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French-Saudi ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park puzzles Japanese manga fans

Plans to build a manga-themed park outside Paris have sparked excitement in France, one of the first Western countries to fall in love with Akira Toriyama’s iconic “Dragon Ball” franchise. Saudi bankrolling of the project, however, and the lack of response from Japanese licence holders, have raised eyebrows among experts and fans alike.

Back or elbow pain? You might be gaming too much on your phone

A new study has found a strong association between mobile gaming addiction and musculoskeletal pain, with addicted students more than three times as likely to report neck pain and more than four times as likely to report elbow pain.

German Twitch streamer ZoeMatthea’s Gamescom trip takes disturbing turn after alleged stalker reappears

During her live Gamescom stream, German Twitch streamer ZoeMatthea faced an alleged stalker who has reportedly harassed her for nearly two years. The unsettling encounter unfolded live, capturing the attention of her viewers. Although the police indicated there was not enough evidence to confirm the stalking claims, this incident has brought renewed focus on ZoeMatthea's persistent harassment issu...

Macron set to unveil Bayeux Tapestry in 'once in a generation' UK loan

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to assist in the unveiling of the Bayeux Tapestry as it goes on show in the UK as part of a historic loan to the British Museum on Wednesday. Macron is on a two-day visit to the UK where he will become the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Downing Street.

Chevron to expand Venezuela oil operations with US$7 billion plan

Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it would expand operations in Venezuela after US President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Chevron, the only US oil company with a major presence in Venezuela, said on Wednesday that it had been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where it has active operations....

US Chevron to expand Venezuela oil operations with US$7 billion plan

Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it would expand its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Chevron, the only US oil company that has a major presence in the country, said on Wednesday that it had been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where the com...

New York law requires hairdressers to learn how to work with all hair types

New law requires cosmetology classes to give instruction on all hair types from the kinkiest to the straightestAs of 1 September, a new law in New York state requires hairdressers studying cosmetology to be trained to work with all hair types.“This is about equal access to service,” assembly member Michaelle Solages, who sponsored the law, said in a statement earlier this year. “No New Yorker shou...

EU or Eurasia: Why Putin sparred with Armenia’s PM

Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots towards the West.

EU or Eurasia: Why Putin sparred with Armenia’s PM

Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots toward the West.

Nepal floods: Hundreds of unidentified bodies

France 24's Shahzaib Wahlah reports from Kathmandu, Nepal, after visiting hospitals and morgues in the city struggling to cope with the influx of dead from the devastating floods that hit the country a week ago. Authorities have now begun taking DNA samples from the relatives of the missing in the hope of identifying the bodies as the hope of finding more survivors fades.

Where is the best bar in Europe? It’s in Budapest according to a new ranking

From Budapest’s famous ruins to centuries-old Belgian boozers and wonderfully eccentric drinking dens, these are the European bars where atmosphere, character and local culture matter more than polish, according to a new ranking.

China urges global AI cooperation, not rivalry, ahead of Xi-Trump summit

China’s science and technology minister Yin Hejun has called for global cooperation to manage the opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligence, as Beijing and Washington face renewed trade and tech tensions ahead of a planned meeting between their leaders later this month. Speaking at the G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting held in the United States, Yin said the development of AI and o...

After 20M fish were stocked, 2026 crews treated 14.3 miles to restore threatened greenback trout

In a significant move, Rocky Mountain National Park is eradicating non-native fish species that have invaded the ecosystem for more than eighty years. These fish have severely disrupted the balance of aquatic habitats. Teams are utilizing rotenone to treat streams connected to the Grand Ditch, focusing on fostering the endangered greenback cutthroat trout's habitat.

In Yemen, dates provide lifeline for farmers with few economic options

Hindered by poor infrastructure and climate challenges, farmers in Yemen cling to traditional methods to harvest dates.

Canadian families still waiting for answers 1 week after Nepal disaster

The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.

Who is Sukhvinder ‘Suki’ Singh Sunger? Turbaned Sikh cop makes history at Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Tiger Woods changes plea, gets five-year driving ban

The golfer will accept a five-year driving ban and $1,000 fine as part of a plea agreement.

‘Timidity is a virus’: Paul Keating fights the fading of the light as he seeks to enshrine his legacy

As a major new biography of the former prime minister goes on sale, he talks about meeting the Queen, Trump’s aims, and why his big vision will never fadeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueen Elizabeth II met Paul Keating “alone, to her credit” in what the prime minister was informed was her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria’s, favourite room at Balmoral Castle.“An...

Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims file 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI

The company says it prioritizes safety, but suits allege its ChatGPT bot induced shooter to carry out attack in CanadaOpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.The suits, filed on Wednesday, allege the company’s ChatGPT chatbot induced the shooter to carry out the attack in rural Canada in February, in which eight people were killed and dozens more...

Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, gets five year driving ban

The golfer will accept a five-year driving ban and $1,000 fine as part of a plea agreement.

X's new payments app X Money hit by mass hacking attempt

Unsolicited password reset emails have hit X users after the launch of X Money, with the platform warning that hackers could be behind a wider phishing attempt.

US extends ban on flights to Haiti's capital as gang violence surges

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended a ban on U.S. flights to Haiti’s capital until March as gang violence persists

Hope, Dopamine and whatever 'Perfecth' means: Euronews Culture’s Fall music preview

Euronews Culture looks ahead to the last four months of 2026 and picks the hotly anticipated albums you won’t want to miss.

Four in court after newborn baby girl stabbed to death in Sheffield

Two men and two women accused of murder, causing or allowing death of a child, and perverting course of justiceFour people have appeared in court charged with murder after a newborn baby girl was stabbed to death in Sheffield.Two men and two women were remanded in custody on Wednesday following the death of the newborn named only as Baby S. Continue reading...

Four in court after baby stabbed to death in Sheffield

The two men and two women accused of murder as well as causing or allowing death of a child and perverting course of justiceFour people have appeared in court charged with murder after a newborn baby girl was stabbed to death in Sheffield.Two men and two women were remanded in custody on Wednesday following the death of the newborn named only as Baby S. Continue reading...