Crans-Montana bar owners back in court over deadly Swiss bar fire
French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti face charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.
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'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81
Handy enjoyed a career spanning five decades, with notable roles including the exterminator in Jumanji, Detective Alan Cross in The X-Files, and bartender Jimmy in Top Gun: Maverick.
Australia seizes 100,000 cockroaches in bug-breeder bust
Wildlife officers have busted an illegal cockroach-breeding operation in rural Australia, seizing a skin-crawling haul worth more than $100,000 on the black market for exotic bugs.
Kazakhstan seeks deeper EU partnership in science, education and innovation
Kazakhstan is seeking to place science, higher education and innovation at the centre of its growing partnership with the European Union. That was the key message from a roundtable held in Brussels under the “Shanyraq Dialogue” platform, hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan to
‘Pig Feast’: the film Jakarta doesn’t want you to see
The release of the investigative documentary “Pesta Babi” (Pig Feast) has triggered an unusually intense wave of public debate and political unease across Indonesia. Directed by Dandhy Dwi Laksono and Cypri Jehan Paju Dale, the film captures the systemic collision between
French fighter jets intercepted 11 Russian aircraft in the Baltics over the last week
The intercepted Russian aircraft included transport planes such as the Ilyushin Il-18 and Antonov An-12, as well as fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft.
Eat like a local: The 10 best food cities in Europe for authentic culinary experiences
Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices.
Steve Lacy Teases New Album With Lovelorn Single ‘The Feeling’
The musician's third album, Oh Yeah? , will arrive in July
Kenya: Shaky tourism sector fears Ebola facility will cripple industry
Players in the tourism sector are concerned that the controversial Kenya-US deal to establish an Ebola quarantine centre in the country could undermine recovery efforts in an industry that is only beginning to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic.
European markets open mixed as AI stocks sell-off hits Asia, South Korea drops 5%
European stock markets had a mixed opening, as shares fell in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark dropping more than 5%. This comes as US markets saw sharp declines in several major artificial intelligence-related stocks on Thursday.
China to inspect eyeglasses to stop students cheating at gaokao exam
Proctors will pay particular attention to the size and shape of candidates’ glasses.
Average person eats six times more chicken than in 1961, UN report finds
UN report says global meat supply has risen fourfold in last 60 years and is expected to keep rising Analysis: Ingredients in place for shift to plant-based diets but meat still dominates The average person eats about six times as much chicken and twice as much pork as their
Shanyraq Fest Brings Kazakh Music to Luxembourg
A concert by the State Philharmonic of the Kyzylorda Region took place in Luxembourg as part of the cultural initiative Shanyraq Fest Luxembourg. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Belgium and Luxembourg with the support of the Akimat of the
Tinashe Returns With Swaggering Single ‘Too Easy’
The singer previewed the song during her DJ set at Coachella earlier this year
Thailand’s Thaksin to head to Dubai after royal pardon sets him free
The pardon was granted this week as part of a broader clemency programme marking Queen Suthida’s birthday.
Africa: Dozens of New Species Found in One of Africa's Last Biodiversity Blank Spots
[Daily Maverick] A major survey of Angola's remote Lisima plateau has uncovered species unknown to science, including new dragonflies, grasshoppers, moths and butterflies, confirming the highlands as one of Africa's most exciting biodiversity frontiers.
Shaboozey Taps ‘Summer House’ Star Ciara Miller for ‘Cowgirl’ Music Video
The song will appear on the musician's forthcoming album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales
Flagship projects on AI for grids and data centre sustainability
EU policymakers and high-level industry representatives on 3 June launched two flagship initiatives designed to prepare the EU’s energy system for a more digitalized future. Given the rapid expansion of data centres, the first initiative brings together data centre operators,
Japan’s Takaichi eyes visit to India in early July for talks with PM Modi
Japan regards India as an important partner to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.
All you need is... an official date: Inaugural Global Beatles Day announced
Unofficially celebrated since 2009, The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. have announced that the first official Global Beatles Day will take place later this month. It will include online and in-person events around the world...
Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite
Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.
Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum
[Capital FM] Midrand, South Africa -- President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa.
Counterfeit cigarettes drive illicit tobacco trade to highest level in a decade, new study claims
The illicit cigarette market in Europe has reached its highest level in more than a decade, with counterfeit products now accounting for the largest share of illegal tobacco consumption across the European Union, according to a new study presented in Brussels. The findings were
Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security
Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robotics is South Korea’s next big sector, points to ‘some suprises’
He also said Nvidia had started hiring for its research and development centre in South Korea.
