Man, endangered elephant killed amid growing human-animal conflict in Sumatra
An elephant roar was heard before the man was found with footprints on his chest and jaw.
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Dual paradox coiled inside China’s $1 trillion trade surplus
China just notched a historic milestone: a trade surplus exceeding US$1 trillion in 2025, with exports up 5.4 % despite the trade war with the United States. Yet China’s export story isn’t just about volume — it’s about a striking shift toward high-value, high-tech dominance.
Why are Chinese EVs cheaper than Tesla?
Scale, low-cost talent, and in-house manufacturing account for most of BYD’s cost gap with Tesla.
Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal
Iran said Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its "excessive demands", tempering the optimism expressed after talks seen as a last-ditch bid to avert war. The Oman-mediated talks follow repeated threats from President Donald Trump to strike
Jessie Mei Li, Karena Lam, Celina Jade, Toby Stephens Hong Kong Drama ‘The Season’ Unveils First Looks Ahead of Viu, Hulu Summer Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Fremantle has unveiled first look images of “The Season,” a glossy Hong Kong-set drama that PCCW Media has produced alongside SK Global, the outfit behind “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and “Delhi Crime.” The six-episode English-language series will bow this summer on
Uncertainty clouds India-US trade deal after Trump imposes new 10% tariff
The new temporary rate, imposed after the US Supreme Court struck down the president’s signature tariff policy, is lower than the 18 per cent tariff under the India-US deal.
Jakarta tightens rules as padel boom rattles residential areas
One resident said the constant noise from the courts has taken a psychological toll on them.
Nepal’s ex-police chief ordered lethal force in protest: BBC
At least 77 people were killed in the September 2025 anti-corruption protests.
Benny Blanco Says Selena Gomez Lost Her Vows Five Days Before Their Wedding
The producer appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote his new podcast, Friends Keep Secrets
Hungary’s Ukraine pipeline claims are ‘nonsense,’ Lithuanian PM tells Euronews
Speaking to Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, Lithuania’s PM Olga Ruginienė has urged EU unity as Hungary vetoes new Russia sanctions and support to Ukraine.
PBS Distribution Acquires U.S. Rights to ‘Trespasses’ and ‘I Fought the Law’ (EXCLUSIVE)
PBS Distribution has acquired U.S. rights to Wildgaze Films’ love story “Trespasses” and Hera Pictures’ factual drama “I Fought the Law” from All3Media Intl. “Trespasses” stars Lola Petticrew (“Say Nothing”), Tom Cullen (“The Gold”), and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian
A Legacy Undone? Bangladesh Bank’s New Chapter
Amid a swirl of rumours that he would be replaced, Bangladesh’s central bank governor, Ahsan Mansur (pictured), abruptly and unceremoniously left his post this week. In stepping aside, Mansur leaves an economy in the throes of instability and a legacy that may come to be
India court acquits opposition leader and Modi critic Arvind Kejriwal in graft case
Arvind Kejriwal was Delhi’s chief minister before losing elections in 2025.
Raye Reflects on Heartbreak on Emotive Single ‘Nightingale Lane’
The song is the second track to be released off the British singer's forthcoming LP, This Album May Contain Hope
Gaelic and Welsh Films Put Glasgow Fest Spotlight on Minority Languages in the U.K.
Leisa Gwenllian is a hard-partying young woman in rural Wales in Marc Evans' 'Effi o Blaenau,' while Jack Archer's doc 'Sailm nan Daoine' ('Psalms of the People') explores the Scottish psalm singing tradition.
Week in wildlife: rescued dolphins, a white whale and a precious kākāpō chick
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Series Mania Announces Co-Pro Projects Taking on Mysteries, ‘Womanhood Without Shame’ and ‘Wickedly Fun’ Experiences of the Former First Lady of Iceland
Series Mania unveiled 15 new projects selected for its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, which will take place on March 24 as part of the Series Mania Forum (March 24-26). The winner will be awarded €50,000 ($59,000) and will be chosen by Alexandre Piel, Laura Mae Harding, Alon Aranya
‘Roam Like at Home': Commission proposes to open negotiations to extend EU Roaming to the Western Balkans
The European Commission has proposed to open negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia to integrate them into the EU's ‘Roam Like at Home' regime. Once the agreements are finalized with each of the partners and once they
Indonesia court jails ex-CEOs of Pertamina units in graft case
JAKARTA, Feb 27 - An Indonesian court has jailed nine people in a major corruption case involving subsidiaries of state energy firm Pertamina, including two former chief executives of its units, which prosecutors say caused $17 billion in state losses.
