Shark fin trade declines in EU as Brussels mulls total ban
EU countries export far more than they import. Europe in Motion breaks down the data.
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Korea Box Office: ‘Moana’ Captures Crown While ‘The Eyes’ Retains Second Place
Disney’s live-action reimagining “Moana” sailed straight to the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 10–12. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film generated $3 million from 403,931 admissions
Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more 'incidents' in strait
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher. Iran's Revolutionary
Europe records 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwaves, new data shows
The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said.
Cruises worsen overtourism and pump out emissions, so why are they taxed less than hotels?
A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling.
EU clarifies rules to allow continued waste recovery shipments to Switzerland
The new amendment ensures that long-standing and sustainable waste management arrangements can continue. A targeted and limited amendment to the EU's Waste Shipment Regulation is set to enter into force later this month. It will allow the continued export of mixed municipal
Disney's live-action 'Moana' capsizes at the box office
Disney’s live action remake of their 2016 animated gem 'Moana' has earned approximately $43 million in its first three days of release - a huge blow for the House of Mouse, as fierce blockbuster competition looms...
Malaysia’s former minister Syed Saddiq walks free as prosecution loses appeal on graft charges
Hours after the court hearing, former youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman was spotted entering Malaysia’s parliament that was in session in Kuala Lumpur.
Food security is 'at the forefront' of everybody's mind, Irish agriculture minister says
Martin Heydon, Irish agriculture minister, speaks to Europe Today ahead of the EU ministers' vote on the EU's fertiliser plan, describing it as a "very decisive clear action to support farmers".
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s ‘Spells to Revive a Witch,’ About Mythical Fortune Teller Soralla de Persia, Gets Backing from Spain, Uruguay (EXCLUSIVE)
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s upcoming “Spells to Revive a Witch” has found new partners in Spain’s Testaferro and Uruguay’s Guay Films. The hybrid documentary, headed to the Costa Rica Media Market, is produced by Costa Rica’s Sputnik Films. Mariana Murillo’s label has
China Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Massive $73.6 Million Opening
Shenzhen Film Studio’s sports comedy “Kung Fu Soccer” dominated the mainland China box office during the July 10–12 weekend, scoring a massive opening of RMB500.3 million ($73.6 million) in just two days of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Written and directed
S. Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 2 years in jail in political funding case
Yoon Suk Yeol is currently appealing a life sentence over his short-lived declaration of martial law in 2024.
Why is Europe still wasting clean energy? Take our poll
Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, EU governments have launched a new push to expand energy storage, hoping to make clean power reliable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Sudan court sentences RSF leader Hemeti to death in absentia
A court sentenced the Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemeti’ Dagalo and 15 others to death over killing a regional governor and war crimes.
European Commission’s Annual Tax Report (ART) provides latest insights into the revenue mix
The European Commission has presented its Annual Report on Taxation (ART), offering a detailed overview of taxation policies in all EU countries. This report assesses recent trends in EU tax systems and identifies ways to enhance compliance. The report reveals that the EU’s
'One of the greats': reactions to the death of New Zealand actor Sam Neill
July 13 - New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
WELLINGTON, July 13 - Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for playing paleontologist Dr Alan Grant in dinosaur blockbuster \"Jurassic Park\" and whose career included more than 50 movies, has died at the age of 78.
Hilda Hidalgo Readies Third Fiction Pic, About Sexual Abuse, After Acclaimed Dramas ‘Of Love and Other Demons’ and ‘Violeta at Last’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Costa Rica’s Hilda Hidalgo, best known for her lauded adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel “Of Love and Other Demons” and drama “Violeta at Last” is plunging back into fiction filmmaking with “Cousins” (“Primas”), where she teams up once again with “Violeta at Last”
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490, officials say, but no number given for missing
Camps for families left homeless have sprung up in stadiums, plazas and on sidewalks in La Guaira as well as nearby Caracas.
New Zealand treasure Sam Neill, known for his roles in ‘Jurassic Park’ and 'The Piano', dies aged 78
The versatile actor best known for dodging velociraptors in the Jurassic Park films has died unexpectedly at the age of 78.
