Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe has triggered widespread disruption, including a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide heat warnings in Germany... Read more.
US-Iran talks set to start as Lebanon fighting fuels Hormuz tension
Iran’s negotiating delegation and US Vice-President JD Vance were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday for the first time since a preliminary deal was... Read more.
African sides shine in opening round of World Cup
The opening round of matches at the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup have concluded, offering early evidence of the quality on display at the tournament. Africa’s... Read more.
CPC issues call to action on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building
The Central Leading Group for Party Building of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has issued a notice on studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building.... Read more.
Second threads, first masterpieces
At first glance, the portrait appears to be a painting. Rich textures, vibrant colors, and intricate details draw the viewer in. But look closer, and a different... Read more.
President Xi Jinping calls on China, Myanmar to steadily advance key projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor is a flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between the two countries.... Read more.
US-Iran deal promises end to war, but how it will work remains unclear
Doubts swirled around the US-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening... Read more.
Water crisis fuels fears over growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The true scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may be significantly higher than official figures suggest, aid agency Oxfam has... Read more.
Close to 3k migrants repatriated in one week, Home Affairs says
South Africa has repatriated 2 745 foreign nationals in the week since President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged tougher measures against illegal immigration, Home Affairs... Read more.
More than 90 dead as cholera spreads in Nigeria
A cholera outbreak in Nigeria has killed more than 90 people and infected thousands since May, with the country’s northeastern region bearing the brunt of... Read more.
