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Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here's where and when to catch a sliver
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn.
Rosario Dawson Confirms Her Cameo Was Cut From ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
The actress plays Claire Temple in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after first appearing in the first season of Daredevil
Africa: Crossed Wires - European Population Collapse and the Economic Cost of Civility
[Daily Maverick] Falling EU fertility, an ageing workforce and cautious regulation threaten Europe's competitiveness; policymakers must balance family policy, skilled immigration and AI-led automation to sustain prosperity.
France swelters in new heatwave as water restrictions tighten
Seventy-eight departments, including Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Calvados and Finistère, are on orange heatwave alert. Weeks of drought have led the authorities to impose successive restrictions on water use.
Africa: A Century of Agricultural Investment in Sudan - Why Has Development Failed?
[African Arguments] This article is translated and adapted from an Arabic article published in Sudanese Online. The ideas reflect arguments presented by the author in his book on agriculture in Sudan.
Africa: Somalia - a Government With One Foot Out the Door
[African Arguments] Somalia's foreign passport crackdown reveals a governance crisis hiding in plain sight
Africa: Archaeology Has Evolved - Four Eras of Understanding Africa's Past
[The Conversation Africa] What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, technologies and ways of thinking change, so does our understanding of what went before.
Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake
A 7.4 quake in Colombia partially collapsed the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali on Monday, forcing patients outside as rescuers search for hundreds feared trapped.
Golden homecoming for Alexandri sisters to Greece: life after Austria, medals in Paris
From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future.
Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip
Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges.
X-Men ‘97 Post-Credits Scene Teases Season 3’s Supervillain Team-Up
A breakdown of all the Easter eggs and season 3 teasers
Water-smart by 2030: the EU's plan to boost water efficiency by 10%
Europe is losing 38 percent of its soil to droughts. The EU's Water Resilience Strategy wants to restore water ecosystems, cut waste, and digitalise water management to increase water resilience across the bloc. Watch the video.
Oscar Nominee Barkhad Abdi, Jim Deddes Lead Teddy Cherim’s ‘Maalstroom’; First-Look Image Released (EXCLUSIVE)
Jim Deddes, Tenzing Woing and Somali-American actor Barkhad Abdi, known for his Oscar-nominated role in “Captain Phillips,” lead the cast of “Maalstroom,” which has just wrapped. Variety has been given the first-look image. The Dutch-Belgian co-production was written and
Commission acts against dumped imports of terephthalic acid
On 10 August the Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of terephthalic acid from the Republic of Korea and Mexico. The definitive anti-dumping duties imposed on imports from Korea range from 6.1% to 13.3%, while imports from Mexico are subject to a duty
Africa: As Funding Shrinks, Africa's SRHR Movement Vows Not to Retreat
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As funding shrinks, civic space narrows and opposition to sexual and reproductive rights grows across Africa, advocates are gathering in Mombasa with a simple message: progress cannot be taken for granted.
Why the Trump administration will have to accept a Hormuz toll
In the weeks since the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding collapsed, Washington and Tehran have used the time to strengthen their respective positions in the event negotiations resume. For the United States, this has largely taken the form of overt threats by President Donald
World markets mixed as oil and gold rise ahead of US inflation data
Oil prices climbed and Wall Street pulled back from record highs, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 4% on renewed chip-buying, as markets brace for a crucial US inflation reading.
Children's safety at sea and in pools: 10 rules that can save a life
Doctors and the Red Cross issue practical advice to help swimmers stay safe in the water this summer.
Caleb Landry Jones on the Five-Year Battle to Make ‘Down the Arm of God,’ Confronting Prejudices Against Homelessness and How Luc Besson Saved the Film
Trying to find funding for “Down the Arm of God” proved to be a difficult five-year ordeal for lead star and co-writer Caleb Landry Jones — one that brought the “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and “Get Out” actor to terms with the very real-world prejudices that his
Crowley defeats democratic socialist Hong to face Tiffany in Wisconsin governor's race
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the wide-open Wisconsin governor’s race, Decision Desk HQ projects. Crowley, with support from retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D), pulled off an upset and bested HOng in a blow to the
At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
Crowley defeats Hong in nail-biter Wisconsin governor primary: 5 takeaways
Milwaukee County executive David Crowley emerged the victor in the hard-fought Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor against democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong early Wednesday – giving the Democratic establishment a much-needed boost in light of recent
Just married! Cristiano Ronaldo finally weds Georgina Rodriguez in quiet civil ceremony in Cascais
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were married on Tuesday in a discreet ceremony in Cascais, a small picturesque coastal resort west of the capital Lisbon.
