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Diver serious after accident in Puerto Pollensa
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-05 17:16:00A 31-year-old diver was taken to hospital in a serious condition on Thursday after suffering a dysbaric accident.
Emergency services were called to Puerto Pollensa around 10am. The man had dived with an oxygen tank to a depth of 21 metres. He had chest pain and dizziness. Dysbaric accidents include decompression sickness.
He was given first aid by people on the boat he was with prior to medics arriving, and then taken to the hospital in Playa de Muro.
In July last year, a 50-year-old man suffered alternobaric vertigo while diving in Puerto Pollensa. He was placed in a hyperbaric chamber at a Palma clinic.
The hidden Dom story
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-05 13:00:21On Saturday, June 7, the stage of Sala Las Musas in La Cala del Moral will become a window into the past.
Dancers and cultural ambassadors Elena López and Shabanna (Patricia Rodriguez) will present âDanzas del Mundoâ â an illustrated conference that delves into the history, music, and dance traditions of the Dom people.
The Dom are a little-known nomadic people with ancient roots in northwest India, going back more than a thousand years. Over time, they spread out and settled in many countries across the Middle East and North Africa, including Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Syria, and Morocco.
This event aims to highlight the rich culture of the Dom people and also explore their connections with other communities.
More than just a talk, itâs an artistic journey, blending music, dance, traditional clothing, and stories passed down through generations. With performances by Elena López and Shabanna, the evening offers a closer look at a people who, despite being pushed to the margins, have shaped the cultures around them in powerful ways.
Entry is free until the venue fills up. The event starts at 8:00 p.m. and promises an evening full of discovery for those curious about the worldâs hidden histories.
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No superfood, no green juice: Meet the 94-year-old whose secret isnât what you think
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-05 13:21:58Weâre all chasing the secret to a long, healthy life. Is it a special diet? Exercise? Positive thinking? Expensive supplements?
Well, one 94-year-old woman in the Netherlands might have just cracked the code, and itâs much simpler than youâd think.
Miep Carree is a resident of Casa Amadeus care home in the town of Alphen aan den Rijn. She lived as a teenager during World War II, which caused real devastation to her family.
She doesnât do yoga, doesnât count steps, and isnât into green smoothies.
Folding hundreds of towels
Instead, Miep folds towels. Hundreds of them. Several times a week. Standing up.
âI donât want money,â she says with a shrug, speaking with Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad. âI just like to stay busy.â
And she is busy. Miep folds 210 towels regularly, by hand, by choice, and all in her own way. No shortcuts. She stacks them in neat piles, loads them onto a cart, and delivers them around the care home. Itâs a routine sheâs proud of, and one that seems to keep both her body and mind sharp.
Add swimming to the mix
Her story, featured in the Dutch book Grijs Goud by photographer Arnaud Mooij, has inspired many. She says itâs not about fitness goals, itâs just who she is. âIâve always taken care of others. Itâs part of me,â she explains.
And thatâs not all. Miep still swims, too. Once, she even jumped into the pool without supervision, just because she felt like it. âNot the best idea, but I was fine,â she laughs.
Her daughter Conny says this strength isnât new. âShe took care of my dad during his illness for years. She never gave up.â
So maybe the secret to longevity isnât in a lab, a superfood, or a wonder bottle, but in staying useful. In doing things your way, and never losing your spark.
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Iceberg Mallorca and the summerâs star flavour: Chocolate Dubai
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-05 13:06:40If youâre planning a trip to Mallorca this summer, thereâs one essential stop to make â' Iceberg, the artisanal gelateria thatâs taken the island by storm. And thereâs one flavour you simply cannot miss: Chocolate Dubai.
The creation of master gelato maker Carlos EnrÃquez Sánchez, Chocolate Dubai is an elegant and utterly addictive ice cream inspired by a now-famous Middle Eastern-style dessert. Originally devised in 2021 by British-Egyptian pastry chef Sarah Hamouda, the dessert combined high-quality chocolate with pistachio, crispy kataifi pastry and a touch of tahini â' an unexpected fusion that quickly became a viral sensation across Europe.
EnrÃquez has captured the essence of Hamoudaâs invention in gelato form with remarkable finesse.
First unveiled at the prestigious SIGEP ice cream fair in Rimini in January, his version layers a dark chocolate coating marbled with delicate streaks, encasing a creamy filling of pistachio paste and shards of kataifi that deliver both texture and intense flavour. Itâs the undisputed ice cream of summer 2025 â' rich, luxurious, and unforgettable.