Rise of C-beauty: Chinese cosmetic brands build momentum in Southeast Asia and beyond
K-beauty or J-beauty products have been a staple among consumers for years – but now, a new wave of Chinese cosmetics and skincare is gaining attention overseas.
The AI videos supercharging Russia's online disinformation campaigns
Security experts have warned that Western governments are poorly equipped to counter a new frontier of online disinformation.
If Putin stopped Russia's war in Ukraine he would fall, Estonian PM tells Euronews
Estonian PM Kristen Michal told Euronews' Europe Today morning programme Putin cannot afford to end the war in Ukraine, urging the EU to unlock €90 billion in aid and invest more in defence.
Blackpink’s Comeback Mini Album, ‘Deadline,’ Is Here
The group also shared a dynamic music video for their anthemic song "Go"
Russia's closer ties with the Gulf deliver an Arabic-speaking tourism boom
MOSCOW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - In sub-zero temperatures outside Moscow, teams of husky dogs pull tourists from Oman and the United Arab Emirates across picturesque snow-covered fields in sleds, delighting their passengers who have never experienced a Russian winter before. Nearby,
It's a family affair: Eurovision's 'Eurofans' find solace in songs in times of controversy
They're devoted fans who regard Eurovision not as a religion but as a family. For Eurofans, the big final event in May is a place for sharing, connecting and belonging, especially with this year's competition beset by boycott's and fights over Israel's participation.
Newsletter: Baltic leaders express dismay over Orbán's Ukraine vetoes
Also in this newsletter: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez makes progressive pitch for EU's competitiveness push, and a Belgian court deals a blow to the country's strictest migration policies in history.
China needs more proactive and coordinated policies, Politburo says
Efforts to stabilise employment, enterprises and markets, as well as building a robust domestic market, were also discussed, state news agency Xinhua reported.
Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Dear Volodymyr, Dear António, Commissioners, Today (24 February), we stand in Kyiv on a grim anniversary. It has been four years since Russia launched its full-scale war against your country. But even in the face of this terror, the resilience of the Ukrainian people remains
Vietnamese Hit ‘Fish, Fists and Ambergris’ Gets Global Theatrical Rollout, Netflix Southeast Asia Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnam’s “Fish, Fists and Ambergris” (original title: “Long Diên Hương”) is heading to international screens, with Southeast Asia-based distributor Mockingbird Pictures steering a worldwide theatrical rollout and a streaming deal with Netflix covering the region. The 89s Group
EU funding strengthens bomb disposal capabilities in Estonia
Bomb disposal teams are crucial in maintaining public safety, preventing accidents, and protecting people. Their swift action ensures the well-being of both the public and those on the ‘front line’. But bomb disposal experts also need protection, with the best training,
Africa: Africa CDC Seeks $1bn Health Financing Model Through Debt Swaps
[Premium Times] Mr Kaseya said sustainable financing is now one of the institution's five strategic pillars, with a focus on mobilising innovative domestic resources and exploring previously underutilised mechanisms such as debt swaps.
NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ Top Winners
Additional non-televised award recipients were recognized on Thursday night.
Europe Today: Estonian, Lithuanian prime ministers speak exclusively to Euronews
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
The new European Centre for Democratic Resilience starts its work
At the meeting of the General Affairs Council, EU Ministers were invited by the Commission and the Council Presidency to mark the start of the work of the European Centre for Democratic Resilience. The aim of the Centre, a flagship initiative of the European Democracy Shield,
Two Myanmar-based scam syndicates ‘completely dismantled’, says China’s top court
The dismantling of the Ming and Bai criminal groups is a “powerful blow to the arrogance of criminals", says China’s Supreme People’s Court.
Japan ruling party approves plans to beef up intelligence
The plan, which includes a ban on mobile phone usage in key government buildings, is expected to be submitted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi next week, local media reported.
A revitalized US Indian Ocean strategy cannot ignore Africa
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. On May 30, 2018, US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis announced that, “in recognition of the increasing connectivity, the Indian and Pacific Oceans, today we rename the US
Victory! Tenth Circuit Finds Fourth Amendment Doesn’t Support Broad Search of Protesters’ Devices and Digital Data
In a big win for protesters’ rights, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit overturned a lower court’s dismissal of a challenge to sweeping warrants to search a protester’s devices and digital data and a nonprofit’s social media data. The case, Armendariz v. City of
‘It’s a real New Zealand duty to save these birds’: Berry harvest brings hope for beloved kakapo
'We don’t have the Eiffel Tower or the pyramids, but we do have kakapo," says New Zealand Department of Conservation’s Deidre Vercoe.
Epstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi - but the purchase was never completed.
Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
