Attacks on Hezbollah kill 20
A new series of walkie-talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah has killed at least 20 people and injured more than 450 in Lebanon. International observers warn that the simultaneous detonation of thousands…
Bluetongue outbreak in a Portuguese sheep farm has broken out
Portugal reported an outbreak of bluetongue on a sheep farm, the World Organisation for Animal Health said. Bluetongue can be fatal to domestic ruminants such as sheep, cattle and goats.
Ukraine destroyed arsenal in Russia’s Tver region
A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed a warehouse storing missiles, guided bombs and artillery ammunition in Russia's Tver region. The drones triggered an extremely powerful detonation at a warehouse belonging to…
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk released after detention in Poland
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was released after being detained at the airport in Krakow, Poland, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. ‘I was outraged by this attitude towards our citizen…
European Court upholds Qualcomm antitrust fine
The European Court upheld an EU antitrust fine imposed on US chipmaker Qualcomm. The only difference with the original ruling is that the fine is lowered to €238.7 million from…
Mitsubishi to supply H3 rockets to France’s Eutelsat from 2027
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has agreed to provide multiple H3 rocket launches for French satellite company Eutelsat Group from 2027, the company said. The deal is a major triumph for…
FIFA and WHO team up for concussion awareness campaign
FIFA and the World Health Organization have launched a global concussion awareness initiative developed with brain health experts. The programme ‘Suspect and Protect: No coincidence is worth the risk’ aims…
Gavi to purchase 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic
Global vaccine group Gavi is to buy 500,000 doses of Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine. It is its first purchase of the injection to help combat an outbreak in parts of…
Google wins appeal against $1.66 billion antitrust fine imposed by EU
Google won its challenge against a $1.66bn antitrust fine imposed five years ago for hindering rivals in online search advertising. In its 2019 decision, the European Commission said Google had…
Roma sack coach Daniele De Rossi
AS Roma sacked coach Daniele De Rossi after the club failed to win their first four league games of the season. De Rossi took over as coach in January following…
