Forty-nine people died of thirst in Niger when a truck broke down in a remote part of the Sahara desert, leaving its passengers stranded without water. Two survivors managed to walk 50 kilometers through the desert to a water source and then to the town of Assamaka, where they alerted authorities. Source link
Meta from Instagram and Facebook, Elon Musk from X (formerly Twitter), ByteDance from TikTok – billions of social media users interact with these products every day. These and other technology corporations have become huge and powerful. But in recent years the EU has made considerable efforts to limit their influence. DW has the most important … Read more
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro criticized US President Donald Trump on Thursday for supporting hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer – and fervent Trump supporter – who made a fortune representing drug-trafficking paramilitaries, fraudsters and football stars. Source link
It was a false start for France after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first warm-up match before the World Cup. While Rayan Cherki put on a show, France lost control in the second half, allowing the Elephants to come back and take the lead, notably thanks to an outstanding performance from Guéla Doué. … Read more
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most widely prescribed antidepressant medications in the world. Medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Lexapro are used to treat depression and anxiety disorders in millions of people. But some experts believe that we have become overly dependent on such drugs and this has led some doctors to … Read more
For the specialist, most people do not want a stablecoin, “they want a dollar.” In his opinion, the capitalization of stablecoins at 305 billion “is not a peak.” The stablecoin market is undergoing a structural transformation that transcends financial speculation, to become an intrinsic part of the daily lives of many users around the world. … Read more
Skip to next section Wadeful begins Mexico tour, reiterates support to UN despite UNSC defeat 06/05/20265 June 2026 Wadeful begins Mexico tour, reiterates support to UN despite defeat at UNSC German Foreign Minister Johann Waddefull’s visit to Mexico began with a visit to Mexico City’s Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the largest … Read more
Skip to next section US lawmakers pass Ukraine Support Act in defiance of Trump 06/05/20265 June 2026 US lawmakers pass Ukraine Support Act in protest against Trump The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation that would block aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on the Russian economy. The Ukraine Aid Act includes … Read more
The developer of Claude says a pause in the AI race would ‘likely be a good thing’ and warns that cutting-edge models are beginning to show signs they could become increasingly difficult for humans to control. Source link
The US House on Thursday passed a Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions package despite opposition from Republican leaders, underscoring growing congressional frustration with President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also … Read more