Penang ready to step up measures as air quality hits unhealthy level
The state's chief minister said Penang would step up measures if readings reached critical levels.
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Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil
ANKARA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday he was joining the newly formed New Party, after a court order removed the leadership of his former Republican People's Party (CHP) amid an unprecedented legal crackdown on the opposition. Last
Climate change and AI add to pressures on Asia Pacific’s health systems
Extreme weather is exacerbating disease risks and threatening healthcare infrastructure, warned WHO officials at the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health.
Uniaxial strain reveals new way to tune electron flow in altermagnet material
Altermagnetism is a new, third type of magnetism of great interest for spin-transport applications like computer memory. If properly harnessed, it could combine the benefits of the two existing types of magnetism, ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, ultimately reducing or
Europe’s electricity system remains stable despite extreme weather
Experts from the European Commission, EU countries, Ukraine, Moldova, the Energy Community Secretariat and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) met today in an ad-hoc meeting of the Electricity Coordination Group to discuss the
Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse
Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun.
Sun and World Cup helped some UK businesses as economy grew in April to June
The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
Pentatgon funded a $533 million artillery plant that made nothing
This article was originally published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer-prizewinning investigative newsroom. A robot was on fire. Again. It was the summer of 2024, and the cutting-edge robots inside General Dynamics’ sweltering artillery factory near Dallas were catching fire with
The EU loses one in four litres of treated water. Can digitalisation fix that?
Global water demand will increase by 55 percent by 2050. Europe loses 23 percent of treated water before it's billed because of old, leaky pipes. Water Europe says AI-driven upgrades could generate around €3 billion in annual savings and more than 13,000 jobs.
Emails reveal Indian carmakers' fuel contamination worries before public retreat
NEW DELHI, Aug 13 - Hours after India made public assurances last week that its ethanol-blended petrol was safe, the country's main auto lobby withdrew a complaint about fuel contamination it had sent to the government a week earlier. The group said some figures needed more
Rescuers comb waters near Bali for 5 missing after ferry blaze
A total of 211 people were rescued and brought ashore by vessels that rushed to the scene on Wednesday (Aug 12), including a navy ship and another ferry in the vicinity. A 19-year-old Indonesian woman was found dead.
Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness
Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun.
New packaging rules for less waste and easier recycling
From 12 August 2026, new rules on packaging and packaging waste apply in the EU. This will change the way products are packaged to protect the environment and people’s health. It will also create opportunities for businesses. Packaging uses large quantities of raw materials and
From Dangote and Tyla to Vozinha and Rebecca Enonchong: 26 Africans making waves in 2026
Whether as scientists battling disease, entrepreneurs building Africa’s AI future, ministers reshaping tourism, athletes breaking records or financiers driving economic change, these are the Africans whose achievements have defined this year so far.
‘Our real friend. Our PM’: Modi’s BJP attempts to mend bridges with India’s youth
Modi and his BJP party have realised they need to engage youths, which are a powerful voting bloc.
South Korea's Incheon airport beats Heathrow to become world's busiest
The airport said diversions caused by the Middle East conflict helped boost its traffic, while Heathrow was ranked second.
European deep strike at Eurosatory 2026: The race is starting to take shape
At Eurosatory 2026 this June, the exhibition floor in Paris was crowded with proposals covering almost every layer of deep strike—from guided artillery rockets to conventional ballistic missiles—highlighting the abundance of projects available to Europe. With eight project
Hayley Williams’ Band Power Snatch Surprise Drop ‘EP2’
The singer's band with producer Daniel James released their second project on Wednesday
Singapore PM Wong sends condolences to China over death of former premier Zhu Rongji
Zhu Rongji, who served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003, died from illness on Wednesday at the age of 97.
‘Far From the Trees’ Director Meritxell Colell on Turning Exile and Endangered Languages Into a ‘Body of Memory’
In “Far From the Trees,” (“Lejos de los árboles”) Meritxell Colell asks viewers to listen before they try to understand. Premiering in Locarno’s international competition, the Spain-Italy-Peru production from Allegra Films follows Adela, a 50-year-old Mexican sound artist who
Singaporean man rescued in Malaysia wanted by CNB, believed to know kidnapper
The Singapore Police Force said the 32-year-old man had no valid travel document and is believed to know one of the alleged kidnappers; he and a 33-year-old Singaporean woman were rescued by Malaysian police.
