Thai police apologise for AI-modified flood relief image
The image, which had a star-shaped Gemini watermark, was created using Google’s AI software.
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At least 90 dead as floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Severe floods and landslides in West Sumatra have left at least 90 people dead, displaced hundreds of families, and caused widespread damage across multiple villages.
Indonesian town buries its dead in mass grave as flood toll rises
BATANG TORU, Indonesia - Families gathered at a health centre in the Indonesian town of Batang Toru on Friday, desperate for news about missing loved ones, as locals dug a mass grave to bury seven unclaimed victims of the cyclonic rains that have battered the country's
Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% next year
The Louvre museum said it will raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Union, requiring tourists from the UK, the US and China to pay €32. The 45% increase is expected to lift annual revenue by up to €20 million to fund structural upgrades after last month’s
Ukraine anti-graft officers search home of Zelenskiy's chief of staff
KYIV - Anti-corruption authorities in Ukraine said they conducted searches linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff and top peace negotiator Andriy Yermak on Friday.
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades followed a year of unanswered safety complaints
Residents’ concerns over the possibility that a fire could break out were apparently brushed aside.
‘Zootopia 2’ Smashes China Box Office Records With $34 Million Opening Day
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has roared to a phenomenal start in China, setting multiple box office records and signaling strong momentum for the animated sequel’s global rollout. The film, a buddy cop movie with anthropomorphic animals as the bickering partners, earned $34 million on
Agriculture and forestry energy use down 1.1% in 2023
In 2023, the EU’s agriculture and forestry sector consumed 26.4 million tonnes of oil equivalent of energy. This represented a decrease of 1.1% compared with 2022. The sector’s share of the total EU energy consumption remained unchanged at 3.0%. The agriculture and forestry
Japan's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court
The ruling bucks a trend set by courts around Japan that had raised hopes for marriage equality.
Deadly bear attacks in Japan prompt new products from insurers
According to government data, a total of 197 people have been attacked and there have been 20,792 sightings.
Anti-corruption investigators raid Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Yermak
NABU is probing a corruption scandal involving Ukraine's nuclear power company, with searches at President Zelenskyy's aide Yermak's premises.
Key suspect arrested in kidnap-murder of South Korean college student in Cambodia: Report
On Aug 8, the student was found dead in the trunk of a truck near a suspected criminal compound.
Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser
Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine's response to Russia's war and is lead negotiator in peace talks.
China says armed attack on Tajik-Afghan border kills three of its nationals
BEIJING - An armed attack killed three Chinese citizens in Tajikistan on the Central Asian nation's border with Afghanistan, China's embassy in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe said on Friday.
A familiar quiet: Prabowo and the return of managed dissent
One year after his inauguration, President Prabowo Subianto faces accusations that his administration is gradually eroding civil liberties — from arresting activists and suppressing demonstrations to putting pressure on media outlets. This is done not through open prohibitions
EU surplus with US falls in 2nd and 3rd quarter 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, the EU registered a €40.8 billion trade in goods surplus with the United States. This was a 13.3% decline from the €47.1 billion surplus recorded in the second quarter, and a substantial decline (49.7%) compared with the €81.2 billion trade surplus
Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup
Sissoco Embaló has arrived in Senegal "safe and sound" on a chartered military plane, authorities say.
Trump says US will 'permanently pause' migration from 'third world countries'
The president did not name which countries would be affected, but vowed to remove anyone "not a net asset" to the US.
Whistleblower Albert Tei in corruption case involving PM Anwar’s aide arrested in raid
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has not issued a statement regarding the arrest.
Six Israeli soldiers wounded in southern Syria clash, IDF says
According to the Israeli military, militants opened fire on troops as they were carrying out arrests in the area near the border. Syrian state media later reported that nine people were killed in subsequent Israeli strikes
How climate change is growing into one of the biggest threats to Spain’s ‘resilient’ economy
Despite steady GDP growth, a new report warns Spain is among the European countries most 'exposed' to climate change.
