EU Commission chief eyes new AI envoy, but the role is still to be fully defined
The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area. But critics see the move as…
Egypt marks record year for gas discoveries amid domestic shortage
Egypt’s recent Eni-linked gas finds have lifted hopes of an upstream revival, but analysts say import pressure is unlikely to ease soon. Read more at Read More
Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals
The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited. Read more…
Pop-culture debunked: ‘Friends’ lied to you about urinating on jellyfish stings
Rising temperatures often mean that there are more jellyfish in our oceans. If you’re heading to the beach soon and you get stung, don’t urinate on yourself (or have one…
Fact check: Viral hantavirus map does not show confirmed cases
A map circulating online has been used to falsely suggest that the hantavirus is spreading rapidly in Europe, but its creator says it was intended to track news coverage. Read…
Spain’s PM sees ‘no reason’ to withdraw support for predecessor Zapatero amid graft probe
Zapatero, who governed from 2004-2011, has been summoned to testify next month in connection with crimes allegedly committed during the bailout of small airline Plus Ultra in 2021. Read More
MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law
At the core of the dispute is a European Commission rule on data centre ratings, which EU lawmakers say would significantly restrict public access to information about the environmental performance…
Five of seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say
The cave is located in a rugged, remote area in Xaisomboun province’s Longcheng district, about 120 kilometres north of the capital, Vientiane. Read more at Read More
EU countries back EU-US deal, paving the way for its final adoption
The controversial deal still requires formal approval by the EU member states and the European Parliament. Under terms agreed last week by MEPs and EU lawmakers, the agreement will end…
Budapest readies ahead of welcoming its first Champions League final on Saturday
Budapest’s Puskás Aréna will welcome Premier League finalists, Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal F.C., on Saturday, as tourism experts expect more than 200,000 fans to flock to the city in what…