Manila river clogged with rubbish after Typhoon Dolphin floods – in pictures
Days of rain has caused widespread flooding across the Philippines capital, Manila, and filled the city’s waterways with debris. A massive cleanup operation involving teams of workers and heavy machinery is under way Continue reading...
Financial sovereignty, digital euro and payment roaming: EU seeks alternatives to US cards
From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad.
Taking the stairs could be better for your heart than you think
Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study.
Charity awarded £100k for back to school support
From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.
Ranked: The world's best stargazing destinations – and the No.1 is in France
In a new ‘clean sky index’ of the world’s best stargazing destinations, Pic du Midi in France came out on top for its combination of sky quality and accessibility.
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Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2033 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal
Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closure Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Resources giant Rio Tinto says
Wildfires in Europe: Is 2026 already the worst year on record?
As of early August, 2026 is the worst year for several European countries over the last 15 years in terms of cumulative area burnt by wildfires. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the countries hit the hardest.
Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave
Last summer, a 56-year-old guide died after collapsing while leading a visit of the Colosseum in Rome in scorching heat.
Millions of solar eclipse glasses could end up in landfill: Here’s what to do instead
Be a responsible consumer by following expert advice on what to do with your glasses now the eclipse is over.
New move 'fills dangerous vacuum' on child safety
MEPs have welcomed moves to fill a “vacuum” that they say left children “unprotected”. Since previous rules expired, EU tech platforms have been legally barred from voluntarily flagging child sexual abuse material (CSAM). But centre right MEPs say this created an “unprecedented
Ghana: 10 things to know about Kenneth Adjei, Mahama’s choice for defence minister
From a bruising first defence vetting to close ties with Ghana’s First Lady, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei is expected to return to a ministry he once served as deputy.
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
Chinese state-linked observatory sought New Zealand site, spy agency says
It said China was the only country New Zealand had detected conducting espionage “at scale.”
Chinese state-linked observatory sought NZ site, spy agency says
WELLINGTON, Aug 13 - New Zealand's security agency said it disrupted an attempt by a Chinese state-linked observatory to install satellite-tracking infrastructure in the country, highlighting the case in its annual assessment of an increasingly dangerous espionage environment.
Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
The Pentagon review focused on three airstrikes in April 2025 that were launched during the US campaign against the Houthis when the militants were attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route.
Saber CEO Denies Replacing Rideshare Writer With ChatGPT But Says ‘I Would Frankly In Retrospect Have Been Happy To Replace Her With AI’
Matt Karch said a missing Steam disclosure will be added eventually
Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history, WHO chief says
“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday.
Ritchie Blackmore Performs With Deep Purple for First Time Since Acrimonious Split in Early ’90s, After Warning Fans: ‘I Have Not Played Rock Music in 25 Years’
Most Deep Purple fans had long since given up any hope of seeing the band ever share a stage with founding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore again, due to a well-know, decades-long estrangement. But that’s exactly what took place near the end of the group’s show Wednesday night at
Oil spill from tanker believed to be Russian reaches Oman's coastline, Muscat authorities say
The beaches of Ras Madrakah on mainland Oman, around 200 kilometres north of Qabiliyah Island, have also been contaminated, according to Oman's Environment Authority, which has been keeping an eye on the leak.
BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
Too smart to eat? Why octopus farms are such a slippery problem
As a controversial Spanish plan for sustainable meat on an industrial scale is dropped, it has revived the ethical debate over farming these intelligent wild animals In 2022 Nueva Pescanova, Spain’s largest fisheries business, announced it was investing €65m (£56m) in the
India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand Enough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from the year before, even as demand for
Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms
The Facebook and Instagram owner promised more action in the face of possible regulatory intervention.
A 236-million-year-old fossil challenges the story of mammalian live birth
Some cynodonts may have been giving birth to live young much sooner in evolutionary history than previously assumed. A new Frontiers in Mammal Science study has offered the first compelling evidence that cynodonts may have been viviparous—a reproductive mode characterized by