Podcast: Putin’s Long Game in Ukraine: Europe’s Moment of Reckoning
Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, and a housing emergency that needs critical attention- catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” the podcast
Turkey not 'hostile' to Christians, Constantinople patriarch says
Muslim-majority Turkey, which is hosting Pope Leo XIV on his first overseas trip as pontiff, is not "a hostile environment" for Christians, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople told AFP in an interview. "It is simplistic to see adversaries everywhere and to imagine the
Belgian boudin joins EU 'protected list'
The EU has added ‘Boudin blanc de Liège’ (pictured) from Belgium to its register of Protected Geographical Indications (PDI). ‘Boudin blanc de Liège’ is a white pudding made by processing lean meat and pig fat. During preparation, the mixture must be flavoured with whole leaves
‘Cold War’ Star Joanna Kulig Discusses Nora Jaenicke’s ‘Isola,’ and Singing in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Next Film
It has been a while since the “Cold War” craze and its three Academy Award nominations, but its Polish breakout star Joanna Kulig will soon reunite with director Paweł Pawlikowski once again. “I’m singing in his next film,” she says. In the anticipated drama, starring Sandra
10 SEA Games events moved to Bangkok after Songkhla flooding
Songkhla province has been hard hit by days of flooding, with the death toll now at 55.
Cyclone Ditwah kills 46 in Sri Lanka, leaves 23 missing as rescue efforts continue
Most fatalities were attributed to landslides triggered by torrential rainfall.
Hong Kong residents scramble to deliver aid, support after deadly fire
Volunteers have formed teams to collect donations and supplies, organise transport and distribute goods.
Warm spaces open to combat 'unaffordable' bills
The venues offer people the chance to stay warm, socialise and seek support during winter.
Pope Leo to meet Middle East Christian leaders in bid for unity
By Joshua McElwee ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Pope Leo will meet in Turkey on Friday with Christian leaders from across the Middle East, and is expected to urge unity among denominations divided for centuries during his first overseas trip as leader of the global Catholic Church. The
Man attacked by bear inside public restroom north-west of Tokyo
Japan has seen an increase in sightings of and encounters with bears.
Buy nothing new this Black Friday, says charity
A Devizes charity is backing the national Buy Nothing New campaign - an alternative to Black Friday.
Europe Today: Ukraine, Orbán to meet Putin, Europol and Black Friday
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.
Residents asked to support foodbanks at Christmas
People can donate food and household items, or help with food sorting, packing or distribution.
4 in a million women killed by family/partners
In 2023, 4.1 women out of every million women were victims of intentional homicide, by family members or intimate partners, in the EU, nearly double the rate for men at 2.2 per million men. Between 2015 and 2023, the intentional homicide rate for women in this intimate context
Retailers Unveil Black Friday TV Deals, With Sony, Samsung and LG Models Up to 57% Off
Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to snag big ticket items at discounted prices. Case in point: name brand television sets are down to their lowest prices of the year this weekend, with brands like Samsung, LG and TCL all offering big-screen TVs for up to 57%
Up to 70% of toilets out of order in Terminal 2 at Tokyo’s Haneda airport
The problem affected toilets in the terminal's 144 restrooms.
Three Chinese nationals killed in Tajik-Afghan border attack
BEIJING - Three Chinese citizens in Tajikistan were killed in an armed attack on the Central Asian country's border with Afghanistan, China's embassy in Dushanbe said on Friday.
Poultry barn turned into charity storage hub
The barn near Beverley will be used to store donations for Jacob's Well Appeal.
Oscar Predictions: Best Director — Park Chan-wook Could Crash the Party as Ryan Coogler’s Historic Bid Gains Momentum
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.
Last Epoch players turn on the action RPG for announcing a paid DLC class, tanking its Steam reviews: 'go play Path of Exile instead'
Or maybe Grim Dawn.
Hungary's Orban to meet Putin for talks on energy, Ukraine peace efforts
BUDAPEST - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday to discuss crude and gas supplies for Hungary and also peace efforts in Ukraine.
Investing in a climate crisis: Are cat bonds a win for your portfolio?
Typically a product for the US market, catastrophe bonds are now attracting growing global interest.
Many ships found breaching pollution limits despite tighter controls
Researchers using aircraft to sample exhaust plumes say infringements persist – even in stricter zones A new study has found that a significant proportion of ships are breaching air pollution limits. Although the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set regulations for
