New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year
A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their Bird of the Year—the critically endangered black robin.
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but still struggling to curb fires
Indonesia is doing "everything" to fight huge forest fires, but dozens of planes and thousands of personnel are still struggling to contain them, a senior official said Monday.
Tobias Forge’s ‘V/H/S Mixtape’ Segment, Swedish Horror ‘Trespassers,’ ‘The End’ by ‘Midsommar’ Production Designer on Mylla Films Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Swedish boutique genre specialist Mylla Films, brainchild of “Midsommar” producer Patrik Andersson and Nordic indie distribution heavyweight Jakob Abrahamsson (CEO of NonStop Entertainment), has turned into a magnet for Nordic genre talent since its splashy launch in Cannes in
Historic monarchy movement brings hundreds together in Misrata
Hundreds of Libyans gathered in Misrata on Saturday, September 19, for a major national meeting of the constitutional monarchy movement, bringing together delegates from organizing committees across the country. Participants represented a wide range of ages, including many
Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ explosion, Seoul says
The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a 248 km buffer zone separating North and South Korea and is one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders.
Textile factory fire in southern Chinese city of Foshan kills 8
BEIJING, Sept 21 - A fire that broke out at a textile factory in the Chinese city of Foshan in southern Guangdong province on Sunday killed eight people and injured one, state media said on Monday.
Volvo Cars names Škoda boss Klaus Zellmer as next CEO for a turnaround
Volvo Cars has appointed Klaus Zellmer, current chief executive of Volkswagen's Škoda brand, as its next president and CEO, handing him the task of completing a turnaround at a carmaker whose shares have fallen by around 40% this year.
Watch ‘SNL UK’ Skewer Ed Sheeran for ‘Sitting on the Fence’
"Say what you want about Ed, but he has always been a passionate advocate of causes that are allowed"
Lee Jae Myung’s chief of staff offers to quit amid slide in support for South Korean President
Kang Hoon-sik's move meant to take “overall responsibility” as the leader's approval ratings slide.
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family spokesperson says
Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
President Xi Jinping will pay state visit to the US from Sep 23 to 25, China confirms
Xi will hold "in-depth exchanges of views with President Trump on major issues concerning China-US relations, as well as world peace and development", says a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson.
In South Korea, nearly 400 minors, some as young as 5, listed as company heads annually
An annual average of 382 minors were registered as business representatives from 2021 to 2025.
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
People 'lost their trust' in Merz's government, S&D MEP says
German Social Democrat MEP Sabrina Repp says the German governing coalition, which includes her party and Friedrich Merz’s CDU, is now under “lots of pressure” following the latest regional election results.
China's Xi to visit the US from September 23-25
BEIJING, Sept 21 - Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump, China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Africa: Africa to Account for 45% of JPMorgan's New Frontier Market Bond Index
[Daba Finance] JPMorgan will launch a new benchmark for frontier-market local-currency government bonds by the end of September, giving African debt markets the largest regional weight. The GBI-EM Edge will track about $328 billion across 425 bonds in 26 countries and 24
Africa: Airtel Money Weighs Smaller London IPO After Investor Feedback
[Daba Finance] Airtel Africa is considering cutting the size of Airtel Money's planned London initial public offering after feedback from investors, as the mobile payments business moves closer to a listing that could start as soon as next week. The company is now seeking to
Africa: Forbidden Stories' Deportation Project - Exiled to Africa By the U.S.
[RFI] An Iranian woman expelled to the Central African Republic; a gay Ghanaian man sent back to his country and threatened with death. Their stories are part of a vast international investigation into the Trump administration's mass deportations.
Indonesia doing ‘everything’ but still struggling to curb fires
The government has deployed 64 aircraft and 54,000 personnel to the islands since August 2026.
Commission publishes evaluation report on the EPPO Regulation
The Commission is publishing an evaluation report looking at the existing legal framework for the European Public Prosecutors Office (EPPO). The report comes together with an evaluation report on the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). The EPPO and OLAF are two central actors of
Who can solve it fastest? Speed puzzlers race against the clock at World Championships
Puzzle fans from 70 countries raced to solve an unseen jigsaw at the World Championship in Valladolid, Spain. A Dutch biology student won the final.
Sydney policeman allegedly disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before murders
Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the 2024 murder of his ex-partner and his new boyfriend.
