Wildfires: how to protect your lungs from harmful smoke

The smoke of wildfires can travel hundreds of kilometres, degrading air quality and posing health risks for those living miles away. Here's what to know to stay safe.

Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

Iberian rabbit: species hidden by Spain and Portugal for 2 million years

A CSIC team and universities in Spain, Portugal and the UK say the European rabbit is in fact two species split 2 million years ago, one now in decline.

Who made the FIFA World Cup trophy? The story of Milan sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga

Here's how Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga created the FIFA World Cup trophy's iconic design - and why champions never get to keep it.

Cash for quiet? Apartment residents in South Korea turn to paid noise settlements

Disputes over interfloor noise have been on the rise in South Korea.

Wessex Water chief pockets above-inflation pay rise despite bonus ban over sewage spills

CEO’s pay packet surges to £791,000 as union says public ‘sick of obscene pay’ and bosses ‘feathering own nests’ Wessex Water awarded its chief executive an above-inflation pay increase even as the company was banned from paying bonuses because of sewage spills, it has emerged.

London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says

Former tube network cleaner says tribunal vindicated his health concerns, including about asbestos, that could affect public A London Underground worker who was unfairly sacked after whistleblowing about his concerns over exposure to asbestos and other toxic dust has said he

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey

"There are currently no reports of any adverse circumstances," and an "on-site assessment" is ongoing, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said.

Statues of Myanmar’s founding father Aung San disappearing

He is considered the father of modern-day Myanmar.

Fire breaks out at Kuwait power and desalination plant after Iranian attack

A fire broke out at a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait after an Iranian attack, the country’s Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Ministry said on Saturday, adding that several power generation units were shut down.It said efforts were under way to

Japan Imperial Household law to permit adoption from cadet branch

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a legislative victory on Friday with the passage of a revision to the Imperial Household Law, but she faced significant criticism for her management of the Diet as the ruling parties voted to extend the legislative session from Friday until

Is vanadium the future of critical minerals? Kazakhstan hopes so

Vanadium is viewed as a critical mineral by the United States, the European Union, Russia, China and many other countries because of its importance to energy storage and industrial alloys. At the Astana Metals & Metallurgy (AMM) Congress, Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nicholas

Rural residents back heating oil protection plan

Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.

Shipwreck in Lake Constance: what surprised the underwater archaeologists

Prof Dr Tobias Pflederer from the Bavarian Society for Underwater Archaeology tells Euronews about wooden remains of a shipwreck in Lake Constance and why the discovery stands out.

'That's crazy': Messi reflects on iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal

Lionel Messi described the viral photo of himself holding baby Lamine Yamal as "crazy" ahead of their World Cup final meeting. Messi praised the Spain star as one of the world's best but said Argentina would do everything possible to stop him.

Negeri Sembilan state election: Four high-stakes seats to watch amid a royal tussle

Negeri Sembilan faces a tight race in its state polls with two five-cornered fights, the first in 52 years.

Discounted tickets for World Cup and popstar gigs could cut climate costs of ‘mega events’

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated emissions equal to some countries’ annual output, with fan travel being the biggest driver.

US forces strike Iran for seventh consecutive night

Iran's Fars state news agency reported that Iranian forces had responded by attacking US allies and bases in the region, including the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait.

From solo to symphony, China bids to fine-tune the AI race

Artificial intelligence should not be a solo performance by one country, but a symphony of international cooperation. That was Chinese President Xi Jinping’s framing on July 17, when he opened the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in

Kuwait Airways reschedules most flights after airport suspension following Iranian attack

Kuwait Airways said on Saturday it has rescheduled most flights after the country temporarily suspended operations at Kuwait International Airport following Iranian missile and drone attacks.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The

Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in northern Vietnam

Natural disasters, mostly floods, killed 489 people in Vietnam in 2025.

Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in Vietnam

HANOI, July 18 - At least four people were killed and four others were missing after a flash flood swept through a mountainous village in Vietnam’s northern province of Lai Chau, state media reported on Saturday.

Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms

The European Parliament has approved extraordinary measures to fight child sex abuse online. The rules have been dubbed "Chat Control" by critics, who warn of mass surveillance. Supporters reject these claims and argue a balance between protecting children and privacy rights is

Jordan’s army says shot down 10 Iranian missiles

Jordan’s army said on Saturday it had shot down 10 Iranian missiles with no casualties or damage, as Tehran retaliated against American strikes by pressing attacks on US allies. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“Air defense

'I'd rather not leave the house so I don't get into more debt'

Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.

Network School in Forest City told to shut down, Johor chief minister says

Inspections found that the company was operating from two premises but held only one valid licence.

Australia's new $69 million library becomes home to a copy of Shakespeare's First Folio

Australia's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has opened its highly anticipated new library, featuring 30,000 items, including Shakespeare's First Folio. The collection ranges from children's books and artworks to rare books and historic maps.

Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'

"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.

Why has Austria become Europe's hottest AI market this year?

An Austrian chipmaker is up 459% this year, turning Vienna’s bank-heavy market into one of the eurozone's best performers of 2026.

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Flying while pregnant? Here are your airport and airline rights you might not know about

Skipping a queue or getting assistance can make the process of flying while you’re expecting much less stressful. From airports to airline rights, here’s everything you need to know.

‘Saiyaara’ Stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Mark Film’s First Year With Collector’s Edition Vinyl LP Launch at Wembley Stadium (EXCLUSIVE)

Bollywood stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited London’s Wembley Stadium to celebrate the first anniversary of “Saiyaara,” unveiling a collector’s edition vinyl LP of the Yash Raj Films blockbuster – a package built to give fans and music enthusiasts a definitive way to

What is China’s Moonshot AI and why is it roiling markets?

Stocks tumbled on concerns that the rise of China’s AI businesses could force US leaders to pull back on investments.

China’s Moonshot unveils AI model, fuelling tech rout

Chinese models have been offering pricing far below what is available from OpenAI and Anthropic.

End-times prophecy jumps from lunatic fringe to US elite belief

It recently emerged that tech billionaire Peter Thiel is running a secret society that brings together fellow CEOs and billionaires with political leaders. Members reportedly include figures like NATO supreme commander Alexus Grynkewich and the son-in-law of US President Donald

Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

By Jana Choukeir, Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Menna AlaaElDin DUBAI/CAIRO, July 18 (Reuters) - Iran launched renewed attacks on U.S. Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites including logistics infrastructure,

How Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Was Inspired by U2’s Sphere Residency: ‘F-cking Awestruck’

Metallica will kick off their Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere Las Vegas in the fall

Indian activist moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike to protest country’s exam system

Bangladesh shelves India reset as tensions trump trust

Driven by shifting domestic political dynamics and a transforming regional landscape, Bangladesh’s new prime minister, Tarique Rahman, who came to power after a landslide in February this year, has shelved plans to visit its most consequential neighbor, India, for the time

John Kirby, Acting Coach and Son to Actor Bruce Kirby, Dies at 75

Kirby died Wednesday three years after being diagnosed with ALS.

Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks

By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a seventh consecutive night of American attacks. Here

China’s anti-stealth shield has a radar reality gap

China is building an increasingly sophisticated anti-stealth network, but its effectiveness may depend less on individual radar performance than on its ability to integrate, maintain and operate the wider system under combat pressure. Last month, the China Aerospace Studies

FCC approves first launch for space reflector constellation

Reflect Orbital moves ahead with the company's first Eärendil launch amid concerns from the astronomical community.

Diver injured in shark attack off Tasmania coast

The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his forearm and was airlifted to hospital.

David Crowley set to rejoin Wisconsin governor’s race after lieutenant governor exit

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will rejoin the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor following the sudden exit of Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D), who ended her bid on Friday over an ongoing scandal related to campaign finance errors. Crowley teased on

Tom Brady Slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest, Calls Him a ‘Dork’ and ‘Nerd’ on X

The beef between Tom Brady and Logan Paul continues. On Friday, the future NFL Hall of Famer and YouTuber-turned-WWE superstar shared the stage at Fanatics Fest in New York. But when their panel ended, the sports stars got into a heated exchange that ended with Brady slapping

Fasting Indian activist shifted to hospital, police say

NEW DELHI, July 18 - Authorities in India's capital Delhi have moved fasting social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his condition worsened on the 21st day of a hunger strike he launched to demand the resignation of the federal education minister.