Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
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Shocking case in France: Two minors in custody after 12-year-old found dead with towel around neck
Rennes's public prosecutor said a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and a girl later came forward; both are in custody as divers search the nearby Vilaine for clues.
Russia urges foreign residents and diplomats to leave Kyiv as it threatens more strikes
One day after one of Russia's worst attacks on Kyiv since its 2022 full-scale invasion, Moscow warns foreign residents and diplomats to leave Ukraine's capital, as it says it does not intend on slowing down its attacks.
Mexico set to host Iranian football team during World Cup
The future of Iran's World Cup campaign has been thrown into doubt by the Trump administration's military attacks and the ensuing chaos in the Middle East and beyond.
Housing and climate resilience dominate Latin American agenda at WUF13
Latin American leaders at World Urban Forum 13 called for new housing finance models, stronger private investment and climate-resilient urban development.
Belarus opposition leader visits Kyiv after Russia's most devastating attack this year
Ukraine and its allies are increasingly concerned about Belarusian-Russian collaboration, while Moscow has warned that further strikes on Kyiv are coming.
MENA leaders call for housing to go beyond 'bricks and mortar' at Baku forum
Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Morocco took to the stage at WUF13 in Baku to argue that housing policy must go beyond construction — linking shelter to jobs, climate resilience and human dignity.
Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching
The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.
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Qatar exports World Cup know-how as 2026 tournament approaches
As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football's top tournament with its North American peers.
Iran delegation in Qatar seeks deal on frozen assets and Hormuz blockade
A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and the unfreezing of blocked assets, according to anonymous sources familiar with the
Ukraine reburies remains of divisive nationalist World War II leader
Ukraine reburied the repatriated remains of a divisive military figure Andrii Melnyk, who was leading the Organisation of Ukrainian Nationalists, an independence group that challenged Soviet rule, including by working with Nazi Germany during World War II.
Tokyo governor urges global capitals to share best practices in Astana visit
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan.
WHO chief warns Ebola outbreak 'outpacing us' as deaths hit 220
The spread of one of the world's most feared viruses has left responders 'playing catch-up' in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
Head of Gagauzia Releases Prison Letters Book Alleging Political Repression in Moldova
Evghenia Gutul, the elected Head (Baskan) of the Gagauz Autonomous Region in southern Moldova, has released a book written during her imprisonment titled “The Gutul Case. Anatomy of Political Persecution.” The publication contains 30 letters written from prison, describing what
Portugal's Meo seeks €82m from state over Huawei 5G exclusion
Portuguese telecoms operator Meo is taking the state to court over its decision to ban Huawei equipment from 5G networks, arguing the move caused serious financial damage.
What is a heat dome? Why Europe is sweltering under record-breaking May temperatures
“What we used to call a July phenomenon is now arriving in mid-May", according to one weather forecaster.
FBI ‘concerned’ about death threats to Bruce Springsteen during tour
Legendary rocker and vocal Trump critic Bruce Springsteen has received an increasing number of death threats during his tour. It's a dangerous time to speak up in 'The Land Of Hope and Dreams'...
Ebola alert in Italy: Two suspected cases in Lombardy after return from Uganda
In an official statement, the Health Ministry stressed that the risk of Ebola in Italy "remains very low."
More than 1.5m Muslim pilgrims begin hajj as Iran peace deal hangs in the balance
Despite the uncertainty triggered by the Iran war, Saudi officials noted over the weekend that more pilgrims had travelled from abroad to participate in this year’s hajj than in 2025.
Spain unveils climate social plan with €9 billion for energy transition
The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility.
Panic at Tokyo luxury mall after man sprays unidentified substance
Firefighters, police and hazmat crews surrounded a luxury shopping mall in Tokyo’s Ginza district after a man sprayed an unidentified substance inside, with 19 people taken to hospital.
From creepypasta to Hollywood: Everything you need to know about 'Backrooms' and liminal horror
Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels "off"? An upcoming film taps into "liminality", an important concept in architecture, psychology and anthropology. Here's everything you need to know about
From fur to data: How eDNA is revolutionising wildlife monitoring in Africa
Scientists in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park are using new technology to detect and protect endangered species like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys without disturbing the animals. Here's how it works – and why it could change conservation forever.
Violent clashes break out after mass protest in Belgrade
Protesters clashed with police in central Belgrade after a mass rally over the weekend demanding early elections in Serbia, with demonstrators throwing flares and stones as riot police responded with tear gas.
Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people and injuring 10
Road accidents kill thousands every year in the nation of more than 170 million people because of lax oversight of traffic rules, bad road conditions and unskilled driving.
