An irreversible shift in the chemical makeup of the Arctic Ocean driven by climate change is disrupting the region's food chain, a study suggests. Widespread loss of Arctic sea ice has led to a sharp fall in levels of a key nutrient, affecting populations of plankton, fish,
Living cells cool much slower than our current understanding of heat conduction can explain, according to new research from the University of Tokyo. Researchers have used two techniques—high-speed temperature mapping and artificial heating—to observe how heat dissipates from
A team of astronomers, led by University of Warwick in collaboration with researchers at MIT and McMaster, have developed a novel method to use the properties of dust rings around stars to estimate the masses of newborn planets. Published in The Astrophysical Journal, this
SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week's test flight.
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.
MANILA, May 28 - A Philippine senator and son of a former president could soon face arrest after an anti-graft body charged him on Thursday of receiving illicit payouts in an infrastructure scandal that has slowed economic growth and hammered consumer and investor confidence.
The debate on who should be the special EU envoy for negotiations with the Kremlin is "a trap that Russia wants us to walk into", High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Thursday at an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Cyprus.
Mongbwalu, a once-thriving gold-mining town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is now emerging as the epicenter of the country's latest Ebola outbreak.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s state visit to China on May 25, 2026, sent a major geopolitical and geoeconomic signal at a moment when the international system is becoming increasingly fragmented between competing power blocs. The visit, marked by meetings with Xi Jinping
Exclusive: With corruption in Hungary and Spain squarely thrust into the limelight, the EU’s justice chief Michael McGrath spoke to Euronews about fraud across the European Union – warning that without reforms, grafting festers and “takes from valuable public resources”.
King's College London researchers hope the chip will help answer previously unanswerable questions about the most important natural processes.
May 28 - The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv remains open, it said on Thursday, denying reports about changes to its operations following warnings from Russia that diplomats and foreigners should leave the Ukrainian capital before it escalated attacks.
The continent thrives on smaller ecosystems that punch above their weight, with a great concentration of tech innovation and infrastructure in a tiny territory. Which European cities are driving tech and what sets them apart?
The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve has been recognised at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Awards, but investment in astrotourism remains far below its full potential.
In a new report, ‘Behind the Price Tag’, the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) has renewed calls for a major overhaul of the EU’s pharmaceutical pricing rules, arguing that the EU’s long-standing Transparency Directive no longer reflects the realities of today’s
The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.
“Afterpiece,” a Hong Kong drama produced by Derek Yee and directed by debut filmmaker Keane T.K. Wong, will world premiere as the opening film of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which runs June 12-21. The film centers on Owen, a once-celebrated stage director who
Arseniy Yatsenyuk, former Ukrainian prime minister, told Euronews that while the European leaders are considering direct talks with Russia, the only thing Vladimir Putin is ready to accept is Europe's surrender.
If you’ve taken a good art history course on the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, you’ve inevitably encountered Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 masterpiece “Starry Night,” which now hangs in the MoMA in New York City. The painting, the museum writes on its website, “is a
New research reveals that plants have the ability to detect their neighbors' growth rates through aromatic cues called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and subsequently adjust how much energy they invest into their own growth or defense strategies through responsive gene
Urban planning needs to tackle greenhouse gas emissions—and an important way to achieve this is by reducing the number and length of car commutes. This can be achieved primarily by ensuring that homes are located close to city centers and workplaces, so well-targeted building
France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.
The court in Los Angeles heard that Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, had a central role in the 'Friends' actor’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with a fatal dose of the drug.
The company says the system is equipped with target auto-tracking and remote engagement capabilities.
The folk singer appeared on Julia Louis-Dreyfus' podcast to discuss her career and her ongoing activism
Jinggoy Estrada denied involvement in the scheme, saying the accusations were “outright lies”.
This comes after a woman was fatally stabbed in March by a man believed to be her former partner.
China has close ties to Cuba and has promised to donate 60,000 tons of rice to help Havana.
[Premium Times] One of the experts said Africa's debt crisis should not be viewed only through economic indicators but through its impact on ordinary citizens
On the very day the “Freedom 250” concert series was announced, rapper Young MC became the second artist to publicly back out of the government-sponsored festival taking place on the National Lawn in Washington, D.C.. His exit following Morris Day’s statement earlier Wednesday
On May 13-14, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a state visit to Astana. Earlier, the heads of state highlighted the importance of the upcoming high-level talks in Astana for further strengthening bilateral
Dozens of people were also injured in the fire, the cause of which is not yet known.
A high-pressure ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38°C, Santander breaks records, France counts dead. This is not a blip but the new norm.
An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38 ºC, Santander keeps breaking records, France counts deaths. This is no blip but the new normal.
An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38°C, Santander keeps breaking records, France counts its dead. This is no blip but the new normal.
Greeks wait almost two years for access to new treatments, while pharmaceutical companies increasingly say they do not intend to launch new products in the country.
Netflix’s “The Four Seasons,” an adaptation of Alan Alda’s 1981 film of the same name, has returned for a second season, and this time, grief, mid-life crises, babies and depression are on the menu. Created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, the first season followed
"The difference between Donald Trump and this guy is Donald Trump actually had a job before he was on a reality show"
The United Nations is warning that the main culprit behind Europe's blistering temperatures is the world's "addiction" to burning fossil fuels.
On 26 May, the European Union signed the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, marking a historic step towards a common pan-European definition of terrorist offences. The Protocol amends the definition of “terrorist offences” in
Iranian authorities decided to lift some restrictions this week as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce, but many Iranians now fear access could be cut off again, at a moment’s notice.
As the International Energy Agency warns of the fallout from sky-high energy prices prompted by the war in the Middle East, the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar comes to town aiming to unlock billions of frozen EU funds – while the bloc thrashes out whether to speak to
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
IEA chief says “knocking on Russia’s door” would be a repeat of past mistakes, even as the EU is rattled by a price shock stemming from the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Agency warns of "biggest energy security crisis ever".
A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease spread through the brain. Researchers discovered that immune cells release the protein in response to damaged neurons, creating a vicious cycle that speeds up brain cell degeneration.
It comes after the US said it had carried out a series of "defensive strikes" against Iran.
The European Commission is seeking feedback on fisheries Multiannual Management Plans (MAPs) across the EU’s sea basins. The call for evidence is open for a four-week period on the Commission’s Have Your Say portal. The Commission asks EU countries, the fishing sector,
A record May heatwave sent Irish temperatures above 30C and Portugal’s to 37C, drawing crowds outdoors and renewing worries over climate change.