Angola is back on investors’ radar. Can Lourenço make it stick?
After years of oil shocks and stop-start reform, Angola is trying to turn macroeconomic stability into a platform for private capital, diversification and growth.
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UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash
Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.
War in Iran spurs solar boom in oil-dependent South-east Asia
Homeowners and businesses are installing solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.
Watch Kim Gordon Showcase ‘Play Me’ on ‘Fallon’
The former Sonic Youth musician released her third solo album in March
Africa: WHO Issues Comprehensive Guidelines On Filovirus Disease, Including Ebola and Marburg Disease
[WHO] As the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling an Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease which include all types of
‘The Lost Children of Tuam,’ Element Pictures Feature Produced by Liam Neeson, to World Premiere at Galway Film Fleadh (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming Galway Film Fleadh has landed a world premiere of a very local story from arguably Ireland’s most renowned producers in Element Pictures and, in Liam Neeson, one of the country’s biggest stars. “The Lost Children of Tuam,” directed by Frank Berry (“Aisha,” “Michael
Netflix’s ‘I Will Find You’ Is Another Wild (and Fun!) Harlan Coben Crime Thriller: TV Review
With series like “Run Away,” “Fool Me Once” and “Missing You,” it’s clear Netflix has hit its stride when it comes to adapting prolific novelist Harlan Coben’s novels. “I Will Find You,” from Coben’s 2023 novel of the same name, and adapted for television by Robert Hull, knocks
Watch: Behind closed doors—Ukraine, taxes, and trade at this week's European Council Summit
Tonight, Council President António Costa is gathering all twenty-seven national leaders for an exclusive, high-stakes working dinner. Sadly, he forgot to invite your reporter, but that doesn't stop us from seeing what will be served on the multi-course menu.
A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt Some go there to read about the wood that Victorian manufacturers used to make
Japan’s World Cup clean-up praise meets scepticism at home
The country's men were criticised for not applying the same standards of behaviour back home.
How to get the fishing rod in Dave the Diver: In the Jungle
After years of catching fish, Dave can finally do some proper fishing.
Finland and Sweden prepare procurement of Arctic mobility vehicles developed under the European Defence Fund-supported FAMOUS project
At the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris, the Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) signed an Implementation Arrangement to cooperate on preparations for the procurement of the Patria TRACKX tracked armoured personnel carrier, designed
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle review
Like Bancho's cooking, Dave's new adventure is delicious.
Vertical Content Outgrows the Microdrama Moment as Asia’s Platforms Chase IP Franchises
Asia’s fast-growing vertical content sector is moving beyond short-form experimentation and into the franchise era, according to executives speaking at the APOS on Thursday. During the session “Building the Vertical Stack in Asia,” industry leaders shared that the next stage of
Africa: Mombasa Declaration Unites 15 Countries in Fight Against Illegal Fishing
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices continue to deplete fish populations as well as contribute to human rights abuses at sea, the demand for transparency within the global fishing industry is growing. An estimated one in
Africa: Africa Takes the Helm in Global Ocean Negotiations
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- The world's oceans absorb a third of its carbon, feed billions, and are dying faster than most governments are moving to save them. Now, the ocean it depends on is the subject of urgent global negotiation, and for the first time, that conversation is
Israeli reservist killed in explosion in south Lebanon, seven other troops wounded, IDF says
Master Sergeant (Res.) Alexander Filin, 29, was killed in an explosion caused by an explosive device in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. He is the 31st Israeli soldier to have been killed in the current round of fighting with Hezbollah
Signals from the front and the future of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to conduct a large-scale information campaign built on deception and fabrication. Kyiv reports non-existent victories of the Ukrainian army with a single objective: to squeeze the last funds from the pockets of European
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall.
Newsletter: Zelenskyy in town for talks with NATO and EU leaders
Also in this newsletter: Former US commander general Ben Hodges reacts to the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, and former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews the EU needs to function as a core group of six.
Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week
It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.
Who are Europe’s next gender equality champions? Applications are now open
The European Commission has launched the application process for the 2026 EU Award for Gender Equality Champions. For the first time, this edition expands eligibility to organisations active in research and innovation from countries currently holding candidate status for EU
Ad listing for $7m Tokyo apartment with ‘invisible man’ goes viral
Property promo goes viral as viewers as green-suited “ghost” steals the show.
