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The Government's delay in bringing the Verifactu e-invoicing system into force gives firms and the self-employed more time, but fuels uncertainty over its rollout.
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Europe Today: WHO says Siberia plague risk is low as drones sink Black Sea ships
The WHO says the risk of a plague epidemic is low after a lab worker died in Siberia. We report on the drone attacks that have sunk ships off Romania and Bulgaria in recent days. And: EU envoys are set to approve the biggest Russia sanctions package since 2022.
France: government slams Marine Le Pen's alternative budget
"You're dreaming in colour", "a Potemkin budget, flimsy as cardboard", "purely incantatory, utterly unenforceable": the government torpedoes Marine Le Pen's counter-budget, leader of the National Rally.
Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Israelis will on Wednesday mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, triggering a military assault that destroyed much of Gaza, where conditions remain dire despite a year-old ceasefire that is meant to halt
UBS only European bank in top 10 of AI adoption as JPMorgan Chase leads
UBS is now the only European lender among the top 10 banks judged most advanced in adopting artificial intelligence, after HSBC dropped out of the top tier of the Evident AI Index, while JPMorgan Chase widened its lead and North American banks tightened their grip.
Trump finds it’s funny to joke about Iran bombing California
In a stemwinder of a speech in Nebraska, our mentally ill president joked around that if Iran took out Los Angeles and San Diego, it would be a small price to pay for keeping the rest of the country safe. Or at least that is what he appeared to say. What his slurred free
Maggie Gyllenhaal Says Directors Who Squash Collaborators Are ‘Very Scared’ or ‘Just Not Very Smart’
Maggie Gyllenhaal told a Busan International Film Festival press conference on Wednesday that the best directors she worked with as an actress, who were usually also the most successful, understood the value of drawing on the minds of the people around them. “It was the people
Puigdemont welcomes Spain's amnesty but warns it is not the solution for Catalonia
The Catalan pro-independence leader, who has lived in self-imposed exile in Waterloo for nine years, hailed the Supreme Court's move to lift his arrest warrant over alleged embezzlement linked to the 'procés'.
'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools told as energy bills rise
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.
Mourning, war and elections as Israel marks October 7
Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country's deadliest day will be front and centre. At the site of the Nova music festival,
Commission disburses €2.9 billion under Ukraine Facility to support financial stability and reforms
On 2 October, the European Commission released €2.9 billion to Ukraine to support financing needs and maintain the functioning of the country's public administration, as it continues to defend itself against Russia's war of aggression. This amount includes €800 million to be
China says it’s talking to Russia on suspected plague case
Irkutsk is a major hub with frequent flights and rail links to Chinese cities.
Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 - Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing will arrive in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the military-backed leader once shunned by regional nations seeks international legitimacy.
Japan raids beer giants over alleged price cartel
Recent years have seen these firms raise beer prices, citing the rising costs of raw material and logistics.
China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say
Beijing has long sought to take on more responsibility within UN agencies and other multilateral bodies.
Zhang Yimou Says ‘The Three-Body Problem’ Script Is Still Being Polished After Several Years: ‘It Is Very Difficult to Adapt’
Zhang Yimou is still reworking the script for his film adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem,” years into the process, the Chinese director said during the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival, where he is president of this year’s competition jury.
Landlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down
A pub landlord forced to close down says more venues face similar closures without more tax cuts.
Melaka to head to the polls on Nov 14 in another test of shifting political alliances in Malaysia
Nearly 700,000 voters in Melaka are set to cast their ballots in the state polls on Nov 14.
Australia’s top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine
The judges are upholding a decision to block a two-decade extension of a coal mine in the state of New South Wales.
Michelle Yeoh Calls ‘Blade Runner 2099’ an ‘Amazing Journey,’ Rules Out Directing at Busan
Michelle Yeoh turned her attention to “Blade Runner 2099” at a Busan International Film Festival press conference on Wednesday, before she flies to New York Comic Con to promote the Prime Video series. “To be given an opportunity to take it to 2099 is indeed an amazing journey,
The Caspian Sea has been shrinking for decades. Now, a new island has emerged
Scientists warn that parts of the northern Caspian could face an Aral Sea-like scenario, while climate change and human water use are adding pressure on the region.
Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with how to rebuild
Three years on from the attack on Nir Oz, in which 47 people were killed and 76 taken hostage, some survivors have returned to live there.
Chuck Lorre Says Working on ‘Roseanne’ ‘Was Malice’ Because Roseanne Barr ‘Fundamentally Hated’ the Show’s Writers
Before Chuck Lorre was known for creating “The Big Bang Theory” and “Two and a Half Men,” he was a writer on two seasons of the popular ABC sitcom “Roseanne,” an experience he described as “malice” in a recent episode of the “Dinner’s on Me” podcast. When host Jesse Tyler
These are the best wine regions in Europe, with Slovenia claiming top spot above France and Italy
Štajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.
