an interview with DFB.de, Nagelsmann said Germany showed flashes of quality in the win but stressed the need for greater patience and composure in front of goal.

'There are never game

Times Business Awards North 2026- Supporting the Pioneers Driving Business Landscape

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:32:09 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], June 2: Times Business Awards North 2026, an initiative of Optimal Media Solutions (a division of Times Internet Limited), celebrated organizations and individuals who are not only achieving commercial achievements but also shaping the region's economic and social future. The awards underscored the role of regional leadership in national progress.

The felicitation ceremony was held on

From India to 50+ Countries: Surya Roshni Accelerates Innovation-Led Growth

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:59:31 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], June 2: Surya Roshni Limited, one of India's most trusted names in lighting, wires & cables, fans, home appliances, PVC pipes, water pumps, water tanks & steel pipes, continues to strengthen its position as a globally competitive Indian manufacturing brand through its focus on innovation, quality, safety, and sustainable growth.

With ove

Bosch Measuring Tools expands professional solutions portfolio; enters Electrical & Moisture Meter segment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:59:47 GMT

PRNewswire

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 2: Bosch Measuring Tools is strategically expanding its business portfolio with the launch of the new GMP 2-15 Moisture Meter, marking the brand's entry into electrical and moisture measurement segment. This move addresses the rising demand for reliable moisture detection across industries like construction, woodworking, and facility management, where preventive main

India, Germany explore cooperation in quantum communication, space and deep-tech innovation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:02:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India and Germany on Tuesday explored expanded cooperation in quantum communication, photonics, quantum satellite communication, space technologies and other frontier areas of deep-tech innovation, during a high-level meeting between visiting German delegation and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh.

According to the Ministry of

Jaishankar, Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt discuss business, technology cooperation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt and his delegation, highlighting the growing momentum in India-Germany and India-European Union ties.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was 'delighted to meet Minister-President Mario Voigt of Thuringia, Germany, and his delegation,' and he welcomed his strong support for e

Wider Europe Briefing: Why The EU Won't Name A Russia Envoy

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:59:12 GMT

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on two issues: Why the EU isnt naming a Russia envoy and the upcoming EU-Moldova summit.

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UK needs autonomous killer weapons senior official

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:56:19 GMT

Armed Forces Under-secretary Al Carns has said Britains adversaries would not hesitate to deploy systems that kill without human approval

The UK must prepare for the possibility of "taking the human out of the loop" using highly automated weapons systems, according to Al Carns, the parliamentary under-secretary of state for the armed forces.

Current British policy on automated weapons state

Anthropic vs OpenAI: AI's new rivalry moves to the stock market

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:03:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The battle for dominance in artificial intelligence is increasingly shifting from technology to capital markets, with OpenAI and Anthropic emerging as the frontrunners in what could become the biggest IPO race in history.

According to a recent Deutsche Bank Research Institute report, OpenAI is preparing to launch a record-breaking public offering that could raise as much as USD 60

Explainer: Why is Israel escalating attacks in Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:29 GMT

BEIRUT, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Israel has escalated its military operations in Lebanon in recent days, threatening to expand military control in southern Lebanon and strike Beirut despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect in mid-April.

Tensions appeared to ease late Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back hostilities following his call with Isra

Trump: Iran Deal Expected 'Over the Next Week'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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President Donald Trumptold ABC Newsthat he expects to reach an agreement with Iran to extend the cease-fire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next week.

Speaking to ABC News' chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl in a telephone conversation on June 1, Trump said a peace deal could be "even better than a military vic

Belgium to host $2M Fortnite Global Championship 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:05:05 GMT

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The $2 million Fortnite Global Championship 2026 will be held in Antwerp, Belgium from Sept. 26-27, BLAST and Epic Games announced.

It is the first time the city has played host to a tournament on Fortnite competitive FNCS circuit. The Global Championship will be viewed by thousands of fans in Antwerp following months of qualification matches for the world's top Fortnite players.

The last exit from the Ukraine conflict may already be closing

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:18:39 GMT

The 'Spirit of Anchorage' offered a face-saving compromise for everyone involved. Now it is running out of time.

In Russia-US relations, a tradition has emerged of coining catchy phrases to describe periods of rapprochement between Washington and Moscow. For example, the French term 'detente' (easing) was used to desc

N Sriram Balaji, Marcelo Demoliner upset sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz, Tim Puetz to reach French Open QFs

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:33:56 GMT

Paris [France], June 1 (ANI): India's N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals at the French Open on Monday, pulling off a stunning straight-sets upset over sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz of Germany, according to Olympics.com.

The unseeded Indo-Brazilian pair took one hour and 25 minutes to secure a 7-5, 6-4 upset over the experienced German

Israel vows to create military-controlled zone around Lebanon's Litani River, "no peace in Beirut" until Hezbollah stops attacks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:15:13 GMT

JERUSALEM, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday vowed to turn the area of southern Lebanon's Litani River into a military-controlled zone, and to continue striking Beirut until Hezbollah stops attacks.

If there is no peace in northern Israel, "there will be no peace in Beirut," Katz said in a statement released by his office.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump Says I Dont Care If Iran Talks Are Over

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:59 GMT

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U.S. President Donald Trump at a cabinet meeting at the White House on May 27

Faltering diplomatic moves to bring about an agreement between Tehran and Washington have been plunged into further uncertainty after a report by Iranian news agency Tasnim, affiliated to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC),

Iran Executes Two Men Over January Anti-Government Protests

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:59 GMT

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Iran says it has executed two men accused of setting fire to a mosque, destroying public property, and blocking streets during nation-wide antigovernment protests that took place in December and January before security forces brutally cracked down on the unrest, killin

Trump Denies Report Iran Talks Have Stopped

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:59 GMT

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Following on from his remarks in TV interviews, US President Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to insist that diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran are ongoing.

Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump wrote, without elaborating.

The social media post came amid uncertainty

Almost Gods Launches Its First Ever Sneaker - Tether, a Sneaker Built on Restraint and Energy

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:02:18 GMT

BusinessWire India

New Delhi [India], June 1: In a landscape dominated by rapid drops and relentless trend chasing, Almost Gods introduces a sneaker that invites an intentional, more considered way of engaging with product. With Tether, the New Delhi-based fashion house continues to position Indian design within a global context - through depth, intention, and a clearly defined point of view.

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US pushes new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire initiative amid ongoing tensions: Axios

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:31:58 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 1 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held discussions over the past 48 hours with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to advance a new ceasefire initiative, according to a senior US official cited by Axios.

The proposal is part of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, with another round of diplomatic talks between

French Open 2026: Alexander Zverev advances to 6th straight QFs

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:02:34 GMT

Paris [France], June 1 (ANI): Alexander Zverev overcame an early scare to secure his place in the Roland Garros quarter-finals, where a stern challenge against rising star Rafael Jodar awaits.

The World No. 3 battled back from a 0-3 deficit in the opening set to defeat Jesper de Jong 7-6(3), 6-4, 6-1 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, reaching the Paris quarter-finals for a sixth consecutive year. After a shaky start ag

(SP)ITALY-ROME-EQUESTRIAN-ROME ROLEX GRAND PRIX

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:25:57 GMT

(260601) -- ROME, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Piergiorgio Bucci of Italy competes during the Rome Rolex Grand Prix of equestrian at the 2026 CSIO (Official International Show Jumping Competition) of Rome in Piazza di Siena in Rome, Italy, May 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

(SP)GERMANY-MAINZ-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY-GERMANY VS FINLAND

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:24:08 GMT

(260601) -- MAINZ, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nathaniel Brown (C) of Germany vies with Ryan Mahuta (L) of Finland during an international friendly football match between Germany and Finland in Mainz, Germany, May 31, 2026. (Photo by Ulrich Hufnagel/Xinhua)

(SP)GERMANY-FRANKFURT-TABLE TENNIS-BUNDESLIGA-FINAL-SAARBRUCKEN VS DUSSELDORF

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:46:40 GMT

(260601) -- FRANKFURT, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fan Zhendong of 1. FC Saarbrucken-TT arrives before the Bundesliga table tennis final match between 1. FC Saarbrucken-TT and Borussia Dusseldorf in Frankfurt, Germany, May 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES-4TH ROUND

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:45:04 GMT

(260601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Zverev hits a return during the men's singles 4th round match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Jesper de Jong of the Netherlands at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

New blood: Jakub Mensik, Rafael Jodar, Joao Fonseca all reach French QFs

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:40:39 GMT

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With Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic eliminated in earlier rounds, there's room for a youth movement at the French Open.

No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany is the new favorite and advanced to the quarterfinals handily Sunday, but he was flanked by Jakub Mensik, Rafael Jodar and Joao Fonseca as all three youngsters extended their Grand Slam dreams with impressive

UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper demands end to Israel's "military escalation" in Lebanon, urges Hezbollah to disarm

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:30:46 GMT

London [UK], June 1 (ANI): In a strongly worded diplomatic intervention, UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper has demanded an immediate cessation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon, while simultaneously pressing for the complete disarmament of Hezbollah.

Expressing deep concern over the escalating violence in the region through a social media communication published on X, Cooper highlighted the devastating hu

Israel's widening Lebanon offensive "cause for serious concern", warns Germany

Sun, 31 May 2026 22:30:37 GMT

Berlin [Germany], June 1 (ANI): Germany has sounded a strong note of alarm over Israel's broadening ground offensive in southern Lebanon, warning that a wider military offensive threatens to push the highly volatile region into a deeper crisis.

In a report carrying the statement, Al Jazeera noted that German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cautioned that the current trajectory of the conflict would trigger sever

Celine Boutier ends drought, lands second career ShopRite LPGA title

Sun, 31 May 2026 22:05:17 GMT

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Celine Boutier fired a 5-under-par 66 with a pivotal long birdie putt down the stretch to pull out a one-shot victory for her second title at the ShopRite LPGA on Sunday in Galloway, N.J.

