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Gaza farmers restore seed bank to preserve local crops
Farmers are rebuilding a seed bank destroyed during Israel’s war on Gaza to preserve local crop varieties
Hundreds gather to urge Scottish government to pause datacentre boom
Opposition mounts as at least 20 projects proposed, including one in Fife billed as second largest in worldKat Jones may be the closest thing Scotland has to Erin Brockovich in 2026. Standing in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat outside Holyrood, the 52-year-old is revving up the crowd of protesters around her. “Who is here from Lammermuir? Ayrshire? What about Aberdeen?” she calls to the crowd.On Thurs...
Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’
Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksander Vučić’s government denies spyingAt least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year in what the digital rights group Share Foundation said was the largest documented wave of such infection in Serbia to date.The wave of spyware infections was discovered in Augu...
At least 14 Serbians targeted with advanced spyware
Student protesters among those hacked, Share Foundation says, but government denies spyingAt least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year, the digital rights group Share Foundation has said.The wave of spyware infections was discovered in August after Apple notified people in 110 countries that they had probably been victims of mercenary...
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In 2020, Ohio removed a dam from the once-polluted Cuyahoga River; it reopened 39 km of habitat
The removal of the Brecksville Diversion Dam has enhanced river habitats, allowing migrating fish to thrive. Researchers documented the arrival of fifteen new fish species within the lower Cuyahoga River. While native species have successfully reestablished their presence, the advent of nonnative species also marked a significant change in the ecosystem. Ongoing efforts to eliminate more dams aim ...
Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces
Following the SDF’s dissolution, the Kurdish all-women YPJ is seeking to preserve its combat role in Syria.
Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials
Syrian authorities undertake first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.
Lisbon: MOTELX launches 20th edition with expanded programme and plenty of horror
Marking its 20th edition, the festival stretches over more days and more venues, packed with new discoveries and cult favourites at Portugal's scariest film event.
Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality
The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.
FIFA accuses UEFA of launching 'smear campaign' against Gianni Infantino
FIFA has accused European football's governing body of launching a "smear campaign" against Gianni Infantino in a challenge to legal action over the aborted attempt to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.
5 insane Twitch records that may be nearly impossible for another streamer to break
Twitch has seen some unbelievable milestones, but five records stand far above the rest. Ibai Llanos reached more than 9.3 million peak viewers, Kai Cenat crossed 1.1 million active subscribers, and Neuro-sama hit Level 126 on a Hype Train. TheGrefg’s Fortnite reveal reached 2.47 million viewers, while Ludwig’s month-long subathon created an endurance benchmark that remains extremely difficult to ...
Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco planned Ceuta border rush
PM Pedro Sanchez addresses police report suggesting July border surge was planned to overwhelm border controls.
Mercury-bound spacecraft on home stretch of nearly decade-long voyage: ‘brilliant moment’
Two Mercury-bound spacecraft left their mother ship behind on Thursday and headed down the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage to the solar system’s smallest and closest-to-the-sun planet. The linked European and Japanese spacecraft separated as planned from their cruiser, but controllers had to wait two anxious hours to receive confirmation via radio signals. The crucial operation was...
Former French President Hollande publishes new book with plan for France, but remains undecided about running
François Hollande on Thursday released a book setting out 80 policy proposals. Despite its manifesto tone, the former president says he will wait until December to decide whether to run.
Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions
Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.
‘Fight through darkness, water’: Nepal survivor recounts escape from flood-hit tunnel
A Nepalese worker recounts his harrowing escape from a hydropower project tunnel after last week's devastating flood. Around 900 workers remain trapped in tunnels at six hydroelectric plants in Nepal as the number of missing in the Himalayan disaster rose to 5,624 on Thursday, according to Nepalese and Chinese authorities.
Thieves steal more than 70,000 pints’ worth of Guinness from depot in Cheshire
Police say two lorries were driven into industrial estate in Runcorn and attached to trailers holding about 800 barrelsThe famous tagline “Guinness is good for you” applies only when the drink is bought and paid for, police have said, after thieves made off with more than 70,000 pints’ worth.Officers believe two lorries were driven into a depot in Runcorn on Monday, each attached to a waiting trai...
Thieves steal more than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness from depot in Cheshire
Police say two lorries were driven into industrial estate in Runcorn and attached to trailers holding about 800 barrelsThe famous tagline “Guinness is good for you” applies only when the drink is bought and paid for, police have said, after thieves made off with more than 70,000 pints worth.Officers believe two lorries were driven into a depot in Runcorn on Monday, each attached to a waiting trail...
Canada ready for a trade deal with US that benefits both, Carney says
Carney says Canada is ready for a deal that benefits both Canadian and US businesses and workers.
At 15, Jim Bishop bought 2.5 acres for $450; he spent 50 years building a castle that is world's largest one-man project
For over five decades, Jim Bishop dedicated his life to building the biggest one-man castle in the world, starting in 1969. His ambition was fueled by a determination to silence skeptics, initially using his own funds and later gathering donations. After Jim's passing in November 2024, his son Daniel has taken up the monumental task, ensuring the legacy of this extraordinary masterpiece lives on.
In 1967, astronaut Vance Brand bought 160 acres beside Rocky Mountain National Park for $32,000
In a generous act, former astronaut Vance Brand has gifted forty acres of land to Rocky Mountain National Park. This pristine, undeveloped forest area now forms part of the park's eastern boundary, following congressional legislation passed in 2021 to officially recognize the donation. Protecting popular hiking trails from potential development, this land also ensures the preservation of essential...
What’s behind the vote-by-mail controversy in the US?
As midterm elections approach in November, a legal battle is ensuing over attempts to regulate mail-in voting.
Sabotage, leaks and political ties: the story of the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial
A Maltese businessman has been cleared of involvement in the journalist’s death, but his trial revealed the challenges faced by those leading the search for her killersThe conclusion of the longest-running murder trial in Maltese history has left a country in turmoil, and a grieving family still searching for answers.At 7.30pm on Wednesday, gasps and cheers echoed around hall 22 of the courts of j...
'Anti-fast-fashion' law: France rejects China's discrimination claims
China has claimed that the new "anti-fast-fashion" law introduced by France amounts to "discrimination". Speaking to Euronews, a source at France's Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Office, which comes under the Foreign Ministry, said the claims were false.
"Anti-fast fashion" law: French foreign ministry denies discrimination claims peddled by China
China has claimed the new "anti fast-fashion" law introduced by France amounts to "discrimination." Speaking to Euronews, an internal source from a department tied to France's Ministry of Foreign Minister Affairs said the claims were false.
"Anti-fast fashion" law: foreign ministry denies any discrimination against China
China claims France's new "anti fast-fashion" law is discriminatory, but the foreign ministry denies the charge, according to an internal Euronews source.
Hundreds gather outside Holyrood to call for pause on Scotland’s datacentre boom
Opposition mounts as at least 20 projects proposed, including one in Fife billed as second largest in worldKat Jones might be the closest thing Scotland has to Erin Brockovich in 2026. Standing in the shadow of Arthur’s seat outside Holyrood, the 52-year-old is revving up the crowd of protesters around her. “Who is here from Lammermuir? Ayrshire? What about Aberdeen?” she calls to the crowd.On Thu...
Anti-Christian murder in Syria? No indication he was killed because of his faith
A Christian man by the name of Nader Boulos Tannous was murdered in Homs, Syria on August 15, 2026. After his death, Israel, Greece and Cyprus were quick to denounce what they called an anti-Christian act. Several days later however, authorities in Homs said the suspect had admitted killing Tannous as part of a personal dispute going back to 2012.