India’s Viral ‘Cockroach Party’ protest: Youth outrage over exam leaks, job crisis and credibility of tests
Hundreds of young students gathered in New Delhi on Saturday for the first street protest organised by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party" over alleged irregularities in recent major examinations. Protesters, some in paper cockroach masks - a reference to reported remarks by India's top judge »»»
Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice
Monaco: Championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the times for Mercedes ahead of both Ferraris in Saturday's final free practice ahead of qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian, who had endured a torrid race last year and appeared off the pace in Friday»»»
SpaceX signs $30 billion AI deal with Google
Google has agreed to pay SpaceX $920 million per month for AI compute capacity through June 2029, according to the space-tech company’s filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The arrangement is worth almost $30 billion over the full period and covers the rental of “approximately 110»»»
Fair and Effective Justice Impossible without Strong, Independent, Respected Bar - Minister Naydenov
Without a strong, independent, and respected bar, there can be no fair and effective justice, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov said in his address to the Spring National Conference of the Supreme Bar Council, his Ministry said in a press release on Saturday. Naydenov emphasized that trust in th»»»
Pope Leo visits Spain to highlight migration, meet victims of sexual abuse by clergy
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on Saturday for a seven-day trip focused on migration, including a visit to the Canary Islands where he will honour thousands of migrants who died trying to reach Europe. The trip comes at a politically sensitive time as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is under attac»»»
Lebanese TV interviews Israeli journalist on Lebanon talks
DUBAI: Lebanese TV channel LBCI held a rare interview Friday evening with Israeli journalist Barak Ravid on the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, in addition to ceasefire negotiations. Earlier this week, Ravid spoke to a top aide for Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, »»»
Head of Hungary's public media resigns, PM Magyar about to submit reform bill
The chief executive of Hungary’s public media fund has resigned amid plans by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government to overhaul the country’s public broadcasting system, marking a significant development in the future of state-funded media. MTVA head steps down Dániel Papp, chief executive of th»»»
Acting Prosecutor General to Prioritize Dialogue with Institutions, Stronger Professionalism within Judiciary
In an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Saturday, Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova said that her ambition is to restore normalcy to the prosecution service. She outlined as key priorities for her six-month term strengthening professionalism within the system and improving dia»»»
Germany Will Not Regain Prosperity Unless Nord Stream is Restored - Lawmaker
Germany will not be able to restore its prosperity unless the Nord Stream pipeline is restored, Steffen Kotre, a Bundestag lawmaker from the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) opposition party, told Sputnik. "I don't think Germany will be able to restore its prosperity or keep its industrial »»»
In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene
New York: In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers line up behind barriers -- in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice. Not everyone in America's biggest city finds standing in line to be a chore. The power of social media trends means that »»»
Relocation, security escorts and confidentiality: Saudi Arabia expands protections
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new national framework to protect whistleblowers, witnesses, experts and victims involved in criminal and corruption-related cases, as the Kingdom moves to strengthen safeguards for individuals whose cooperation with authorities could expose them to retaliation »»»
Peru to elect ninth president in a decade amid tensions, skepticism - UPI.com
Lleft-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez and right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori pose during a presidential debate in Lima, Peru, last weekend. This was the only debate between Fujimori and Sanchez before the decisive election scheduled for Sunday. Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA June 6 (UPI) -- Peru will c»»»
Former presidential adviser Zhanybek Kubandykov released under house arrest - | 24.KG
Former presidential adviser Zhanybek Kubandykov has been released under house arrest. The Leninsky District Court of Bishkek issued the corresponding ruling. Zhanybek Kubandykov is charged with fraud. The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported his arrest on May 21. According to secur»»»
Belgium education reform protests turn violent in central Brussels
A demonstration in the Belgian capital against controversial cuts to education spending has descended into violence. It comes against the backdrop of mounting opposition to the government’s efforts to balance the budget. What began as a largely peaceful protest by thousands of students and teachers»»»
Supreme Court Deputy Chair about legal disputes involving foreign investors - | 24.KG
Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurgul Bakirova, took part in the international forum «Administrative Justice and Its Role in Ensuring the Rule of Law,» held in Astana and dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the administrative justice system in Kazakhstan. Particip»»»
Hatton, Legion XIII lead at halfway stage of LIV Golf Andalucia
SAN ROQUE: Tyrrell Hatton is looking to make a statement in his first start since becoming a father, carding a second-round 69 to move to 6-under par and take sole possession of the lead at the halfway stage at LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. The Englishman, who missed last week’s event in Korea following»»»
Norway Chess 2026 concludes with Praggnanandhaa and Assaubayeva as champions
OSLO: Norway Chess 2026 concluded in Oslo on Friday with a dramatic final round, as Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa claimed the title with a decisive classical victory. Entering the round half a point behind Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa knew a victory would put him in a strong position to overtake the leade»»»
Lebanese-Born US Envoy Michel Issa Arrives with High Expectations
When the new US ambassador to Lebanon arrived in Beirut, he did not need a learning period or special State Department training before taking up his first diplomatic post after a brief retirement from the world of business and automobiles. Ambassador Michel Issa knows Beirut and the rest of Lebanon»»»
Ministry of Public Health to honour top food establishments for safety excellence
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health will observe World Food Safety Day 2026 on June 7, and as part of this event, it will honour food establishments demonstrating outstanding performance under the Food Establishment Classification Programme. This recognition acknowledges their voluntary com»»»
Three Lives Lost in Sofia Horror Crash as Prosecutors Pursue Intentional Homicide ChargesOpinions
The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office is preparing to bring the most severe charges against the two drivers believed to be responsible for the devastating crash involving a public transport bus on Chelopeshko Shose in Sofia last night. Prosecutors are expected to charge both men with causing death in »»»
Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
MPONDWE BORDER,: Leah Masika was on the verge of tears as she thought of her valuable consignment of plantain stuck in a long convoy of trucks on both sides of the Uganda-Congo border. Her cargo, destined for Uganda, was starting to leak water, and would go bad within hours if there was no movement»»»
On This Day, June 6: YMCA founded in London - UPI.com
On June 6, 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- was founded in London. 1 of 4 | Olympic swim champ Michael Phelps talks with children at a YMCA in New York City on August 28, 2008. On June 6, 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- was founded in London. File Photo »»»
India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest
New Delhi: Indian police tightened security in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of a protest by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party", over alleged irregularities in major examinations. The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) -- a play on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -»»»
Australia Prosecutes Woman Accused of Enslaving Yazidi Teen in Syria
A woman accused of enslaving a Yazidi teenager in Syria would agree to wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet and undergo religious counseling if she were freed on bail, her lawyer told a court Friday. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, continued an application for bail in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on »»»
The World This Week - Ukraine: Dear Putin, Lebanon: A Crude Call, Colombia's 'Tiger'
In a week where a renewed ceasefire was proclaimed between Israel and Lebanon, a deal that hinges on the complete cessation of attacks from the Iranian backed militants Hezbollah and withdrawal from the south of the country. 24 hours later however, Hezbollah rejected the agreement that is closely t»»»
6 top tips to manage heat stress at work: MoPH
Doha, Qatar: The soaring temperatures in Qatar have prompted the Ministry of Public Health to issue a few tips to protect community members from heat stress while outdoors. Its tips include: 1. Drink cool water every 15-20 minutes 2. Avoid tea, coffee, energy drinks and soft drinks 3. Take breaks i»»»
EU Warns on Bulgaria’s Budget, Urges End to Flat Tax SystemOpinions
The European Commission is preparing to launch an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria, according to official Commission documents. Alongside the fiscal warning, Brussels is also urging structural economic changes, including a reassessment of the country’s 10% flat tax system, which it argu»»»
A bunk bed, Dh500, and a mother's prayers: How the UAE helped this expat bring Philippine craftsmanship to the world
Dubai: In her early days in Dubai, Marilou Lorenzo-Joson slept on the top bunk of a room she shared with seven other women and wondered what came next. She has arrived in the UAE in 2005 with borrowed money, a visit visa, and just Dh500 in her pocket. Back home in the Philippines, a mother battling»»»
Germany starlet Karl ruled out of World Cup
Berlin: Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury in training, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday. "Lenny tore a muscle bundle today in the final training season and is ruled out because of this injury. Have a good recovery,»»»
Predicted global hunger crisis becoming a reality as Mideast war drags on, UN warns
Predictions that the Middle East war could drive tens of millions more people into acute hunger are proving to be accurate, the United Nations said Friday, warning that higher fuel and food costs linked to the conflict are deepening food insecurity far beyond the region. "Pessimistic" predictions t»»»
French diplomat in Mali sentenced to 20 years in prison for 'undermining state security'
A court in Mali has sentenced a French intelligence agent with diplomatic status to 20 years in prison for “undermining state security”, judicial sources said Friday, in a ruling that further strains already fraught relations between the West African junta-led state and its former colonial ruler Fr»»»
A propos - 'Judicial system should believe victims first', activist says after body found in missing girl case
Outrage has erupted in France after it emerged that the main suspect in the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl, missing since last week, had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children, with no apparent action taken by the authorities. A body was discovered on Thursday, and formal identi»»»
