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Twenty-five years on, Dubai's media bet has become a global platform
This year’s Arab Media Summit in Dubai, now in its 25th year, is more than just an event organised by the city, says Mona Ghane l Marri in an OpEd for Euronews. It has evolved into a shared platform for an industry that has become more diverse, more global and more interconnected.
Twenty-five Years on, Dubai's Media Bet has Become a Global Platform
This year’s Arab Media Summit in Dubai, now in its 25th year, is more than just an event organised by the city, says Mona Ghane l Marri in an OpEd for Euronews. It has evolved into a shared platform for an industry that has become more diverse, more global and more interconnected.
EU has 'the power' to lead on 'global treaty on AI', says MEP Brando Benifei
MEP Brando Benifei says citizens "need to be worried" about AI, warning of "real risks" such as the "loss of control".
‘Born without making a sound’: New docs reveal chilling details about Trump rally shooter
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This woman spent a night inside the real Conjuring House: “You didn’t feel alone”
A horror enthusiast recounted her bizarre overnight adventure at the infamous Conjuring House, a nearly 300-year-old farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the renowned film series. She described the atmosphere as unsettling and 'sickening,' creating an intense discomfort for anyone inside. With a notorious history of paranormal events, the location fascinates thrill-seekers, though it is current...
This woman spent a night inside the real Conjuring House: “You didn’t feel alone”
A horror enthusiast recounted her bizarre overnight adventure at the infamous Conjuring House, a nearly 300-year-old farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the renowned film series. She described the atmosphere as unsettling and 'sickening,' creating an intense discomfort for anyone inside. With a notorious history of paranormal events, the location fascinates thrill-seekers, though it is current...
One of Sydney’s largest councils joins ban on ‘pervert’ glasses at local swimming pools
Councillors say locals have been raising concerns about people secretly filming in change rooms, swimming pools and around schoolsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Sydney’s largest councils has joined the City of Brisbane and the City of Yarra to issue a ban on AI smart glasses at public pools as concerns mount over the potential for predators to exploit the new tec...
Forget AI KPIs: how China’s tech giants are rationing tokens for employees
When generative artificial intelligence first swept through China’s technology sector, workers faced a clear directive from management: use AI and use it often. Consuming vast numbers of AI tokens – the basic unit of computing power needed to process text or write code – became a badge of honour, with companies often viewing a high token count as a sign that employees were productive and taking in...
After years of drainage efforts for farming, Wisconsin family’s 2,000 acres are now protected
A nearly 2,000-acre former farm along Wisconsin’s Sugar River is now permanently protected after years of drainage efforts and a tax dispute. Groundswell Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited bought the property, which includes wetlands, floodplain forests and prairies. The land will become part of the Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area and remain open for hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife watching.
Pensioners are ‘big winners’ with triple-lock set to rise by 3.9%, lifting state pension to £13,000 – business live
Wage growth – used to set triple-lock pension – slows to 3.9%, meaning state pension should hit £13,000 next year‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?If the state pension rises to £13,000 next year, it will probably breach the UK’s tax-free personal allowance (currently £12,570) – the amount you can earn before paying income tax.However, pensioners who ...
UN urges full access for investigators as Gaza death toll mounts
A UN access request over Gaza's uncounted dead raises questions that could shape how this war is judged.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.
Suspected sabotage to trains during Dutch rush hour
Thousands of rail passengers have faced delays and cancellations after suspected saboteurs disrupted train services in the Netherlands during Tuesday morning's rush hour.
US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists
A US federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a new visa cap for international students, visiting scholars and foreign journalists, saying the Trump administration’s national security justification “borders on the absurd”. Judge F. Dennis Saylor in Boston said the rationale for the restriction was “exceptionally weak”, and the connection between the rule and the problems it purported to address...
Iran war has cost well over $33.4 billion, Pentagon report says
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion - most of it on munitions - and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
Iran's new ayatollah is a Nolan fan interested in start-ups, in-laws say
Six months after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has made no public appearances, yet his late wife's family has described him to state-affiliated outlets as a film buff familiar with Christopher Nolan, interested in start-ups and cognitive science, and diligent about learning English.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
Parents seek out school uniform deals, cutting average spend to £54.53
Overall grocery inflation jumps to 2.3%, as Ocado and Lidl gain market shareBusiness live – latest updatesParents and carers spent 12.5% less on school uniform in the run-up to the start of this academic year, turning to promotions and second-hand items to keep expenses down as families struggled with the cost of living crisis.The average spend on school uniform was £54.53 in the four weeks to 6 S...
Australia’s Indigenous population estimated at 2.2m before ‘demographic catastrophe’ of colonisation
Study finds earlier numbers were underestimated, suggesting impact of diseases and massacres were much greater than previously thoughtGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia before colonisation was dramatically underestimated, according to new research that suggests many more of them were killed.Modelling by...
India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides
India scored a diplomatic win at the latest Brics summit, analysts have said, after steering an increasingly unwieldy bloc towards a joint declaration despite deep divisions over geopolitical conflicts and the global order. Observers said New Delhi achieved “pragmatic consolidation” by avoiding forcing members to assign blame for contentious geopolitical issues, keeping the focus on trade, technol...
Lawsuit Seeks To Halt Border Work: Texas ranchers sue Trump plan; say Big Bend crossings are minimal
In a bold stand for their land and legacy, Texas landowners and conservationists are taking legal action against the Trump administration's border wall efforts. They emphasize that the Big Bend area, known for its natural beauty, has minimal illegal crossing incidents. The lawsuit contests the rationale behind sidelining environmental protections and raises alarms about potential harm to both priv...
China's retail sales slow again as Beijing struggles to revive consumer spending
Retail sales in China grew just 0.4% in August, the slowest pace since growth resumed and the second consecutive monthly slowdown, underlining how little progress Beijing has made in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.
Thirty years on, what is left of the French Touch?
French Touch has never been so widely acclaimed. Now hailed as a "national pride", the movement still divides over what it is today and what it leaves to future generations.
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence
Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.
A 66-million-year-old gastropod fossil was found at a 5,000-year-old settlement in Ankara
A 66-million-year-old gastropod fossil was unearthed at an Ankara archaeological site. This ancient creature lived during the Tethys Sea's final phases. Researchers are investigating how the fossil arrived at the Kulhoyuk settlement. The discovery connects the site's history to a much older geological past. This finding offers insights into the region's ancient landscape and inhabitants.
EU institutions face budget cuts as member states scramble for money
The money allocated for the EU institutions is emerging as a target for cuts in ongoing budgetary discussions, according to a confidential document seen by Euronews.
Microsoft introduces AI guardrails for US schools amid growing backlash
OpenAI and Anthropic said they also were discussing safety and privacy pacts with the American teachers’ union. But Google, the dominant provider of education technology for America's schools, has not said whether it plans to offer similar protections.