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Smart pipelines: Can AI protect the world’s energy lifelines?

As ageing pipelines face growing risks, the energy industry is increasingly turning to AI and smart monitoring systems to improve their safety and efficiency.

Xi Jinping set for North Korea trip on Monday in first visit to Pyongyang in seven years

The trip comes just weeks after Xi separately hosted US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.

Clash at protest against Kushner linked Albania resort project

Video shows security personnel arguing with demonstrators before pushing one protester to the ground and dragging him away. The incident took place during a rally organised by environmental groups opposing a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.

World Cup player statues toppled during protest in Mexico City

Teachers in Mexico City toppled football statues during protests over pay and reforms, raising tensions ahead of the World Cup opening next month.

Piero Cipollone: Europe’s money evolves so people’s freedom to pay remains

Israel's military campaign in Lebanon threatens to derail US-Iran peace talks

Israel continued to launch attacks at Lebanon, despite US President Donald Trump's heated phone call on Monday in an effort to salvage the peace deal with Iran.

Bolivian ministers resign as weeks of protests against economic crisis rock government

The government has refused to rule out declaring a state of emergency and using the military to control the demonstrations.

A man in Turkey became one of the richest people in the world without realising it

With a balance of around $21.8 billion in his account, Takalo ranks among the world's super rich, but he has been unable to access his money for nearly a month.

IRGC says Iran has more 'trump cards' up its sleeve as talks hang by a thread

A senior IRGC general said Iran had not revealed all its military capabilities and was ready for direct confrontation with the US and NATO, as hardliners linked to acting IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi were identified as the force behind Monday's suspension of indirect negotiations with Washington.

Italy marks 80 years of the Republic with military parade in Rome

Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Republic with ceremonies, military parades and flypasts in Rome, commemorating the 1946 vote that paved the way for democracy.

Trump says he secured halt to Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, keeps door open for Iran talks

The US president further eased tensions sparked by Tehran's announcement on Monday of an end to mediated negotiations, saying in a separate post on Truth Social that talks with the Islamic Republic continued "at a rapid pace".

Isabel Schnabel: From money market funds to stablecoins: lessons for central banks

‘Timmy’ the humpback whale hauled ashore on Danish island

The carcass of a humpback whale that drew months of attention in Germany was pulled onto a Danish beach after being found dead in shallow waters. Experts hope an examination will reveal what caused its death.

Fire rips through dormitory at girl's school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students

There have been many devastating school fires in Kenya, where boarding schools are common as a colonial legacy of missionaries and British rule.

Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India

Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama.

Piero Cipollone: Money in the digital age

Iranians back online after monthslong shutdown but heavy restrictions still remain

Iranian authorities decided to lift some restrictions this week as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce, but many Iranians now fear access could be cut off again, at a moment’s notice.

Ukraine: Russian strike injures 11 in Odesa daytime attack, children among injured

Russian daytime strike hits the southern port city of Odesa on 27 May, injuring at least 11 including children, and igniting a huge fire that ravages shops and commercial buildings.

In war-torn Gaza, Palestinians mark Eid al-Adha among the rubble

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip marked Eid al-Adha on 27 May under the shadow of war, gathering for prayers in heavily damaged areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City.