Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic stunned his childhood hero Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the second round of the Italian Open on Friday, as the Serbian struggled with exhaustion and backhand errors in his first match on clay this year. It was the first time Djokovic lost his opening match at the Italian Open in […]
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced on social media that there would be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from May 9 until May 11 to mark the end of World War II for the Russians. Trump had said after a phone call with Putin on April 29 that a […]
Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address to mark his first anniversary as head of the Catholic Church, a day after he met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican. Leo, who has drawn the ire of US President Donald Trump […]
Hegseth aims to cut through the bureaucracy with ‘Deal Team Six’
The Pentagon is utilizing a crew of private sector businessmen to renovate how the department negotiates with defense companies.
Portugal rules out remote working and reducing air travel due to fuel prices
The Portuguese government has declined to recommend remote working or reduced air travel as measures to curb demand amid the oil crisis. The decision follows the government’s securing of aviation fuel supplies through August, with contingency plans in place for the following period.
Trump releases previously classified UFO files
President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released dozens of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings and alien and extraterrestrial life to provide what they called “unprecedented transparency” to the American people. The disclosure of the long-sought documents and photos of “unidentified anomalous phenomena” will be followed by future releases as […]
Rubio questions allies’ support on Iran following Italy talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday and afterwards questioned why allies including Italy were not backing Washington’s efforts to confront Iran and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. “I don’t understand why anybody would not be supportive,” Rubio told reporters, adding that countries needed “something more than just strongly […]
TCLBANKER Banking Trojan Targets Financial Platforms via WhatsApp and Outlook Worms
Security researchers have identified TCLBANKER, a previously unknown Brazilian banking trojan capable of attacking 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms. Elastic Security Labs is tracking the malware under the designation REF3076. The trojan is believed to represent a significant evolution of the Maverick malware family, which has previously used a worm called SORVEPOTEL for distribution.
19,503 new companies created in Portugal
Portugal saw 19,503 new companies established during the first four months of 2026, marking a 4.6% decrease compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Informa D&B Barometer.
New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha
Two new suspected cases of hantavirus were reported on Friday, one in Spain and the other on the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, as experts race to contain an outbreak that began on a luxury cruise ship. The announcements in locations thousands of miles apart will fuel concern about a cluster of […]