Amy Winehouse’s father ordered to pay nearly £1million to her friends
Mitch Winehouse "knowingly and deliberately" made unfounded allegations against two of Amy Winehouse's friends, according to the judge.
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France migrants board overloaded boat for UK Channel crossing
Migrants including families with children board an overloaded boat in Gravelines, northern France, attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK.
George and Amal Clooney Forced to Evacuate Home in France Amid Wildfires
"Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we’ll be part of making it whole," the actor wrote
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
The EU sends planes and firefighters as wildfires ravage France and Spain
The EU has deployed assistance to both France and Spain under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism as ongoing wildfires have triggered one of the biggest evacuation operations in Europe, displacing more than 300,000 people in France and Spain. In France, the EU has deployed seven
New EMN-OECD joint study examines skills matching policies and instruments for third country nationals
A new EMN and OECD joint study, ˋFostering sustainable labour market integration of third-country nationals: skills matching policies and instruments´ has been published. Overview A new EMN-OECD study examines how third-country nationals in EMN Member Countries face skills
Can China protect its Red Sea investments without taking sides?
From Port Sudan to Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, Beijing’s expanding footprint is reshaping one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors. But analysts say its growing economic clout is making political neutrality increasingly difficult to sustain.
Africa: Portfolio Diplomacy - Rethinking African Economic Statecraft in a Multipolar World
[African Arguments] Walk through Nairobi and the twenty-first century global economy comes into view.
Africa: Rethinking the AU's Somalia Peace Mission After US Funding Cuts
[ISS] Ending the military-heavy AUSSOM gives the AU space to develop a political mission focused on long-term stabilisation.
Thanh Hang, Hong Anh’s Vietnamese Period Drama ‘Madame in Saigon’ Lands North American Rights Deal With Reel Citrus, Live On (EXCLUSIVE)
Reel Citrus has acquired North American rights to the Vietnamese period drama “Mesdames Thanh Sắc,” which it will release as “Madame in Saigon,” through a partnership with Ho Chi Minh City-based production and rights partner Live On. Directed by Thắng Vũ, “Madame in Saigon” is
Africa: Hepatitis Is the Test of Africa's Health Sovereignty
[Health-e] This week, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) released the Operational Toolkit for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis B. It is a deliberately practical document.
Here's the salary you need to afford a €1 million home across Europe
A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.
Africa: Conflicts Can Spread Infectious Diseases While Making Outbreaks Harder to Detect
[The Conversation Africa] The Ebola outbreak that emerged in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and crossed into neighbouring Uganda may have been killing people for weeks before the alarm was raised. When Médecins Sans Frontières investigated in May 2026, it reported
Missile detected in Polish airspace as Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine
Russia launched a deadly wave of missiles and drones across Ukraine, while an unidentified object believed to be a missile entered Polish airspace before disappearing from radar.
Africa: 'Am I Safe Here?' - The Question Standing Between Transgender Africans and HIV Care
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- The greatest barrier to ending AIDS among transgender people in Africa is not a lack of medicine, but laws, stigma and exclusion.
Wildfires in Greece: blaze out of control in Rethymno, Crete
Over 220 firefighters are battling a blaze in southern Crete, whilst strong winds are hampering aerial water drops. The funerals of the two firefighters who lost their lives yesterday are taking place on Thursday. In Plomari, Lesbos, the fires are continuing to flare up.
Upstream nuclear, downstream rice: ecological MAD on the Mekong
Laos's small modular reactor plan with Russia risks contaminating the Mekong's rice-growing floodplains and the region's food security The post Upstream nuclear, downstream rice: ecological MAD on the Mekong appeared first on Asia Times .
US military says it hit dozens of Iran's IRGC targets
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 30 - The U.S. military said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets in Iran, including military command centres and drone facilities, in a two-hour operation launched after Tehran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East.
Know your EU passenger rights before you travel
All packed, and ready to go? For those of you heading off on a summer break soon, we hope your travel plans don’t go wrong, but if they do, you should know that EU travel rules protect you in many situations. Whether your flight is cancelled, your train delayed or your luggage
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' - Spidey to the MCU's rescue?
It’s been a rough five years for the world’s biggest movie franchise. The MCU has delivered more misses than hits in its post-'Endgame' era, and now relies on everyone's favourite wall-crawler to save the day.
Two children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
Two girls, aged 5 and 12, were among the six killed in a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, while Kyiv and Poltava also saw fatalities.
INEM helicopters over Portugal ready to take off in three minutes
In Portugal, INEM medical helicopters stand ready, taking off in under five minutes to reach remote areas where every second can mean life or death.
French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prank
A French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city-state.
Germany heatwave sees Cologne residents cool off in mist
Residents cool off in public sprinklers across Cologne, Germany, as temperatures near 35C, while low Rhine water levels reflect the impact of dry summer weather.
Campaigners rail against ‘plundering’ of ancient Kent woodland to make way for quarry expansion
Forty hectares of Oaken Wood could be razed after it was identified as potential site of expansion by Reform-run council It was at the confluence of seven forest paths that Allison Sweetman came to a stop. Trees rose on all sides, save for a recently coppiced section to the
From single projection to many possibilities: A new tool for climate risk assessment
Assessing how climate change will affect different regions usually requires running a complex chain of models. While this approach provides valuable insights, it is expensive and can cover only a limited set of scenarios and model runs. Together with partners, IIASA researchers
10 things about Cameroon’s first son, Franck Biya
The Cameroon government has denied that President Paul Biya had been admitted to a hospital in Switzerland since leaving for Geneva on 7 June. Wherever he is, he is surrounded by his near and dear, including his first-born son, Franck. Who is Franck and why is his name
'Europe is burning' say MEPs
MEPs have called on the EU to “urgently implement a European heatwave action plan”. This comes as extreme heat and wildfires hit large parts of Europe, forcing evacuations and putting lives at risk. The appeal was made this week by the Greens/EFA Group to the European
South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo also denied receiving a US$2.6 million salary but declined to disclose the actual amount.
Samsung profit jumps 1,814% as South Korean tech giants benefit from global AI boom
Operating profit at Samsung’s semiconductor division rose to more than 220 times its year-earlier level. However, the company warned that memory chip shortages could worsen next year as AI infrastructure expands rapidly.
US Congress hasn’t authorized Trump’s Iran war—or ended it
On July 23, the House of Representatives voted 214-208 to direct President Donald Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes them. Hours later, the Senate rejected a motion to bring a separate war powers resolution out of committee, 47-49.
Turkey detains another opposition mayor in sustained crackdown
ANKARA, July 30 - Turkish police detained the opposition mayor of Ankara's Etimesgut district on Thursday, among others in a graft investigation, broadcaster NTV and other media said.
What happens to your private messages under ‘Chat Control’?
Your private message may remain encrypted and unreadable to the platform carrying it, or be scanned by automated tools before reaching its recipient. This divide sits at the heart of the EU’s Chat Control debate and combating child exploitation online without undermining
MEPs hope for more 'results-oriented dialogue' with China
MEPs have stressed China’s "crucial role" in international affairs. But they also raised "continued concerns" over the human rights situation in China. These were among the messages to emerge after a delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by its
Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans
European football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa's controversial World Cup plans.
Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Myanmar has agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently in Malaysia, where there has recently been tension between the refugees and local communities.
'Tell me, South': Life in Lebanon explored through voices, photographs and memories
While south Lebanon is still reeling from a war that has left deep scars on people and places, a new exhibition "Tell me, South" explores local emotions and feelings through people's images, memories and letters.
Senior opposition figure Rais Yatim loses Negeri Sembilan royal titles over role in palace crisis
The revocation comes ahead of Negeri Sembilan's Aug 1 state election.
Europe's heatwaves are fuelling infectious diseases, health agency warns
As summers are getting longer and hotter, health experts warn that higher temperatures are creating the perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread across Europe.
’Magical material’: How Europe’s drought-struck islands could soon harvest water from dry air
Europe’s tourist islands are facing severe water stress. Is tech that harvests water from dry air a solution?
Will the ‘coolcation’ travel trend change the geography of international tourism?
Cooler summer holidays are proving popular as peak heat sways travellers’ choices beyond the Mediterranean. Experts weigh in on whether this seasonal trend might last.
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TPLF’s rhetoric and Ethiopia’s reality on the ground: When politics forgets people
Nearly four years after the Pretoria Peace Agreement (PPA), which ended the devastating conflict in northern Ethiopia, hopes for a durable peace remain under strain.
Reliability and resilience: What European partnerships reveal about Azerbaijan’s foreign policy
Azerbaijan’s partnerships with several European states reveal crucial factors about the country’s broader foreign policy approach and status. Over the past six months, several developments have further strengthened the recognition of the country’s role in Europe’s geopolitical
Ben Affleck Captures $1 Million on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ a Year After Matt Damon Wins Prize
The Oscar winner and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding took home the win for charity
Chinese humanoids birthing new Asian business models
Before a Chinese humanoid can take on ground-handling work at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, JAL Ground Service has to decide which jobs are suitable and what safety conditions the machine must meet. GMO AI & Robotics then adjusts its movements for an airport where people, vehicles
US Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche''s attorney general nomination demanding clarity on Trump's IRS lawsuit
The US Department of Justice said in a statement after the vote was postponed that it remains ready to work productively with senators Cornyn and Tillis to advance Blanche’s confirmation.
Derek Williams dies after decades filming the frontlines of Asia
Longtime CBS News cameraman Derek Williams, who spent four decades covering some of Asia’s most pivotal events, from the Vietnam War to the Tiananmen Square massacre, died July 22. He was 79. Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson’s
Death toll from Japan's earthquake rises to 30 as vital 72-hour window for rescues enters critical phase
Rescue efforts are continuing as time runs down on the critical three-day window for rescues following the quake. Officials have not detailed how many people were reported missing but local media say dozens remain unaccounted for.
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30 as evacuees battle sweltering heat
Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar.
