South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group A opener, with Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring key goals.
Business
The EU-US tariff package advanced in committee, cutting duties on many U.S. goods while adding safeguards and a 2029 sunset clause.
Travel
Airport traffic across Europe fell in April 2026 after years of recovery, with figures showing divergence among hubs and national networks.
Technology
SIS search activity rose across Europe in 2025 as automated checks exceeded 12 billion and biometric searches almost doubled year on year.
The EU package links cloud, AI, chips and open source measures to reduce digital dependencies and strengthen control over key technology.
ILO urges a human-centred AI shift, linking decent work, labour rights, skills and social dialogue to the future of global workplaces.
IONO Robotics has presented Workmate, an Austrian humanoid robot designed for industrial workplaces, manufacturing and logistics use.
Russian researchers patented an AI workflow that maps fractures, faults and veins in drilling core images for faster rock analysis at scale.
EU measures on space security now span satellite tracking, anti-spoofing, secure communications and connectivity amid rising orbital risks.

