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Pink elephants march for Thailand’s late queen mother
The pachyderms were daubed in paint to mimic albino elephants considered auspicious.
South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year
The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.
‘God created it to be eaten’: Jakarta’s dog meat ban divides
The ban is meant to rein in rabies, but dog eaters insist it’s a cultural thing.
Venezuela withdraws operating permits for six airlines after ultimatum over suspended flights
The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks in the airspace.
Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China says
BEIJING - China's defence ministry said on Thursday that Japan will have to pay a \"painful price\" if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an island some 100 km (62 miles) from Taiwan's coast.
Kazakh president signs law on AI
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the law on artificial intelligence, Qazinform News Agency reports. The press service of the presidential residence Akorda said the law on AI lays down guiding principles for the functioning of AI systems. The law identifies artificial
Fortuna completes acquisition of the Ocean Fish Group
The Board of Fortuna Ltd are delighted to announce the acquisition of the Ocean Fish Group, as of 25th November 2025. Ownership of the Company is a further step towards growing Fortuna’s wider fishing and maritime-related interests.
South Korea imposes sanctions on Prince Group and others over online crimes in South-east Asia
Sanctions were imposed on 15 individuals and 132 entities.
Kevin Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
Actor Kevin Spacey is set to face civil trials at the High Court in London next October, over separate lawsuits filed by three men who have accused him of sexual assault.
Taiwan slaps anti-dumping duties on China-made beer, steel for five years
The levies will be in place for five years, starting from July 2025.
Inside Hong Kong’s deadly tower block blaze: ‘It was horrifying’
The spread of the fire was unprecedented in a city with the most high-rise buildings in the world.
Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 55
Hong Kong chief executive John Lee ordered inspections of all Hong Kong public housing undergoing significant renovations in light of the devastating fires.
Watch: Military conscription — would you be ready to answer the call?
For some of us, war still sounds like a distant threat. But if it were to come, who would be called to the front line?
'Americans believe everything Putin says,' MEP and former general tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, EPP group MEP Riho Terras, who was also a general of the Estonian Army, said that "European people do not understand the urgency of the situation. It is not only about Ukraine."
Week in wildlife: seal pups, albino turtles and a sleeping tiger
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
A tale of two Europes: Model shows uneven progress toward sustainable development goals
European Union countries are progressing toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but not at the same pace.
Global high-level conference to protect wildlife in trade starts
185 parties gathered at the CITES CoP20 on 24 November to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants is sustainable, legal and traceable. The 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of
Rocket attack shuts down Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, bringing power cuts
BAGHDAD - Production at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the Kurdistan region, was shut after a rocket attack hit a storage facility prompting widespread power cuts, joint field operator Dana Gas said on Thursday.
Hong Kong united: Massive Tai Po blaze sparks wave of support from the community
"Hong Kong’s community spirit has been revived by this tragedy," says a journalism lecturer.
China introduces new school holiday to get parents spending more
Officials are carving out days off in the hope that families use the chance to splurge on travel.
A common nutrient deficiency may be silently harming young brains
Scientists studying young adults with obesity discovered early indicators of brain stress that resemble patterns seen in cognitive impairment. The group showed higher inflammation, signs of liver strain and elevated neurofilament light chain, a marker of neuron injury. Low
Africa: Trump Says South Africa Will Not Be Invited to 2026 G20 in Miami
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has announced that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, intensifying a diplomatic standoff that has simmered for weeks following Washington's boycott of the
South Korea courts Chinese tourists amid Beijing-Tokyo spat, but security challenges loom
While Seoul can reap gains from diverted tourism, a prolonged row may undermine trilateral cooperation, analysts say.
A renewed call to end violence against women
One in three women in Europe: Have experienced gender-based violence. Have had a violent partner in their lifetime. Have suffered sexual harassment at work. When you take into account that this violence continues to be under-reported, these numbers make for even more grim
Hong Kong: At least 44 dead and hundreds missing in apartment complex fire
A massive fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has killed at least 44 and left 279 missing. Crews worked overnight to control the blaze that spread through seven towers.