Pistachio-based gelato
Chocolate Dubai is just one example of the innovative spirit at Iceberg. The rise in popularity of pistachio-based gelato and creminos â' multilayered flat gelatos â' has also defined this season. âPistachio is currently our best-seller,â explains EnrÃquez, âthanks to its refined, well-crafted flavour.â
With 21 years of experience and a reputation for excellence, Iceberg has become one of Spainâs most celebrated gelaterias. It ranks fifth nationally and 76th globally according to the Gelato Festival World Masters, a prestigious competition held every four years in Italy, showcasing the crème de la crème of the ice cream world.
But Iceberg is more than a brand â' itâs a story of love and transformation. Carlos EnrÃquez, once a business consultant with a passion for gelato, made the bold decision to change careers in 2002. A year later, he opened the very first Iceberg in Palmaâs old town, at a time when traditional gelaterias were few and far between. âBack then, there were only two in Palma, and both are long gone. I quickly found a space in the historic centre and opened up,â he recalls.
Today, Iceberg boasts four locations in Palma and over 30 sales points across Mallorca. Their artisanal factory produces around 3,000 litres of gelato each day, supplying not only their own shops, but also local supermarkets, restaurants and even venues in northern Germany.
What truly sets Iceberg apart is its dedication to quality and seasonality. Their ice creams and sorbets are made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with a focus on supporting regional producers and sustainable practices. Each flavour is a celebration of Mallorcaâs essence â' from timeless classics to adventurous combinations like dark chocolate with chilli, or the refreshing orange and mint sorbet made with Sóller oranges, which earned them a spot in the final of the 2013 Gelato World Tour.
That sorbet, EnrÃquez says, âwas created in 2010 with a very special local ingredient. It represents our journey â' always striving to innovate, improve and stay competitive.â
If youâre looking for more than just a scoop of gelato â' if youâre after an experience where tradition, creativity and passion meet â' then Iceberg is the place to be. Let every spoonful transport you, and discover why this family-run gem is leading the charge in artisan ice cream.
Iceberg La Lonja
C/ Apuntadores 12
Palma de Mallorca
Tel: 971 495 510
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Two-year-old British boy drowns in the Balearics
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-05 13:04:00A two-year-old British boy died on Thursday after drowning in the pool of a private villa in the municipality of Sant Joan, on the island of Ibiza. At 10:40 a.m., emergency services received a call from 112 reporting that a child was not breathing and had no pulse after his family found him floating in the pool of the holiday home, according to SAMU 061.
Following the call, SAMU 061 activated the PCR code to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation assistance by telephone. A basic life support ambulance was the first to arrive at the scene, followed by an ambulance to assist the child.Doctors attempted to resuscitate the child for an hour but were only able to confirm his death.
This is the second death by drowning this week in the Balearics, after a man died on Tuesday on Cala Millor beach in Mallorca. It is also the second incident involving a British child. A four-year-old British boy had to be rescued after his hand was sucked into a swimming pool pipe at a hotel in Mallorca earlier this week. When the unsuspecting child put his hand into the hole, a suction vacuum was created trapping his arm inside the small structure.
The harrowing accident then sparked a desperate rescue mission. Emergency services then rushed to the hotel and found the boy stuck inside the pool. They first tried to pull the boy out manually, but once this failed they resorted to draining the entire pool. Thankfully after 30 minutes, the boy was released from the tight pipe. He was taken to hospital for examination.
In Gaza, daily food intake has fallen well below âsurvivalâ level
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-06 00:23:51Latest data simulations from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) point to the average Gazan eating just 1,400 calories per day â' âor 67 per cent of what a human body needs to surviveâ (2,300 calories) as of May.
Between October 2023 and the end of December 2024, average intake was 1,510 calories per day, or 72 per cent of the minimum recommended amount.
âThe findings reveal systemic and escalating violations of both international human rights law and international humanitarian law, particularly concerning the right to adequate food, the prohibition of starvation as a method of warfare, and the protection of civilians in armed conflict,â FAO insisted.
Even based on its most optimistic food availability scenario, the UN agency estimated that energy intake was just 1,470 calories per person per day on 11 May, during the complete aid blockade imposed by Israel, beginning 2 March.
âThis has critical implications for hunger and undernutrition, especially for families without cash and/or able-bodied men, as well as children, pregnant and lactating women, person with disabilities and the elderly,â FAO explained.
The agency noted that its analysis is in line with dire warnings of acute hunger across Gaza issued by UN-backed food security experts last month, based on the lack of available wheat flour, pulses, rice, dairy products, and vegetable oil.
Without an improvement in the amount of aid being allowed into Gaza for distribution by established agencies, FAO warned that the already dire humanitarian situation could deteriorate even further.
This is despite repeated calls to Israel from the United Nations including from the Secretary-General to allow more aid in at scale, in line with âbinding ordersâ issued by the International Court of Justice to fully cooperate with the UN and ensure that aid reaches the people of Gaza without delay.
