50 CEOs and investors urge Brussels not to dilute the EU Inc law
Founders and investors call EU policymakers to not water down the EU Inc., the legislative proposal which aims to facilitate businesses in Europe to scale up.
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Beijing freezes plant approvals for energy-storage batteries amid overcapacity fears
Beijing has put a freeze on new approvals of production facilities for energy-storage batteries amid worries about excess supply and vicious price competition, according to industry officials. Companies had not been allowed to add new capacity since May, as key regulators like the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) stepped in to curb a construction spree that risked creating se...
Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best?
Recent comments by Portugal's prime minister have prompted discussion about which EU country currently has the best-performing economy and employment growth rate.
Death toll from Philippine ferry fire jumps to 35
Philippine rescuers recovered 30 bodies from a burned-out ferry on Friday, raising the death toll from the blaze to 35, authorities said. Firefighters found the remains after they gained access to the vessel for the first time, having extinguished a fire that had hampered search and rescue efforts since Wednesday night. Responders in protective suits were seen carrying black body bags from a smal...
Philippine rescuers find charred remains on burned ferry
Philippine firefighters found charred remains aboard a burned-out ferry on Friday, more than a day after the ship caught fire on its way from Manila to the western province of Palawan, killing five people and leaving more than 80 missing. Thick smoke and extreme heat had earlier prevented firefighters from entering the vessel, which was carrying more than 130 people when it was engulfed in flames...
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Houthis seize key Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait
Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control.
MPs debate assisted dying bill ahead of parliamentary vote – UK politics live
Bill would allow terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to end their lives, after the approval of a panel of expertsWhile the debate continues, we have a comment from Sam Royston, executive director of research and policy at Marie Curie. He said the government must address the crisis in palliative care regardless of what happens with assisted dying, calling for a new framework and...
Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda: Why Africa's ride-hailing market is getting tougher
Uber has officially ended its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, marking a significant retreat from these markets. This decision comes as a result of escalating operating expenses and fierce competition, which have negatively impacted ride-hailing fares and driver earnings. Rising costs for fuel and vehicle upkeep weighed heavily on drivers' incomes. Despite this setback, Uber continues to prioriti...
Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.
Hundreds of asylum seekers removed from UK to France have disappeared, say NGOs
Human rights organisations concerned about people – including age-disputed children – returned under one in, out out deal Hundreds of asylum seekers – including at least 41 age-disputed children – removed to France under the “one in, one out” deal have disappeared, human rights organisations have said.The one in, one out pilot scheme was hailed as “groundbreaking” by the former prime minister Keir...
FIFA rebukes Morocco’s claim it will host 2030 World Cup final
Morocco to co-host 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.
Beijing lodges diplomatic protests over Taiwan official’s visit to Italy
Beijing has strongly condemned a visit to Italy by senior Taiwanese officials and lodged formal diplomatic protests with both Rome and Brussels. Criticising the visit on Friday, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Beijing had submitted “serious representations against Italy and the European Union” following reports that Taiwan’s No 2 official, Hsiao Bi-khim, had arrived in Italy to attend a...
Europe spends record €7.3bn on Russian Arctic gas in just eight months, surpassing 2025 total
Two European companies dominate the Arctic shipping network: Scotland's Seapeak and the Greek-linked shipping firm Dynagas. Together, vessels tied to these two European companies managed 72% of all Yamal LNG exports.
Strikes shut down key Saudi pipeline as Iran-backed Houthis tighten grip on crucial shipping lane
Houthi rebels effectively completed a rapid push to take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline on Friday, tightening their grip on one of the world’s most important shipping routes and delivering a dramatic boost to their backers in Iran.
Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea coastline, tightening grip on vital shipping lane
The Houthi rebels effectively completed their rapid push to take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline on Friday, tightening their grip on one of the world’s most important shipping routes and delivering a dramatic boost to their backers in Iran.
