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Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya, who is suing German energy utility RWE, arguing that the company’s emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, poses for a photo in front of Lake Palcacocha, before the verdict of the high regional German court in Hamm, in Huaraz, Peru May 27, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce
Environment

German court to rule on Peruvian farmer versus RWE climate case

In a case that began a decade ago, farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya argues that RWE's emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, increasing the flood risk to his home

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Europe

Brussels seeks companies' US spending plans as Trump hails move toward talks

A view of the site of the chemical plant explosion in Gaomi, Shandong province, China May 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Go Nakamura
China

Residents pick up the pieces one day after deadly China chemical blast

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto gestures as he attends the annual State of the Nation Address at the parliament building, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Pool//File Photo
Asia

France's Macron, Indonesia's Prabowo to discuss defence ties

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Europe

Russia-backed group hacked into networks of police and NATO: Dutch authorities

Ukrainian lawmakers discuss ratifying the deal with the United States about mineral resources during a session of parliament, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 8, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Andrii Nesterenko/File Photo
Europe

Ukraine revamps minerals sector, eyes billions in investment from US deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the supervisory board of the Russia - Land of Opportunity organisation in Moscow, Russia, May 27, 2025. Photo: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS
Europe

Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire' as Russia makes gains in Ukraine

A view of the construction site of BYD's electric vehicle factory at the Industrial Complex in the city of Camacari, in the state of Bahia, Brazil, January 9, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Joa Souza/File Photo
World+Biz

Brazil prosecutors sue Chinese carmaker BYD for violating labor rights

SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its Super Heavy booster is launched on its ninth test at the company's launch pad in Starbase, Texas, US, May 27, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Joe Skipper
USA

SpaceX's Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures

Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are seen in a street in New Delhi, India, May 21, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
South Asia

India's alarm over Chinese spying rocks the surveillance industry

A general view of destruction in North Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, 17 May 2025. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Germany threatens steps against Israel as tone shifts over Gaza

Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, April 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Faith Ninivaggi/File Photo
USA

Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments

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World+Biz

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on 6 June