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An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said.
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At least three killed in African Union military helicopter crash in Somalia
The African Union peacekeeping mission is helping Somali authorities fight al-Shabab militants, who oppose the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation.
Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song
Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the controversial rapper's song titled 'Heil Hitler'.
Greek unions speak out after government pushes for 13-hour workday
The GSEE warns of a "medieval era" for workers. The Ministry of Labour calls it "modernisation" and an "adaptation to today’s workforce and business needs".
Experience Kyoto’s 1,000-year-old festival with parades, night markets and floating shrines
Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city.
German Chancellor Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus'
Friedrich Merz's stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day celebrations has sparked criticism from the opposition lawmakers.
More red alert heat warnings issued as mercury continues to rise across Europe
Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region.
Zainolla Samashev: the man behind Kazakhstan’s most iconic archaeological discoveries
In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet renowned Kazakh archaeologist Zainolla Samashev, whose groundbreaking discoveries have redefined Kazakhstan’s ancient past and challenged long-held myths about nomadic civilizations in the region.
‘Set a goal so big it scares you.’ Uzbekistan’s Paralympic Champions on pushing their limits
In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Paralympic Champions Khusniddin Norbekov and Asila Mirzayorova, who both took home Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games.
June likely to be among Europe's hottest on record as heatwave brings new temperature highs
Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continent
EU pharma chief calls for European Nasdaq to boost biotech innovation
The head of the EU's pharmaceutical lobby has called for the creation of a life sciences-focused stock market in Europe, modelled after the US Nasdaq, to help retain biotech innovation and investment within the region.
Eating lots of red meat, other inflammatory foods during pregnancy raises risk of childhood diabetes
The study indicates that women’s diets may have long-lasting effects on their children’s health.
Dutch town cools down with firefighter-led water fight
In the Dutch town of Soest, firefighters turned their hoses on local residents Tuesday evening, offering relief as Europe grapples with an intense summer heatwave.
Why Israel and Iran's uneasy truce may not last
The 12-day conflict has complicated the nuclear issue in the Middle East, with Iran distrustful of both the US and the UN atomic watchdog.
Iconic Thera statue returns home as Santorini’s renovated archaeological museum reopens
The renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera opens with the acclaimed exhibition 'Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories', previously shown at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.
US Senate greenlights billions for Moon missions despite Elon Musk’s opposition
The US is granting $10 billion (8.5 billion) for Moon missions that go against what SpaceX boss Elon Musk hopes to see from NASA.
Spain's Santander buys TSB Bank to boost presence in the UK
The Spanish lender is about to become the third-largest bank in the UK by share of personal current accounts, after the deal is closed.
As North Korea opens new tourism resort, which foreign tourists is it hoping to attract?
Plans for North Korea's mega resort remain unclear, as the country is unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. Instead, it could turn to Russian and Chinese tourists.
Four dead after oil drilling ship capsizes in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez
The incident occurred on Tuesday off Ras Ghareb, a key oil site on the African side of the Red Sea, as the ship was being towed for excavation work, authorities said.
Fire that shut Heathrow Airport caused by technical fault known for years, report says
Europe's busiest air hub was shut down for around 18 hours on 21 March after a fire at the North Hyde substation in west London knocked out power to the airport.
Give more of EU’s long-term budget to fund space projects, says Commissioner
The EU Commission is in the final stages of drafting a proposal for the bloc's seven-year budget after 2027, which currently stands at €1.2 trillion. The EU Commissioner for Defence and Space has told Euronews that he is seeking additional funding for his policy areas.
EU keeps racing pigeons tethered as bird flu ruffles feathers
Despite pleas from pigeon fanciers, the EU isn’t loosening its grip on avian flu rules just yet, keeping racing pigeons grounded as a precaution.
Ferrari wins EU court battle to retain iconic Testarossa trademark
The EU General Court has upheld Ferrari’s rights to the Testarossa trademark, ruling that its use on second-hand cars, parts, and licensed scale models constituted genuine use.
Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain and France
Two people were found dead by firefighters tackling a blaze in Spain's Catalonia region.
Commission mulls offering companies signing AI Code compliance grace period
The Code of Practice on general-purpose AI is set to come out before 2 August, when the rules kick in.
Fire, masks and folklore at Paraguay’s Kamba Ra’anga festival
Locals in Altos, Paraguay celebrated the Kamba Ra’anga festival on Monday with fire, dancing and traditional costumes.