The Frenchwoman posted a 9-under 204 for the three-round event at Seaview Hotel and Golf Club's Bay Course. South Korea's Soo Bin Joo held the lead overnight but stumbled with a

Christian Pulisic breaks through, USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in tune-up

Sun, 31 May 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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The first of two friendlies for the U.S. men's national team before opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 12 vs. Paraguay wasn't meant to be a definitive statement on the Americans' chances to advance to the knockout round.

But the 3-2 win against Senegal in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday provided a huge relief, with a glimpse of what can be.

Many believe that as

Kanye West draws record crowd in Trkiye despite EU cancellations

Sun, 31 May 2026 21:06:04 GMT

The US rapper, also known as Ye, claims his Istanbul concert generated $100 million in tourism money as several European shows have been canceled

American artist Kanye West has said his debut concert in Türkiye attracted 118,000 fans, making it the largest stadium performance ever. The show was the first stop on his first European tour since 2014 and came as several planned appearances in EU coun

Assam: Health camp at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary serves over 100 forest personnel, villagers

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:34:10 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 31 (ANI): A health camp organised at the premises of the Forest Range office of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district of Assam provided service to 110 participants, including 87 forest staff engaged in the sanctuary and 23 villagers living close to the wildlife habitat.

The camp was organised in collaborative mode by Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authority, Assam Health and

US plans to reduce its military engagement in Europe more quickly than previously thought: German Media

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:31:24 GMT

Berlin [Germany], May 31 (ANI): The United States is planning to reduce its military engagement in Europe, far quicker than what was previously thought of--with the Pentagon about to present concrete plans soon, as reported by German media outlet Welt.

Citing a high-ranking representative of the Department of Defence, Welt reported that the representative said the changes would be incorporated into the troop and

'Nothing adds up': Veteran German politician tears into Merz's Russia policy (VIDEO)

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:55:29 GMT

Sahra Wagenknecht has accused the chancellor of applying double standards to Moscow while damaging the economy with sanctions

Germany's policy on Russia is riddled with contradictions, veteran German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has argued, accusing Berlin of punishing Moscow over alleged violations of international l

GERMANY-HANNOVER-CHINESE BRIDGE

Sun, 31 May 2026 03:15:37 GMT

(260531) -- HANNOVER, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for a group photo after the 19th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for secondary school students and the 6th "Chinese Bridge" Show for primary school students in Hannover, Germany, on May 30, 2026. The German finals of the 19th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for secondary school students and the 6th "Chinese Bridge" Show f

(SP)GERMANY-FRANKFURT-BUNDESLIGA-TABLE TENNIS-SEMIFINAL-DUSSELDORF VS BERGNEUSTADT

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:47:51 GMT

(260531) -- FRANKFURT, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Anton Kallberg of Borussia Dusseldorf serves against Romain Ruiz of TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt during the Bundesliga table tennis semifinal match between Borussia Dusseldorf and TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt in Frankfurt, Germany, May 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)

Zachary Svajda remembers late dad after latest French Open win

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:25:13 GMT

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Unheralded American Zachary Svajda continued his surprise French Open run on Saturday by posting a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 victory over No. 25 Francisco Cerundolo to reach the fourth round in Paris.

Svajda committed 18 fewer unforced errors (59-41) than Cerundolo while thriving on the clay at Roland Garros.

The run is emotional for Svajda, whose father, Tom,

SADC launches Landmark Initiative to Build Sustainable Energy Transition Mineral Value Chains

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:33:22 GMT

Lusaka, Zambia, 2 June 2026 - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has many of the sought after critical energy transition minerals. Now a five-year regional project is working to retain the mineral wealth locally while promoting livelihoods and driving industrialization.

The SADC region holds vast reserves of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel, and platinum group metals which have for many ye

A False Solution: The Green Blue Deal in the Name of Peace in the Middle East / West Asia

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:12 GMT

The next climate conference (COP 31) will take place in Antalya, Turkey, in November 2026, with the preparatory meetings being held in Bonn from June 8 to 18. There, civil society groups will present proposals to combat the climate catastrophe-this year, with a particular focus on opposing so-called "false solutions" (which are typically capital-intensive technological measures). One such measure is the Green Blue Deal

'Milestone' or 'Basis for Negotiating'? German Utility Cites Conditions on Ksi Lisims LNG Purchase

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:04:17 GMT

The "milestone" purchase agreement announced May 27 for the Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in British Columbia is still a good deal more tentative than a federal media release made it sound, according to the German state utility that signed the deal.

"Canada secures first European LNG deal," Ottawa

European stocks close broadly higher

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:57:43 GMT

LONDON, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) -- European stocks closed higher on Tuesday.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 0.66%. Germany's DAX closed higher by 0.48%, and France's CAC 40 ended with a gain of 0.77%.

Hungarian new PM says ready to talk with Zelensky

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:15:03 GMT

BERLIN, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Tuesday that technical negotiations regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine are progressing positively, and that he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky early next week.

The newly elected Hungarian leader made the remarks during his inaugural visit to Berlin at a joint press conference with