Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heat
Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.
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Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein's anti-money laundering data register, Vaduz says
A team appointed to investigate the hack has already established that the hackers had managed to steal data "from approximately 31,000 legal entities," a government statement said.
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5 C
South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.
August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland
For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer.
Locarno Pro Takes on the Big Issues: AI, “Algorithms and Consolidation Versus Creative Freedom”
The Swiss film fest's industry strand director, Markus Duffner, explains the timeliness of "power, people, data," the return of the Locarno Investment Community, and why Uruguay gets the spotlight treatment.
Too hot to study: Will heatwaves impact school summer holidays in Europe?
School summer holidays can last up to 14 weeks in the EU. However, the recurrence of heatwaves has pressed member states to consider ways for schools to adapt their calendars in the face of extreme heat.
The lowest solar tariff in Africa was never a real deal
A record-low energy tariff is not always what it looks like. Sometimes it is evidence of a market opening. Sometimes it is evidence of the last developer standing in a tender that had already fallen apart.
Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece after two killed in helicopter collision
Authorities warned the broader Athens region of Attica remained at a high risk for wildfires due to a forecast increase in temperatures.
Search continues for 28 still missing after ferry catches fire in Indonesia’s Madura island
Five people were confirmed dead and 238 have been rescued.
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in newly released photos
It shows Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official, her first confirmed outside contact in two and a half years.
Leaked exams, dashed dreams: Why India's ‘cockroach’ youth turned on Modi
SITAMARHI, India/NEW DELHI, Aug 3 - Ashok Kumar knows that Narendra Modi changed his life for the better.
Massive Attack Respond to Being Banned From Singapore Over Displaying Palestinian Flag
"We did not imagine that merely holding up the flag of a sovereign state recognized by 157 countries would violate any law"
Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a century
Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August. Next year's show will last even longer.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says
The Myanmar government also released photographs of Aung San Suu Kyi, however, the location and date of the images have not been independently verified.
Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response
SEOUL, Aug 3 - A record heatwave is gripping the Korean peninsula, sending temperatures soaring across South Korea and North Korea as authorities expand emergency measures and residents seek relief in cooling shelters, beaches and water parks.
Ariana Grande to take 'step back from visibility' due to 'endless' public scrutiny
Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public-facing engagements after finishing her current tour, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny". There has been renewed public commentary surrounding Grande’s physical appearance following the release of
Korea Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Captures 81% Market Share in Colossal Debut
Superhero blockbuster “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has delivered a huge opening at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 31–Aug. 2. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the web-slinging sequel generated a
It’s the debate of the century! Two climate ‘denialists’ battle it out to see who agrees the most denialistly | First Dog on the Moon
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Built to last, gone in months: How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's regime
Since Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, Hungary's president, top prosecutor and state media chiefs have all been removed, as the new government moves swiftly to unwind 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.
Not only Russian but also Ukrainian shipping getting hit
There are lots of reports of Ukrainian attacks on Russian shipping, but not so many about Russian attacks on Ukrainian ships. Over the last few months the Russians have been waging their own campaign to try and destroy shipping in and out of Ukrainian ports, which is vital to
Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia
Wildfires in Kefalonia and western Attica forced evacuations as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts and threatened homes and communities
Feeling lonely in Seoul? Try a convenience store for the mind
The project is open to any Seoul resident experiencing loneliness, including foreign residents.
Documents reveal how Israel's Elbit armed the United Arab Emirates
Just weeks after the Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi, Israel's largest arms manufacturer proposed supplying the UAE with a fleet of dozens of strategic drones. Leaked internal documents allegedly reveal the array of weapons systems sold to the Gulf state
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, president's office says
The military deposed Suu Kyi in February 2021, jailing the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering an ongoing civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people on all sides.
Can the EU combat wildfires? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
As wildfires rage across Europe, the EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response. Do you want to know how the EU's firefighting response system works? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Nigeria 2027: Can the opposition end Tinubu’s three-decade Lagos reign?
The battle for Lagos in 2027 is shaping up to be the biggest test yet of President Bola Tinubu’s political machine, with multiple opposition parties seeking to end nearly three decades of APC dominance. Yet deep divisions among the challengers may undermine their chances.
Counterterrorism: Governance-securitization and democratic backsliding in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir
On 27 July 2026, the opening day of regional elections in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), deadly clashes erupted in Rawalakot. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), Pakistani security forces opened live fire on demonstrators,
China Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings to Massive $121 Million Five-Day Opening
Sony Pictures’ superhero spectacle “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung into the top spot at the mainland China box office during the July 31–Aug. 2 weekend, generating RMB463.5 million ($68.1 million over its three-day opening frame, according to Artisan Gateway. The tentpole
China warns of crop risks as heat sweeps agricultural regions
Scorching heat is also set to take hold in Xinjiang, where almost all of the country’s cotton is grown.
