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Assouline launches first-ever travel series kiosk at Doha's Hamad International Airport
Travellers passing through Doha will be able to buy books, candles, totes and other gifts from the luxury publisher.
Jeremy Clarkson Says He’s in Remission From Cancer: ‘Officially the World’s Luckiest Man’
“Top Gear” and “Clarkson’s Farm” star Jeremy Clarkson is officially in remission from cancer. Last week, it was revealed on an episode of “Clarkson’s Farm” — which was shot last year — that he had been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer. However, in a new
Qatar, Pakistan announce Lebanon 'deconfliction cell' at U.S.-Iran talks, with no mention of Israel
The new "deconfliction cell" will include Iran, the U.S., Qatar and Pakistan and operate alongside the Lebanese government; Tehran calls it the first "real test" of the emerging agreement as Israel and Lebanon prepare for talks in Washington
Sesame Street scandal: Elmo’s World Cup support reveals Republican ‘hypocrisy’
A wholesome clip of Sesame Street's Elmo saying he is supporting Team USA during the FIFA World Cup has gone viral, and the House Republicans could not resist posting a reply... It has not gone down well.
Octola III: Embrace Arctic ultra-luxury at this invitation-only retreat in Finnish Lapland
Opening in December, this private lodge accommodates just six guests and access is granted exclusively through an invitation-only waiting list.
10 years of Brexit: Which campaign claims have come true?
A decade on from the referendum that led to the UK leaving the European Union, Euronews' fact-checking team looks at the campaign promises that were made on both the Leave and Remain sides to see which ones ended up happening.
EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 22 - The European Union is turning to Brazil as a strategic partner in its push to diversify its critical mineral supplies, offering a deal that it says will be beneficial to Brazil's development goals, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef
Gaza's surfers seek solace in the sea
Carrying their boards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of Gazan surfers headed for the sea, seeking solace in the waves despite the risk of Israeli attacks. On the beach in Gaza City, the trio laid out their boards on the sand while they warmed up their limbs and
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency launches probe into elephants’ transfer to Japan zoo
In March, three elephants - Dara, Amoi and Kelat - were relocated from Taiping Zoo in Perak to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka under a 25-year conservation and research agreement between the two institutions.
Guild Wars' devs tried to escape the MMO branding in 2005, citing all the things that would become genre staples 20 years later
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
China in hot pursuit of a wave-skimming hypersonic edge
China’s pursuit of a sea-skimming hypersonic missile could redefine naval warfare in the Pacific — but only if it can overcome the immense technical and operational barriers standing in its way. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the Chinese Academy
Moldova's EU accession and Transnistria settlement are 'parallel processes', minister says
Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi said the country's EU accession process and the Transnistria conflict are "parallel" tracks to prevent Vladimir Putin from gaining "leverage". Moldova is working "tirelessly" to ensure all Moldovans benefit from accession, said the minister.
Europe suffers under record heatwave as temperatures forecast to reach 44C
Rail services, schools and sports events hit, with deaths of three elderly people in France partly blamed on intense heat Western Europe is enduring a ferocious heatwave forecast to break temperature records, with half of France on red alert, rail services in Belgium disrupted
'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on
One BBC journalist's first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.
Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech
Here is the text of the British prime minister's resignation speech outside 10 Downing Street on Monday. It set the stage for a new Labour Party leader to become government leader by September.
Timor-Leste declares week of mourning for ex-president Guterres
Francisco “Lu-Olo” Guterres' body is expected to arrive back in Timor-Leste’s capital on June 23.
India monsoon revives after two-week stall, heads into central belt
The monsoon delivers about 70 per cent of the country’s annual rain.
Canada’s National Film Board Unveils Exhibition at Annecy’s New Animated Film Museum (EXCLUSIVE)
The new Musée du cinéma d’animation (Museum of Animated Film) in Annecy, France, is featuring a collection of films and artifacts from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), with many of the iconic works and archival treasures set to join the museum’s permanent exhibition as
Mediators hail 'progress' in US-Iran talks after lengthy opening session
Iran's senior envoys left talks in Switzerland on Monday after a marathon negotiating session with the United States, state media reported, as mediators claimed progress towards a definitive US-Iran deal. The host nation said conditions were set for technical talks to
Banijay’s Immersive Experience ‘Luminiscence’ Set to Expand to Seville’s Stunning Parish of San Jacinto (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay Iberia will bring its immersive experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Seville’s stunning Parish of San Jacinto, in its Triana district, home to famed flamenco dancers, bullfights and sailors who sailed to Spain’s New World in the Americas. Set to debut in October, the Seville
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What Sonangol’s $2.65bn debt deal says about Angola’s oil model
The financing will help fund operations for seven more years. It also delays harder choices over debt, privatisation and the political role of the state oil giant.
Vandalism at the Reflecting Pool? Yes—It Was Committed by Donald Trump
Add David Hearn to Donald Trump’s ever-growing list of enemies of the state. The Bethesda man was out for a bike ride in Washington, D.C., last Friday and decided to spin over to the Reflecting Pool see how its new, Trump-ordained “American flag blue” color struck him. He
Trump relationship with Senate GOP crumbling after repeated clashes
President Trump’s relationship with key Senate Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), is crumbling after repeated clashes over strategy on array of issues. The two sides are splitting further apart as the midterm election nears and GOP lawmakers fear
Republicans Are Dismantling a Key Tool in the War Against Kleptocrats
For the past 18 months, nearly all of the efforts to demolish America’s anti-corruption architecture have come from one source: the White House. Under President Trump, it was the White House that announced both the elimination of task forces specifically tasked with tackling
Nobody Here Wants the Data Center: An Oral History
While some are worse than others, the stories people tell about how data centers invade and disrupt their communities follow the same contours. The tech company and their swarm of contractors are in town before you know it, and they’re already scheming with local leaders. In no
GOP embraces speculation about China’s role in data center backlash
Republicans are embracing allegations that data center opposition in the U.S. is being fueled by foreign actors, raising questions over how influence operators are contributing to one of the fiercest debates in the tech policy space. Reports, including from OpenAI, recently
Democrats Begrudgingly Agree That It Is Good to End a War They Oppose
The United States and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, or (MOU), to end an Iran War that—when it began—Congressional Democrats widely denounced as a reprehensible and illegal “ war of choice .” One might logically expect those same Democrats to welcome a
Democratic-led states balk at 'Great American State Fair'
A grand state fair highlighting American culture is set to kick off on the National Mall this week ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary, but several states have publicly said they will not attend the event. At least seven states led by Democratic governors have opted not
US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election, marking country's right-wing shift
With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country.