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South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage

The ballot shortage has prompted the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

KINSHASA, June 5 - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

US official tells Putin: 'Good Hello' from your friend President Trump

ST PETERSBURG, June 5 - Rodney Mims Cook Jr., chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, conveyed a \"good hello\" to Russian President Vladimir Putin from U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday and praised the beauty of the northern Russian city of St Petersburg.

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

BRUSSELS, June 5 - The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China - and diversify to at least three sources, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Friday.

ASML CEO says EU Commission should not try to direct 'strategic projects'

IMF taps Alvaro Piris as new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports

June 4 - The International Monetary Fund selected Alvaro Piris Chavarri as its new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Britain and France finalise post-war Hormuz mine-clearing mission

The demining mission is said to involve a coalition of 15 countries.

French jets intercepted Russian aircraft 11 times over a week in Baltics

PARIS, June 4 - French warplanes were scrambled 11 times over the last week as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing Mission, France's armed forces spokesperson said on Thursday, describing the incursions as a higher-than-usual number of \"provocations\".

Ebola burial team attacked, 11 patients flee care in widening outbreak in Congo

The health officials warned that the incident could spark new chains of transmission.

NASA ends mission after loss of Mars probe

The US space agency said it would investigate the cause of the loss.

NASA announces end of long-operating Mars probe's mission

EU diplomatic arm proposed naval mission take ‘primary role’ in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines, document shows

BRUSSELS, June 3 - The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take \"the primary role\" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz “when conditions allow” as Europe’s contribution to a Franco-British-led initiative, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'

MOSCOW, June 2 - Russia's 'Davos' - formally known as the St Petersburg Economic Forum - kicks off on Wednesday and has attracted an eclectic crowd, including some Americans attracted to Moscow's \"anti-wokery\" and support for \"traditional values.\"

Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission

WASHINGTON, June 2 - The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of the nation's top spy as disputes over intelligence-sharing and areas of responsibility boil over, say people familiar with the matter.

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15

STOCKHOLM, June 2 - Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

Malaysia's social media account ban for under-16s kicks in on Jun 1, but questions remain

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had previously announced the social media ban on May 22, which sought to reduce youths’ exposure to harmful content on digital platforms.

New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas

Legislators will investigate how state and federal agencies failed victims with regards to Epstein.

New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas

SANTA FE, N.M., May 26 - New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Monday said they have issued their first subpoenas, calling for evidence on the late sex offender from 14 entities including federal law enforcement agencies, the state governor's office and a Santa Fe scientific institute.

New York Times publisher slams AI companies’ ‘brazen theft’ from news outlets

He has accused tech giants of strip-mining news websites without permission or compensation.

Horses bolt through Rome after policeman lights fireworks at parade rehearsal

ROME, May 31 - Fireworks set off without permission by a traffic policeman during a late-night rehearsal for Italy's Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through the capital and injuring several riders, police said.