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Iran

UN launches Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers

The operation follows a peace agreement between the United States and Iran that ended months of conflict and allowed commercial shipping to resume through one of the world's most important maritime routes.

India

Fire at animation studio in India kills at least 15 people

The fire happened in a building housing a student training centre in northern India, raising fresh concerns about fire safety in the country.

Kenya

Kenya orders immediate halt to controversial US-backed Ebola facility

The project had sparked court proceedings, public protests and questions about the country's role in responding to an outbreak beyond its borders.

EU.XL

Where in Europe can you see how much your colleagues earn?

Employees in Italy, Malta, Slovakia, and Lithuania can now see salary details, and job postings must include pay information. Most EU countries have not implemented the Transparency Directive, leading to inconsistent compliance. Can you see salary details in your country?

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Honduras

Honduras to buy Ukrainian drones to fight drug trafficking

The discussions come as the Central American country continues to grapple with drug trafficking and some of the highest levels of violence in the region.

Europe News

Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU migration talks

The EU is preparing to host Taliban representatives for the first time since the group's return to power in Afghanistan.

Sport

Messi smashes World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina

Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

Japan

Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July

Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.

EU.XL

Can the EU fix the gender pay gap? Take our poll.

The gender pay gap a persistent problem in Europe, where men earn, on average 12.7 percent more per hour. The EU has just implemented its new Pay Transparency Directive, to pull the curtain back on salary secrecy and empower employees.

EU.XL

€31bn trade, 7,600 deaths: How the EU plans to tackle the drug crisis

29 million Europeans use drugs every year, and the market has an estimated €31 billion value. The European Council has released a new framework to completely change how the EU handles this enormous problem, from enforcement to public health.

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Does the EU have a drug problem? Take our poll

The European Council has approved its first ever drug framework to reduce drug use and drug related crimes in the EU.

EU.XL

EU migration pact to take effect: ready to deliver?

Co-legislators agreed on “return hubs” on 1 June, preparing to rollout the Migration and Asylum Pact of 12 June. Stricter border controls, uniform asylum rules, and a new digital monitoring system will crack down on illegal migration. But are member states ready for the new rules?

EU.XL

EU migration pact: are countries ready to revamp the asylum system?

The EU’s pact on Migration and Asylum is set for full application on June 12th. It’s meant to create a unified, legally binding European system to fast-track border screenings and split the responsibility of hosting asylum seekers amongst all member states.

EU.XL

Safer grids, higher bills? Chinese inverter ban reshapes EU energy

Brussels moves to ban EU funding for clean energy projects that use solar and battery inverters from “high-risk countries”, namely China. Now, manufacturers must rely on European alternatives, which risks increasing European energy bills and production costs.

World News

Half of Belgium sees the US as a bigger adversary than China

According to a recent poll, over 50 percent of Belgians view the US as an adversary. Meanwhile, only 40% to 44% perceive China as a rival.

Kenya

Two people shot dead in Kenya protests against Ebola plan

Kenyan police shot and killed two people who were protesting a US-backed plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in central Kenya.

USA

Seven killed in Iowa shooting, including gunman

A shooting across several locations in Muscatine, Iowa, has left seven people dead, including the gunman.

USA

Pentagon bans journalists from press office, cites classified material

The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the space as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a secure area used for handling classified information.

EU.XL

Should EU manufacturers use less Chinese parts? Take our poll

Brussels is considering limiting manufacturing supply chains. Instead of buying cheap, 100% Chinese components, European companies would be forced to source them from at least 3 different countries.

EU.XL

What's the EU’s single ticket that simplifies train travel?

The European Commission has just unveiled its "One journey, one ticket" initiative. It will simplify cross-border train travel as passengers face increasing delays and cancellations.

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