Swiss police report five killed in Dutch tour bus crash
Bus carrying 45 Dutch tourists overturned and landed in a construction zone near an Alpine village.
After losing 75% of wetlands, Niagara River uses recycled Christmas trees to restore fish habitat
In an innovative approach, conservation teams are utilizing recycled Christmas trees to rejuvenate the coastal wetlands of Niagara River. This dynamic initiative, launched in 2016, spans over 1.64 kilometers, serving to calm wave action and lower erosion rates. By restoring vital aquatic habitats, the project aims to enhance the ecosystem, leading to a remarkable increase in both fish and shorebir...
In the 1950s, Hugo Meyer bought abandoned Vermont farms; his family has protected 18,000+ acres
In a remarkable effort, the Meyer family has preserved thousands of acres in the Worcester Range of Vermont, committing to a sustainable approach to timber management. This conservation initiative plays a vital role in protecting significant wildlife corridors and northern hardwood ecosystems, with part of the funding sourced from the U.S. Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program, paving the way for...
Hitler, horses and pigeons: Maurizio Cattelan explores power and darkness in Berlin exhibition
Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has brought his provocative and often unsettling work to Berlin for his first major solo exhibition in Germany exploring power, violence, death, faith and uncertainty.
Spanish official resigns as questions grow over intelligence warnings ahead of Ceuta migrant influx
Gonzalo Sanz's resignation comes just two days after the government made public 40 declassified reports containing communications involving the National Intelligence Centre, the Government Delegation in Ceuta and the Civil Guard.
Spanish official resigns as questions grow over alleged intelligence warnings ahead of Ceuta migrant influx
Gonzalo Sanz's resignation comes just two days after the government made public 40 declassified reports containing communications involving the National Intelligence Centre, the Government Delegation in Ceuta and the Civil Guard.
Man dies in fall from scaffolding in 19th fatal construction accident this year
A construction worker has died after falling while erecting scaffolding, marking the city’s 19th fatal accident for the construction industry and second to involve truss-out platforms this year, according to police and a concern group. The force said it received a report at 11.39am on Friday that a male worker had fallen and was found lying on a podium along Yu Chau Street in Sham Shui Po. The man...
Tourist tax in England: Which destinations could introduce a new overnight levy?
The visitor levy is uncapped, but is expected to be under 5% of the accommodation cost.
Singapore and mainland China top global student assessment as OECD scores hit record low
Singaporean and Chinese students led the world in educational performance in 2025, according to an assessment by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, as average scores across OECD countries reached a record low. The 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment comprised 760,000 15-year-old students across 91 countries and economies, including OECD members and partners....
Céline Dion sparks mass karaoke and power-ballad fever with return to stage in Paris
Fans from around the world gather for star’s long-awaited performances after break because of neurological conditionMore than 30,000 Céline Dion fans have gathered in Paris for the Canadian singer’s long-awaited return to performing on Saturday night, four years after she revealed her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition.Thousands more people without tickets have flock...
French flock to mass karaoke events as Céline Dion returns to stage in Paris
Fans from around the world gather for star’s long-awaited performances after break because of neurological conditionMore than 30,000 Céline Dion fans have gathered in Paris for the Canadian singer’s long-awaited return to performing on Saturday night, four years after she revealed her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition.Thousands more people without tickets have flock...
Céline Dion fans gather in Paris as singer prepares for sold-out comeback shows
More than 30,000 due to attend Canadian artist’s opener at Plenitude arena, as thousands without tickets plan Friday night karaokeMore than 30,000 Céline Dion fans have gathered in Paris for the Canadian singer’s long-awaited return to performing on Saturday night – four years after she revealed her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition.Thousands more people without tic...
Yemen’s Houthis reach strategic island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Friday reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, four Yemeni government sources told Reuters, potentially tightening their grip on one of the world’s vital shipping routes. Earlier, two sources from the Saudi-backed, internationally recognised Yemeni government said its forces had withdrawn from Perim and that the Houthis had also taken the ...