Week in wildlife: a lazy sea lion, baby ospreys and rare lemur quads
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Get set for a painted lady summer: big year for orange butterflies in Britain
Migrant insects have been seen in large numbers along east coast thanks to heatwave and benign southerly winds If you’ve spotted a pale orange butterfly dashing at frenetic pace through streets, fields or gardens, you’ve noticed the new migrants that will add colour to the
In space, we can’t defend what we can’t see
At the time of writing, there are 15,600 active satellites in orbit. By 2035, more than 43,000 satellites will have been launched. Orbit, in other words, is getting crowded. But it is also – increasingly – contested, with rival countries routinely tracking each other’s assets
Fewer Chinese teenagers register for tough university entry exam
More students are choosing to pursue vocational programmes, which typically lead to full-time work.
Denmark probes death of humpback whale that captivated Germany
Denmark has launched a post-mortem examination on Timmy, a humpback whale whose struggle to return to the sea captured public attention in Germany and beyond. Scientists hope to determine why the animal died weeks after being returned to open waters.
Africa: Africa's Precision Medicine Future Depends On Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems
[Nigeria Health Watch] Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine at the 79th World Health Assembly reflects an important step towards health
Newsletter: Bust to boom? Europe’s most exclusive club might be getting bigger
Dozens of European leaders and heads of state from the six Western Balkan countries will be in Montenegro on Friday for talks about how to grow the European Union. Also in the newsletter: how Europe balances trade with the US and China.
South Korean PM says ‘every measure’ will be taken to delve into ballot shortage
During local and parliamentary by-elections on June 3, 14 polling stations ran out of ballot paper.
Exclusive: Costa backs simpler EU accession rules ahead of Western Balkans summit
Council chief calls for the EU's enlargement rules to be "streamlined" by removing the need for unanimity at each stage of the process in Euronews interview, framing the shift towards the Balkans as pivotal for stability.
Commissioner Roswall meets young Europeans to discuss a resilient nature-based future
The dialogue covered key challenges, including how to protect biodiversity and how to ensure public and private investments. European Commissioner Jessika Roswall hosted a Youth Policy Dialogue in Brussels on Wednesday (3 June), bringing together 13 young leaders from across
UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.
Water wars washing away South Asia’s fragile peace
On June 4, Pakistan said what most analysts had been thinking for over a year: India is weaponizing water. The trigger was a pair of infrastructure projects on the Chenab River — a ₹2,352 crore (US$246 million) tunnel to divert surplus Chenab water into the Beas basin in
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, forcing airport to close
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki falls under Indonesia's second-highest alert level for volcanic activity, with a 5km exclusion zone in force around its crater.
Australian authorities seize more than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches in huge bug bust
The seizure included dubia cockroaches and Madagascar hissing cockroaches, both of which cannot be legally imported into Australia or kept, bred, or sold.
‘We believed in Ibrahim Traoré’: Northern Côte d’Ivoire, the last line of defence against the jihadists
Côte d’Ivoire is trying to contain three burning fronts on its borders with Mali and Burkina Faso: the terrorist threat at its gates, a refugee influx that is testing community cohesion, and the spread of ideas from the Alliance of Sahel States.
Spring semester package: Steering EU economies to increased competitiveness
Escalating global tensions, heightened security risks, climate change issues, volatile energy prices and cost of living pressures all weigh heavily on Europe’s economy. These pressures are affecting households and businesses, too. In response, the European Commission has set
Europe Today: Costa speaks exclusively to Euronews as EU-Western Balkans summit underway
A high-stakes EU-Western Balkans summit is underway in Montenegro, with enlargement in the spotlight and France and Germany pushing for a more gradual path to EU integration. Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo is on the ground and speaks exclusively to European Council President António
China poaches more AI talent from the U.S. as it eyes the next 'super-app'
Tencent Chief AI Scientist Yao Shunyu, who joined the company from OpenAI, said Friday he aims to pursue artificial general intelligence.
South Korea, US agree to accelerate nuclear cooperation discussions
The two countries held a two-day meeting to launch follow-up discussions on nuclear cooperation.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Actor James Handy Stabbed to Death. Girlfriend’s Son Arrested
The suspect was identified as the son of Handy's girlfriend, according to the Los Angeles Police Department
Beyond Nvidia: Europe's best-performing AI stocks of 2026
Europe may not have a Nvidia of its own, but it has become home to some of the world's best-performing AI stocks. Companies supplying the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence — from lasers and optical chips to testing equipment and servers — have delivered gains of up
Grant puts gloss on paint recycling enterprise
A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.
OceanEye: Placing the EU at the forefront of ocean observation
The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface, yet only 5% of it has been explored and mapped. The more information we have about the ocean, the better we can protect it. To improve how we monitor and understand the ocean, the Commission has adopted OceanEye. Through this new