Udo Kier, prolific German actor and favourite star of Lars Von Trier, dies aged 81

The actor who starred in more than 250 films including memorable roles in 'Suspiria', 'My Own Private Idaho' and the films of Lars Von Trier, has died aged 81.

Global surge in ultra-processed foods sparks urgent health warning

Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world. Scientists say only bold, coordinated policy action can counter corporate influence and shift food systems toward healthier options.

China pitches closer ties to Germany in strategic industries to ease rare earth strains

Africa: G20 Leaders Break Tradition With Early Declaration

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies broke with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa on Saturday.

Africa: G20 Summit - Tinubu Demands Equity in Global Mineral Trade, AI Governance

[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has called for a global framework that benefits communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and Africa, ensuring value addition at the source.

Africa: G20 Summit Opens in Johannesburg With Calls for Multilateralism

[Independent (Kampala)] Johannesburg -- The Group of Twenty (G20) Summit opened here Saturday, marking the first time the event is being held in Africa.

Another Cop wrecked by fossil fuel interests and our leaders’ cowardice – but there is another way | Genevieve Guenther

The fingerprints of Russia and Saudi Arabia are all over the decision text in Brazil. But a group of nations led by Colombia and the Netherlands offer hope Genevieve Guenther is the founding director of End Climate Silence The 30th conference of the parties (Cop30), the annual

Commission approves €450 million Czech State aid for Onsemi's new semiconductor manufacturing facility

The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €450 million (CZK 12 billion) Czech measure to support US chipmaker Onsemi in setting up a novel integrated chip manufacturing plant for Silicon Carbide (‘SiC') power devices in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. The measure

Africa: South Africa Hands Over G20, Takes Charge of IBSA Summit

[Scrolla] · South Africa ended its G20 term and took over leadership of IBSA, a forum for South-South cooperation.

Africa: Brand SA Hails G20 As a Reputational Turning Point for South Africa

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's successful hosting of the G20 Summit has delivered a powerful boost to the country's global image, tourism appetite and national pride, with Brand South Africa and government saying the event has already shifted perceptions and strengthened

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank urges global cooperation as it marks a decade of development

Jin Liqun, who is stepping down as AIIB's president in about two months, also said the bank must adapt to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

Africa: Malaria Vaccine Price Cut Set to Protect 7 Million More Children By 2030

[UN News] Vaccine alliance Gavi and children's agency UNICEF have struck a new pricing deal that will sharply cut the cost of a key malaria vaccine and make it possible to protect nearly seven million additional children by 2030, the agencies announced on Sunday.

European Commission announces five finalists for the 2026 Access City Award

Piacenza (Italy), Rennes (France), Salzburg (Austria), Valencia (Spain) and Zaragoza (Spain) have today been announced as the finalists for the 2026 Access City Award. These cities demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to making urban life more accessible for persons

New AI club will bestow nuclear-like power on the winners, Russia's top AI executive says

MOSCOW - Artificial intelligence will bestow vast influence on a par with nuclear weapons to those countries who are able to lead the technology, giving them superiority in the 21st Century, one of Russia's top AI executive told Reuters.

Hong Kong leader backs China’s policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute

John Lee did not respond directly to a query on whether Hong Kong had suspended exchanges with Japan's consulate.

Hong Kong leader backs China's policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute

HONG KONG - Hong Kong's leader John Lee said on Monday his government supported China's diplomatic policy towards Japan and the financial hub would closely monitor the situation and respond appropriately.

China Box Office: Bi Gan’s Resurrection Debuts at No. 1 as ‘Demon Slayer’ Holds Firm

Huace Pictures’ “Resurrection,” directed by Bi Gan, opened on top of the China box office with RMB116.8 million ($16.5 million) over the weekend of Nov. 21–23, according to Artisan Gateway. In “Resurrection,” starring Jackson Yee, Shu Qi, Mark Chao, Li Gengxi, Huang Jue and

New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat metabolism science

Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for the HSL protein: beyond breaking down fat, it also works inside the nucleus of fat cells to keep them functioning properly. When HSL is missing, fat tissue doesn’t expand as expected— instead, it shrinks, leading to

Far-right Australian politician Pauline Hanson dons burqa in Parliament

Pauline Hanson's display was meet by outrage from her fellow senators.

U.S. set to label Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization

President Trump's administration is set to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro designating Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization. But the entity is not a cartel per se.

Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Jon Rafman's strange and beautiful Google Street View archive, the final season of Stranger Things, and more cosy crime solving in Zootopia 2. Here's what to look out for this week.

