Who wants to live forever? Xi and Putin, apparently.

In a conversation caught on a hot mic, the leaders of China and Russia chatted about human longevity, organ replacement surgery and the possibility of living to 150.

Trump asks Supreme Court to take up tariffs case and reverse ruling

It's the latest in a series of Trump administration appeals to a Supreme Court he helped shape, and one that is expected to put a centerpiece of the president's trade policy before the justices.

The real reason Modi went to China

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to China, to attend the SCO leaders’ summit in Tianjin, was by any measure a milestone. Modi’s first visit to China in seven years represented a long-awaited breakthrough in China-India relations and a snub to Washington, whose

EU donates €1 million in humanitarian funding and 130 tonnes of in-kind assistance in response to the earthquake in Afghanistan

Following the strong earthquake that hit north-eastern Afghanistan, the EU has approved €1 million in humanitarian emergency funding to address the most urgent needs of the affected population. This money will go to humanitarian partners that are already carrying out relief

CJ ENM Expands Into India With Amazon MX Player K-Drama Deal

Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM is making its first major push into India’s streaming market through a new content partnership with Amazon MX Player, the e-commerce giant’s free ad-supported video service. The deal will see 18 K-drama series from CJ ENM’s catalog made

Turkey bans French singer's concert after protest calls over his pro-Israeli stance

ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkish authorities have banned a concert of Enrico Macias, a French singer of Algerian-Jewish origin, after calls for protest over his pro-Israeli stance. The Istanbul governor's office late on Wednesday said that Macias' performance scheduled for Friday

Indonesian students to stage parliament protest, await meeting with government

JAKARTA - Indonesian students will stage protests at the parliament building in the capital Jakarta on Thursday, a student group said, as a proposed meeting with the government on massive demonstrations that have left 10 people dead was yet to materialise.

Latest Eurobarometer survey shows that young Europeans are among the strongest supporters of EU enlargement

The European Commission has published a new Special Eurobarometer survey showing that young Europeans strongly support EU enlargement: around two-thirds of respondents aged 15 to 39 share the views that (potential) candidates should join the EU, once they meet the necessary

David Byrne Brings a Wave of Orange Tracksuits to Perform ‘What Is The Reason for It?’ on ‘Fallon’

The new single features on Byrne's upcoming album, Who Is the Sky? , arriving Friday

Encouraged by Trump, Europeans plan to send troops to secure postwar Ukraine

The Trump administration has told European nations that the U.S. is willing to back a postwar force in Ukraine with air defense and intelligence, officials say.

Former Berlin, Locarno Chief Carlo Chatrian Named Jury President for Tokyo International Film Festival

Carlo Chatrian will preside over the international competition jury at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival. The Italian film executive previously ran two of Europe’s most prominent festivals, directing Locarno from 2013-2018 and Berlin from 2020-2024. Chatrian’s

Political instability in France: How does it impact the economy and investments?

Economic risks are emerging in France while political instability looms, as the third government is in danger of falling in little over a year. Further attempts to tackle the country’s enormous debt could be choked until after the next presidential election in 2027.

Africa: Africa's First Self-Flying Air Taxi to Be Launched in Kigali

[New Times] The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), is set to debut Africa's first-ever public flight of a self-flying electric air taxi at the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit, taking place in Kigali on September 4-5.

Africa: East Africa's Largest Fish Feed Factory in Buikwe Touted As Game-Changer for Uganda's Aquaculture

[Nile Post] President Museveni has commissioned the De Heus Fish Feed Factory in Njeru, Buikwe District, marking a major milestone for Uganda's aquaculture sector and broader agricultural transformation.

China targeting Musk’s Starlink with low-orbit satellite drive

China is pressing ahead with low-orbit satellite clusters as regulators lay out a framework to accelerate the technology’s commercialization. The biggest hurdle facing Beijing’s ambitions remains the lack of reusable launch vehicles, a breakthrough that has enabled Elon Musk’s

'A new tobacco epidemic': Experts warn vaping may cause irreversible harm to children’s health

"This epidemic is being led and organised by the nicotine industry,” one expert told Euronews Health.

How can Europe forge its own creative high-tech ecosystem?

Many an expert has asked the question why it is the case that Europe today has not been successful in establishing its own distinct and globally impactful, hi-tech industry. Comparing the amount of unicorns, or companies with a valuation of over a billion dollars, between the

Price cut for some Firmus gas customers

Firmus Energy announces its gas price in the Ten Towns area will fall by almost 8% in April.

Council scheme to fight rising costs ahead of winter

The scheme offers £150 for eligible single households, or £200 for couples and families.

Africa: 'Reparatory Justice' Key to Ending Racism Against Africans and Their Descendants

[UN News] Governments, academia and other stakeholders must "double down on delivering reparatory justice" for people from the African diaspora, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said in a report published on Wednesday.

Climate change fuelled wildfires of 'unprecedented intensity' in Spain and Portugal, experts say

Researchers warn that simultaneous fires across Europe are overwhelming firefighting resources.

Around 90% of autistic adults over 40 are undiagnosed in UK, researchers find

Researchers warn this group faces higher risks of poor health, social isolation, suicidal ideation and reduced life expectancy, and are calling for urgent investment in awareness and services.

