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Thai family trapped by floods clings to furniture for 48 hours to survive
HAT YAI, Thailand, Nov 29 - When floodwaters swept into Amphorn Kaeophengkro's home in the southern Thai city of Hat Yai last Saturday, there was no time to escape.
Digital Networks Act: new pushback from 6 EU member states
Six EU countries are challenging the upcoming Digital Networks Act, pushing to keep national control over key telecom rules. Meanwhile, European consumers, trade partners, and the EU’s own watchdog cast doubt on the Commission’s plans.
‘Blank Space’: Why US culture is stagnating
“This is Bach, and it rocks/ It’s a rock block of Bach/ That he learned in the school/ Called the school of hard knocks” — Tenacious D Has culture stagnated, at least in the United States? There are a number of prominent writers who argue that it has. For example, Adam
Kamila Andini’s ‘Four Seasons in Java’ Lands International Production Alliance for Forka Films
Indonesian production company Forka Films has unveiled a production consortium for auteur Kamila Andini’s upcoming feature “Four Seasons in Java,” scheduled for 2026 release. The announcement came at the JAFF Market 2025 in Yogyakarta. The cast includes Putri Marino, Arya
Bangladesh former premier Zia in ‘very critical’ condition
She has a permanent pacemaker and previously underwent stenting for her heart.
‘Married’: Australian PM ties the knot in private ceremony
He is the country’s first leader to tie the knot while in office.
Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.
‘Qodrat 3,’ ‘Mayat Hidup’ Among Magma Entertainment Slate at JAFF Market
Leading Indonesian studio Magma Entertainment has confirmed “Qodrat 3,” the latest instalment of their hit franchise, at the JAFF Market. Founded by siblings Charles and Linda Gozali, the children of pioneering Garuda Films producer, the late Hendrick Gozali, Magma was founded
Hong Kong blaze spotlights enduring role of city’s foreign domestic helpers
The city is now mourning the 128 people known to have died.
EU weighs Plan B for Ukraine as Belgium raises bar to unblock reparations loan
Belgian Prime Minister De Wever lashed out at plans for a reparations loan in a strongly worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen, calling it dangerous and wrong. European officials are seriously considering a bridge loan as clock ticks for the December summit. Belgian resistance
‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of life
Before the catastrophic fire, Wang Fuk Court was an ordinary Hong Kong estate with a steady, familiar rhythm of daily life.
Hong Kong blaze spotlights enduring role of city's foreign domestic helpers
HONG KONG, Nov 29 - Indonesian domestic helper Fita spoke of the confusion inside the Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex as it was engulfed in flames on Wednesday in the city's deadliest fire since 1948.
Who is Anok Yai - and why is she the most influential model of 2025?
From humble refugee beginnings to opening some of the biggest fashion shows in the world, Euronews Culture looks at Anok Yai’s exponential rise to fame and achievements this year.
Travel disruption: Thousands of Airbus planes grounded after faulty software detected
Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of Airbus planes following a software problem possibly linked to an aircraft's sudden loss of altitude last month.
Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.
China’s Xi vows to ‘resolutely crack down’ on online misconduct
Online misconduct “pollutes social ethos”, said the Chinese president.
France blames climate change for ‘deteriorating’ wine industry. But is uprooting vines the solution?
France says it is ‘determined’ to rescue the wine industry from a crisis, but could its plan backfire?
UK MPs push for extra aid and visas as Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa
Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by storm British MPs have joined campaigners calling for more aid and humanitarian visas for Jamaicans to enter the UK after Hurricane Melissa demolished parts of
Is Vienna dull? Austria invites entire Scottish village to find out
Vienna is so eager to bust its ‘dull’ reputation, it has invited 100 Scots to experience the city’s highlights.
Cold weather, Christmas trees, and dust: Why your allergies may flare up this Christmas
Real Christmas trees can release dormant mould once they’re brought indoors, while dusty decorations and time spent inside with pets can trigger sneezing and itchy eyes.
Taliban’s terror partners once again menacing the world
There is a dangerous fiction circulating in international discourse that Afghanistan’s turmoil is contained, regionalized and — to some extent — manageable. It is not. The evidence is overwhelming, the spillover already visible and the Taliban regime’s complicity increasingly
Where hundreds have died in custody: Malaysia ramps up enforcement against undocumented migrants
More than 300 migrants without legal status have died in custody in Malaysia since 2020.
Could the EU’s frozen-assets plan really destabilise European bond markets?
EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine have prompted warnings that the move could push up government borrowing costs. But experts told Euronews Business that any impact on European debt markets is likely to be limited.