A year after New Caledonia's deadly riots, France hosts summit on territory's future
New Caledonia was hit by mass riots in May 2024, triggered by France's plans to give thousands of non-indigenous long-term residents voting rights.
Eurozone unemployment ticks up modestly as tariff uncertainty lingers
Businesses in Europe must contend with economic uncertainty when looking for new hires, although unemployment rates remains historically low.
Trump threatens Musk with DOGE and deportation as feud reignites
Former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk have reignited their public war of words, just a month after their relationship began to unravel.
‘We expect respect’: Bali politicians call for tourists who break the law to be deported
Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences.
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Dalai Lama says he will be reincarnated despite China's opposition
The Dalai Lama firmly rejected any Chinese involvement in the succession, insisting that “no one else has any such authority to interfere”.
Rachel Zegler serenades London from Palladium balcony in Evita - but not everyone's applauding
The new Evita has got everyone talking - Rachel Zegler’s balcony performance is turning heads, but not all theatregoers are thrilled.
Toxic fire at illegal Sarajevo landfill raises health concerns
A persistent underground fire at the illegal Krupačke stijene landfill in the Krupac area is sending toxic smoke across western parts of the city.
AI was given one month to run a shop. It lost money, made threats, and had an ‘identity crisis’
Anthropic put an AI chatbot in charge of a shop. The results show why AI won’t be taking your job just yet.
Istanbul protesters target LeMan magazine over controversial cartoon
Protests broke out in Istanbul after a satirical magazine published a cartoon that appeared to depict figures named Muhammad and Moses greeting each other as missiles fell.
Brussels backs World Economic Forum’s push to tackle Europe’s decline
Leadership initiative designed to foster ideas is endorsed by chiefs of the key EU institutions, with four pillars chaired by EU Commissioners.
US to halt shipments of some weapons already pledged to Ukraine, White House says
The US is halting shipments of some promised air defence missiles and weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about its own stockpile levels, officials said. Meanwhile, Moscow has intensified its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine.
Smell like Trump: President’s new fragrance labelled ‘too embarrassing for words’
"For patriots who never back down": Donald Trump's new fragrance has been blasted online, especially considering the timing of his scented launch.
France’s Verkor calls for 'local for local' after Northvolt collapse
The EV battery firm, backed by Renault and other major investors, warns that support for European firms must remain steadfast — despite the collapse of Sweden’s Northvolt.
Iran's president halts cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog, reports say
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered a halt on Wednesday to cooperation with the IAEA, following a parliamentary bill.
Fact check: What we know about the link between climate change and heatwaves
As extreme heat lingers across swathes of Europe, Euroverify looks at the evidence linking human-driven climate change with hotter and more persistent heatwaves.
Finalists announced for the 2025 EU Organic Awards
The names of the finalists for the 2025 EU Organic Awards have been revealed today. For each category, the top three projects have been selected, representing 21 finalists from 13 EU countries. The winners of the seven awards will be unveiled at the official ceremony in
EU social partners commit to tackle workforce challenges in social services
The European Public Service Union (EPSU) and social employers have signed a new framework of action to boost retention and recruitment in the care sector. It aims at facing the persistent staff shortages and high turnover rates of care workers. A Framework of Action on
Paramount pays Trump $16 million to settle ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit
The payout comes after Trump sued CBS News for the editing of an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October.
Global Gateway boosts energy security in Tajikistan with new Sebzor hydropower plant
Global Gateway has reached a new milestone with the inauguration of the Sebzor hydropower plant that will improve the access to sustainable, reliable and affordable electricity for more than 430,000 people in a rural region of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, reduce the risk of
EU and US aim for political understanding to resolve tariff dispute
As deadline for negotiations on trade with the US looms, the EU and US are seen heading for a basic deal, leaving more detailed wrangling over sectors for later.
Strengthening global justice and co-operation to tackle drugs and trafficking
On World Drug Day, the EU spotlights its support for global justice cooperation, showcasing how a Lisbon forum helped trigger a major cocaine bust in Guinea-Bissau. Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June, the European Union (EU)
European Parliament to vote next week on toppling von der Leyen’s Commission
The MEP proposing the motion of censure claims he has collected enough signatures to start the process. If officially confirmed, the debate and vote will be held during the July plenary session in Strasbourg.
Ukraine strengthens capacities to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate CBRN crimes with EU-supported train-the-trainer course
As Ukraine faces complex security challenges amid ongoing conflict and external aggression, the risk of incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials has intensified. Accidental releases, sabotage, or the intentional use of hazardous