EU weighs windfall taxes on energy firms amid growing economic strain
EU ministers meeting in Dublin on Friday and Saturday are considering a windfall tax on energy companies, as price volatility continues to destabilise the economic outlook.
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REPLAY: Macron orders plan to counter 'Russian hybrid attacks'
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he had ordered measures to shield France's key infrastructure and defence industry sites from increasing Russian hybrid attacks. The announcement came as Macron spoke to the press after meeting in Paris with political party leaders to discuss recent developments in the international situation including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. Watch his pres...
California black jaguar Samba dies from rattlesnake bite despite antivenom
Russian elections: 'Even the facade of opposition has gone'
Russians on Friday began three days of voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance. France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look.
US voter opposition to war on Iran grows to new highs: Poll
Poll reveals 71 percent in US believe Trump's team lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict.
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‘Race-cation’ boom: Searches for 24-hour city breaks rise by 500% as runners plan marathon trips
Searches for ‘marathon abroad’ have hit an all-time high, with travellers also researching what to see, eat and do in European race destinations once the running is over.
FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice president
Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football's vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation.
Taiwan holds first joint military drills using attack drones ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan’s president has overseen military drills featuring missiles and drones on Friday, ahead of a planned summit next week between the U.S. and Chinese leaders in which the fate of the self-ruled island will be discussed
Beijing, Taipei need peace deal before reunification, Taiwanese scholar says
A formal peace deal between Beijing and Taipei should be signed to build trust before discussions on post-reunification political arrangements, a prominent Taiwanese political scientist has argued at a security conference in Beijing. Chang Ya-chung, who heads the Taiwan-based Sun Yat-sen School advocacy group, said the “one country, two systems” formula, which has been applied to Hong Kong and Mac...
British Sikh man granted bail in India nine years after arrest
Jagtar Singh Johal, from Scotland, was arrested after wedding in Punjab on alleged terrorism offencesJagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh man who was arrested in India in 2017 in connection with alleged terrorism offences, has been granted bail by a Delhi court.Johal, from Scotland, was arrested for his alleged role in funding the Khalistan Liberation Force, which had carried out targeted killings i...
Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard
Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of dangerous military manoeuvres near Palawan province.
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
Meet the beekeeper carrying on three generations of family tradition
The Honey Festival celebrates Kalbajar’s long beekeeping tradition, bringing local producers together as they promote the region’s honey and explore opportunities to reach new audiences beyond Azerbaijan.
Tajikistan celebrates its 35th independence anniversary
To mark the 35th anniversary, the country’s president, Emomali Rahmon, set out plans for economic growth, hydropower, investment, and a stronger international presence.
Pakistan pledges full committment to defence of Saudi Arabia
Assurance comes amid questions over Pakistan and Turkiye's stance on Riyadh's fight with Houthis following defence pact.
The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany
The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany. On the site of the decommissioned Biblis nuclear power station, the switch is being made: from nuclear fission to fusion power. Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie got access to the protected site.
Ant International embeds AI agents across all platforms in biggest-ever product upgrade
Ant International, the overseas affiliate of China’s Ant Group, is executing an artificial intelligence overhaul across its entire suite of global financial services, introducing AI agents designed to help manage payments, foreign exchange and treasury operations. Described by the company as its largest-ever product upgrade, the initiative embeds AI-native solutions across all platforms: cross-bor...
Drake Maye, wife pay $15,000 classroom costs for 54 Providence school educators
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, paid for the classroom wish lists of all 54 teachers and support specialists at Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School in Providence, Rhode Island. The $15,000 donation through their MayeDay Family Foundation came as 98% of the school’s students receive free or reduced-price lunch.
Asian Games 2026: Dates, venues, sports and a growing accommodation crisis
More than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries will compete at world’s second-largest multisport event.
‘Race-cation’ boom: Searches for 24-hour city breaks surge by 500% as runners plan marathon trips
Searches for ‘marathon abroad’ have hit an all-time high, with travellers also researching what to see, eat and do in European race destinations once the running is over
In 2006, a Rhode Island man bought a Florida lot; 18 years later, North Port banned new homes, he sued
A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home. After acquiring the lot nearly two decades ago with plans for development, he now faces obstacles due to new city regulations aimed at boosting commercial growth. The legal challenge claims these changes infringe upon his constitutional rights, showcasing the significant effects o...
Zelenskyy launches 'Carpathian Eight' alliance to boost regional investment
Ukraine's president unveiled the new eight-nation bloc at a summit in Western Ukraine on Friday, pledging cooperation on security, energy, and trade. Organisers hope to attract €9.4 billion in investments.
Crypto millionaires would gain £500m over five years from Reform policy, Labour analysis suggests – UK politics live
Reform UK has proposed cutting capital gains tax on crypto investments to 10%Micheál Martin, the taoiseach (Irish PM), thanked Andy Burnham for his stance on Israel as the two men met at No 10 North today.Support for the Palestinian cause is particularly strong in Ireland because of its historical experience of colonialism, and, in a reference to the sanctions on West Bank settlements imposed by B...
As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines
Stretched by its war with Iran, Washington may have little choice but to trust Houthi assurances on shipping.
Canada seeks to join €90bn support loan for Ukraine, Brussels confirms
Canada's inclusion would allow Ukraine to buy weapons from Canadian defence companies and bypass the "Made in Europe" requirements. In turn, Ottawa will have to pay a proportional share of the annual interest.
Oasis 2027 tour: Travel searches surge for European host cities – and tickets are not on sale yet
After tour dates were announced for 38 concerts in 2027, Oasis fans are already searching for travel to the host destinations – with Glasgow seeing the biggest surge, +2,400%, according to new data.
Why does Canada want to join the Europe-led JEF military partnership?
This is the latest step in Canada's bid to move closer to Europe amid bitter trade war with the US.
Women dominate Europe's health workforce but earn 19% less per hour, WHO warns
Despite dominating Europe's health and care sector, women hold just over half of its top-paying jobs, according to a new WHO report.
In 2019, Wisconsin turned 87,000 cubic yards of harbor dredge into 14 acres of shorebird habitat
After nearly five decades, piping plovers triumphantly return to Wisconsin Point, symbolizing a remarkable achievement in conservation. Thanks to a dedicated $4.5 million habitat restoration initiative, 14 acres of essential nesting and feeding grounds have been established from harbor sediment. Protective measures like seasonal closures and predator exclosures have been implemented to ensure the ...