‘I’m afraid for our children’: living with the climate crisis in the Philippines – in pictures

The Philippines is one of the countries most at risk of the climate emergency due to its low-lying island geography. With sea temperatures rising, the country deals with increasingly frequent and intense typhoons, rising sea-levels that threaten coastal communities, and

Five dead in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Authorities have described the attack as a "foiled terrorist plot", noting that the attackers were gunned down at the gate.

Commission adopts its November infringement procedures

To help citizens and businesses benefit fully from the European Union's legislation, the Commission maintains a constant dialogue with member states to ensure compliance with EU law. It can initiate infringement procedures against member states in the event of non-compliance.

Australian far-right senator wears burqa to parliament, sparking outrage

SYDNEY - Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa to Parliament on Monday as a political prop in her push to ban the Muslim garment in public, sparking accusations of racism from Muslim senators over the stunt.

Charity offers surplus blankets to warm residents

Diamond Hampers is giving away blankets, duvets, and pillows to people who find it hard to heat their homes.

India celebrates as women lift T20 World Cup for the blind

India defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final played in Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday.

Europe Today: European counterproposal to US-Ukraine peace plan

Today Euronews will launch its new daily live programme “Europe Today”, with accompanying newsletter and podcast, just one of several new formats available on the channel.

Pope heads to Turkey, Lebanon in first overseas trip

Pope Leo XIV embarks on his debut overseas trip Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon to promote Christian unity and urge peace efforts amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The six-day trip is the first major international test for the US pope, who was elected head

Port 2 Port Security Platform being launched by all Belgian seaports and inland ports

This initiative will reinforce Belgium's position as a pioneer in integrated port security and sharpen its focus on threats including drug smuggling, cyber-attacks and the misuse of drones. It marks a European first in which every port and waterway within one country

Billie Eilish Concert Doc, Directed by James Cameron, Headed to Theaters Via Paramount

The singer teased the 3D collaboration during one of her shows over the summer.

Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ 3D Concert Movie Set for Release by Paramount, Co-Directed by James Cameron

Billie Eilish’s 3D concert documentary will be released by Paramount Pictures, she revealed Sunday night on Instagram on the last night of her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour in San Francisco. The film, co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron, will hit theaters on March 20, 2026,

China and Japan need to take a step back from the brink

Japan’s decision to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni — a quiet island just 110 kilometers from Taiwan — marks a strategic shift with implications far beyond its immediate defense posture. This move confirms what regional observers have long feared: Asia’s

The new space race: These are the different space strategies across Europe

Germany and France recently launched new space strategies. What do other countries have in place?

High-stakes showdown looms as US and EU trade member states meet

US officials and EU ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday for what is expected to be a "frank" discussion about the two sides' fraught trade deal.

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Trump’s tariffs are pushing Canada closer to China and India

Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to double non-U.S. exports by 2035. That means making up with two of Canada’s greatest adversaries.

Relais & Châteaux has welcomed 14 new members to its association, including one in Luxembourg

Sharing a taste for authenticity and local, these new members contribute to a total of 34 properties having joined Relais & Châteaux this year alone. Commenting, Laurent Gardinier, president, Relais & Châteaux, told this site: “Our Association is firmly committed to a

2 unresponsive, several injured as car rams into pedestrians in Tokyo

Two people showed no vital signs and several others were injured.

Suicide bombers kill 3 at Pakistan paramilitary HQ

The world is eating more kimchi, but South Korea is importing more of it from China

Price remains the key driver behind the rise in kimchi imports.

Flood-stricken Hat Yai declared disaster zone; Thai authorities step in to help stranded tourists

More than 1,000 travellers were reportedly stranded at hotels and the Hat Yai airport.

HPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer risk with minimal side effects, major review finds

Studies show girls vaccinated by age 16 face dramatically lower cervical cancer risk with no major side effects.

Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan military intervention comments, says Chinese foreign minister

China slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments suggesting potential Japanese military action over Taiwan as reckless and shocking, calling it a “grave violation” of international law and threatening a military response against any “aggression”.

Endings and beginnings: Atacama Cosmology Telescope releases its final data, shaping the future of cosmology

There's always a touch of melancholy when a chapter that has absorbed years of work comes to an end. In the case of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT), those years amount to nearly 20—and now the telescope has completed its mission. Yet some endings are also important

The case against — and for — Trump’s Ukraine plan

The Trump White House has grown impatient to end the war in Ukraine. Critics say it is playing into Russia’s hands.

Marcos says seven suspects in Philippine graft scandal detained

The scandal has ignited public anger and caused economic growth to slow sharply in the third quarter.