Reaction to the death of New Zealand actor Sam Neill at 78
July 13 - New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.
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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
WELLINGTON, July 13 - Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for playing paleontologist Dr Alan Grant in dinosaur blockbuster \"Jurassic Park\" and whose career included more than 50 movies, has died at the age of 78.
Parts of Bangkok declared disaster zones after subsidence
A water leak caused road subsidence and cracks in nearby buildings.
Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave
A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft.
Africa: Watchdog Pushes for Political Finance Reforms As Africa Marks Anti-Corruption Day
[New Zimbabwe] TRANSPARENCY International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has called for stricter political finance laws and faster anti-corruption action as Zimbabwe joined the continent to mark Africa Anti-Corruption Day over the weekend.
Iran expands Gulf attacks after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Tehran targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain and Gulf states scramble to intercept missiles and drones. The U.S. military says it struck Iranian military sites with fighter jets, naval forces and drones to protect shipping
Denis Côté’s ‘Nobody’s Violence’ Acquired by Heretic Ahead of Locarno Main Competition Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Heretic has acquired world sales rights to “Nobody’s Violence,” the 17th feature from prolific Canadian auteur Denis Côté which world premieres in main competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The director’s latest sees him reuniting with actor Larissa Corriveau, the star of
UK to spend €293.5m over three years to protect Jewish communities
Funds will be used to create more police patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism.
Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook. The investigation focuses on features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the platforms' highly personalised
Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
WELLINGTON, July 13 - New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.
Why US won’t win with force alone in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of escalation. The US responded by canceling the waiver permitting Iranian oil exports. Two nights of punitive airstrikes by the US Air Force
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, the versatile actor whose career of more than 50 years was highlighted by his three appearances in the blockbuster “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” franchises, died on July 13 in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau [family]
Garbage heap collapse kills 9 at India waste plant
Rescue efforts were hampered by the rain as workers struggled to reach those buried under debris.
Europe Today: Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements
Hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran, Tehran unleashed waves of major, simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers meet today to discuss whether to restrict trade between Europe and illegal Israeli
Sam Neill, Actor in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ Dies at 78
The pride of New Zealand and Australia also starred in ‘My Brilliant Career,’ ‘Dead Calm,’ ‘In the Mouth of Madness,’ ‘The Final Conflict’ and ‘Event Horizon.’
Brussels accused of ‘delay tactics’ ahead of talks on banning Israeli settlement trade
The EU’s foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to consider proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements, but some countries are privately accusing the European Commission of dragging its feet.
How can the EU make sure you don’t run out of green energy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Europe signed an agreement to expand its energy storage capacity to improve energy security and keep prices competitive for citizens and industries. But what does the agreement cover? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kallas and Commissioner Kos on the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide
On 11 July, Europe paid its tribute to the memory of over 8,300 Bosniak men and boys who were killed in the Srebrenica genocide 31 years ago. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of the genocide. We share the grief of those who endure the anguish of uncertainty
A trench, bases and Turkish ‘trainers’: Togo’s secret strategy against jihadists
For several years now, Togo has quietly been building up a plan to fight jihadist groups from the Sahel. Behind this strategy, clues point towards Turkiye. An investigation.
Dwindling US firepower doesn’t shrink China’s Taiwan trap
As the US keeps fighting in Iran, China is watching not only what the US can destroy, but how quickly it can replace what it fires. Yet depleted US stockpiles do not make an invasion of Taiwan any less perilous for China. Multiple media outlets reported that the US launched
A Silent Hill fan is making a PC port of Silent Hill: Downpour that restores a cut boss battle and plenty more
The rain in Maine falls mainly on the plain.
Anti-tracking fashion: Startup designs clothing to foil AI surveillance cameras
Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras.
Gwadar’s missing cargo and fast-closing window
Nineteen years ago, on February 6, 2007, Pakistan signed away Gwadar Port’s commercial future for four decades. The government would build the roads, the airport, the expressway, and the breakwater. A private concession-holder would run the port, fill the Free Zone, bring in
Iran says latest US strikes have ‘rendered futile’ recent diplomacy
Iran has condemned the latest wave of US attacks on its territory, saying they had “rendered futile” all the diplomatic efforts of the last few months.Their statement came soon after the US military announced a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday, saying it aimed to
Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China
HONG KONG, July 13 - Severe flooding in China's northern Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province submerged roads and swept away cars, while people swam and paddle-boarded along neighbourhood streets, videos on social media showed.
European operation dismantles €10 million illicit cigarette network in Spain
Fifty people have been arrested and six clandestine tobacco factories dismantled following a major international operation targeting the production and distribution of counterfeit cigarettes across Europe. European and national law-enforcement agencies have dismantled two
Japan says it must better combat foreign spies on its soil
Tokyo “must address this issue with even greater rigour”, said chief government spokesman Minoru Kihara.
Fire at pub on outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 27 people and injures dozens
The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.
Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations
The charity says it gave out 36,400 items of child clothing and 536 tubs of formula milk in 2025.
Gracie Abrams, 'The Odyssey' and silhouettes: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
From Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' and Gracie Abrams' third album to the Tate Modern showcasing the works of influential Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta - here's what to look out for this week.
Africa: Growing Social Alarm Across Africa Over the Damage Caused By Illegal Mining
[Agenzia Fides] Monrovia (Fides News Agency) - Liberia has announced the establishment of a task force to combat illegal mining. The new body, called the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT), has been created to strengthen inspections, improve enforcement of mining
East Africa: Somalia, Egypt FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Horn of Africa, Reject Recognition of Somaliland
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali Dhaay held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular focus on the Horn of Africa, Somalia's foreign
Africa: Nigeria, Portugal, Spain, Seal Iberian-Africa Trade Pact, As Experts Warn Ai Must Be Ethical in Migration Governance
[Vanguard] Nigeria moved to deepen economic and migration ties with Europe, even as experts at a major conference in Porto warned that artificial intelligence must be governed ethically to protect migrants and the Nigerian diaspora.
Arctic seabed mission documents fragile marine life threatened by Norway's deep-sea mining plans
A month-long Arctic expedition has revealed deep-sea ecosystems in an area being considered for mining.
The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
From Pompeii to Bratislava: Europe’s top sightseeing stops this summer
Travellers are increasingly swapping long-distance transfers to Europe’s major tourist hubs for sightseeing opportunities in less popular destinations.
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Srebrenica's lesson is prevention. Why isn't the world applying It to Kashmir?
Every year the international community gathers to remember the victims of genocide. The ceremonies are solemn, the speeches heartfelt, and the promise familiar: "Never Again", writes Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, World Forum for Peace & Justice. On 9 July 2026, the United
Watch: At the scene where Bangkok's deadly bar fire unfolded
The BBC’s South East Asia correspondent visits the site where at least 27 people were killed during a bar fire in Thailand.
Oil prices climb as Strait of Hormuz tensions reignite supply concerns
Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower on Monday after the US carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated.
Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease
Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk
South Korean singles look for their dream match at Buddhist temple retreat
The most recent retreat drew a record 4,225 applicants for just 20 spots.