Weatherwatch: Repair of ozone layer is making the planet warmer, study finds

Scientists say ozone is warming Earth by 40% more than expected but that repair is still right thing to do The repair of the Earth’s ozone layer has been a success, but a new study reveals a downside: ozone is warming the planet up to 40% more than originally anticipated. Bill

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European Parliament seeks recovery from Patriots of EU funds misused by previous far-right group

The group that includes France’s Rassemblement National, Italy’s The League, and Hungary’s Fidesz could be obliged to repay over €4 million.

Mediawan’s Plan B to Plant Flag in London on the Heels of ‘Adolescence’ With ‘Baby Reindeer’ Producer Ed Macdonald to Run New Banner

Hot of the heels of its racing drama blockbuster “F1: The Movie” and Emmy-nominated limited series “Adolescence,” Brad Pitt’s L.A.-based Plan B Entertainment is planting its flag in London. Ed Macdonald, the well-respected British producer of “Baby Reindeer,” is on board to run

Khartoum: A ruined capital controlled by Sudan's Islamists

The Battle for Khartoum is not over, it has just entered a new phase. Four months after the Sudanese Armed Forces reoccupied the city, they face a new challenge, expelling the armed groups that have occupied the city since and now hold it as a down payment on the Islamic

Inside the Trump team’s conflicting efforts to mend ties with India

Escalating anti-India rhetoric from Donald Trump and his top economic adviser has led to deepening anger in New Delhi, which is expanding outreach to Russia and China.

Australia agrees to record $309 million payout to victims of illegal debt recovery scheme

SYDNEY - The Australian government said on Thursday it had agreed to pay a further A$475 million ($308.66 million) in compensation to victims of an illegal welfare debt recovery programme, which if approved by the courts would be the largest class action payout in the country's

‘Pink and green’ protests call for a reset in Indonesia

The two colours have come to symbolise a solidarity movement.

On the eve of Silksong, ultrawide monitor support is confirmed, and the soundtrack looks to be double the size of the original

Scale is important for some people.

China shows off drones, missiles and other hardware in WWII victory parade

China also unveiled nuclear-capable missiles that can be launched from sea, land and air together, the first time it has shown off its "triad" of nuclear-ready capabilities.

Israeli military identifies missile launched from Yemen towards Israel

The Israeli military said on Thursday a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel fell in an open area outside Israeli territory and no sirens were activated, the third such launch within less than 24 hours.

Brotherhood in green jackets: Ojol riders unite from deliveries to Jakarta street protests

They were thrust into the spotlight after a 21-year-old rider was killed in Jakarta on Aug 28.

Record payout for victims of 'illegal and immoral' Australian welfare scheme

Hundreds of thousands of Australians were forced to repay debts, many of which did not even exist.

'Very solid' Sinner sweeps aside Musetti to reach semis

Jannik Sinner continues his US Open title defence in dominant fashion as he sweeps past fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti to reach the semi-finals.

North Korea wipes traces of Kim Jong Un after Beijing meeting with Putin

Such measures have reportedly been standard protocol since the era of Mr Kim’s predecessor Kim Jong Il.

Spain and Portugal wildfire weather made 40 times more likely by climate crisis, study finds

Wildfires were 30% more intense than would have been expected without global heating, scientists say The extreme weather that fuelled “astonishing” blazes across Spain and Portugal last month was made 40 times more likely by climate breakdown, early analysis suggests. The

Labour could end badger cull but only with Covid-style testing and vaccines – report

Review says ministers have only ‘small chance’ of wiping out bovine tuberculosis by 2038 without more investment Labour can end the badger cull but only with a Covid-19 style focus on testing and vaccinating, the author of a government-commissioned report has said. Ministerial

Loneliness linked to worse health and higher medical costs, study finds

Four in 10 Britons said they were lonely at least sometimes in a new survey tracking the health costs associated with loneliness.

China’s DF-61 ICBM points at US nuke silo vulnerability

China’s DF-61 rollout reignites the nuclear chess match, spotlighting its mobile missile edge and the US struggle to keep its aging, silo-bound arsenal credible. This month, multiple media outlets reported that China has rolled out what appears to be a new road-mobile

'Pink and green' protests call for a reset in Indonesia

Hot mic captures conversation between Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality

Hot mics caught what appeared to be a private conversation between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussing the prospects for immortality as they attended China’s Victory Day military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.

Australia settles largest-ever class action over ‘robodebt’ scandal

It would be the largest class action settlement in Australian history.

December trial set for Wisconsin judge indicted over obstructing immigration agents

A Wisconsin judge who is accused of helping a migrant evade arrest by federal immigration agents will stand trial in December. The trial for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who was indicted on two counts in May, had her trial set for Dec. 15 on Wednesday by

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‘South Park’: Donald Trump Gets Satan Pregnant in Wild New Episode

In the fourth episode of “South Park” Season 27, Satan reveals he is pregnant with Donald Trump’s baby while South Park Elementary is enveloped in Labubu mania. The episode opens with two South Park Elementary students fist-fighting over whose Labubus are legit, and the new

Trump asks Supreme Court to greenlight tariffs

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to rescue President Trump’s tariffs invalidated by lower courts. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit struck down the bulk of Trump’s tariffs in a 7-4 decision last week, ruling the president can’t use

Russ Vought says Government Accountability Office 'shouldn't exist'

The director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought, said on Wednesday that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) should not exist. "We're not big fans of GAO. They are a quasi-legislative independent entity and something that shouldn't exist,”

Charli XCX Soundtracks the Erotic ‘Wuthering Heights’ Trailer Starring Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi

The classic 1847 novel by Emily Brontë is getting a retelling by Saltburn director Emerald Fennell