Parts of Bangkok declared disaster zones after subsidence
A water leak caused road subsidence and cracks in nearby buildings.
Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave
A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft.
Africa: Watchdog Pushes for Political Finance Reforms As Africa Marks Anti-Corruption Day
[New Zimbabwe] TRANSPARENCY International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has called for stricter political finance laws and faster anti-corruption action as Zimbabwe joined the continent to mark Africa Anti-Corruption Day over the weekend.
Iran expands Gulf attacks after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Tehran targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain and Gulf states scramble to intercept missiles and drones. The U.S. military says it struck Iranian military sites with fighter jets, naval forces and drones to protect shipping
Denis Côté’s ‘Nobody’s Violence’ Acquired by Heretic Ahead of Locarno Main Competition Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Heretic has acquired world sales rights to “Nobody’s Violence,” the 17th feature from prolific Canadian auteur Denis Côté which world premieres in main competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The director’s latest sees him reuniting with actor Larissa Corriveau, the star of
UK to spend €293.5m over three years to protect Jewish communities
Funds will be used to create more police patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism.
Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook. The investigation focuses on features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the platforms' highly personalised
Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
WELLINGTON, July 13 - New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.
Why US won’t win with force alone in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of escalation. The US responded by canceling the waiver permitting Iranian oil exports. Two nights of punitive airstrikes by the US Air Force
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, the versatile actor whose career of more than 50 years was highlighted by his three appearances in the blockbuster “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” franchises, died on Monday in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau [family] of
Garbage heap collapse kills 9 at India waste plant
Rescue efforts were hampered by the rain as workers struggled to reach those buried under debris.
Europe Today: Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements
Hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran, Tehran unleashed waves of major, simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers meet today to discuss whether to restrict trade between Europe and illegal Israeli
Sam Neill, Actor in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ Dies at 78
The pride of New Zealand and Australia also starred in ‘My Brilliant Career,’ ‘Dead Calm,’ ‘In the Mouth of Madness,’ ‘The Final Conflict’ and ‘Event Horizon.’
Brussels accused of ‘delay tactics’ ahead of talks on banning Israeli settlement trade
The EU’s foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to consider proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements, but some countries are privately accusing the European Commission of dragging its feet.
How can the EU make sure you don’t run out of green energy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Europe signed an agreement to expand its energy storage capacity to improve energy security and keep prices competitive for citizens and industries. But what does the agreement cover? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kallas and Commissioner Kos on the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide
On 11 July, Europe paid its tribute to the memory of over 8,300 Bosniak men and boys who were killed in the Srebrenica genocide 31 years ago. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of the genocide. We share the grief of those who endure the anguish of uncertainty
A trench, bases and Turkish ‘trainers’: Togo’s secret strategy against jihadists
For several years now, Togo has quietly been building up a plan to fight jihadist groups from the Sahel. Behind this strategy, clues point towards Turkiye. An investigation.
Dwindling US firepower doesn’t shrink China’s Taiwan trap
As the US keeps fighting in Iran, China is watching not only what the US can destroy, but how quickly it can replace what it fires. Yet depleted US stockpiles do not make an invasion of Taiwan any less perilous for China. Multiple media outlets reported that the US launched
A Silent Hill fan is making a PC port of Silent Hill: Downpour that restores a cut boss battle and plenty more
The rain in Maine falls mainly on the plain.
Anti-tracking fashion: Startup designs clothing to foil AI surveillance cameras
Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras.
Gwadar’s missing cargo and fast-closing window
Nineteen years ago, on February 6, 2007, Pakistan signed away Gwadar Port’s commercial future for four decades. The government would build the roads, the airport, the expressway, and the breakwater. A private concession-holder would run the port, fill the Free Zone, bring in
Iran says latest US strikes have ‘rendered futile’ recent diplomacy
Iran has condemned the latest wave of US attacks on its territory, saying they had “rendered futile” all the diplomatic efforts of the last few months.Their statement came soon after the US military announced a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday, saying it aimed to
Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China
Water levels rose to more than 2m on roads in Kuancheng, a county in Hebei.