Claimed Israeli capture of Lebanese ridge reshapes negotiation dynamics
Israel's continued strikes challenge Lebanon's push for an elusive peace agreement and stability.
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China tested nanobubbles across a 3,300-square-metre section of Taihu Lake; within 20 days...
Innovative nanobubble technology has significantly diminished toxic cyanobacteria in Taihu Lake, achieving an impressive ninety percent decrease in chlorophyll-a levels during the testing phase. By integrating cavitation with ozone nanobubbles, this method not only enhances water quality but also elevates dissolved oxygen levels, presenting a hopeful solution for extensive ecological restoration.
‘Rhetoric differs’: How the UK’s relationship with Israel took a downturn
The UK is planning to take new steps against illegal Israeli settlements as Palestinians suffer more violence.
U.K. anti-migrant protests condemned as "thuggish and intimidating"
Masked British protesters snarled traffic at a busy passenger ferry port and tried to block buses carrying newly arrived migrants, drawing criticism from virtually all corners.
Syrian reactor could have been used for nuclear weapons if completed, UN says
Chief of nuclear watchdog says secret Assad-era facility would have been able to produce fissile material A nearly complete nuclear reactor built secretly during the rule of the toppled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad would have been able to produce fissile material for possible use in nuclear weapons, the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog has revealed.Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy ...
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King says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in January 2020, and this position, the letter said, "will continue to be fully respected."
Meet Callum Smith: The armless racer, 23, steering with his feet and chasing a historic Le Mans debut
Callum Smith, 23, was born without arms but is now pursuing a racing career by steering with his feet. Having crossed 110mph on track, he has joined Team BRIT and is working towards his racing licence. Alongside quadruple amputee Harvey Phillips, Smith hopes to help the team achieve its historic Le Mans ambition.
Russia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge
Ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have grown extensively amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia shuts German consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg
Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skills
Kazakhstan is aiming to become an education powerhouse in Central Asia but efforts must also ensure young people have sufficient access to opportunities that match their skill sets amid the country’s rapid economic transformation, experts have said. Educators and advocates added that further collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland Chinese universities was in the pipeline, with growing demand for...
Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after AfD victory but only has itself to blame
Saxony-Anhalt win part of wider trend driven by mainstream policy failures and gradual normalisation of far right ideasEurope live – latest updatesThe numbers speak for themselves: Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), a party that dabbles in Nazi imagery, distinguishes between “biological” and “passport” Germans, and is too extreme even for France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen, nearly doubled its...
Israel deports British activist who protected Palestinian children
Pro-Palestinian volunteer Finn Joughin faces 10-year ban after kidnapping by Israeli settlers in West Bank.
How the far-right AfD is causing a German political earthquake
The AfD may not end up controlling Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state despite a landslide election victory, but the far-right party's "dream result" sends a clear message.
How to stop Ratko Mladić’s death being politicised?
Respect for the dead is deeply rooted in the Balkans, writes Orhan Dragaš in an opinion piece for Euronews. Nevertheless, the Serbian state neither organised the funeral nor sent any representatives, in order to stop Mladić’s death beiing politicised. Even if the political cost of doing so is high.
Kazakhstan, Hong Kong ‘can build biotech unicorns by linking talent and capital’
Kazakhstan and Hong Kong could partner to build biotech unicorns – private start-ups valued at US$1 billion or more – by linking the Central Asian country’s strong tech workforce with the city’s global financial network, a top academic has said. Huck-Hui Ng, dean of the school of medicine at Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University, said the nascent biotech sector in the country has already produced sev...
Lights, camera, action: Irksome influencers at the US Open are here to stay
Experts say influencers likely to remain a feature of major sports events, despite the anger and irritation they cause.
UN expert warns evidence of Israel’s ‘atrocity crimes’ risks being removed
A UN expert has warned that large-scale rubble removal in parts of Gaza under Israeli control risks erasing traces of “atrocity crimes”, and preventing the recovery and identification of human remains. Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, warned in a statement on Monday that the implications of Israel’s “ongoing removal, crushing and relocation ...
Spain's top criminal court launches criminal investigation into Ceuta migrant influx
A Spanish police report highlighting "total permissiveness" by Moroccan security forces formed the basis for the decision by the country's top criminal court to open the probe.
Spain launches criminal investigation into Ceuta migrant influx
A Spanish police report highlighting "total permissiveness" by Moroccan security forces formed the basis for the judge's decision to open the probe.
AfD is rising, but it can still be stopped
The German mainstream still has a window of opportunity to act and reverse a dangerous trend to the far right.
IAEA says Iran blocking nuclear inspectors as Hormuz threats mount
IAEA chief Grossi told the Board of Governors that Tehran had provided no information on declared nuclear materials and inspectors had no on-site access, as Iran's parliament speaker threatened US energy assets with retaliatory strikes and the IRGC warned vessels off the southern Hormuz corridor.
Indonesia airports reopen after volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded
Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from Jakarta, began spewing lava and volvanic ash late on Friday.
Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from capital Jakarta, began spewing lava and volvanic ash late on Friday.
How can Hong Kong, Central Asia build momentum on growing ties and go beyond MOUs?
About three months after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited Central Asia, momentum is building for closer economic ties between the city and the region, with potential cooperation extending beyond finance to tourism, professional services, mining, agriculture and digital infrastructure. Government officials and senior figures from the industrial, investment and financial sectors di...
Hong Kong, Central Asia push for deeper economic ties beyond finance
About three months after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited Central Asia, momentum is building for closer economic ties between the city and the region, with potential cooperation extending beyond finance to tourism, professional services, mining, agriculture and digital infrastructure. Government officials and senior figures from the industrial, investment and financial sectors di...
In 2023, Australia put a 330-square-metre floating wetland on a wastewater lagoon
Over the course of two years, research revealed that floating wetlands successfully diminished methane emissions by sixty-six percent, alongside notable reductions in carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide levels. The native vegetation on these platforms is crucial in nurturing beneficial microbes that tackle pollutants and gases effectively. This eco-friendly treatment method reveals a significant adva...
Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic gets hero’s burial in Serbia
Thousands attend Belgrade funeral of former Bosnian Serb army general convicted of orchestrating Srebrenica genocide.
No 10 condemns ‘thuggish’ far-right activists after Portsmouth unrest
Hundreds of men, some in balaclavas, try to prevent asylum seekers’ processing, two days after similar scenes in DoverUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street has condemned the “thuggish and intimidating behaviour” of far-right activists who blocked roads in Portsmouth when a boat carrying asylum seekers arrived in the city, two days after similar scenes in Dover.Hundreds of men, some dress...