Inside the world’s largest AI personality contest: Are virtual influencers the future?
Body positivity nightmare or a chance to redefine beauty standards? A new awards contest for AI-generated personalities is testing how far virtual influencers can go.
MEPs to visit China for the 43rd Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM)
The European Parliament’s delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (D-CN) will take part in the 43rd EU-China Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM) on 28 May. Parliament’s delegation will visit Beijing and Wuhan from 27 to 29 May. The 43rd EU-China IPM will take
These are the world’s best countries to move to – and number one is in Europe
Whether you’re moving as a family or looking to improve your cost of living balance, here’s where you should be heading.
What is China’s Shenzhou-23 mission? Inside the year-long space experiment
The astronauts will be testing how a year in space affects their body and will be conducting more than 100 experiments, like growing embryos and rice.
Housing crisis is a matter of governance and not funding, city leaders tell World Urban Forum
Mayors from Turkey to Malaysia told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku that poor coordination between local and central governments is blocking housing delivery worldwide.
‘Devastating blow’: Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status
Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction.
Strait of Hormuz turmoil 'serious' risk for Europe, top UAE adviser warns
UAE presidential adviser Dr Anwar Gargash said at a conference in Prague that the Strait of Hormuz is a European energy problem, not a distant regional one, as the region continues to face the worst instability in decades.
Night-time alcohol ban in Warsaw: will the capital be safer?
From 1 June, a ban on night-time alcohol sales will apply across Warsaw. The measure, part of the Safe Night programme, aims to boost safety and curb late-night public disorder.
Lithuania warns mass data leak was work of foreign country
While no specific culprit has been named, Lithuania and the other Baltic states are on high alert for "hybrid warfare" tactics used by the Kremlin, including cyber attacks.
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Vučić defends Serbia's Chinese ties on controversial visit to Beijing
Xi Jinping has welcomed a run of world leaders in recent months, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Iran executes two over protests and alleged espionage as court sentences four more to death
Iran executed two men over the January protests and the war while a Tehran court sentenced four to death in a 2022 protest case amid UN condemnation.
Father of abandoned French children found on road in southern Portugal breaks silence
The father of the two children abandoned in Portugal says he is awaiting official permission to see them adding that he has thought about them "every second" since learning of their disappearance.
Films more likely to star a ‘Chris’ or a talking animal than a woman over 60, study reveals
An anti-ageism campaign in the UK has uncovered that top-grossing films over past three years are more likely to star an actor named 'Chris' or a talking animal rather than a female lead over the age of 60. What gives?
Turkey's president scraps move to close liberal Bilgi University following outcry
Founded on 7 June 1996 as Turkey's fourth private foundation university, Bilgi became part of the Laureate International Universities network, a US-based group operating universities across multiple continents, in 2006.
A new flight tracker just launched, complete with alerts for unusual activity
The alerts are triggered by things like altitude oscillation and squawk codes.
Finnish smart ring maker Oura plans IPO at over €9 billion as wearable market heats up
The Finnish company behind the Oura Ring, a wearable health tracking device, is moving towards a Wall Street listing that could become one of the most valuable IPOs of a European firm this year.
Iran says it is charging fees for 'navigational services' through Strait of Hormuz
Iran effectively shuttered the crucial waterway in the early days of the war and in mid-April the US responded by imposing its own blockade on Iranian ports.
Climbers race up giant bun tower at Hong Kong’s colourful Bun Festival
Contestants climbed a 14-metre tower covered in thousands of steamed buns during Hong Kong’s annual Bun Scrambling Competition, one of the highlights of the traditional Cheung Chau Bun Festival.
Two 17th-century paintings missing for nearly 100 years recovered after loan
The works were loaned in 1929 for display at the Ibero-American Exhibition in Seville, but were never returned to their owner, the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes de Sevilla.
Why European businesses are not using AI tools
Eurostat's 2025 data show that a lack of technical expertise, data privacy concerns, and legal uncertainty remain the main barriers to the use of AI tools among European businesses, even as most companies recognise AI’s potential value.
Pope Leo XIV warns of 'new forms of slavery' linked to Artificial Intelligence
In his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," the pontiff warned against "a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance."
Zelenskyy visits damaged Kyiv sites after Russian missile and drone assault
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited damaged buildings and the Chernobyl Museum in Kyiv after a major Russian missile and drone attack that killed at least two people and wounded dozens.
Commission publishes guidance to strengthen Europe's resilience by clarifying the application of EU water laws
The European Commission has published guidance to ensure simpler and more harmonised implementation of EU water laws by reducing uncertainties about compliance. It aims to support Europe's overall resilience agenda, which includes water resilience. This guidance is part of the