Philippines volcanic eruption may have led to collapse of China’s Ming Dynasty
Eruptions can be ‘stress multipliers’ of any existing civic unrest, researchers warn
The Independent UK 3 min read
Former CAR leader Bozizé on trial over crimes against humanity
A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.
Radio France Internationale 3 min read
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London Is No Longer the Place for EU Workers: Rising Rents and Brexit Drive Historic Exodus
More EU nationals are now leaving the UK than arriving, the first sustained reversal in decades. For many who came seeking opportunity, the city that once promised everything is no longer delivering.
International Business Times UK 4 min read
India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns
India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until ​June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction was issued under a stringent provision ​of the IT law, which empowers ‌the government to block access to online sites in the "interest of sovereignty…
France 24 4 min read
The year of New York and the Thunder weren’t inevitable: 15 things we learned from the NBA playoffs
The NBA postseason remains a psychodrama of moments, memes and memories unlike anything in sport. We look back at the biggest takeaways
The Guardian - US 12 min read
Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes
The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will on Tuesday, with foreign judges, begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living…
France 24 4 min read
Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Erase Slavery and Climate Change History from National Parks
A federal judge has ordered the restoration of historical exhibits on slavery and climate change in national parks, reversing Trump administration actions. The ruling emphasises the importance of accurate historical representation
International Business Times UK 5 min read
Jelly Roll files for divorce from wife Bunnie Xo after nearly 10 years of marriage
News comes after the country star made an emotional speech paying tribute to his wife at this year’s Grammy Awards
The Independent UK 4 min read
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summit
Eight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus by redirecting exports away from the U.S. and into Europe and Asia.
The Economic Times 8 min read
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny
New power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by natural gas, are being approved with minimal public notice and environmental review. Residents are raising alarms about potential health and climate impacts. This trend is reshaping energy…
The Economic Times 9 min read