Unknown number of dead
Gazaâs population today is approximately 2.1 million, down from 2.23 million in October 2023 before the war began following Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel.
Citing the Palestinian authorities, FAO said that as of 30 April, 52,400 Palestinians had been reported killed, while another 11,000 were feared missing, presumably under the rubble.
While more than 60,000 children have been born in the Gaza Strip during the conflict, âan unknown number of Palestinians have died of natural causes or indirectly from the conflict, due to hunger, untreated diseases or injuries since October 2023â, FAO said.
The UN agency also referred to a June 2024 article by the authoritative medical journal The Lancet suggesting that up to 186,000 people would likely die from indirect causes because of the conflict, at a âconservativeâ rate of four indirect deaths for every direct death.
According to FAOâs simulation, 2,297 tonnes â' equivalent to 120 trucks â' per day are required to deliver food baskets providing 2,100 calories per person per day to the entire population of the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, UN teams requested access for 130 truckloads of aid via Kerem Shalom, but only 50 carrying flour were approved to enter from Israel.
Absolutely stunning: Doubly landlocked country, free since 1991, heads to its first World Cup
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-05 21:24:22The World Cup has always been a stage for underdog stories â countries you didnât expect to make it, suddenly standing among footballâs elite.
Weâve seen, over the years, Iceland, Togo, Angola, Kuwait, Trinidad and Tobago, Bolivia, even North Korea.
And now, for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, weâre witnessing another stunning debut.
A night to remember in Abu Dhabi
Uzbekistan â a country that became independent just three decades ago â will play at a World Cup for the first time in its history.
All Uzbekistan needed was a single point in their away match against the United Arab Emirates â and they got it. A gritty 0â'0 draw in Abu Dhabi was enough to mathematically secure a top-two finish in their qualifying group, sending the White Wolves to the biggest stage in football.
With one game left in the Asian Group A qualifiers, Uzbekistan sits second with 18 points â four clear of the UAE and five ahead of Qatar. When the final whistle blew at Al Nahyan Stadium, emotions spilt over, both on the pitch and across the streets of Tashkent, where fans celebrated a moment generations had waited for.
Independence, then the dream
Uzbekistan is a relatively young country on the worldâs map. It declared independence on August 31, 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Their national team began chasing the World Cup dream shortly after, entering qualifiers for the first time in 1997 for the 1998 World Cup in France. Over the years, they came heartbreakingly close, but qualification always slipped through their fingers.
Under former Slovenia coach SreÄko Katanec (who resigned in January 2025 due to health problems), and later under current boss Timur Kapadze, Uzbekistan has quietly become one of the most consistent sides in Asia.
Their record speaks for itself: 14 games played in these qualifiers and nine wins, four draws, and just one loss.
Meet the âWhite Wolvesâ
This isnât a fluke. Uzbekistan has built a solid, talented squad with a growing international presence. Leading the line is Eldor Shomurodov, a forward for AS Roma, and the winger Abbosbek Fayzullaev, who currently plays for CSKA Moscow.
At the back, thereâs Abdukodir Khusanov, a rising star who joined Manchester City from Lens in a deal worth â¬40 million. In midfield, veteran Jaloliddin Masharipov, now playing in Iran for Esteghlal, brings a lot of experience.
A unique country whose moment arrived
Uzbekistan, a country with over 37 million people, isnât just any debutant. Itâs one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world â meaning itâs surrounded entirely by landlocked countries (the other being Liechtenstein).
Its capital, Tashkent, erupted with celebrations after the final whistle. The dream that began with independence in 1991 will now take the nation all the way to North America, where the 2026 World Cup will take place between June 11 and July 19.
It took more than 30 years and a generation of near misses, but Uzbekistanâs moment has finally arrived. And in 2026, football fans around the world will meet the White Wolves on the biggest stage there is.
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Live fallout as Musk accuses Trump of appearing in Epstein files
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-05 20:31:25What had long been portrayed as a strategic alliance between two powerful figures of American public life unravelled spectacularly this Thursday, 5 June, as Elon Musk publicly accused Donald Trump of being listed among the so-called âEpstein Filesâ â alleged documentation linking high-profile individuals to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The collapse played out in real time on Muskâs social platform, X, where the billionaire launched into a tirade against the former president following a sharp disagreement over Trumpâs proposed fiscal policy. Musk had labelled the Republican tax and tariff package a âdisgusting abominationâ and criticised those in Congress who supported it, calling their decision a âmistakeâ.