Oil prices lower on Middle East hopes and as OPEC+ boosts production
Oil prices were lower on Monday morning after OPEC+ boosted production for September and US President Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran, putting downward pressure on prices.
At least 72 dead in Ceuta, Spain says, as EU prepares talks on uncontrolled migrant crossings
Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African territory, most by swimming, have returned to Morocco since the territory's largest mass migrant crossing.
Foreign tourists’ spending in South Korea surges with medical travel boom
Foreign tourist spending is spreading beyond traditional destinations, data suggested.
Africa: Commonwealth Games - Nigeria Finishes 7th With 24 Medals, Emerges Africa's Best
[Vanguard] Team Nigeria wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with an impressive seventh-place finish on the final medals table, collecting 24 medals across athletics, weightlifting, para-sports and judo.
'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja
Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers.
Leading airline doing its bit to develop the next generation of aviation talent
Emirates Engineering has launched Material Futures Studio, a six-week programme that challenges university students to reimagine retired aircraft materials and transform them into new products. The initiative is led by the upcycling department within Emirates Engineering. The
Trump says new Iran talks set to start on Monday after calling off massive attack
Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February, when the US and Israel launched surprise strikes against Iran, though months of on-off diplomacy have led to periods of relative calm.
Africa: Rwanda Signed the AU Convention but Prevention Must Begin Before Abuse Becomes Normal
[New Times] Rwanda's signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls - becoming the ninth AU member state to join the landmark treaty - is an important national and continental commitment.
What are giant lobsters doing in Pompeii? Ancient ruins meet pop art in Philip Colbert's biggest installation
Thirty giant lobster sculptures have arrived in Pompeii as British pop artist Philip Colbert unveils his largest-ever installation. Blending mythology and contemporary culture, the exhibition transforms one of the world's most iconic ancient sites into a dialogue between past
How Europe’s working day is increasingly encroaching on personal time
One in five EU workers say that they are contacted for work reasons beyond normal working hours many times a month, contributing significantly to always-on culture and adding considerable stress.
Africa: When a Story of Homecoming Is Filmed in a Homeland Still Awaiting Return
[African Arguments] I am from Dakhla, on the Atlantic coast of Western Sahara. For thirteen years, I have been unable to return safely because of my human-rights advocacy, my defence of the Sahrawi people's right to benefit from the resources of their land and to express their
Africa: Strong El Niño Ahead, UN Weather Agency Warns
[UN News] As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday that El Niño, a powerful climate pattern shaping global weather, will intensify starting next month.
Africa: Africa Shaped the Global 2030 Development Agenda. How It Can Influence What Comes Next
[The Conversation Africa] All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They cover poverty, health, education, inequality, climate change, peace and other global issues. The goals are now approaching their 2030 deadline.
This Scottish startup saves wild fish by replacing them with Omega-3 algae fed on whisky waste
Are farmed fish a sustainable choice? Many still depend on wild-caught fish for feed – algae grown on Scottish whisky industry waste could change that.
HIV funding cuts risk 'unravelling decades of progress', global health experts warn
Without renewed commitment and action, the world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic as funding cuts threaten progress.
Africa: Africa's Top Cocoa Producers Pledge Fairer Prices for Farmers
[RFI] Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, the world's two largest cocoa producers, have signed a joint declaration pledging closer cooperation on pricing, local processing, environmental protection and scientific research, as the two countries seek to secure
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New ships, true crime voyages and chocolate: Cruise travel trends to know in 2026 and 2027
Cruise travel continues to evolve with a host of new ships joining the fleets as well as themed voyages and unique experiences at sea and on the rivers.
A significant 'milestone' for Belgian animal park
A Belgium conservation centre has chalked up a world first. With the birth of two Lear’s macaws, Pairi Daiza has become the only nature conservation centre open to the public in the world to have successfully bred all three species of blue macaw on Earth: the hyacinth macaw,
Fourteen dead, thousands displaced as rains, floods strike southern India
KOCHI, India, Aug 3 - Heavy rains and floods battered parts of southern India over the weekend, killing at least 11 and displacing thousands in the state of Kerala, and setting off a landslide that killed at least three in neighbouring Karnataka, authorities and news reports
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says
She met with Arnaud de Baecque, resident representative of the ICRC to Myanmar, in Naypyitaw, a spokeswoman said.