Despite being Portugal's captain, Cristiano Ronaldo's effectiveness on the pitch is under scrutiny after a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. His performance was statistically poor, raising questions about his role.
UK retail sales volumes rose 1.2% in May, exceeding analyst forecasts, driven by record hot weather boosting sales of fans and paddling pools, alongside strong online purchases and promotions. Supermarkets saw a slight decline.
UK retail sales volume rose 1.2% in May, exceeding analyst forecasts, due to record hot weather boosting sales of fans and pools, strong online performance, and promotions. Supermarkets were the only sector to decline.
UK public sector net borrowing hit £23.3bn in May, significantly higher than the £18.5bn forecast by economists. This surge, attributed partly to the economic impact of the Iran war and increased interest costs, presents fiscal challenges for potential Labour leader Andy Burnham.
Australia's net overseas migration fell to 301,000 people last year, the lowest since mid-2022 but still exceeding pre-pandemic rates. The figures emerge amid a heated political debate on immigration, with the government highlighting the downward trend while the opposition deems the numbers "far too high" given housing and infrastructure pressures.
Brasil defenderá o café solúvel em audiência pública nos EUA contra novas tarifas. O setor argumenta que a exclusão do produto da lista de isenções não tem lógica e pode impactar a inflação americana.
UK job vacancies dropped to 707,000, the lowest in five years, as businesses reduced hiring. Unemployment eased slightly to 4.9%, but employment also fell, particularly in retail and hospitality, reflecting employer caution due to Middle East instability.
UK unemployment dropped to 4.9% and wage growth accelerated in April, exceeding forecasts. Despite this, employers are cautious about hiring permanent staff due to Middle East instability. The Bank of England faces pressure to raise interest rates.
Victoria recorded its first crime rate decrease in four years, with a 0.2% drop in total offences and a 6% fall in youth offending. However, theft, particularly from retail stores and e-bikes, surged, mirroring trends in New South Wales. Adult crime rose 10%, driven by breaches of bail, retail theft, and family violence orders.
Hong Kong reported a 20% increase in sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in 2025, with 797 incidents compared to 663 the previous year. Security Minister Chris Tang pledged to strengthen laws by June to better protect victims, citing ongoing reviews of Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in Hong Kong surged 20% in 2025 to 797, up from 663 in 2024. Security Minister Chris Tang vowed to tighten laws by June to better protect victims, studying Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Marine heatwaves have tripled since the early 1990s, signaling the ocean's strain from absorbing over 90% of Earth's excess heat. The Earth's energy imbalance, a key climate change indicator, has doubled, leading to rising temperatures, melting ice, and intensified weather extremes. Monitoring systems are under threat, just as clarity is most needed.
UK inflation remained unexpectedly at 2.8% in May, with higher transport and fuel costs offset by slower food price rises. The ONS figure defied economists' forecasts of a rise to 3% and comes as the Bank of England prepares to set interest rates.
UK inflation remained unexpectedly at 2.8% in May, defying economists' forecasts of a rise to 3%. Higher transport and fuel costs were offset by slower food price rises, according to the ONS.
UK inflation remained unexpectedly at 2.8% in May, with higher transport and fuel costs offset by slower food price rises. Economists had forecast a rise to 3%. The ONS reported the flatlining figure, which follows a decline in April, as various price movements balanced out.
UK inflation remained unexpectedly at 2.8% in May, with higher transport and fuel costs offset by slower food price rises, according to the ONS. Economists had forecast a rise to 3%, but the flatlining figure defied expectations.
UK inflation remained unexpectedly at 2.8% in May, defying economists' forecasts of a rise to 3%. The flatlining figure, following April's decline, comes despite the Middle East conflict driving up energy prices. The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates steady.
Young adults (15-29) in South Korea face a severe job market crisis, with employment down 255,000 year-on-year, marking 43 consecutive months of decline. The wealth gap widens due to soaring real estate prices, disproportionately benefiting older generations.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest volume since 1983, reaching 340.3 million barrels after releasing an additional 8.9 million barrels last week. This continued drawdown is reportedly linked to efforts to mitigate consequences of the conflict with Iran.
The EU's trade deficit with China has reached a record €1 billion per day, totaling €31.9 billion in April. This growing imbalance, fueled by subsidized Chinese electric cars and components, is raising concerns about Europe's industrial future and prompting discussions among EU leaders on potential measures.
A Trump administration policy banning "noise infusion" may end crucial Census Bureau data, including statistics for redistricting and policymaking. Experts warn this could make data unusable, particularly for small communities, leaving agencies with fewer details or no data at all.
North Rhine-Westphalia Interior Minister Herbert Reul wants attacks on healthcare personnel to be recorded separately in crime statistics to better understand the scale of the problem. Medical associations have long called for measures against violence in healthcare, citing risks to patient safety and the need for legal reform.
Female candidates taking China's gaokao exam are facing increasing attention online regarding the challenge of having their periods overlap with the test dates. An estimated 30% of female candidates may experience this, leading some to seek contraceptives or folk remedies to postpone their periods.
South Korea and Finland have signed an MOU to boost AI-driven statistics exchanges. The agreement aims to enhance data governance and statistical production systems in response to AI's growth and demand for data-driven policies.