Trump, for his part, appeared stung by the remarks. âHe said very nice things about me in the past,â the former president told reporters, âand hasnât criticised me personally â though Iâm sure thatâs next. Iâm very disappointed in Elon. Iâve helped him a lot.â
Shortly thereafter, Musk responded with a barrage of posts, asserting that Trump would have lost the election without his support, and questioning what had become of the âgreat guyâ he once admired. In the most incendiary claim, Musk stated: âTime for the big one: Donald Trump is on the Epstein list. Thatâs why it hasnât been released. Have a nice day, DJT.â
The Epstein Files
The so-called âEpstein Filesâ refer to a purported set of documents naming those who allegedly benefited from Epsteinâs network. While numerous names have already surfaced â including Trumpâs â the full extent of the evidence has never been disclosed, fuelling speculation of a cover-up, especially in the wake of Epsteinâs death in a Manhattan prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking minors.
Links between Trump and Epstein are not new. A now-infamous photograph captures Trump and Melania posing with Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s. Additionally, Trumpâs name appeared in Epsteinâs flight logs, and Epstein once recounted an episode where they made an impromptu stop in Atlantic City to visit a Trump-owned casino. However, beyond these references, no substantive connection has been legally established.
As the war of words escalated, Trump issued a stark threat: to cut all federal contracts and subsidies to Muskâs companies. âThe easiest way to save billions in the budget is to end all government deals with Elon,â Trump posted.
In a twist of irony, Musk began sharing vintage Trump tweets that once railed against fiscal irresponsibility. One from 2013 was captioned âWise words!â, another from 2012 â âNo one should be re-elected if the budget isnât balancedâ â received a succinct endorsement: â100%â.
Though some of Muskâs attacks may be veiled in policy critique rather than personal disdain, Trumpâs reaction was swift and unambiguous. The dispute has laid bare the fragility of their alliance and raised fresh questions about the still-shrouded content of Epsteinâs files.
What began as a disagreement over taxes has turned into a full-blown public rupture â one which, in Trumpâs own words, might make for âgood televisionâ, but whose implications reach well beyond mere spectacle.
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Are Malagaâs âMinipisoâ apartments for the young so bad?
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-05 20:31:02Malaga council has come under fire for its proposal to build âminipisosâ, small apartments for young people hoping to get a foot on the first rung of the property ladder amid a property price boom of a size which has not been seen in the last 17 years.
Protests by collectives demanding access to affordable housing have marked the past two years in all parts of the country (as in the rest of Europe), many blaming property speculation and gentrification in traditionally working-class areas, and some even blaming tourists. But the fact of the matter is that, to a certain extent, places like Malaga and the Costa del Sol have become victims of their own success.
The economy and employment are booming like never before, and as invariably happens with success stories, everyone wants a part of it. Therefore, the Malaga Province has become a magnet for those choosing to invest, live, bring up their families, etc. In short, the Costa del Sol has become the nicest place to live, and naturally those who can want to be living there.
The trouble is, supply never kept up with rapid demand, and neither did changes in culture. At one point, it was seen as perfectly normal for younger people to share accommodation, especially when they were in lower-income brackets. Does no one remember watching âFriendsâ or âThe Big Bang Theoryâ? Today, though, more and more opt for single living as part of their ârightâ to a dignified home.
Everyone has the right to a dignified home. Is a Malaga âminipisoâ not it?
In 2023, constitutional change was undertaken in Spain to include the âRight to a Homeâ. Mostly everyone was in favour of this fundamental basic, but with no plan on how to house those without a home on the table and no clarification as to what denoted âhomelessâ, as noble a concept as it was, the inevitable protests for the ârightâ was interpreted by each individual differently. When? For what price? Where? And so, the protests began.
Pragmatic as ever, Mayor Francisco de la Torre set about seeking solutions for this shortfall in affordable housing, solutions he has not ceased to receive flak about.
Mayor Francisco de la Torre has proposed the construction of âminipisosâ â' compact apartments ranging from 35 to 45 square metres, aimed at making homeownership more accessible for young people and families.
Property prices in the city of Malaga have surged, with average homes costing around â¬250,000 and climbing to â¬350,000 when including extras like storage units or parking spaces. In the last quarter alone, housing prices rose by 12.4 per cent, while sales in March skyrocketed by 40 per cent. âItâs an outrageous situation,â one member of de la Torreâs cabinet remarked, noting that the rental market is equally strained, with dwindling stock and rents rising far faster than wages.
Influx of non-Malaga workers could use a âminipisoâ
The influx of new residents, particularly workers from outside Malaga, has further intensified demand in a market with âvery limitedâ supply. It has been stressed that building smaller, more affordable homes priced between â¬100,000 and â¬150,000 is a ânaturalâ and pragmatic solution.