Q&A: How will robotics shape our future? |Euronews Tech Talks
How is AI transforming robotics? Where will robotics be in 2030? In this episode of Euronews Tech Talks, we put these and more of your questions to Kai Olav Ellefsen, associate professor at the University of Oslo.
Ministers to crack down on ‘for-profit’ litter enforcers in England
Councils will end contracts allowing private enforcers to receive 50% to 100% of each fine served Ministers have signalled an imminent crackdown on so-called “for-profit” litter enforcement arrangements in England, where private firms are paid for each fixed penalty notice
Why scientists are racing to save this rare ‘hairy’ snail that’s the size of a fingernail
The German hairy snail has become one of the most endangered molluscs in the UK, but new efforts could soon turn that around.
European Sustainable Energy Week 2026: Apply to host a policy session and nominate candidates for 2026 awards
The 20th anniversary of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) takes place on 9 - 11 June 2026. For this occasion, the Commission is launching calls for applications, one is to host a policy session and the other is to nominate candidates for EUSEW awards. The theme of EUSEW
Italy faces travel disruption as unions call for a nationwide strikes in November and December
Four transport walkouts, including national strikes on 28 November and 12 December, may affect holiday travel.
BBC on the scene of the Hong Kong apartment block blaze
At least 44 people have been killed in the fire, which took local authorities 18 hours to bring under control.
Africa: Network of Bot-Like Accounts Supporting Sanctioned Mining Billionaire
[Global Witness] An online network of bot-like accounts, media sites and X users has been spreading disinformation supporting sanctioned Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler and attacking civil society groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Global Witness analysis has found
Thailand to use drones to boost flood relief efforts; death toll climbs in Indonesia
The receding floodwaters are allowing disaster teams in Thailand and Malaysia to boost aid deliveries and rescue people.
Thailand eyes drones to boost flood relief efforts; deaths climb in Indonesia
HAY YAI, Thailand/KUALA PERLIS, Malaysia - Rescuers in Thailand readied drones on Thursday to airdrop food parcels, as receding floodwaters in the south and neighbouring Malaysia brightened hopes for the evacuation of those stranded for days, while cyclone havoc in Indonesia
Africa: IOC Chief Coventry in Tears As 2026 Winter Games Torch Relay Sets Off
[Namibian] New International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to come together in the 2026 Winter Games, as the torch relay set off from ancient Olympia in Greece.
‘Very worried’: Hong Kong fire survivors hunt for the missing
A fire that engulfed a residential estate has killed at least 55, with hundreds missing.
Europe Today: Commission president warns 'Russian playbook has not changed'
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme “Europe Today” at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on everything happening across the continent.
Africa: Rwabwogo Questions Visa Restrictions As Africa Pushes for Free Movement Agenda
[Nile Post] The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, Odrek Rwabwogo, has questioned the continued use of restrictive visa requirements across African states, arguing that such barriers undermine the continent's integration and
'Make Amazon Pay’: Global strikes planned on Black Friday as workers in over 30 countries unite
The Make Amazon Pay campaign, now in its sixth year, is targeting Amazon’s labour practices, political influence, and environmental impact.
Modernised EU rules on driving licences and driving disqualifications enter into force
Modernized rules on driving licences and mutual recognition of driving disqualifications enter into force across the EU. The measures aim to reduce the number of crashes on EU roads and undue administrative burden on citizens and authorities. Last year alone, 19,940 lives were
Labor’s nature law overhaul contains wins – but we should watch for gremlins in the details | Adam Morton
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act changes are an improvement, but the rush to pass them was purely political Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here We should start at the beginning in assessing the
Japan town retracts latest AI bear image
The town posted the image on X quickly because the alleged sighting was near a nursery school.