North Korea calls Seoul a ‘puppet’ for its role in US maritime exercise

The Rim of the Pacific Exercise is billed as the world’s largest international maritime exercise.

European Commission rewards spurious PA textbook reforms

The European Commission and the Palestinian Authority (PA) held a high-level meeting in Brussels on Monday (13 July), at which the EU showcased reforms that the PA says it has made to incendiary textbooks. The EU also announced the renewal of funding for PA education, which had

Bollywood Star Jacqueline Fernandez Launches AI Avatar (EXCLUSIVE)

Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez is launching an AI-powered digital avatar that gives audiences access to her personal book recommendations, late-night reflections, and stories from her own life. The avatar was built by Galleri5 – Collective Artists Network’s in-house AI

Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says

TAICHUNG, Taiwan, July 17 - Taiwan must heed international calls to share the responsibility for \"collective defence\", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, appealing for parliamentary support for new spending on drones.

EU plans to pay China to help Ukraine kill Russians

The Financial Times published a piece on July 15 alleging that “Ukraine to buy Chinese drone parts with EU funds.” According to the newspaper’s sources, “Kyiv has obtained a carve-out for part of a €6 billion tranche to purchase drone components from China”, following the

China ‘firmly opposes’ UK nationalisation of British Steel

The UK government announced on Thursday that it had passed legislation to nationalise British Steel, previously owned by China’s Jingye Group, to protect the country’s steelmaking capacity after Jingye moved to shut the company’s blast furnaces.

School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda

Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.

New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native bird

New Zealand earlier reported its first confirmed detection in a migratory seabird.

‘China’s model is flawed’: top MEP says trade pressure could test Beijing’s stability

In an interview with Euronews, German liberal MEP Engin Eroglu, chair of the European Parliament’s delegation for relations with China, said the EU’s market of 450 million consumers gives the bloc leverage over Beijing and challenges China’s claim to global dominance.

Iran’s regime in crisis: Negotiations, internal divisions and growing resistance

Iran has returned to confrontation with the United States weeks after the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding sought to halt the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The immediate dispute concerns security and retaliation; the deeper issue is the clerical regime’s survival.

How do you split the bill with friends?

Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.

Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance

SHANGHAI, July 17 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's premier tech conference to promote open-source technology and challenge U.S. influence over the rules governing the fast-moving sector.

Autopsies find most Bangkok fire victims died from smoke inhalation

Africa: Remittances to Hold Steady Despite Return of Thousands From South Africa, Says Mnangagwa Spokesperson

[New Zimbabwe] THE return of Zimbabweans from South Africa fleeing xenophobic attacks will not affect Zimbabwe's remittances, which account for a significant proportion of the gross domestic product, a government official has said.

Africa: Beyond the Supply Chain - South Africa's China Dilemma

[FPRI] At the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026, South Africa's deputy president Paul Mashatile signaled a renewed partnership with China amid a complex geopolitical global environment. Speaking at the event, he emphasized that South

Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain

The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.

‘Almost one in three people cannot afford a healthy diet’, UN warns

Nearly three billion people globally are unable to afford a healthy diet, as the cost of eating healthy has spiked in recent years.

The empty middle seat: A perk that every economy passenger hopes for when flying

Following the unveiling of its ‘Relax Row’, US airline United has now announced plans to roll out its new offering in Economy Plus – a special row that has no middle seat and instead uses the extra space for a shared table and more elbow room.

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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

'The tide is turning': Inside Ursula von der Leyen's trip to Kyiv

Ursula von der Leyen's latest visit to Kyiv captured a shift in momentum. The battlefield has moved to the skies and accession is yielding tangible results. "The tide is turning," she declared.

Top EU official speaks of 'very special feeling' over new deal with UK

This Agreement is the result of more than four years of negotiations and completes the legal framework of the relations between the EU and the UK following Britain’s withdrawal from the EU. It entered into provisional application on 15 July. Gibraltar is not included in the

Guinea: Can a raw gold export ban build a refining industry?

Conakry wants to stop exporting raw gold and start refining it at home. The plan could keep more wealth in Guinea, but only if the country can build the industry to match its ambition.

India’s AI moment more about deployment than discovery

For three decades, India was the world’s back office. During the next three decades, it may become the world’s AI workshop. That possibility lies behind one of the most consequential questions facing India’s economy. Artificial intelligence threatens the very industry that

US strikes Iranian civilian infrastructure, Tehran retaliates with attacks on US facilities in Gulf

In a primetime address to the nation, Trump said the US was 'winning big in Iran' and the American public would see 'the fruits of that labour'. However, a deal seems far out of reach as fighting in the region continues to escalate.