âIf we donât do this, many people will never have access to housing,â he said, pointing out that similar approaches have been adopted in other countries facing comparable challenges.
The plan, already in motion, involves the selection of 24 municipal plots across Malagaâs districts. These plots, chosen by the Housing Department, could accommodate up to 2,000 âtransitoryâ minipisos. The Urban Planning Department is currently preparing a dossier for approval, which could be finalised in plenary in June. Still, opposition parties complain that the minimum size for a dwelling is too small.
The minipisos are seen as a lifeline for young people and families priced out of the market, offering a stepping stone to homeownership in a city where affordable housing is increasingly out of reach, as in any major cosmopolitan European city in 2025.
German found dead in his car in Mallorca
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-04 14:26:00The Calvia Guard Civil is investigating the discovery on Wednesday morning of the body of a 68-year-old German man inside a car in Santa Ponsa. According to sources close to the case, the victim appears to be a homeless person who lived in the area. A passer-by came across the tragic scene. All indications point to a natural death.
After receiving the report, several patrols from Calvia Local Police, the Guardia Civil and paramedics from the medical centre just 100 metres from the scene were dispatched to Calle Riu Sil. They were only able to confirm the death of the German, who had been living in the vehicle for years. The car, a red Panda, was immobilised with a wheel clamp.
The individual, known to the police due to his numerous arrests, was well known in the area. Civil Guard officers have not found any evidence to suggest that the cause of death was not natural. An autopsy, which will be carried out in the next few hours, will shed light on the cause of death.
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La Sala Golf celebrates giving
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-04 20:41:42Sala Golf has celebrated a year of impactful giving at La Sala Puerto Banús, raising â¬25,000 for four local charities after a sunny golf round at San Roque Club.
The event was filled with community spirit, featured heartfelt speeches, a lively charity auction, and prize presentations, including a green fee voucher for La Reserva Club Sotogrande and a spa day at Elba Estepona Gran Hotel.
Funds were distributed to support vital causes: Cudeca Cancer Care received â¬10,000 to provide palliative care across Málaga; AVOI Childrenâs Hospital, Debra (Butterfly Children Charity), and Betania each received â¬5,000 to support hospitalised children, families affected by the rare skin condition EB, and homeless individuals no with food and shelter, respectively. The afternoon buzzed with gratitude, delicious nibbles, and refreshing drinks, as attendees reflected on the difference their contributions make.
Laura Rios Grissel of Cudeca Cancer Care expressed deep appreciation, stating, âThese funds will directly help us provide compassionate care to those facing the most difficult moments. Every euro makes a difference, and this community has truly made an impact.â Sala Golfâs commitment to local causes continues, with plans for next yearâs initiatives already in motion, ensuring ongoing support for Málagaâs most vulnerable.
Sala Golfâs annual Sala Group Golf Classic is a four-man team competition with a shotgun start, is held at top Costa del Sol courses. The events combine sport and philanthropy, with plans already underway for next yearâs initiatives.
Comedian sentenced to eight years over discriminatory jokes
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-04 20:54:40A court has sentenced comedian Leo Lins to more than eight years in prison for inciting intolerance through a stand-up performance viewed by over three million people on YouTube.
On Tuesday 3 June, Brazilian comedian Leo Lins was sentenced to over eight years in prison for making discriminatory remarks in a stand-up routine that targeted a wide range of minority groups â including black people, obese individuals, elderly people, those living with HIV, homosexuals, evangelicals, Indigenous communities, people from the impoverished northeast of Brazil, Jews, and people with disabilities.
The federal court in São Paulo ruled that the right to freedom of expression is not absolute, and when it comes into conflict with human dignity, the latter must prevail. Linsâs defence team has announced plans to appeal the verdict.
The court found that performances such as Linsâs contribute to âthe spread of verbal violence in society and promote intolerance.â The jokes in question were part of a 2022 show titled Perturbador (âDisturbingâ), which was also uploaded to YouTube. The public prosecutorâs office filed a complaint about the content, and in 2023, a different court ordered the video to be removed from the internet. By that time, it had already amassed over three million views.
Collective moral damages
In addition to the prison sentence, Lins has been ordered to pay a fine of 300,000 reais (approximately â¬54,000) for collective moral damages. His lawyer criticised the ruling, saying: âWatching a comedian receive the same punishment as someone convicted of drug trafficking, corruption, or even murder, all because of jokes told on stage, is deeply troubling.â
The court considered the wide dissemination of the material to be an aggravating factor. In its judgement, the third criminal chamber of the federal court of São Paulo stated that âfreedom of expression cannot be used as an excuse to make hateful, prejudiced, and discriminatory remarks.â
Several fellow comedians have spoken out in defence of Lins. Antonio Tabet, creator of the show Porta dos Fundos, wrote on X: âYou might not find Leo Linsâs jokes funny â you might even detest them â but sentencing someone to prison over them is madness and harmful. I hope this irrational decision is overturned.â Comedian Jonathan Nemmer expressed dismay that Brazil is âa country that takes comediansâ jokes seriously but treats politiciansâ actions as a joke.â
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Big changes ahead for Android users in Europe
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-04 21:07:09If youâre an Android user in Europe, get ready. Some major changes are on the horizon that could make your next phone last longer, cost you less in repairs, and help the planet, too.
