How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach
Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia's key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict's next phase.
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Hoping to salvage midterms, Trump makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000
President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party's sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would likely cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval, and would further exacerbate the country’s nearly $1.8 trillion annual...
Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of the historic port city of Mocha on Thursday, four Yemeni government military sources said, gaining further leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important shipping routes. There has been an escalation in fighting between Saudi Arabia's Yemeni allies in the internationally backed government and the Houthis in recent days, cr...
Macron, von der Leyen call for stronger European space sector amid rising security concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to space at a major summit co-hosted by France and Germany in Paris.
Senior Pentagon official for China to lead US delegation to Xiangshan Forum
The American delegation to the Xiangshan Forum, a major Chinese security conference in Beijing, will be led by Cynthia “Xanthi” Carras, the US principal deputy assistant secretary of defence for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, the South China Morning Post has learned. This year’s Xiangshan Forum, the 13th edition of the event, will be held in Beijing from next Tuesday to Thursday. Carras’ attendance m...
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US delegation to Xiangshan Forum to be led by senior Pentagon official for China
The American delegation to the Xiangshan Forum, a major Chinese security event in Beijing, will be led by the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, Cynthia “Xanthi” Carras, the South China Morning Post has learned. More to follow...
US delegation to Xiangshan Forum to be led by Pentagon director for China policy
The American delegation to the Xiangshan Forum, a major Chinese security event in Beijing, will be led by the US Defence Department’s principal director for China policy, Cynthia ‘Xanthi’ Carras, the South China Morning Post has learned. More to follow...
'Heavy casualties' after fire on cargo ship in eastern China
President Xi Jinping has called for urgent search and rescue efforts.
Yemen’s Houthis close in on strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait in new threat to shipping
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants have reached the Red Sea islands of Hanish after capturing the coastal city of Mocha, two Yemeni government sources have said, in a major strategic shift that could threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces has intensified in recent days, with the milit...
Yemen’s Houthis seize port city Mocha, closing in on control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of the historic port city of Mocha on Thursday, four Yemeni government military sources said, gaining further leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The Houthis were launching attacks on the strategic Red Sea islands of Hanish, the government sources told Reuters. Government forces and their allies are...
REPLAY: French President Macron addresses International Space Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called on Europe to develop its own crewed spaceflight capability as part of a broader push to strengthen the continent's space sector. "We want Europe to demonstrate its ambition in the field of crewed spaceflight," Macron told a space summit in Paris, adding that "our European space programme remains fragile and we must step up our efforts." Watch our...
Russia’s actions have strengthened European case for boosting defence spending, says Nato chief – Europe live
Mark Rutte said that Europeans ‘increasingly understand’ the need for their countries to take ‘greater responsibility for our own security’Addressing German ambassadors, Wadephul repeats that the Russian threat “has reached our doorstep and it’s tangible.”He adds:“The Russian attempted attack at the airport in Leipzig is only the most recent incident in a string of constantly growing Russian aggre...
Own a piece of aviation history: Icelandair’s iconic Northern Lights plane turned into keychains
Icelandair’s Hekla Aurora, a Boeing 757-200, was retired in October last year having delighted plane spotters with its stunning livery since 2014.
'The country is falling apart': Iranians tell Euronews how war emptied their wallets
In a Euronews exclusive, Euronews Farsi spoke with drivers, small business owners and salaried workers about life in an economy where fuel prices doubled overnight, and people can no longer afford basic food items.
'The country is falling apart': Iranians tell Euronews how war emptied their wallets
In a Euronews exclusive, Euronews Farsi spoke with drivers, small business owners and salaried workers about life in an economy where fuel prices doubled overnight, and people can no longer afford basic food items.
Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines
Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.
'AI could kill all humans': AI researcher quits Anthropic
An artificial intelligence researcher who left OpenAI to join Anthropic has decided to leave the industry, accusing both US companies of "gambling with our lives" in the race to develop AI models capable of self-improvement. Anthropic safety executive Evan Hubinger backed up Coxon on X. "We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans!" he said, adding that he estimated that risk at more t...
Apple's new foldable iPhone: expensive gadget or bold statement?
John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, unveiled the tech giant's latest smartphone on Wednesday. The foldable iPhone Duo will go on sale on October 23rd starting at $1,999, making it the most expensive iPhone to date. The move is a bid to comfort the US company's position at the top of the global smartphone market. Also in this edition, we head to Argentina where President Javier Milei's free market approa...
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
REPLAY: Macron joins Sophie Adenot live from the ISS at Paris space summit
Speaking at the two-day International Space Summit in Paris Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for "shared governance" of space in a speech urging European nations to work together to build up their joint sovereign space capabilities. He was also joined live by French astronaut Sophie Adenot, speaking from the International Space Station. Watch our replay.
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Abandoned Idaho bridge gets a second life as wildlife crossing
An abandoned bridge over Interstate 90 in Osburn, Idaho, was repurposed as a wildlife crossing. This initiative was championed by a local truck driver who witnessed numerous animal collisions. Conservation groups and state officials collaborated to transform the unused structure into a safe passage. Trail cameras confirmed deer regularly using the bridge, avoiding the dangerous interstate. The bri...
US midterms: Trump touts $5,000 payout if Republicans win
President Donald Trump capped the first day of his Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention by proposing to pay every US adult a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if his party wins November's congressional elections. Trump delivered the extraordinary overture during a primetime speech that lasted nearly two hours and firmly placed him at the center of the midterm campaign at a time when his sagging...
'Provocative and blatant violation': Syria condemns Netanyahu's entry into its territory
Syria condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's entry into its territory after he visited Israeli troops stationed in southern Syria on Wednesday, calling the move "provocative and a blatant violation" of its sovereignty. In southern Syria, Israeli forces have been stationed in a "security zone" since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. They occupy what was pre...
Russia’s new shelling tactics deepen suffering in Ukraine
Ukrainians are losing more sleep, shopping for food is becoming harder and travel is often fraught with risk and delays.
As lifelong homeownership fades, permanent renting becomes the new reality across Europe
As lifelong homeownership slips out of reach for a growing share of the population, a new study tracking 39 OECD countries examines how permanent renting is reshaping housing markets—with countries like Switzerland and Denmark leading a global shift toward lifelong tenancy.
As lifelong homeownership fades, permanent renting becomes the new reality across Europe
As lifelong homeownership slips out of reach for a growing share of the population, a new study tracking 39 OECD countries examines how permanent renting is reshaping housing markets—with countries like Switzerland and Denmark leading a global shift toward lifelong tenancy.
Protecting whales: Scientists seek ways to reduce ship collision risk
Collisions with ships are a major threat to whales in the Mediterranean, with animals killed every year after being struck by vessels. Scientists specialising in whale conservation are studying the animals’ behaviour and movements to better understand the risk and identify ways to prevent collisions.