This digest provides a collection of documents prepared by the academia, think tanks, other EU institutions and bodies, as well as stakeholders that can be useful for Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgets to stay informed about the debate concerning the next Multiannual Financial Framework, starting in 2028. The document is produced monthly by the Budgetary Support Unit of DG BUDG and the European Parliamentary Research Service. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

FDH Bank Plc says its entry into the Mozambican market marks a major step in its long-term strategy to build a stronger regional financial services group and support cross-border trade across Southern Africa. Speaking on Thursday during the bank’s 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM),  FDH Plc Managing Director Noel Mkulichi said the acquisition of a […] The post FDH Bank Plc deepens regional footprint with Mozambique expansion strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a scathing critique of the country’s political and economic architecture, United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has pulled back the curtain on what he calls the “rentier system,” accusing a powerful, self-serving elite of actively sabotaging national development to line their own pockets. Drawing from his past tenure as Minister of Health (2016–2019), […] The post Profiteering from Pain: Atupele Muluzi Exposes the ‘Rentier’ Elite Stifling Malawi’s Health and Economic Progress appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Public scrutiny is intensifying after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Fostino Maele, discontinued yet another high-profile corruption case involving senior figures linked to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), raising renewed questions about accountability in politically sensitive prosecutions. The discontinued case involved former Cabinet ministers Charles Mchacha and Symon Vuwa Kaunda, former Chief Secretary […] The post Amidst Public Questions, DPP Fostino Maele Discontinues Yet Another Court Case Involving Ruling Party Officials appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vladimir Putin is holding his traditional meeting with heads of international news agencies at SPIEF Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU is reportedly considering a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated Read Full Article at RT.com

Canadians could be in for another beautiful display of the northern lights tonight, as the sun unleashed several fast-moving particles in the Earth's direction over the past couple of days.

The wife of a man accused in an AI deepfake investigation is speaking out to express support for the alleged victims, to call for stronger laws to deal with the kind of behaviour of which her husband stands accused, and to start a conversation about support available for people in her position, who are not formally victims of alleged crimes, but remain deeply affected.

The tragic death of a three-year-old girl after a bouncy castle was swept up by the wind in Montreal is raising questions about the safety of the devices and the lack of regulation.

A new national AI strategy by the federal government this week comes at a time when the country is confronting a wave of new high-powered data centres, while public sentiment could be souring on the impacts of the new technology.

Ontario’s finance minister says there will be «flexibility» to rules requiring all civil servants to work five days a week in the office during the FIFA World Cup, as unions representing those workers say disruptions associated with the games highlight how rigid and confusing the policy has become.

Front-line workers say Winnipeg is in the midst of a drug epidemic, driven by a surge in opioid overdoses that is killing users and overwhelming first responders who are dispatched to dozens of calls daily.

Suite à l'affaire insolite survenue il y a quelques jours impliquant une commerçante accusée d'avoir vendu du manioc contenant des matières fécales, la mairie de Lébamba est montée au créneau ce mercredi 3 juin 2026. En présence des commerçants de la commune et des autorités administratives, une réunion d'urgence a été tenue pour rappeler les règles d'hygiène et de salubrité. La municipalité a insisté : la santé des consommateurs n'est pas négociable. Des contrôles renforcés et des (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce jour en audience le Maire de Libreville, monsieur Eugène Mba. Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans le cadre du suivi régulier de l'action des collectivités locales, de l'évaluation des résultats attendus des exécutifs municipaux ainsi que du renforcement de la coordination entre l'Etat et les administrations locales au service des populations. Au cours de cette audience, le Maire (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

On western criticism of India-Russia friendship, Jaiveer Shergill says the ties are ‘not hostage to weather patterns’ Read Full Article at RT.com

Chas Corrigan, 22, approached Mohammed Algasim, 20, pictured, as he sat outside a luxury accommodation block in Cambridge chatting and laughing with friends.

A gangland double murderer has posted sickening rap videos and footage on social media illegally documenting his 'easy and relaxed' life behind bars.

Graham Groves, 60, drunkenly called Nihal Arthanayake a 'P***' and also used the n-word when the pair chatted outside a pub in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in 2023.

A former student, 21, from Saudi Arabia, has been arrested and is in police custody.

The daily tablet, called the Wegovy Pill, is expected to get the greenlight from health officials, according to sources close to the drug's developer, the Danish firm Novo Nordisk.

Preparations have begun at the Icelandic Prison and Probation Administration and the National Commissioner of Police’s Repatriation and Escort Division for the removal of foreign offenders from Iceland. Under amendments to the Execution of Sentences Act approved by Parliament on Monday, foreign inmates may now be granted parole after serving one-third of their sentence.

A negotiation meeting in the labor dispute between Icelandair and its pilots has been scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. State Mediator Ástráður Haraldsson confirmed this in an interview with Morgunblaðið.

The family of a young Palestinian man shot dead while crossing the separation wall in search of work in Israel speaks to RT Read Full Article at RT.com

US traditionalists, backed by the Trump administration, are pushing to restore memorials removed after the BLM protests, the WSJ has said Read Full Article at RT.com

IIT-Roorkee's inaugural Data Science and AI BTech batch achieved 100% placements, with students securing roles at leading tech and finance firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs. The program, a collaboration with the Mehta Family Foundation, emphasizes practical AI development. This success highlights the growing demand for AI-skilled graduates.

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has dismissed rumors of K Annamalai's resignation or plans to launch a new political outfit, stating there are no differences between them. This clarification follows intense speculation after Annamalai's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, fueled by reported disagreements over alliance strategies and Annamalai's desire to build the BJP as an independent force.

Once a footnote in West Bengal politics, Ritabrata Banerjee has dramatically risen to become the Leader of Opposition after a sensational political shift. His journey from a CPI(M) expulsion to leading a rebellion within the TMC, now challenging the ruling party, has left the state's political landscape reeling.

A TCS employee in Nashik claims she was gradually convinced to convert to Islam to reduce mental stress, according to a police chargesheet. She alleges being encouraged to adopt Islamic practices, watch specific preachers, and was sexually exploited by an accused on a marriage promise. The chargesheet details extensive witness statements.

Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla lauded the RSS for its consistent societal and national support, highlighting its enduring strength in service and nation-building. Addressing a training camp, he also spoke of India's opportune moment amidst global shifts and the transformative impact of AI, stressing the need for national resilience during this critical development phase.

Seasoned lawyer Alan Chinula has chosen Milala Primary School in Mzimba to benefit from a donation of K10 million from Standard Bank Plc following his retirement from the board of the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed bank. Chinula, a Senior Counsel (SC) retired from the bank’s board after serving for 11 years. Standard Bank Plc has a […] The post Standard Bank director donates K10M to school appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has mounted a strong defence against accusations that it is delaying the approval of the proposed Mulalo Granular Fertilizer Production Factory in Mchemela, Dowa, insisting that the facts show the regulator has acted within the timelines prescribed by law and that the major delays have originated from the project […] The post MEPA Clears the Air on Mulalo Project Delays appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Bavarian hotel has told Israeli guests “no Jews allowed” – prompting a probe, Booking.com ban, and Holocaust-era comparisons Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa has processed 933 Mozambicans in a coordinated border operation Read Full Article at RT.com

US journalist Christopher Helali has asked President Vladimir Putin for Russian citizenship   Read Full Article at RT.com