Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers as it pushes for tech sovereignty
The European Commission has decided that Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services should face strict rules to improve cloud competition. The move risks angering Washington as Brussels pushes the European…
Laissons Parler Les Gens: Podcast addresses issues facing young Africans online
Youssoupha acknowledged cyberbullying and harassment were part of the challenges facing young Africans today, but he urged the youth to focus on the positives. Read more at Read More
Moment French navy boards suspected Russian ‘ghost fleet’ tanker
The French navy boarded a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s so-called “ghost fleet” in the Mediterranean, the fifth such operation since September 2025, as Paris steps up efforts to…
Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup is taking place in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region is hosting the first Paragliding World Cup in Central Asia, bringing together around 150 pilots from 33 countries. The main discipline of the World Cup is cross-country…
IRGC warns ships off Oman’s corridor in Hormuz as Rubio draws line on tolls
The IRGC warned that any vessel navigating outside Tehran’s designated routes was acting illegally, directly rejecting Oman’s newly announced temporary corridor, as Rubio told a GCC meeting the US would…
Europe summer travel trends: Short breaks, family holidays and coolcations drive demand
From quick getaways to heatwave-avoiding escapes, new data from Trip.com reveals the trends that are shaping summer travel across Europe in 2026. Read More
International community pledges aid to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
The United States Geological Survey has estimated that the final death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people. Read more at Read More
Phoebe Bridgers announces new album after solo hiatus
The American singer is coming back with her third solo record ‘Lost Weekend’ ahead of a US and European tour starting in September. Read More
Qatar fans hopeful about the future despite World Cup exit after Bosnia defeat
Qatar’s World Cup dream came to an end after three group matches, with fans in Doha reflecting on the team’s strong performance while remaining optimistic about the future, as Qatar…
Macron says France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily
It comes after the UK announced earlier this month that it had intercepted and boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker “Smyrtos” in the English Channel. Read More