China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan
The fleet will conduct "law enforcement patrols" in the area, China's Coast Guard said in a statement, adding it would strengthen such patrols in what it called China's jurisdictional waters.
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Iranians flock to week-long funeral rites for Khamenei
By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Elimam and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem, religious eulogies
Mortal Kombat 3's fate is uncertain, Mortal Kombat 2 director says
MK2 movie director Simon McQuoid updates fans on Liu Kang and Kung Lao's fate and what's next for the Mortal Kombat film franchise.
'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence discovered in the UK
Graham Moore, the Revolution 250 curator at the National Archives, said the "exceptional" item was "one of the rarest forms of the Declaration we know about".
Days-long funeral procession for slain Iranian leader Khamenei begins in Tehran
Millions are expected to participate in funeral processions across the country for the late supreme leader, who was killed in an Israeli strike in February. From Tehran's Grand Mosalla, the coffin will move to Qom, to Shi'ite holy cities in Iraq and be laid to rest in Mashhad,
Spain 2026 forest fires: the figures
Spain’s wildfire season is intensifying, with almost 50,000 hectares burnt. Cantabria is hardest hit, June the most destructive month, and 14 large forest fires have been recorded so far this year.
China’s air-conditioned lesson for Europe’s killer heat wave
Europe’s scramble for Chinese air conditioners is not really a story about China, or even about trade. It is a story about what happens when climate change disruption arrives faster than housing policy, public infrastructure and industrial strategy can adapt. The numbers from
Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump
Bishoftu Airport and Ethiopian Airlines’ reach for the skies to become Africa’s largest hub
Once it is complete, Ethiopia’s $12.7bn giant airport hub will overtake Atlanta in passenger numbers – a goal linked to the expansion of the continent’s leading airline.
NATO's drone problem: Can European industry close the gap?
At NATO AIRCOM's Industry Day in Ramstein, Euronews had exclusive access, speaking to military leaders and defence companies about the race to develop cheaper, faster and more effective ways to counter drones.
“I Speak to Him Every Day”: Nader Saeivar on ‘Hijamat’ and Premiering It Without Jafar Panahi
The Iranian auteur discusses the Karlovy Vary-debuting Berlin-set drama, his calls with his friend — who edited and produced the film but can't leave Iran — and why "everybody needs" the ancient practice that gives the movie its name.
Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia
World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami.
Šimon Holý Turns Drag, Family and Small-Town Life Into a Tender Political Statement in ‘Chica Checa’
A drag queen comes out to his small-town mother but all hell doesn’t break loose in Šimon Holý’s heartfelt and crowd-pleasing feature “Chica Checa.” The film screens on Saturday in the Crystal Globe Competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. Holý, who wrote, directed and
Meet My Mama: how home cooks turned chefs are spicing up the French catering market
“My cuisine is a bridge between Congo, my home country, and France,” says Marie-Clarisse, a home cook turned professional chef by Meet My Mama, a French start-up that's serving up fusion food for world class events. Valérie Gauriat discovers the recipe of their success.
Celina Vikram Jaitly Returns to the Big Screen as Sister Nibedita, the Irish-Born Disciple of Swami Vivekananda (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian actor Celina Vikram Jaitly is returning to feature films as Sister Nibedita, the Irish-born disciple of Swami Vivekananda, in director Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s next biographical drama, after the two last collaborated on his film “Season’s Greetings.” Jaitly built her
China’s truck drone launcher hides airpower in civilian traffic
China’s mobile drone launcher is less a single weapon than a blueprint for dispersing airpower, exploiting civilian cover and exporting low-cost strike reach to states priced out of traditional military aviation. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the
Plovdiv travel guide: How to spend 48 hours in Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city
In this travel guide to Plovdiv, discover Roman sites, Bulgarian Revival houses and the best restaurants and bars.
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Men up to six times as likely to ‘hit the wall’ during marathons, study finds
Men are up to six times more likely than women to "hit the wall" during a marathon, according to a study of more than 870,000 runners.
El Niño to ‘strengthen rapidly’ and fuel extreme weather. When will Europe face its wrath?
Forecasters warn that a strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, but is Europe immune from its impact?
Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the high price of dirty business
Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer.
World's largest digital camera starts mapping the universe
The Rubin observatory in Chile has begun its decade survey of the sky, snapping hundreds of images, to help researchers understand dark matter.
Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming
Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sydney has officially experienced its hottest June since records began, after a winter month of
China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback
It replaces a coast guard task force whose presence off Taiwan’s coast has caused alarm in the West.
America’s AI war machine has no human stop rule
When the Pentagon made Palantir’s Maven Smart System a formal “program of record” in March, it did more than approve software. It gave long-term status to a platform that analyzes data from satellites, drones, radars, sensors, and intelligence reports to identify potential
A Silk Road destination wants tourists to stay longer
Tourist trips to Uzbekistan rose from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.7 million in 2025. Authorities are linking that growth to new air routes, Central Asian travel packages and higher tourism revenue.
Lefebvrists answer Pope after excommunication as Redemptorist schism looms
The Lefebvrists of the Society of St Pius X reject the Holy See's excommunication after consecrating bishops without Leo XIV's approval. Now it's the turn of the Transalpine Redemptorists: another episcopal consecration without papal mandate has been announced in Scotland.
Trump at Mount Rushmore warns of Communist ‘enemy’ in ‘optimistic’ speech celebrating America's birthday
President Trump on Friday issued a “fierce rebuke” of communism as part of his Independence Day kickoff speech, injecting partisan rancor into remarks commemorating America’s 250th birthday with Mount Rushmore as the backdrop. Speaking in Keystone, South Dakota, Trump declared
Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia
More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.
Police officer in S. Korea investigated for trying to board plane with live rounds
The officer was not carrying a gun at the time.
Drought tightens grip across Indonesia
Thousands of households across several regencies have already gone weeks without rain.
Nearly half of Americans don’t know what America 250 is celebrating: Poll
Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, almost half of Americans do not know what the day celebrates, according to a new survey released on Thursday. A nation-wide poll conducted by the libertarian think tank Cato Institute found that only 53 percent of respondents
Arrest warrant sought for armed rampage at South Korean beauty salon
Two victims sustained non-fatal injuries and are currently being treated at a local hospital.
Quieter restaurants, vacant retail lots as Langkawi ends duty-free perk for supercars
The island had long attracted affluent travellers, luxury car enthusiasts and owners’ club members.
Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.
AI must be built with Indigenous Knowledges, not against them
As Australia marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, honoring the world's oldest living culture, humanity's newest technology has yet to reckon with a simple principle: "nothing about us, without us." The concern is that artificial intelligence (AI), like so many technologies before it,
Singaporean fined US$4,900 for pumping subsidised RON95 fuel in Johor
The man in his 50s paid the fine on the same day of his conviction.
Rob Reiner Gets the ‘Last Laugh’ Against Trump in Secret Final Role as George Washington in Larry David’s HBO Show
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 2 of “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. A month before he died, Rob Reiner filmed his final role as George Washington in Larry David’s historical
Everything we know about the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot in a long-awaited wedding celebration on Friday evening, a representative for the singer confirmed. The star-studded event was held in Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City in front of around 1,000 guests. Purple
Pokémon Go Sobble Community Day event guide
Our Pokémon Go Sobble Community Day event guide lists out the perks for the lizard's special day, along with how you can make the most of the event.
Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes. Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20
Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
Huge crowds of Iranians were expected to pay their final respects to supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes. Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15