Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum after historic transfer

The 70‑metre‑long work depicting William the Conqueror’s 1066 conquest of England arrived at the British Museum in London at about 3am on Friday.

90 minutes of tension for the heart: how World Cup stress can trigger a heart attack

Scientific studies show that the emotional stress of the most intense matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular events in vulnerable people.

Volkswagen unveils four-year plan as questions remain over jobs and plants

Volkswagen said on Thursday it would reduce production capacity as part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at making the group leaner and more competitive in a rapidly changing global car market. However, uncertainty remains over the scale of potential job cuts and factory closures.

Podcast | What's keeping NATO together and what's pulling it apart?

With the escalation of the war in Ukraine, the deteriorating EU-US relationship, and the unstable situation in the Middle East, what's the state of the NATO alliance?

Construction of Bali’s waste-to-energy plant officially starts

The plant is estimated to be able to provide electricity for 100,000 households when operational.

Anthony Hopkins to Release Album of Original Compositions

The Oscar-winning actor signed a record deal with Decca Classics for Life Is a Dream , which was conducted by Gustavo Dudamel

UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps

LONDON, July 10 - UNESCO has urged governments and international lenders to expand debt-for-education swaps to help tackle a worsening education financing crisis, warning that 113 countries now spend more on servicing debt than on educating their populations.

Explainer-What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?

DUBAI, July 10, - Preliminary investigations into the cell behind Tuesday's bombings in Damascus, near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, indicate it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said.

Intense sand and dust storms struck China, US in 2025: UN

The storms can disrupt transport, strain water and energy systems, and damage ecosystems.

Where in Europe are scaleup companies performing best?

Europe's startup landscape is changing fast. Scaleups are driving jobs and innovation across the EU, but which countries and industries are leading the growth race?

Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe

China is investigating a fire that killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on 9 July.

Week in wildlife: a froggy lunch, a surf-loving penguin and an ambitious treehopper

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Watch: The brand new European crypto regulations that global companies could potentially bypass

The EU just built a massive financial fortress to tame the wild part of the market. Brussels wanted to replace a chaotic patchwork of 27 national rules with one strict system. But here goes a surprise: the brand new rulebook might already be obsolete.

Survey of city economic experts: Cities are driving Draghi’s competitiveness agenda, but need EU recognition to scale action

City administrations are taking decisive action to advance the goals in Mario Draghi’s report on European competitiveness, from strengthening strategic sectors such as AI, clean energy and defence, to turning innovation into economic deployment. But city leaders warn that

DRC crisis: Is Évariste Ndayishimiye compromised or credible as a mediator?

The Burundi president and African Union chair met with Congolese opposition figures and church representatives on 6 July. Can Félix Tshisekedi’s main military ally succeed where Washington, Doha and Luanda have failed?

J.K. Simmons Has Never Met Tom Holland Despite Being in Two ‘Spider-Man’ Films Together

The actors both appeared in 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Hom e and 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home

The Rolling Stones - 'Foreign Tongues': Euronews Culture's review and verdict

The album cover leaves something to be desired... But optics aside, the Rolling Stones astonish in the way they expand their late creative burst and prove they've lost none of their momentum.

Newsletter: Money talks, but first listen to Lagarde

In today's newsletter: An exclusive interview with EBC President Christine Lagarde, the Spanish proposal of €850 billion of EU common borrowing, and ambassadors race to the 21st sanctions package against Russia finish line.

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 10, 2026

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Pyongyang vows to strengthen nuclear force 'in quality and quantity'

North Korean leaders also laid out plans to accelerate the building of modern naval bases and to upgrade combat systems, per KCNA.

China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says

It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Malaysian Sci-Fi ‘Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air’ Lands Distributor and Sales Agent Abnormal Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

Malaysia’s Abnormal Studios has picked up theatrical distribution rights for Malaysia and Brunei to “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air,” the science-fiction fantasy feature that recently participated in the NAFF Project Market‘s It Project strand at the Bucheon International

A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China

Chinese forces have used water cannons and cut anchor lines to drive Filipino fishermen away.

EasyJet agrees to rival £5.7bn takeover bid

The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a previous potential takeover offer from Castlelake.

