Europe risks falling behind in space data centre race, new report warns

Europe needs to create a roadmap for how to build and deploy space data centres before it misses out on a key new industry, a report has found.

Africa: All of Africa Today - November 20, 2025

[allAfrica]

Turkish Films in the Tallinn Spotlight Push Boundaries in Search of New Cinematic Languages

With 'Lo-Fi,' 'Dump of Untitled Pieces,' and 'LifeLike,' three narrative features from Turkey are featured in key sections of the festival in Estonia this year.

Commission imposes definitive safeguard measures on certain ferroalloys

The European Commission has taken an important step to protect the EU's ferroalloy industry – which employs some 1,800 people in the EU – by imposing definitive safeguard measures on imports of certain ferroalloys into the European Union. This decision brings to a close an 11

How Indonesia’s Danantara blends power, profit and politics

When Indonesia established Badan Pengelola Investasi (BPI) Danantara, it was not merely launching a sovereign wealth fund but constructing a political-economic architecture, one that fuses financial ambition with the logic of power. Danantara sits at the intersection of markets

New report reveals major risks in turning oceans into carbon sinks

Experts say the ocean could help absorb carbon dioxide, but today’s technologies are too uncertain to be scaled up safely. New findings released during COP30 highlight the risks of rushing into marine carbon removal without proper monitoring and verification. With the 1.5°C

Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo given life sentence for human trafficking

MANILA - A Philippine trial court has sentenced a former mayor accused of having ties to Chinese criminal syndicates to life imprisonment after finding her guilty of human trafficking, a government anti-crime agency said on Thursday.

Recruiting in Roblox: Extremists exploit gaming platforms as radicalisation channels in S-E Asia

Extremist networks have adapted quickly to youths' digital habits, leveraging private chat groups.

Nvidia shares rise after quarterly earnings, calming bubble anxiety

Nvidia reported stronger than expected quarterly earnings, soothing worries that AI-driven stock prices may have shot too high.

Ammunition and explosives but unclear numbers: What we know about Italian military aid to Ukraine

The current figures are outlined in the Annual Report on Authorised Transit, Import and Export of Armaments which was submitted to parliament in spring.

The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals

When Liberia's government signed an agreement with a little-known Dubai company run by a royal sheikh in 2023, the "carbon credit" deal promised to protect vast tracts of forests and offset big polluters' emissions. It was one of a flurry of deals UAE-based Blue Carbon signed

The hunt is on for bears in Japan after deadly attacks

Nearly 200 people have been attacked by bears in Japan in 2025 and 13 have died.

Commission launches market investigations on cloud computing services under the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has opened three market investigations on cloud computing services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Two market investigations will assess whether Amazon and Microsoft should be designated as gatekeepers for their cloud computing services, Amazon Web

Taiwan’s President shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch

China indicated it would ban all imports of seafood from Japan.

Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch

TAIPEI - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te showed his support for Japan on Thursday with a lunch of Japanese-sourced sushi, after China indicated it would ban all imports of the country's seafood in an escalating dispute over the Chinese-claimed island.

Chinese research ships, US military active in north Pacific, monitor shows

SYDNEY - Five Chinese research vessels, including ships used for space and missile tracking and underwater mapping, were active in the northwest Pacific last month, as the United States stepped up military exercises, data from a Guam-based group shows.

Viral TikTok clip saves ‘senior citizen’ water buffalo from slaughter in rural Philippines

Strangers started offering money, and together raised 50,000 pesos (S$1,100) to save the animal.

Jennifer Beals, Roshan Sethi to Receive Yale in Hollywood Fest Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

Yale in Hollywood has revealed Jennifer Beals and Roshan Sethi as honorees for its sixth annual virtual film festival, set to run Dec. 4-6. Beals will receive the festival’s 2025 Career Achievement Award, while Sethi will be presented with the Queer Voice Award. Both honorees

Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 16

China widens mainland access for Taiwan residents amid icy cross-Strait ties

Effective Thursday (Nov 20), China is allowing Taiwan residents to obtain single-entry permits on arrival at 100 entry checkpoints, up from 58.

Latest news bulletin | November 20th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 20th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

How Greece is using digital tools to enforce its alcohol and tobacco sales bans for minors

Three digital tools aim to help Greece curb the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to children and teenagers.

European Parliament blocks MEPs' attempt to stall Mercosur deal

A draft resolution opposing the Mercosur trade agreement has been blocked on procedural grounds, sparking parliamentarians' anger and putting the deal’s ratification process off to a tense start.

Commission allocates over €600 million for 70 projects deploying alternative fuels infrastructure across Europe

The European Commission has selected 70 projects to help decarbonize transport and strengthen the competitiveness of EU industries by installing the infrastructure needed for recharging or refueling the different transport modes. These projects will receive over €600 million in

Shekhar Kapur Unveils Vision for International Film Festival of India: Tech Integration, Carnival Opening and Global Film Market Expansion

Revered filmmaker and International Film Festival of India (IFFI) festival director Shekhar Kapur is steering the Goa-based event toward a future emphasizing technological innovation, audience engagement and international co-production opportunities as it enters its 56th

French ‘godfather of AI’ Yann LeCun confirms he is leaving Meta to launch AI start-up

LeCun has previously said he does not agree that LLMs, which Meta is investing billions into, are the future of intelligence.