Wanted: children to rear harvest mice at home for wild release in Devon
Teenagers Eva Wishart and Emily Smith launch project to breed and release 250 of the tiny animals by September Children in Devon are being invited to become “citizen captive breeders”, rearing harvest mice at home for release into the wild to help revive endangered nature. Wild
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Qatar eyes 2036 Olympics after it hosts Asian Games as F1 confirms Gulf races
Doha will host the Asian Games in 2030 and is among seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics, while Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will go ahead as scheduled, bringing much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.
The 10 Greatest Sci-Fi Cyberpunk Movies of All Time, Ranked
The definitive cyberpunk movies that turned our fears about the future into the greatest sci-fi cinema.
Egypt: Strategic urgency revives Tobruk-Alexandria pipeline
Disruption to Gulf and Red Sea shipping has strengthened Egypt’s interest in a direct oil connection with Libya. Securing the financing and protecting the route remain the decisive tests.
Commission proposes a new EU Critical Communication System for first responders
On 30 September, the European Commission proposed to establish a new EU Critical Communication System to provide Europe's first responders with secure and resilient communication channels in crisis situations. Relying on critical components built by European companies, the new
Celebrating the October 7 massacre is inhumanity, not solidarity
On the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, in which 1,200 people were murdered and 250 were abducted, Sacha Roytman Dratwa, of the ‘Combat Antisemitism Movement’, recalls in an opinion piece for Euronews what had already begun in many
Melaka state election to be held on Nov 14
Nominations for the Melaka state elections will take place on Oct 31, with early voting on Nov 10.
Busan Jury President Zhang Yimou Weighs In on ‘The Assassin(s)’ History Row as Juror July Jung Says Her ‘Heart Feels So Cold’
Zhang Yimou, president of the Busan International Film Festival’s competition jury, waded into the dispute over historical fact and creative freedom that has engulfed Korean cinema, telling a press conference on Wednesday that history itself is written by people. The question
Record bets against the euro: how low could it fall amid France's fiscal crisis and Europe's energy shock?
The euro hit a 17-month low as French debt fears and Europe's energy shock weigh on the currency. Bond market stress could limit further ECB rate hikes, while analysts see scope for the euro to fall to $1.10 if the pressure intensifies.
Argentina waves football great Lionel Messi off after 3-0 win over Benin in final international appearance
All-time footballing icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to international duty after guiding Argentina to a 3-0 win over visitors Benin in Buenos Aires. The little magician produced a final breathtaking performance for his white and blue stripes, scoring one goal and
India’s central bank hikes rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation risks build
HSBC and Goldman Sachs expect the RBI to raise interest rates in December as well.
Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices
The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.
South Korea weighs cuts to military exemptions for athletes, artists following Asian Games controversy
South Korea’s men’s football Asiad triumph was quickly overshadowed by controversy after some players appeared to celebrate securing military service exemptions.
US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case
The presence of US forces has repeatedly stirred resentment among residents in Okinawa over issues such as noise, aircraft crashes and the conduct of its troops.
Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning arrested on suspicion of espionge, attempted treason
August Hanning is accused of illegally receiving classified information during his time in office and after vacating his post, which were improperly used for his personal consultancy work.
When Asia’s central banks turn bond vigilante on Trump
TOKYO – For decades, the US enjoyed a remarkable luxury: its two biggest creditors, Japan and China, kept showing up at Treasury auctions with checkbooks open. Now, Donald Trump’s trade wars, tariff threats and widening geopolitical confrontations raise an uncomfortable
Africa: $31bn Risk Premium Threatens Africa's Regional Trade Ambitions
[Leadership] African businesses are increasingly looking to expand across the continent, but high financing costs, limited access to trade finance and gaps in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are threatening to constrain regional commerce.
Sánchez announces 21 urgent housing measures after nationwide protests ahead of snap election
Sánchez has come under fire domestically after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her residence in Madrid, sparking national controversy. Pressure have piled on Sanchez’s administration to step down as protesters accused the government of not doing enough to tackle a
10 Essential GBA Games Still Missing From Switch Online
Loads of GBA classics are already available on Switch Online, but 10 more terrific games need to join the service.
East Africa: From Tigray to the Wider Horn of Africa - Ethiopia's Converging Conflicts, Rising Regional Risks
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In my op-ed, "Tipping Point: Ethiopia edges toward crisis as renewed tensions loom over Tigray; conflict spreads in Amhara, Oromia," published by Addis Standard in July 2025, I warned that Ethiopia was approaching a dangerous turning point, as
The world's oyster reefs could add $12 trillion to planetary health each year—if they were better managed
A new study shows that the world's oyster reefs are a precious resource that's vastly underestimated and underutilized. The authors set out to calculate the reefs' potential gross ecosystem product (GEP), the ecological counterpart of the gross economic product, and arrived at
Japanese city accused of inflating census as country's population shrinks
As a result, Toyama city may have received more funding from the central government than it should have.
A new way to fight gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control harmful bacteria without destroying beneficial species.