Costa steps up pressure to break EU budget deadlock
The European Council president wants to use a narrow window of opportunity to strike a deal by the end of 2026.

The European Council president wants to use a narrow window of opportunity to strike a deal by the end of 2026.

Vietnamese police rescued over 500 cats from a cat meat trafficking ring in Ho Chi Minh City, reuniting 40 with owners, amid ongoing efforts to end the country's cat meat trade.

BMW AG anticipates a substantial decline in pre-tax profit due to weakening demand in China and the impact of the Middle East crisis. The company has lowered its profitability targets and plans to accelerate cost-cutting measures.

Conservative MPs, drawing on their own turbulent leadership experiences, offer advice to Labour on managing potential leadership contests. Key recommendations include avoiding character assassination, unifying around a clear plan, appointing a strong chief whip, and prioritizing public confidence through success.

SpaceX's stock debuted on Nasdaq, reaching a $2.65 trillion valuation and displacing Amazon. The company raised $75 billion in its IPO, the largest in history, and announced a $60 billion acquisition of AI coding assistant Cursor.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from 11 Southeast Asian nations in Kazan for the ASEAN-Russia summit, marking 35 years of relations. Discussions focus on strategic partnerships, AI, energy, food security, and technology. This coincides with the G7 summit in France, where leaders discussed Ukraine, sanctions on Russia, and a deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Candidates in a UK by-election are making final pitches ahead of Thursday's vote. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hopes to win an MP seat, potentially challenging Labour leader Keir Starmer. His main rival is Reform UK's Robert Kenyon.