This dog raced across the backs of 56 people to set a world record
The Australian shepherd, Chardonnay, jumped around with excitement after her feat.
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Watch: Norway’s Haakon takes oath as mourners pay respects to late King
Norway’s Haakon VIII has sworn an oath before parliament in Oslo in the first major step of his reign as King. During Tuesday’s ceremony, parliament also held a minute’s silence for Haakon’s father, the late King Harald V, who died on Friday. Haakon’s wife, Queen Mette-Marit, was absent from the formalities as she continues to […]
Continue ReadingUkraine hopes for bolstered support as EU defence ministers meet in Dublin
EU defence ministers grapple with bolstering Ukraine’s air defences, as worries grow over Russia’s campaign to destabilise Kyiv’s European backers. This comes as Moscow is taking advantage of Kyiv running low on US-built air defence missiles to intensify its attacks on the country. EU ministers are also expected to discuss Russia’s hybrid war against Ukraine’s […]
Continue ReadingCanadian special elections indicate voters backing Carney’s stand against Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney had vowed to match U.S. tariffs “dollar for dollar,” unlike other longtime U.S. partners who had raced to cut deals when faced with tariff threats.
Continue ReadingWatch: Flock’s rapidly expanding AI surveillance network faces growing backlash
A network of AI licence plate readers run by a private company called Flock is rapidly expanding across the US. There are now about 130,000 across the country, mostly used by law enforcement agencies. The expansion has led to privacy concerns and protests. BBC Verify examines Flock’s system and the growing backlash against it – […]
Continue Reading'Massive' Russian missile, drone attacks on Kyiv
Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured several more in Kyiv early on Tuesday, authorities said, in the sixth consecutive day of strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Russia, which began its full-scale invasion of its smaller neighbour in 2022, has escalated its air attacks in recent months, as gains made on the ground have slowed.
Continue ReadingEurope gears up for its China counterpunch – POLITICO
Brussels is getting increasingly worried about its economic relationship with Beijing … but the bloc doesn’t want to bring out the big guns just yet. While the EU already has the infamous ‘trade bazooka’ at its disposal, the Commission is considering a new tool to address Chinese overcapacity and dangerous dependencies. Our colleague Camille Gijs […]
Continue ReadingEU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, citing concerns over Brazil’s compliance with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The move affects poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with Brussels offering no timeline for when trade can resume.
Continue ReadingRussian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting
As Moscow pounds Ukraine, the appearance by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was “quite troubling,” said one attendee. U.S. officials cited a need for “dialogue.”
Continue ReadingOrangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Indonesia
A weak orangutan was found laying on the ground in Ketapang, West Kalimantan on Borneo island. Indonesia has intensified efforts to contain haze from wildfires across six provinces in Borneo and Sumatra islands. The wildfires have destroyed part of the habitat of hundreds of orangutans and risking the survival of the species. “The situation is […]
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