The European Union is rolling out a new set of rules, starting next summer, that will force manufacturers to rethink how they design, update, and repair your favourite gadgets. Hereâs what you need to know.
How new EU rules will make your phone last longer and easier to repair
Itâs no secret that the EU has been on a mission to protect consumers and the environment, from making USB-C the universal charger to pushing Apple into letting you sideload apps. Now, from June 2025, the new Energy Labelling and Ecodesign Regulation is turning its attention to how long your smartphone or tablet should lastâand what manufacturers must do to keep them running.
Here are the highlights:
Drop, Dust, and Water Resistance: All new devices must be more robust, ready to survive those inevitable fumbles and the odd rainstorm.
Stronger Batteries: Devices will need batteries that can handle at least 800 full charges and still hold 80% of their original juice.
Spare Parts On Demand: Manufacturers must make critical spare parts available for at least seven years after a model goes off sale, and get them to repairers within 10 working days.
Longer Software Updates: The days of a two- or three-year update cycle are numberedânew phones and tablets will need at least five years of software and security updates from the last day the device is sold.
Repairer-Friendly Software: No more locking out the professionalsârepairers must have the same access to software tools as the manufacturersâ own teams.
What the new EU rules mean for your next Android phone purchase
Most mid-range and high-end models already tick the durability box. But the big shift will be in how long your phone stays secure and up-to-date. If you buy a phone after June 2025, youâll be guaranteed at least five years of updates. That means your next device could easily outlive the one in your pocket today, making upgrades less urgent, and better for your wallet.
Samsung and Google are ahead of the game, with many flagship models promising seven years of updates. But under the new rules, that support period has to begin after a phone stops being sold, not when it first launches. That could push manufacturers to rethink how long they keep older models on the shelves, or to go even further with update promises.
Itâs also a wake-up call for brands like Xiaomi and Honor, who typically offer just five years of updates from the launch date. Theyâll either need to extend support or phase out older models sooner.
Worried about your current device? The rules only apply to new smartphones and tablets released from June 2025 onwardsâso your trusty old phone wonât suddenly get extra years of updates.
Energy labels and repairability scores: What EU buyers need to know
Thereâs another big change coming this June, energy labels on every smartphone and tablet. Just like when you buy a fridge or a washing machine, youâll be able to see at a glance how energy efficient your new phone is, how long the battery should last, and how easy it will be to repair if something goes wrong.
The label will include:
An efficiency rating from A (best) to G (worst)
Battery endurance, shown in hours and minutes per charge
Details of how well the phone resists dust and water
A repairability score
The aim? Not only will this help you choose a greener, longer-lasting phone, but the EU estimates it could save almost 14 terawatt-hours of energy every year by 2030.
So, what does this all mean for you? In short, youâll have more choice, more information, and more rights when you buy your next Android phone or tablet. Devices will need to last longer, be easier to repair, and stay secure for years. And with clear energy labels, itâll be simpler to spot which models really go the distance.
As tech companies scramble to adjust, Europe is leading the way in putting real power back in consumersâ hands, and in your next phone, that power might just last a little longer.
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Traditional Balearic art fair underway
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-04 20:48:24BaleArt, an art fair meant to showcase traditional and artisanal art typical of the Balearic region, has officially begun. The art fair runs until the 8th of June in Parc de la Mar de Palma, Mallorca, and will feature the work of over 40 artisanal artists from all over the region, including Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.
The fair will feature a range of different pieces made with different techniques, such as mud, fibres, wood, metal, glass, ceramic, wicker, and even graphic art pieces. Thatâs not all; the fair will also be free to enter and offer workshops demonstrating different artistic techniques. The fair was born from the excitement and necessity to share the history and traditions of the Balearic region.
Excitement is buzzing around the fair, especially because it is the first BaleArt fair in fifteen years. It was revived as an effort by the president of the government of the Balearic islands, Marga Prohens, who is showing commitment to appreciating traditional Balearic customs and celebrating artisansâ work. These artistic techniques âneed to continue to be taught so they are not lost and can continue to form part of our history and our DNA as a community,â she stated in the inauguration of the fair on Wednesday.
With the contagious enthusiasm, there is no doubt that visitors and even longtime residents of the islands are excited to learn more about traditional art styles, and that the fair will be very educational for both locals and tourists alike.
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âOur worst held fears are being confirmedâ: Dozens of bodies discovered in Libya mass graves
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-04 19:02:50âOur worst held fears are being confirmed: dozens of bodies have been discovered at these sites, along with the discovery of suspected instruments of torture and abuse, and potential evidence of extrajudicial killings,â Türk said.
The sites where bodies were discovered are run by the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA), an armed group tasked with increasing Government security in the capital, Tripoli. They have long been suspected by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) â' and independent rights experts â' to be sites of torture and enforced disappearance.
Mr. Türk called for these sites to be sealed for forensic investigations to support accountability.
Libya has endured turmoil since the fall of the Muammar Gaddafi regime 15 years ago and the emergence of rival administrations in 2014: the UN-recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli and the Government of National Stability (GNS) based in Benghazi.
The UN has supported many ultimately unsuccessful attempts to reunite the country and transition to democratic governance.
Over 80 bodies discovered
In May, the leader of the SSA â' Abdul Ghani al-Kikli â' was killed, triggering clashes between armed groups and state security forces. Protests also emerged, calling for an end to violence in Tripoli. Multiple civilians were killed and infrastructure â' including hospitals â' damaged.
In the wake of this violence, 10 badly charred bodies were discovered at the SSA headquarters in the Abu Salim neighbourhood. 67 more bodies were discovered at hospitals in Abu Salim and Al Khadra hospitals, all in refrigerators and in various states of decay.
The UN human rights office OHCHR also said that a burial site was discovered at the Tripoli Zoo, which is run by the SSA.
The identities of the bodies are not known at this stage.
Human rights abuses, at all levels
These were not the first mass graves discovered in Libya. In February, two mass graves were discovered in Jakharrah and Al-Kufra with 10 and 93 bodies respectively. Many of these bodies were migrants who are uniquely vulnerable to human trafficking, forced disappearance and killings.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) recorded over 1,000 migrant deaths and disappearances in Libya in 2024 alone.
Mr. Türk expressed concern not only about the bodies discovered recently in Tripoli and the human rights abuses they confirm, but also about the force with which protests were met near the end of last month.
âWe have received reports that these protests were themselves met with unnecessary force, raising serious concerns with respect to the guarantee of the fundamental rights of freedom of expression and assembly,â he said.
The High Commissioner for Human Rights also noted that images and videos of the bodies are circulating on social media, prompting him to call for preserving the dignity and privacy of victims.
Seal the sites, preserve the evidence
The Government of National Unity, the internationally-recognized administration based in Tripoli, announced the creation of two committees to investigate human rights abuses committed by State security forces, both in relation to the bodies and the protests.
While Türk noted this, he expressed concern that forensic authorities have not been allowed into the sites to examine and preserve related evidence.
He called on Libyan authorities to seal the recently discovered sites and promote immediate accountability efforts.
âThose responsible for these atrocious acts must be brought to justice without delay, in accordance with international standards,â he said.
Mr. Türk also urged all stakeholders to commit once more to transition attempts in order to move Libya towards an inclusive democracy once and for all, ending the ârecurring cycle of transitional agreements.â
âThe people of Libya have clearly expressed their demand for truth and justice, and their yearning for a peaceful and safe way of life with human rights and freedoms at the front and centre,â the High Commissioner added.
Gaza: UN rights chief condemns new killings around private aid hub
PUBLISHED: 2025-06-04 18:18:49âAttacks directed against civilians constitute a grave breach of international law and a war crime,â the High Commissioner said in a statement, issued after Palestinians were reportedly killed seeking assistance for a third day running.
Mr. Türk also urged Israel to respect âbinding ordersâ issued by the International Court of Justice to fully cooperate with the UN and ensure that aid reaches the people of Gaza âwithout delayâ and âat scaleâ.
âThere is no justification for failing to comply with these obligations,â he said.
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the loss of lives and injuries of Palestinians seeking aid, which are âunacceptable,â and continues to call for an independent investigation into the incidents.
âOnce again, we are witnessing unthinkable loss of life in Gaza,â he told journalists in New York. âCivilians are risking â' and in several instances losing â' their lives to get food.ââ¯
Access calls denied
The controversial new aid initiative run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation bypasses the work of UN aid agencies which have repeatedly appealed for unimpeded access to Gaza in order to bring in thousands of tonnes of supplies. To date, the little aid that has been allowed into the enclave has fallen far short of what is needed.
In an update, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) insisted that it still had âteams on the groundâ in Gaza ready to distribute supplies where they are needed across the war-torn enclave, if only they could be allowed to move.
