Face à la canicule, le musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon a rendu l'entrée gratuite. Cette mesure, habituellement mise en place en été, a été activée plus tôt cette année, attirant un public local désireux de profiter de la fraîcheur et de l'art. La fréquentation a doublé, atteignant 2 000 à 2 500 visiteurs par jour.
El Comité de Inversiones Estratégicas de España, anunciado en 2025 para agilizar grandes proyectos, aún no está operativo y enfrenta críticas por posibles tratos de favor y burocracia.
A classroom at Lahore's Aitchison College, Pakistan, has been dedicated to Harcharan Singh Brar, a pre-Partition student and former Punjab CM. The tribute, funded by his lifelong friend Syed Babar Ali, highlights enduring friendships across borders.
The Union environment ministry has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for sea turtle conservation in Lakshadweep. The SOP provides a framework for monitoring and managing Green turtles, Hawksbills, Leatherbacks, and Oliver Ridleys, all of which are legally protected in the Union Territory.
Aging nuns in Uganda, particularly at the Little Sisters of St. Francis convent in Nkokonjeru, face neglect and lack basic necessities like adult diapers and wheelchairs. A new pilot program, spearheaded by Sister Jane Frances Nakafeero and Jean Callahan, aims to provide palliative care and support to these nuns.
Toronto-Dominion Bank plans to use software to monitor employee computer activity, including app usage and mouse movements, to understand workflows and identify bottlenecks. The move has sparked privacy concerns among employees, drawing parallels to a similar backlash at Meta.
L'eurodéputée Nathalie Loiseau demande des sanctions européennes contre la chroniqueuse Xenia Fedorova, qu'elle qualifie de "propagandiste russe". Une résolution en ce sens a été votée au Parlement européen.
Empresas americanas e entidades setoriais pedem a isenção de pedras semipreciosas e outros produtos brasileiros de tarifas adicionais propostas pelos EUA. Elas argumentam que o Brasil oferece qualidade, escala e preço insubstituíveis, e que as sobretaxas prejudicariam suas operações e a competitividade da indústria americana.
Analysts suggest Hong Kong can become a hub for international organizations and set global governance standards, following Beijing's release of a white paper on its global governance reform initiative.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen are discussing implementation details for a pilot project to ease the cross-border flow of data, materials, and capital within the Hetao Innovation Zone. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become a global innovation hub.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will launch pilot initiatives this year to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital within the Northern Metropolis development. The measures aim to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become an international I&T hub.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will pilot new measures this year to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital within the Northern Metropolis development, focusing on the Hetao Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become an international I&T hub.
European Council President Antonio Costa defended diplomatic outreach to the Kremlin, stating direct communication with Russia is necessary to support Ukraine, though peace talks are not yet feasible. The initiative revealed divisions among EU leaders.
Emmanuel Macron est arrivé à Bruxelles pour un sommet européen sur l'Ukraine, marqué par une nouvelle dynamique du G7 et le soutien de Donald Trump. Volodymyr Zelensky salue l'unité, mais des divergences apparaissent sur l'ouverture d'un canal de communication avec Poutine.
CVS is transitioning its over-the-counter medications to aluminum bottles, moving away from traditional plastic packaging. This change aims to improve sustainability and product stability, with initial conversions focusing on value-sized allergy and pain medications.
Dubai has launched the "A Child's Right to a Balanced Digital Life" programme to promote healthy tech use among youth and support parents. This initiative coincides with new UAE regulations barring social media use for those under 15, with stricter safeguards for 15-16 year olds.
EU-Ratspräsident António Costa erhält Unterstützung von mehreren Regierungschefs für die Kontaktaufnahme zu Russland. Deutschland und Frankreich äußern jedoch Unmut über die diplomatischen Bemühungen.
La France annonce 13 milliards d'euros supplémentaires pour financer les entreprises innovantes, dans le cadre de l'initiative Tibi. Ces fonds, 100% privés, visent à transformer les pépites technologiques françaises en champions mondiaux.
The Assam government's 'Aponar Apon Ghar' scheme provides subsidies up to Rs 2.5 lakh on housing loans for permanent residents with family income not exceeding Rs 20 lakh, aiming to make home ownership accessible.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a verified WhatsApp channel (+91 78279 80287) for direct communication with NEET UG 2026 re-examination candidates. NTA warns against fake messages and scams, advising aspirants to use only official sources and download admit cards from the official website. The agency also stated that admit cards from the May 3 exam are invalid.
EU-Ratspräsident Antonio Costa sorgte mit Kontakten zu Russland für Verärgerung bei einem EU-Gipfel. Deutschland nannte es einen "Affront". Costa verteidigte die Kontaktaufnahme zur "Vorbereitung" möglicher Verhandlungen. Bulgarien droht mit Veto gegen Sanktionen.
SpaceX shares dropped over 6% on Thursday, falling to $178.50, as investor enthusiasm waned after a strong IPO debut. The decline puts the company's $2.52 trillion valuation under pressure, potentially shedding over $150 billion. This follows a week of significant gains and investor reassessment of long-term prospects amid increased AI spending.
The National Science Foundation will halt plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $368m deep-sea system collecting vital ocean data. The reversal follows outcry from lawmakers and scientists concerned about losing climate and weather forecasting information.
Kansas City is piloting facial recognition on public buses to identify banned riders or missing persons, sparking a debate over AI's safety benefits versus privacy costs. Despite state funding refusal and privacy concerns, the city plans to proceed with local and federal funds, with the technology provider, SafeSpace Global, ready to install cameras.