ASEAN’s digital payment boom outrunning its scam defenses
Southeast Asia’s rapid economic integration has long been a celebrated success story, and nowhere is this more evident today than in its retail payment systems. Across the region, central banks are linking their national QR code protocols under the ASEAN Regional Payment
Taylor Swift Celebrates Travis Kelce’s First Touchdown of the Season: ‘That’s My Husband!’
The Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium
US has deported 25,000 people to third countries under secretive deals, report shows
Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home.
Lisbon hosts Europe’s largest exhibition of models built with Lego bricks
More than 15 million pieces make up this exhibition, which is open both to the curious and to die-hard fans of the famous coloured bricks.
Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27
His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death.
Silent Hill: Townfall Is Genuinely Scary, Then Gets Really Dull | Review
'Silent Hill: Townfall' understands what sets this horror series apart, but can't quite replicate it.
Can the EU protect kids from the dangers of social media?
The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and certain video games.
54% of EU’s electricity came from renewables in Q2 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, 54.1% of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, a slight decrease from 54.3% in the same period of 2025. Solar was the leading source of renewable electricity in the EU (41.6% of the total renewable electricity),
'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election
Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.
Tinubu’s poll rebound reveals Nigeria’s town-country divide
Rural voters are proving markedly more receptive to the president.
3 South Korean soldiers patrolling demilitarised zone injured in blast
It was not immediately clear whether the explosion was caused by a mine.
North Korea says new sanctions cannot block development, KCNA reports
SEOUL, Sept 21 - North Korea said on Monday it would not tolerate what it called hostile forces' efforts to curb Pyongyang's cooperation with other countries, adding that no new sanctions would block its development or defence of its core interests, state media KCNA reported,
France vows response after Iran closes language centre in Tehran
By John Irish UNITED NATIONS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - France will summon Iran's ambassador and take appropriate measures in response after Iranian authorities sealed a French language centre affiliated with its embassy in Tehran, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "This new
‘A disaster’ – Merz’s migraine-triggering electoral defeat
Good morning. Angela Skujins on newsletter duties this week, with our attention split between Germany, the United States and Belgium this Monday morning. Let's go.
'Primetime', M83 and obsolete tech: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Robert Pattinson takes on the role of a lifetime as fame-hungry TV host Chris Hansen; French dream pop band M83 mark their tenth anniversary, and Matthew McConaughey becomes 'Brothers' with Woody Harrelson. Here's what to look out for this week.
Venezuelan man shot and injured by ICE agent in Texas, officials say
The Mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, has called for an independent probe involving local police, saying ICE should not investigate the incident by itself.
Singer Damon Albarn speaks out as Gorillaz kick off US tour: 'Don’t ever be neutral'
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn's action and words come at a time when discussion continues regarding artists' ability to freely express their thoughts about Palestine. His words also resonate as the neutrality of figures like Ed Sheeran has drawn widespread condemnation.
Batam nabs Singaporean over smuggling of drug-filled vape cartridges
The Indonesian authorities reportedly became suspicious about the detained woman due to her awkward gait.
2025 International Humanitarian Law report: The EU continues efforts to promote the respect of international humanitarian law across the globe
2025 was marked by all too many events that called into question the effective implementation of International humanitarian law (IHL). The need for humanitarian protection and assistance has never been greater. The current global challenges, with over 130 armed conflicts
Dangerous logic behind America’s emerging nuclear war strategy
Elbridge Colby, the US undersecretary of defense for policy, wants to make American nuclear threats more credible to make nuclear war less likely. However, achieving the first objective may undermine the second. In recent remarks to the US Strategic Command Deterrence
How is the EU improving kids’ safety online? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the EU KIDS ACT on 17 September. It limits children’s access to social media and makes online games, video-sharing sites, and AI chatbots minor-proof. But what does it include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Europe Today: Merz under pressure again, Ukraine's biggest strike hits Moscow
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure again after his CDU party suffered a disastrous result in Sunday's German state elections, as Ukraine launched its biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow. Today on Europe Today we also cover rising Iran-US tensions and Meloni's
Demand for trade defence action, EU commitment to tackle unfair trade remain strong in 2025
Strong demand for trade defence action continued in 2025, with the European Commission again opening an above-average number of investigations, reveals a new report. The Commission initiated 32 new investigations last year – just slightly below the record high of 2024, shows
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband says he forgave her so he would not be 'eaten up inside forever'
Patrick Clancy gives his first interview since his wife's mistrial over the killing of their three young children.
US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.