âWe have right now 51 trucks waiting loaded with medical supplies to go to those few hospitals that are still functional,â said WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic. âWe need access so that we can bring in supplies within Gaza to health facilities so they can function. Unfortunately, what is happening is just the opposite. There is no hospital in north Gaza functional anymore.â
On Monday, Mr. Jasarevic said that a WHO team went to the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza âand basically evacuated all remaining patients and medical staffâ¦now that hospital is completely emptyâ. In Jabalia, also in northern Gaza, three Israeli soldiers were reportedly killed on Monday when their vehicle struck an explosive device.
Most vulnerable miss out
Critics of the US-Israeli scheme â' which include the UN â' have warned that it prevents children, the elderly and those with disabilities from receiving aid, since recipients often have to walk long distances to retrieve boxes of supplies distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
âThe wilful impediment of access to food and other life-sustaining relief supplies for civilians may constitute a war crime,â Mr. Türk said.
His lengthy statement also condemned âthe threat of starvationâ faced by Gazans today, the â20 months of killing of civilians and destruction on a massive scaleâ.
Gazans have also been repeatedly displaced by evacuation orders from the Israeli military and faced âintolerable, dehumanizing rhetoric and threats by Israelâs leadership to empty the Stripâ, the UN rights chief noted. All of these facts constitute elements of the most serious crimes under international law, he insisted.
âAm I going to get shot?â
Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the UN human rights office, OHCHR, highlighted the High Commissionerâs call for a prompt, independent investigation into the dozens of reported killings in Gaza since the new aid hub opened on 27 May.
âI think thereâs so much which has happened in the past three days apart from the tragic circumstances of human beings trying to gather food to survive and then being killed in the process,â he told journalists in Geneva. â[Gazans] are being forced to walk to these centres and now theyâre terrified. Probably they go there and theyâre thinking, âAm I going to get food or am I going to get shot?ââ
Mr. Laurence noted multiple media reports on killings around the southern Gaza aid hub in recent days indicating engagement by helicopters, naval vessels, tanks and ground troops.
âWe are aware of those reports,â he said, noting that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had also published an account on X of what had happened on Tuesday.
âMy colleagues who are working on the ground have conducted interviews with witnesses and they do report fire from the IDF on those trying to access the food distribution centres. Weâve received reports from other organizations on the ground to a similar effect.â
He added: âWeâve gathered our own information; weâve spoken to witnesses on the ground who have shared what they have seen, heard and felt themselves.â
Asked to explain what the High Commissioner meant when he expressed concerns that the âmost serious crimes under international lawâ may have been committed, Mr. Laurence explained that this referred to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Young lives in danger
Meanwhile, humanitarians report a sharp rise in child labour and early marriage in Gaza, as well as family separation â' all driven by hunger, displacement and economic turmoil.
âChildren are increasingly exposed to violence and exploitation during chaotic distributions of basic supplies â' including in crowds, when people take flour directly from trucks,â said Mr. Dujarric, the UN Spokesperson, noting that children with disabilities are often the worst affected.
Israel also issued another displacement order on Monday covering four neighbourhoods in Khan Younis, affecting some 45,000 people.
Aid âstill just a trickleâ
Mr. Dujarric said the UN and partners continue to make the most of the limited opening for aid delivery which began last month following nearly 80 days of blockade.
âBut as weâve said before, whatâs coming in â' and if it does come in â' is still just a trickle and does not meet the immense needs on the ground,â he remarked.
âWe have enough supplies lined up and ready, close to Gaza. But only limited amounts are actually reaching the people who need them, and thatâs because of conditions on the ground.â
In particular, the UN humanitarian affairs office OCHA warns of bottlenecks in the Kerem Shalom border crossing, the only one Israel allows for aid into Gaza.
He said that since 17 May, only half of the pre-cleared supplies submitted for a second and final clearance by Israel has made it through to the Palestinian side of the crossing.
âIn total, the UN and our partners submitted over 1,200 pre-cleared truckloads for final Israeli clearance,â he said. Just over 920 truckloads were approved and some 620 have made it to the Palestinian side.
Of the supplies scanned in Kerem Shalom â' which include flour as well as medical and nutrition items â' UN teams have managed to collect about 370 truckloads and bring them inside Gaza.
Mr. Dujarric explained that access to the crossing ârequires driving through militarized zones where bombings are continuingâ and UN teams have to follow routes that are approved by the Israeli authorities.
âYesterday, 10 of 13 attempts to coordinate such movements were rejected. And those included the collection of supplies from Kerem Shalom, but also other life-saving operations such as trucking water to North Gaza or relocating fuel stocks to where they are needed,â he said.
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