Cristiano Ronaldo says "YESSS" in secret intimate ceremony in Cascais
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were married on Tuesday this week, in a low-key ceremony in Cascais.
Sovereign wealth funds on turbulent trajectories in Morocco and Gabon
Ten years after its transformation, Morocco’s Ithmar Capital is still searching for a clear purpose, while the Gabonese strategic investment fund is trying to finally turn the page on the Bongo years.
Makeup Oscar Record Holder Recalls Turning Jim Carrey Into the Grinch, Transforming Jacko for ‘Thriller’ and Playing King Kong
Rick Baker, who is being honored at the Locarno Film Festival, has created and seen a lot.
Hansal Mehta, Siddharth Bodke on ‘Scam 2010’ as First Look Unveiled for SonyLIV Series: ‘A Story About Ambition, Influence and Arrogance’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Siddharth Bodke’s first look as the lead of “Scam 2010” is out, with director Hansal Mehta and the actor both weighing in on the Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment production for SonyLIV. Based on the book “Sahara: the Untold Story” by Tamal Bandyopadhyay, the series will
European stocks often crash in August: Is this time different?
European stocks have historically struggled in August, but the average hides an important detail. A handful of major crises account for most of the losses.
Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people
As rescuers search through the rubble for survivors, volunteers join to help clear the wreckage. People brought water and food to the victimes and lined up in front of blood donation centres.
Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services Andy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought. The prime
Commission harmonises rules for weighing catches across the EU
On 10 August, the European Commission adopted harmonized rules for weighing fishery products across the EU. The new framework streamlines and simplifies procedures and reduces the administrative burden for member states and operators. It will apply from January 2027. The new
Hormuz shipping traffic falls to one-week low amid hostilities
SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The tally of vessels tracked in the Strait of Hormuz fell to a one-week low of eight on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as owners avoided the key waterway amid continued hostilities in the Middle East. The United States and Yemen's Iran-aligned
Call for participants: 2nd edition of the BraveTechEU DefTech Forges
Join the next Cycle of BraveTechEU DefTech Forges and claim your place in the history of the European defence ecosystem. The next challenge will take place in mid-November 2026 in Germany and Romania and will focus on: This will be an opportunity to evaluate your prototypes
'Fundamental questions remain' in wake of Ceuta crisis, say MEPs
MEPs have called for action on "various levels" to prevent a repeat of events in Ceuta. This follows the recent arrival in Ceuta of more than 70,000 irregular migrants within hours, the largest irregular entry ever recorded at an EU external border. MEPs from across the
Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
From empty benches to real debate? Metsola's bid to revive the European Parliament
Starting in September, new rules will reshape debates in the hemicycle, with one goal: keep MEPs in their seats and turn a succession of social media clips into genuine political exchanges.
Europe is measuring AI by the wrong metrics: Health care shows us the right ones
Most of the conversation about AI in Europe is fixated on scale: how many companies have adopted it, how much revenue it generates, how it stacks up against the US and China. These are fair questions. But they are not the ones that matter most. The better questions are human
'You want it darker?' The ideal total solar eclipse playlist is here
Mainland Europe experiences its full solar eclipse in two decades tonight. The Euronews Culture team picks the 10 songs you need to listen to when darkness falls...
Indonesia haze spreads across region as firefighters battle wildfires
Authorities have deployed cloud-seeding aircraft to fight the fires, while some schools have suspended classes.
Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.
Young islanders concerned about their future
The Medical Officer Health Report shows 36% of young people are certain they will leave the island.
A solar eclipse followed by a meteor shower: Portugal prepares for two rare celestial events
In some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene.
How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