Albert Serra – In Conversation With China’s Bi Gan – and Carla Simón, Nicolás Méndez, Turbo Shorts Capture Spain’s Creative Take-Off at Shanghai
In the last two years, Spanish directors have had more films in Cannes Festival main competition – five – than any other country in the world. On June 17, Prime Video announced that Spain was its No. 1 non-English export force, recently scoring as many hits in its Non-English
Hong Kong hoists highest rain signal, closes schools
Residents have been advised to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.
Australia opens first carbon refinery, making new products from captured CO2
The demonstration plant can potentially capture 2,500 tonnes of CO2 a year.
Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?
Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.
South Korea parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages
SEOUL, June 18 - South Korea's parliament on Thursday launched a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission after ballot-paper shortages disrupted voting in the June 3 local elections, approving the plan at a plenary session.
South Korea Parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages
Ballot shortages occurred at 91 polling stations nationwide, with voting briefly suspended at 26 during the local elections.
Europe Today: NATO, Ukraine and the battle over Europe's future budget
NATO defence ministers are gathering to prepare for next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara. Among those attending is Pentagon chief and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
China seeks to curb 'unfair' competition in food delivery sector
Under the new rules, platforms may not "indirectly coerce" merchants into participating in subsidy schemes through allocation of user traffic, and must not force merchants and delivery drivers to bear the costs of subsidies.
China seeks to curb ‘unfair’ competition in food delivery sector
Proposed new rules target subsidy campaigns by platform operators that artificially reduce prices.
The world’s best skylines have just been named – and none of the top 10 are in Europe
Asia dominated the list, with eight spots making the top 10 across China, Malaysia and Japan.
Thailand revives $38.6 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait
Residents are opposed to the plan, which could upend fishing and farming communities.
Electric car sales surge as high oil prices drive shift away from fossil fuels
More and more European drivers are buying fully electric cars (also called battery-electric vehicles – BEVs) and benefitting from growing cost savings. This is a welcome change as the road transport sector has been one of the most difficult sectors of our economy to
India keeps undermining the Bangladesh reset it claims to want
When Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office earlier this year, there was a tentative hint that New Delhi and Dhaka might finally transcend the bitter recriminations that followed ex-leader Sheikh Hasina’s dramatic ouster in a 2024 uprising, from
Malaysia’s carbon tax delayed due to Middle East uncertainties: Minister
The carbon tax would be limited to selected sectors, namely steel, cement and energy.
Synthetic opioids: can Europe keep up with a new drug created every week?
Fifty new drugs were detected across Europe in 2025 alone, many of them highly potent synthetic opioids. Can the EU’s drugs strategy keep pace with an increasingly dangerous and fast-moving drug landscape?
Tashkent forum unveils new roadmap for investment and growth
Nearly 4,000 participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Tashkent as government leaders, international financial institutions and global companies discussed investment opportunities, regional connectivity and industrial development.
Kenya, Ghana, Zambia: Can African courts stand up to Trump?
Pliable officials across Africa are signing opaque ‘America First’ deals with little concern for public opinion or their constitutions. Lawyers and activists are turning to the judicial branch for redress.
Apple price rises are ‘unavoidable’, CEO warns, as AI chip costs surge
Tim Cook says Apple can no longer absorb soaring memory-chip costs driven by the artificial intelligence boom, signalling higher prices for consumers and raising concerns about broader inflation across the technology sector.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, China shock and €2 trillion budget
Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit.
2026 could be decisive for the future of Europe’s hypersonic shield
As Russia once again challenges the West by deploying hypersonic missiles against Kyiv while brandishing nuclear threats, the time may have come for Europe to make a political and industrial choice that could determine whether, in the 2030s, it will be capable of defending
Hidden figures: Stephan Gladieu on photographing the people of North Korea
Ahead of his exhibition at the Musée des Confluences in Lyon, French photographer Stephan Gladieu talked to European Lens about his series titled ‘North Korea’, a collection of photographs taken over three years and several trips to the reclusive country.
‘Indahouse’: New Zealand minister quotes British TV character Ali G in Parliament
Politician Winston Peters quoted a fictional character during his opening address at a parliamentary hearing.
Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.
These luxury European hotels have been included in a new hall of fame list
From Paris and Monte Carlo to Lake Como and St Moritz, nine of Europe's most iconic luxury hotels have earned places in Esquire's Hotel Hall of Fame.
Heatwaves hit Europe: How to stay cool when it really matters
Heatwaves can be dangerous, but simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness.