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The technical issue at the Airport has been solved. Delays still persist
Every year, on August 31, the Romanian soul trembles in the same rhythm on both sides of the Prut. The Day of the Romanian Language is not just a symbolic commemoration, but a profound reconnection with our historical, cultural and spiritual...

Africa must finance conservation future before debt buries it
A sobering reality emerges as African governments get ready to present their national budgets in the upcoming weeks: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that Africa now accounts for 52 percent of the world’s most heavily indebted...

Reform UK's Nigel Farage's eight election policies for Wales
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has given his first glimpse of policies the party will campaign on ahead of the Senedd election in 2026. These include resuming coal mining in south Wales and changing the order in which people can access social...

"Imagine when I put my arms around your fine a**" – Hitmaka claims Diddy once tried to hit on him at his Star Island home
Record producer and former rapper Hitmaka claimed on his June 7 Twitch livestream that Sean “Diddy” Combs once tried to flirt with him at his Star Island, Miami, Florida home. Hitmaka, whose real name is Christian J. Ward, was discussing Combs...

What did Ray J say about Sexyy Redd? Singer issues apology after getting called out by Justin Bieber online
During a Twitch livestream on June 7, 2025, R&B singer and songwriter Ray J went on record to claim that he “slept with” rapper Sexyy Red. Ray was responding to the speculation that he and Red were merely friends. “I slept with Sexyy Red. Stop...

Did Addison Rae share a screenshot of turning down Ken Carson sliding into her DMs? Viral post debunked
A rumor surfaced on X that internet personality, singer, and actress Addison Rae reportedly shared a screenshot of rapper and record producer Ken Carson sliding into her DMs. The claim first appeared on the Daily Noud (@DailyNoud) X page on June...

EU ocean protection plan draws fire for weak enforcement and lack of binding goals
Days before the United Nations Oceans Conference, the European Union unveiled a marine protection plan that environmental groups say fails to deliver meaningful safeguards for Europe’s seas. Rosie Frost reports for Euronews. In short: The European...

What cuts to nature-friendly farming mean for farmla...
As Westminster sharpens its pencils for a Spending Review on June 11th, the farming and land management sectors are bracing for more than just budget trims. They’re preparing for what could be a wholesale rollback of the most ambitious reimagining...

Global summit urges action on ocean emergency
World leaders, policymakers, civil society representatives, and scientists are convening in Nice from 9 to 13 June for the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3), co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. The summit represents the largest...

HCL Technologies Stock Eyes Upward Breakout Above ₹1,660: SEBI RA Kush Ghodasara
The analyst recommended buying at the current market price, setting targets at ₹1,685 and ₹1,715, and advised a stop loss at ₹1,625. HCL Technologies shows potential for an upward move after trading sideways in the ₹1,600–₹1,650 range, according...

How to connect with refugee-led innovation
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Innovators Magazine in 2025, every month this year we will publish some of our milestone moments: the stories, podcasts, initiatives, projects and partners that have shaped our journey so far. And ahead of...

Sakafia SHS shares stories of community impact after 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize
By Rebecca Ekpe Sakafia SHS in Kumasi, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, the winners of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize, have shared how their project is making a difference in their community. It goes beyond just winning an award. It...

Stray Animal Foundation urges government to implement sterilisation programme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Stray Animal Foundation Malaysia (SAFM) has called on the government to implement a large-scale sterilisation programme and establish proper shelters to tackle the growing number of stray dogs nationwide. SAFM president...

Ridge‑to‑Reef Phase II launched in Vava’u
Tonga formally launched Ridge‑to‑Reef Phase II in Vava’u, aiming to restore land-to-sea ecosystems. The Department of Environment, UNDP and GEF today officially opened the three‑day inception workshop for Ridge‑to‑Reef Phase II in Vava’u, marking...

A novel catalyst for carbon-capturing algae
Rhodoliths, a group of bottom-dwelling ocean algae have a solid, rock-like appearance which is very far from the public’s conception of “seaweeds”. Unfamiliar and uncelebrated, rhodoliths quietly suffered large population losses in recent decades...

Warsaw and Prague Look For Confidence Boost
It is possible that both pro-EU governments in the V4 will face votes of confidence this week. In Poland, Donald Tusk has scheduled a vote for 11 June, looking to shore up support after a Presidential election loss. In Czechia, the opposition is...

‘Children should speak freely, we get to learn from them’: West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja urges parents and teachers
“Children should be able to speak freely. The more they speak, the more they will make mistakes and learn. We, as elders, also get to learn from them,” said Shashi Panja, West Bengal Minister of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, on...

Israel intercepts Freedom Flotilla heading to Gaza with humanitarian aid
“We’re being attacked! A war crime is being committed.” Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila sounded the alarm on social media around midnight on Monday: the Madleen ship, carrying the Freedom Flotilla and a symbolic shipment of humanitarian aid for...

MBA in India or overseas: What’s the smarter choice for global ambitions?
For decades, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have been considered the pinnacle of business education in India. With strong domestic placement records and prestigious alumni networks, they remain a top choice for many early-career...

Is Europe planning to ban Bitcoin? Here’s what to know
As Europe cracks down on anonymous crypto, Bitcoin's future in the region hangs in the balance. Credit: natanaelginting Bitcoin was once held as the digital escape hatch that was borderless, anonymous and untouchable. However, in Europe, that idea...