Microsoft makes commitments on Teams to allay EU antitrust concerns
The commitments made by the US tech giant to unbundle Teams from its flagship applications will bind it for between seven and 10 years. Read more at Read More
Clashes erupt in Quito as protesters demand president Noboa’s resignation
Clashes broke out in Quito on Thursday as protesters rallied against President Daniel Noboa’s government, demanding his resignation over job cuts and wage reduction policies. Read more at Read More
MAGA blames ‘South Park’ for Charlie Kirk death – episode pulled from cable re-runs
Some social media users are making connections between the satirical show’s August 6 episode and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The South Park episode has been removed from cable re-reruns…
Where in the EU do most young adults have a university degree?
Where do most young Europeans have a higher education degree? A new OECD report reveals sharp contrasts across the EU, with Ireland at the top and Italy at the bottom.…
Pro-Kremlin operation weaponises investigative media to claim Ukraine uses orphans to clear mines
A group established by deceased Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is believed to be behind the false claims that Ukraine uses orphans to clear mines. Read More
Russian drone incursion is a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk
Following a National Security Council meeting, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland would receive training from Ukraine on how best to down Russian drones. Read more at Read More
A divided America and its searing spiral of violence – the new normal?
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is just the latest politically motivated killing in a country where political disagreement is turning into a matter of life and death. Read more at Read More
Could a chlamydia vaccine save Australia’s koalas from extinction? Experts say it’s complicated
Researchers say the single-dose vaccine could reduce koala chlamydia deaths by up to 65 per cent.Read More
‘Unconscionable’: Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates
“Unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza”: Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster RTE announces. Read More
London’s David Bowie Centre to open with 200 treasures from a 90,000-item archive
From handwritten lyrics to iconic costumes and unrealised projects, London’s V&A East is inviting visitors to step inside Bowie’s restless, shape-shifting world. Read More