Doom Director Addresses id Software Bloodbath: ‘What Matters The Most Is That The Games Are Good’

id Software was hit hard in the latest round of Xbox mass layoffs

Real wages are still below 2021 levels in a third of European countries analysed

Real wages fell by almost 2% in the eurozone between early 2021 and early 2026, but the impact on workers’ purchasing power varied sharply across Europe. Euronews Business examines where wages gained and lost the most — and why.

Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes

DUBAI, July 17 (Reuters) - Iran said itlaunched fresh attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf on Friday after a sixth consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military facilities, as last month's truce descended into daily attacks and counterattacks. The U.S. military said

Africa: Racism At the World Cup Is an Ugly Reality. How to Understand Where It Comes From

[The Conversation Africa] No African teams made it past the quarter-finals of the 2026 men's football World Cup, but their strategic and tactical play left a lasting impression.

The Sound of ‘The Odyssey’: Composer Ludwig Göransson Used Ancient Greek Instruments, Scrap Metals and Gongs

Composer Ludwig Göransson has reunited with Christopher Nolan to score “The Odyssey,” marking their third collaboration after “Tenet” and “Oppenheimer.” Earlier this year, Göransson’s work on “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” showcased his use of heavy synths and

Amazon’s God Of War TV Show Will Recast Kratros After Ryan Hurst Suffers A Surprise Stunt Injury

An early set photo of Hurst as Kratos was widely mocked across the internet

Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms

The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.

Japan imperial rules tweaked but still no woman emperor

BTS Invite Fans to Look Beyond the Spotlight in ‘Normal’ Video

The song features on the band's massive hit album, Arirang

Gracie Abrams’ ‘Daughter From Hell’ Has Arrived

The singer-songwriter's third studio album has arrived, featuring hit singles "Hit the Wall" and "Look at My Life"

Bones reveal ancient Egyptian princesses born 4,000 years ago used weapons

For decades, scientists have disputed the meaning of the weapons found in the burial chambers of some ancient Egyptian princesses. Were they symbolic or practical tools? Now, a reassessment of five royal women's mummies from the Middle Kingdom has shown that some princesses

Ancient Egyptian princesses knew their way around weapons of war

Analysis of six mummies from ancient Egypt challenges the idea that the bows and daggers buried with some royal women were merely ceremonial.

China’s desert mock-up rehearses a US warship’s death at sea

This month, multiple media outlets reported that satellite imagery showed a detailed, full-scale replica of a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in China’s remote Taklamakan Desert. Construction of the 155-meter mock-up began around October 2025 at the

Chinese police arrest Uyghur sisters and mother in Urumqi for sending goods to Turkey

Their eldest sister, who had been receiving the goods, said they were arrested for “supporting terrorists.”

‘God of War’ Shocker: Kratos Actor Ryan Hurst Recast After On-Set Injury

Prime Video will recast the lead role on its upcoming adaptation of “God of War” after star Ryan Hurst was injured on set, Variety has confirmed. Hurst had been set to play Kratos, the titular god of war, and Prime Video even released a first look at Hurst in the role this past

Explainer: What are the changes to Japan’s imperial family law?

The revised law aims to address issue of the shrinking royal family.

India's biggest IPO this year rakes in bids worth $31 billion, powered by institutional frenzy

The IPO of India's largest asset manager closed on Thursday, drawing keen interest from institutional investors.

Trump revives claims of election interference during address to nation

The US president said he would declassify intelligence data that revealed China had illicitly acquired 220 million US voter files. Trump's claim contradicts reviews that have found no evidence of significant interference in the 2020 election.

China’s Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country

AI has become a strategic pillar of China’s industrial policy, driven by state investment.

Five takeaways from Trump’s big elections speech

President Trump delivered an address to the nation on Thursday evening in which he sought to paint the state of U.S. election security as indefensible. In the process, Trump hoped to push for the passage of contentious legislation he favors — and to persuade more Americans to

North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise

SEOUL, July 17 - North Korean state media on Friday called South Korea a \"puppet\" following its participation in a maritime exercise led by the U.S., saying Seoul and Washington would need to bear responsibility for any \"unpredictable escalation\" in the region.