Smart meters save money and prevent wasting renewables: Which country is leading Europe’s rollout?
Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation.
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Two cities, one trip: All the airline stopover programmes you need to know about
From free domestic flights on Malaysia Airlines to complimentary hotel stays with Etihad Airways, these carriers are giving you a good reason to extend your layover.
Latest news bulletin | July 12th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter
The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?
How Russia’s Putin turned Japan into a den of spies
Japan’s weak espionage laws and flourishing high-tech industry have made it a crucial piece of the Russian war effort.
Iran launches major attacks on Qatar, UAE, Bahrain
Euronews journalists in Qatar report two waves of Iranian attacks and large explosions above Doha, air defence in action in UAE and Bahrain, hours after the US announced it was conducting renewed strikes in Iran in response to new Iranian military action in the Strait of Hormuz.
West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses
Female shoppers had dominated the customer base of the normally bustling markets in Herat.
Jay-Z Celebrates ‘The Blueprint’ 25th Anniversary With Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick at Yankee Stadium
Jay-Z was almost entirely truthful to the source material for his 25th anniversary Yankee Stadium show on Saturday to celebrate “The Blueprint,” setting guests artists to high wattage but low frequency as he trotted out Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick for a curtailed
You can mod out the yellow filter in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
It was all yellow. But it doesn't have to be.
Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease
Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI
Japan successfully launches, lands reusable rocket
The prototype reusable rocket by Japan's space agency reached a height of about 10m and then landed, in a flight that lasted about 40 seconds.
Bhutan battles ‘existential’ population crisis with birth drive
Annual births have dropped by more than a quarter over the past decade.
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system
The country advised people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.
Almost a quarter of Dutch bee colonies did not survive last winter
During the winter of 2025–2026, 24% of Dutch honeybee colonies were lost. The upward trend observed in recent years therefore continues. This is the fourth consecutive year in which winter mortality has exceeded 20%. The figures are based on the annual survey of Dutch
President Tharman to make first state visit to Malaysia
This will be Mr Tharman's first state visit to Malaysia, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Why gold never tarnishes has finally been explained
Gold may have a secret self-defense system that helps it resist tarnishing. Researchers discovered that atoms on gold surfaces reorganize themselves into patterns that block oxygen from reacting with the metal, suppressing oxidation by up to a trillion-fold. Beyond explaining
Obsidian game director is sick of hearing bad takes about the state of the studio: 'The through line from KotOR2 to our current games is pretty clear'
It's a bit early to write off a new Obsidian Fallout game because you didn't like Avowed, hey.
Keir Starmer teases Norwegian PM after World Cup win
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer teased his Norwegian counterpart after England beat Norway in a World Cup game on Saturday. “Norway 1 - 2 Jude Bellingham. @JonasGahrStore, your boys took one hell of beating,” the outgoing prime minister wrote in a social media
Typhoon Bavi batters east China, Taiwan reports 134 injured
WENZHOU, China, July 12 - Emergency crews on China's east coast used excavators and chainsaws on Sunday to clear streets littered with fallen trees hours after Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to hit the country this year, swept through the region.
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
The authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.
Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain
Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.
Japan government urges use of rice flour amid slump in consumption of staple
The Farm Ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets.
New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership
Sealed during a landmark visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pact covers tighter defence cooperation, including with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.
Johor polls: All 15 Bersama candidates lose their deposit
Bersama had also fallen short of its internal target of avoiding deposit losses and securing at least 15 per cent of the vote.
Meta u-turns on AI feature amid privacy backlash
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta took down a new artificial intelligence model for Instagram on Friday, just days after debuting this feature to immediate public backlash. The company advertised its Muse Image AI model on Tuesday as a “creative partner” that people
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.
‘They don’t need people’: The workers left behind by China’s robot drive
Tens of millions of workers may be left behind by China’s pivot away from low-end manufacturing towards advanced technology.
‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Corbin on His ‘Humiliating’ Elimination, the Nickname ‘CorbinGPT’ and His Friendship With Sincere: ‘I Forgive But I Don’t Forget’
“Love Island USA” Season 8 contestant Corbin admits his elimination felt “humiliating.” But unlike other recently dumped couples like Jen and Gal, Corbin left feeling hopeful for the future while holding hands with his Casa Amor connection, Parmida. “I see this connection going
Tech Investor Vinod Khosla to Acquire the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 Billion
Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla and his family have reached an agreement to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, according to people familiar with the details, as reported by Variety‘s sibling sports news outlet Sportico. The deal marks one of the largest valuations ever
A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shift
Once fully completed in 2028, the two reactors at the Rooppur facility will be able to supply as much as 15 per cent of the country’s electricity.
Modi courts Indo-Pacific partners as China, US reshape region
The Indian Prime Minister has stepped up engagement in recent weeks, signing a flurry of agreements.
Why South Korea is watching Erling Haaland’s hair ties
Hair tie brand Kknekki was founded in South Korea before it was acquired by Norwegian accessories brand Bon Dep.
Muslim judge in India faces death threats after convicting 'cow vigilantes'
Tabassum Khan has been facing online abuse after convicting 14 Hindu men in a lynching case.
Antitrust lawsuit on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is just a ploy to stoke anti-Trump hate before midterms
Lawyers for Warner Bros. Discovery recently briefed top executives on the risks of an antitrust suit getting filed by some lefty state attorneys general to upend the sale to Paramount Skydance.
US launches third round of strikes after Iran announces strait closure
The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Iran said it was closing this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic
Q&A: Unforeseen consequences of the 'great aging' of America
The average life span for Americans hovered around 40 years for the first 100 years of the nation's existence. But after 1880, breakthroughs in modern medicine and public health resulted in a dramatic rise in life expectancy. By 1930, the average American could expect to enjoy
When Goliath sues David: China’s trademark wars test public sympathy
While lawyers say enforcement is legitimate, there is growing public sympathy for defendants seen as underdogs.
T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a problem for scientists
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.
US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit
By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and some Gulf states came under
US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it launched another round of strikes on Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a container ship traveling through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. A
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit
By Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a "severe response." "A
Common blood pressure drug could make cancer therapy far more powerful
Researchers found that the common blood pressure drug telmisartan can significantly improve the performance of the cancer drug olaparib, potentially expanding its benefits beyond patients with BRCA-related tumors. The combination is already being tested in human clinical trials
How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya
Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.
Ice on testicles and donating blood - the myths sold to men trying to boost their sperm
With men’s fertility increasingly in the spotlight, we meet the men using unproven “hacks” promoted by influencers to up their sperm counts.
Emmy Nominations Roundtable: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Dominate, But ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Pluribus’ Are Waiting in the Wings
At 25 noms, is “The Pitt” heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever, is “Hacks” a shoo-in? What happened to “Half Man”? How did “Dancing With the Stars” end its ten-year nomination drought? What can we expect from Emmys