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in West Bank expulsions

(Reuters) -Israel’s expulsion of tens of thousands of Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps in early 2025 amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, calling for urgent international measures to hold Israeli officials

Béla Tarr-Backed ‘Lullaby for the Mountains’ Unveils Clip Ahead of International Film Festival of India Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety is exclusively unveiling a new clip from “Lullaby for the Mountains,” the debut feature from Armenian filmmaker Hayk Matevosyan that is making its Asian premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where it serves as the sole Armenian selection. The

Is Poland awash with Russian disinformation? PM Tusk warns against anti-Ukrainian narratives

The Ministry of Digitalisation has warned against disinformation about the rail explosion and urged people to be cautious about online reports and try to verify information.

Scientists reawaken exhausted T cells to supercharge cancer immunity

Researchers discovered a way to keep T cells from wearing out during the fight against cancer, and the approach could make immune-based treatments far more powerful. They found that tumors use a particular molecular signal to weaken T cells, and that interrupting this signal

Africa: Africa Losing Over $50bn Yearly to Illicit Financial Flows, Says ICPC Chair

[This Day] The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), has said Africa loses over $50 billion annually to illicit financial flows, undermining development and crippling public services.

‘Heal and Rock Again’: Dale Bozzio’s Son Shares Fundraiser for Singer’s Surgery

The Missing Persons lead vocalist requires surgery for severe capsular contracture, which has left her in constant pain and made it difficult to perform

Africa: More Than 400 Million Children Globally Live in Poverty, Missing Out On At Least Two Daily Needs Such As Nutrition and Sanitation - Unicef

[Unicef] New York -- New report warns more children are at risk of falling into poverty as global funding cuts, conflict and climate threaten access to services crucial for health and wellbeing

Africa: WFP Global Outlook - 'Thing Have Never Been So Bad' - Hunger Rises Amid Funding Cuts

[WFP] With two famines confirmed, funding and innovation must be accompanied by the political will to achieve peace

Africa: Lifetime Toll - 840 Million Women Faced Partner or Sexual Violence

[WHO] Violence against women remains one of the world's most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a landmark report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN partners.

Africa: Tinubu Postpones Trip to G20, AU-EU Summits in South Africa and Angola

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.

Indonesia evacuates stranded climbers after Semeru volcano erupts

Africa: Museveni Endorses Visa-Free Africa Bid, Boosting Continental Tourism Campaign

[Nile Post] Momentum toward a borderless African travel experience has accelerated after the Trans-Africa Tourism & Unity Campaign secured major backing from President Museveni during a high-level engagement at the Mayuge State Lodge.

Europe could get Cypriot natural gas by 2027, president says

Europe has been looking for more ways to wean itself off Russian energy and cut Moscow from revenues to fund its all-out war in Ukraine.

How to unlock every character in Kirby Air Riders

You'll need to complete specific checkboxes to unlock characters and alternate colors in Kirby Air Riders. We list them in our guide.

How to unlock all machines in Kirby Air Riders

There are a variety of vehicles (or "machines") to unlock in Kirby Air Riders. We list how to unlock them all in our guide.

12 Kirby Air Riders beginner's tips to help you get started

Here's a few Kirby Air Riders tips and tricks to help you win your races and unlock the checklist.

Denial of return by Israel to Palestinians in West Bank a war crime, HRW says

A new report by Human Rights Watch finds that Israel committed war crimes in its ground offensive in the West Bank earlier this year, after tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians were denied return after hostilities ended.

Nazi bombs, torpedo heads and mines: how marine life thrives on dumped weapons

Scientists discover thousands of sea creatures have made their homes amid the detritus of abandoned second world war munitions off the coast of Germany In the brackish waters off the German coast lies a wasteland of Nazi bombs, torpedo heads and mines. Thrown off barges at the

Broad support for lethal control of wild deer among nature organization subscribers

There is broad support for regulated lethal control of wild deer to reduce their numbers and impacts among subscribers of nature organizations in England and Wales, a new study has found.

Could a kid have painted that? Jackson Pollock's famous pour-painting has child-like characteristics, study shows

What makes art art? Is it the method or the creator? Does it need a color palette and oil paints, or a canvas laid flat on the floor and paint splattered across it? Does it require a critically acclaimed painter, or a toddler with crayons? And when it comes to the artist, can

M5 Entertainment Launches Global Film Fund With Inaugural Award at India’s WAVES Film Bazaar (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmmaker and producer Sonya V. Kapoor is partnering with Amrita Mendonza to establish the M5 Entertainment Global Film Fund, which is debuting with its first award presentation during the Indian National Film Development Corporation’s WAVES Film Bazaar initiative. The program

Developing the research competence of future teachers

A recent study with prospective teachers at the University of Cologne shows how research competence develops during research-based learning. While the cognitive domain of research competence—for example, knowledge and understanding of research processes—increases significantly

Africa: Africa Leads With Agentic Ai Technology Adoption - Report

[This Day] New survey-based report from Boston Consulting Group and MIT Sloan Management has revealed how leaders can maximise Agentic AI's duality with HR approaches and asset management techniques.

Most Americans believe that migrant farmworkers should be allowed to remain in US, survey reveals

A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee finds that 65% of adults support establishing a special program that would allow migrant farmworkers to remain in the U.S. to help with food production. This is especially relevant at this time of harvest