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications Vast swathes of Europe’s water reserves are drying up, a new analysis using two decades of satellite data reveals, with freshwater storage shrinking across southern
At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive : Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax The UK is estimated to have at least 8,000 illegal waste sites, containing approximately 13m tonnes of rubbish, research has revealed. The scale of the criminal dumping means
Orbán's visit to Putin 'a middle finger' to the EU and 'a hostile act' for Europeans
Viktor Orbán says he has secured guarantees for long-term energy supplies from Russia during his meeting with Vladimir Putin as he bucks the European consensus on the invasion of Ukraine.
Hong Kong is China’s most underestimated strategic asset
It has become fashionable in some circles to speak of Hong Kong’s decline. The narrative is familiar: geopolitical tension, competitive pressure from other Asian hubs and the weight of China’s economic slowdown. Yet this storyline misses the bigger shift underway. Hong Kong is
Sri Lanka flood, landslides death toll rises to 123
The flooding situation in low-lying areas has worsened.
Airbus A320 recall: India grounds hundreds of aircraft, warns of delays and cancellations
The scale of corrective works suggests that delays may continue through the week.
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv residential areas despite peace moves
The attack on Ukraine's capital early on Saturday killed one person and injured seven, city officials said.
Lebanese army making 'tremendous efforts,' general says as 74 Hezbollah tunnels found in three months
Israel has carried out almost daily airstrikes since the November 2024 cease-fire, mainly targeting Hezbollah members, but 127 civilians have also been killed, according to the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Guillermo Galoe’s ‘Sleepless City’ Wins Best Film at Qatar’s Inaugural Doha Film Festival
The inaugural Doha Film Festival in Qatar wrapped on Friday with the award for best feature film in the International Feature Film Competition going to Guillermo Galoe’s “Sleepless City.” The film, which had its world premiere in Cannes’ Critics’ Week, is set on the outskirts
Thailand, Indonesia begin clean-up after massive floods kill hundreds
The water level reached 3m in southern Thailand’s Songkhla province and killed at least 145 people.
Thailand begins cleanup after worst flooding in decade
Heavy monsoon rain overwhelmed parts of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia this week, killing more than 300 people and leaving thousands stranded, many on rooftops awaiting rescue.
Indonesia-Malaysia Co-Productions Surge With Four New Film Projects at JAFF Market
A quartet of Indonesian-Malaysian film co-productions was unveiled at the JAFF Market, signaling an uptick in collaboration between the two Southeast Asian territories. The projects — “Munafik,” “Khurafat,” “Khadam” and “Badut Gendong” — were announced during a session titled
PAL, Cebu Pacific cancel 78 domestic flights after Airbus A320 technical advisory
The European planemaker instructed operators to implement immediate precautionary action.
State Department pauses visas for Afghan travelers after National Guard shooting
The State Department has paused visas for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot close to the White House. “The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. The Department is
Despairing Hongkongers stranded by fire search for help, answers
For those unsure of what comes next, the reality of lives upended is just sinking in.
Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting
Hong Kong leader John Lee, other officials and civil servants, all dressed in black, stood in silence for three minutes early on Saturday outside the central government offices, where flags were lowered to half-mast.
What to know about Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ as IRS releases new guidance on overtime rules
The IRS has released provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) for workers who can claim deductions for the 2025 tax year in regards to President Trump's "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" rule.
Sabah voters traverse tough terrain, long distances to cast vote in pivotal state election
Some polling centres will close in stages from noon, with all of the centres scheduled to cease operations by 5.30pm.
Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systems
The issue is thought to affect 6,000 planes, which will need to undergo an urgent software update or have computers replaced.
Hegseth defends strikes after WaPo ‘kill everybody’ story: ‘Fake news’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday defended the U.S. military's recent strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in response to a recent report from The Washington Post. “As usual, the fake news is delivering more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to
The tiring task of repairing Gaza's tattered banknotes
With a pot of glue, a blade and a keen eye, Manal al-Saadani repairs tattered banknotes -- a necessity in the Gaza Strip, where the cash in circulation is wearing out. For every revived note she gives back to a customer, they give her a few coins in return. As Gaza remained
Oscar Predictions: Best Actor — Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio Solidify as Ethan Hawke Emerges as the Season’s Wild Card
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
'A peacekeeper': Capito honors memory of Sarah Beckstrom after National Guard shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says that U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was a “peacekeeper” who showed courage and honor as she served the nation. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, died Thursday at the age of 20. She