Europe's Cloud moment: The DMA must now deliver

The European Commission’s preliminary conclusion that Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should fall under the Digital Markets Act marks a turning point. Cloud computing is no longer a background technology market. It is the infrastructure on which Europe’s businesses,

We say thanks to all our selfless spineless pals | First Dog on the Moon

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Teddy Swims Reflects on Heartbreak on New Single ‘Break Up in Reverse’

The lovelorn song was inspired by the singer's real-life relationship coming to an end

Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US

Large crowds of mourners marched through Mashhad on 9 July for the burial of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Mashhad’s Imam Reza Shrine.

Europe Today: Europe at an economic crossroads as global tensions rise

Christine Lagarde warns Europe must strengthen its economy as renewed tensions in the Middle East add fresh uncertainty to the global outlook. EU finance ministers meet in Brussels as the bloc considers new economic measures, trade restrictions on Israeli settlements and

One of Spain’s earliest cinemas has been transformed into a stunning hotel in San Sebastián

Guests entering the Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián will pass under the former filmhouse’s proscenium arch.

EU-Mexico: While others build walls, Europe builds bridges

The European Parliament has given its consent to the modernized EU-Mexico Partnership Agreement and the interim Trade Agreement. Renew Europe strongly supported both texts, which upgrade a global agreement dating back to 2000, with a reliable partner with whom the EU shares a

France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis

Scenes of jubilation unfolded in Paris and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on 09 July to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

BEIJING, July 10 - China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hope of breaking U.S. dominance in reusable rockets.

South Korean chip titan SK hynix raises US$26.5 billion in blockbuster US listing

The South Korean chip giant's debut would be the largest US listing by a foreign firm.

ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says

MANILA, July 10 (Reuters) - An upcoming meeting between foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian grouping ASEAN and their counterpart from Myanmar will tackle the country's civil war and its engagement with the bloc after five years in the cold, the Philippines said on Friday.

Africa: Africa Moves to Capture Trillions in Carbon Finance, Trains Diplomats for Global Climate Market Negotiations

[This Day] The African Union (AU) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) have begun preparing African diplomats for what could become one of the continent's biggest climate financing opportunities, training more than 80 ambassadors, senior diplomats and policy

Africa: Nigeria Ranks First in Africa, 38th Globally in Responsible AI Index

[Premium Times] Mr Tijani stated that Nigeria's rise by 42 places to 38th globally and first in Africa reflects the deliberate efforts being made to build an AI ecosystem that is inclusive, responsible, and aligned with the country's development priorities.

11 people killed as wildfires tear through southern Spain

Regional emergency chief Antonio Sanz called the deaths "an unprecedented tragedy", adding in the statement that "the pain is immense".

North Korea vows boost to nuclear buildup, military intelligence

New EU strategy must help farmers move toward a more humane food system

The European Commission has published its EU Strategy on Livestock with the goal of helping the animal agriculture sector become more crisis-resilient, globally competitive and sustainable. Humane World for Animals cautiously welcomes this Strategy, with its express commitments

Drivers urged to shop around amid 11p fuel gap

The RAC says motorists are missing out on savings because many are not using price comparison tools.

East Africa: Dangote Confirms Lamu, Kenya for East Africa Mega Refinery

[New Era] Lagos -- Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will build a 700 000-barrels-per-day East African oil refinery in Lamu on the Kenya coast, a senior company official said on Tuesday, ending speculation about the mega-project's location.

Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?

One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.

France adds a new millionaire every 15 minutes. How does Europe compare?

Eastern Europe recorded the fastest growth in dollar millionaires in percentage terms, while the UK, France and Spain ranked just behind the US in the number of new millionaires added.

AI could affect millions in South-east Asia as ILO sees no big job cuts

Employment in occupations with the highest AI exposure has continued to expand across South-east Asia.

EU countries rush to avoid disastrous revision of Russian oil price cap

If ambassadors fail to agree on the sanctions by 15 July, the price cap on Russian oil will be automatically revised, going all the way up to $58 per barrel, a scenario that Brussels considers unpalatable.

New flight routes launching to and from Europe in autumn and winter 2026

Whether you’re chasing an autumn break or a winter escape, airlines are rolling out new flight routes to and from Europe in 2026.