France probes judicial 'dysfunction' after murder of 11‑year‑old Lyhanna shocks nation
The French government is set to probe what President Emmanuel Macron on Friday described as "dysfunction" in the judicial system following the killing of an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna in southwest France. The main suspect in the case had twice been formally accused of raping a child, with »»»
North Korea unveils nuclear fuel plant as Kim vows 'exponential' boost to deterrent
North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate”. Photos suggested the site may be a uranium enrichment facility. Kim has repeatedly cited US-led military th»»»
Turkmenistan's 'heavenly' Akhal-Teke horses celebrated in annual beauty pageants
The Central Asian country of Turkmenistan is immensely proud of its horses. The ancient and endangered Akhal-Teke species has become a symbol of great national pride in a deeply isolated state where power is firmly concentrated, and are considered so beautiful that beauty pageants are held for»»»
Talking Europe - EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova
Bulgaria has become notorious for holding elections. In 5 years, voters went to the polls 8 times. But this debilitating crisis finally ended on April 19th, when the Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority. It is led by the former president, Rumen Radev, now the prime minister. He has p»»»
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup. An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugosl»»»
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS: Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup.An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugoslavia.Bosnia»»»
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKhanyisile NgcoboJohannesburg Getty ImagesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed scrutiny over a theft at his private farm in 2020 Just like Watergate in the US, South Af»»»
US business lobby chief rejects more Russia sanctions
Imposing additional sanctions on Russia will not help resolve the Ukraine conflict, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) President and CEO Robert Agee has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 (SPIEF 2026) on Thursday, he argued th»»»
Why UN child-rights advocates are alarmed by Afghanistan’s new marriage rules
NEW YORK CITY: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has issued one of its strongest condemnations yet of Taliban policies toward girls in Afghanistan, warning that a newly adopted decree effectively legalizes child marriage and violates numerous international human rights obligations. At the»»»
US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing
WASHINGTON: A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump’s administration on legal immigration following last year’s shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant. District Judge John McConnell said the restrictions on processin»»»
Revived Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monaco practice
Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years on Friday when he outpaced Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to clock the fastest time in second practice for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. The 41-year-old Briton, a three-time winner at the unforgiving Medi»»»
Migration pact protest marches through Budapest as demonstrators boo PM Magyar, who responds with heart gesture
A demonstration against the European Union’s Migration Pact took place in Budapest on Friday afternoon, with protesters marching from Kodály körönd to Kossuth Square near Parliament. The event brought together supporters of Fidesz and the Our Homeland Movement (Mi Hazánk), while Prime Minister Péte»»»
Chwalinska’s childhood dream and discipline drive fairytale French Open run
Maja Chwalinska’s incredible run as the first qualifier to reach a French Open final in the professional era marks the fulfillment of an ambition the Polish 24-year-old has chased with relentless passion and discipline for over a decade. Chwalinska beat Diana Shnaider in Thursday’s semifinal and wi»»»
Brendan Banfield sentenced to life for killing wife, stranger - UPI.com
A Virginia man who plotted to kill his wife and a random other man with his au pair was sentenced to life in prison Friday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man convicted of killing his wife and a stranger in a plot with an au pair, was sen»»»
Hungary officially begins preparations to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
Hungary has officially launched preparations to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). It is an important step in the country’s relationship with European Union institutions and anti-fraud enforcement mechanisms. According to a statement published by Hungary’s Permanent Representation»»»
Judge: Trump must restart immigration, asylum processing - UPI.com
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that a batch of Trump's immigration policies are illegal. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Friday canceled a batch of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, forcing the administration to begin processing »»»
European Chief Prosecutor Kovesi Urges Swift, Depoliticized Selection of Bulgaria’s Next European Prosecutor
The process of selecting Bulgaria’s next European Prosecutor should not be politicized and should be completed as quickly as possible in accordance with the applicable rules, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi said during a meeting with Bulgarian Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov on Friday, the»»»
Main Message of Putin’s SPIEF Speech: Tectonic Shift in Global Economic Power is Irreversible
The president’s address at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has garnered the attention of economists, financial and geopolitics analysts the world over. Sputnik queried four of them regarding some of its main points. "The central thesis was the irreversible shi»»»