Piacenza (Italy), Rennes (France), Salzburg (Austria), Valencia (Spain) and Zaragoza (Spain) have today been announced as the finalists for the 2026 Access City Award. These cities demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to making urban life more accessible for persons
MOSCOW - Artificial intelligence will bestow vast influence on a par with nuclear weapons to those countries who are able to lead the technology, giving them superiority in the 21st Century, one of Russia's top AI executive told Reuters.
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's leader John Lee said on Monday his government supported China's diplomatic policy towards Japan and the financial hub would closely monitor the situation and respond appropriately.
Huace Pictures’ “Resurrection,” directed by Bi Gan, opened on top of the China box office with RMB116.8 million ($16.5 million) over the weekend of Nov. 21–23, according to Artisan Gateway. In “Resurrection,” starring Jackson Yee, Shu Qi, Mark Chao, Li Gengxi, Huang Jue and
Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for the HSL protein: beyond breaking down fat, it also works inside the nucleus of fat cells to keep them functioning properly. When HSL is missing, fat tissue doesn’t expand as expected— instead, it shrinks, leading to
Pauline Hanson's display was meet by outrage from her fellow senators.
Jon Rafman's strange and beautiful Google Street View archive, the final season of Stranger Things, and more cosy crime solving in Zootopia 2. Here's what to look out for this week.
The Philippines is one of the countries most at risk of the climate emergency due to its low-lying island geography. With sea temperatures rising, the country deals with increasingly frequent and intense typhoons, rising sea-levels that threaten coastal communities, and
Authorities have described the attack as a "foiled terrorist plot", noting that the attackers were gunned down at the gate.
To help citizens and businesses benefit fully from the European Union's legislation, the Commission maintains a constant dialogue with member states to ensure compliance with EU law. It can initiate infringement procedures against member states in the event of non-compliance.
SYDNEY - Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa to Parliament on Monday as a political prop in her push to ban the Muslim garment in public, sparking accusations of racism from Muslim senators over the stunt.
Diamond Hampers is giving away blankets, duvets, and pillows to people who find it hard to heat their homes.
India defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final played in Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday.
Today Euronews will launch its new daily live programme “Europe Today”, with accompanying newsletter and podcast, just one of several new formats available on the channel.
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his debut overseas trip Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon to promote Christian unity and urge peace efforts amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The six-day trip is the first major international test for the US pope, who was elected head
This initiative will reinforce Belgium's position as a pioneer in integrated port security and sharpen its focus on threats including drug smuggling, cyber-attacks and the misuse of drones. It marks a European first in which every port and waterway within one country
The singer teased the 3D collaboration during one of her shows over the summer.
Billie Eilish’s 3D concert documentary will be released by Paramount Pictures, she revealed Sunday night on Instagram on the last night of her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour in San Francisco. The film, co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron, will hit theaters on March 20, 2026,
Japan’s decision to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni — a quiet island just 110 kilometers from Taiwan — marks a strategic shift with implications far beyond its immediate defense posture. This move confirms what regional observers have long feared: Asia’s
Germany and France recently launched new space strategies. What do other countries have in place?
US officials and EU ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday for what is expected to be a "frank" discussion about the two sides' fraught trade deal.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to double non-U.S. exports by 2035. That means making up with two of Canada’s greatest adversaries.
Sharing a taste for authenticity and local, these new members contribute to a total of 34 properties having joined Relais & Châteaux this year alone. Commenting, Laurent Gardinier, president, Relais & Châteaux, told this site: “Our Association is firmly committed to a
Two people showed no vital signs and several others were injured.
Price remains the key driver behind the rise in kimchi imports.
More than 1,000 travellers were reportedly stranded at hotels and the Hat Yai airport.
Studies show girls vaccinated by age 16 face dramatically lower cervical cancer risk with no major side effects.
China slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments suggesting potential Japanese military action over Taiwan as reckless and shocking, calling it a “grave violation” of international law and threatening a military response against any “aggression”.
There's always a touch of melancholy when a chapter that has absorbed years of work comes to an end. In the case of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT), those years amount to nearly 20—and now the telescope has completed its mission. Yet some endings are also important
The Trump White House has grown impatient to end the war in Ukraine. Critics say it is playing into Russia’s hands.
The scandal has ignited public anger and caused economic growth to slow sharply in the third quarter.
The US is turning a remote Japanese island into a compact but critical forward node in the First Island Chain as tensions with China tighten over Taiwan. This month, Naval News reported that the US Marine Corps has ramped up operations on Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost
Keir Starmer refused to specifically comment on former Prince Andrew’s case but suggested that the disgraced royal should testify, as a matter of “principle”, before US Congress who continue to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault incidents.
(Corrects sourcing in paragraph 2 to Israeli military) JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's military chief on Sunday dismissed several senior military personnel and reprimanded others over their roles in the failures on October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) -Gunmen attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday, police said. The complex, the headquarters of the frontier constabulary paramilitary force, was also hit by two suicide bombers, sources told
The teenager allegedly started the fire by using a lighter in her third-floor bedroom.
Nearly 4,000 Indonesians became Singaporean citizens from 2019 to 2022, according to official data.
[Spotlight Initiative] November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence -- a civil society-led initiative calling for action to ensure that every woman and girl can live a life free from violence.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Ukraine’s concerns were taken on board and will be incorporated in possible amendments to US President Donald Trump’s initial proposal for peace. Rubio noted that higher-level talks will be needed to agree on a final text.
[UN News] Leaders from across the world are debating how industry can help tackle some of the world's most urgent challenges - from climate change and food insecurity to the need for fairer supply chains - at the Global Industry Summit, which opened on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi
[Nigeria Health Watch] In 2001, when the late Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations was championed the creation of the Global Fund, he is famously quoted as saying "When I first mooted the idea of the Global Fund, people said I was dreaming... I love
The north-eastern state of Kelantan, which borders Thailand, has been the worst hit.
It's widely believed that over 90% of the second-hand clothes sold in Indonesia are illegal imports.
Most Americans are against military action in Venezuela after recent tension in the region, according to a new poll from CBS News/YouGov. In the poll, 70 percent said they were against “the U.S. taking military action in Venezuela,” while 30 percent said they were for it. The
[Oxfam] In response to the outcome of COP30, Oxfam Brasil Executive Director Viviana Santiago said:
[Oxfam] In response to the latest 'Mutirão' text, Nafkote Dabi, Oxfam International Climate Policy Lead, said: