Oslo mayor cancels own wedding after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
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Vaccine misinformation spreads as RFK Jr suggests two measles deaths were ‘fabricated’
Anti-vaxxers are spreading conspiracy theories after two recent measles-associated deaths in PennsylvaniaAnti-vaccine activists are trying to track down the families of two people, including at least one newborn, who died after contracting measles in Pennsylvania, as governor Josh Shapiro tangles with Robert F Kennedy Jr over his “inaccurate and misleading claims”.Kennedy, the secretary of the US ...
Hong Kong authorities to get tough on careless dog owners during special operations
Hong Kong authorities will take enforcement action against dog owners who fail to keep their pets under control during special operations taking place on Sunday and the following weekend in response to a spate of canine attacks. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) also said on Friday that it seized a fighting dog at a restaurant in Stanley two days earlier after conductin...
Extreme heat splits Italy in two: over 44°C in the South, heavy showers in the North
Sweltering heat still grips Italy, with temperatures above 44°C in the south and islands. Friday sees the peak of the fifth heatwave, and forecasters expect muggy conditions to last into September.
Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.
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Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in the south, heavy downpours in the north
Italy's stifling summer heatwave continues with temperatures above 44C in the south and islands; the fifth heatwave will peak on Friday and forecasters say the muggy weather may last into September.
Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in south, heavy downpours in north
The stifling heat that has gripped Italy all summer shows no sign of easing, with temperatures above 44C in the south and islands, and forecasters warning the sultry weather will persist into September.
Extreme heat splits Italy in two: over 44C in south, heavy showers in north
Sweltering heat continues to grip Italy, with temperatures above 44 degrees in the South and islands. Meteorologists warn the suffocating humidity will persist into September.
China moves to stabilise property sector with ‘stronger-than-expected’ policy package
Beijing has unveiled a package of measures to shift home sales in China’s vast property market away from a presales model, in a stronger-than-expected push to stabilise a property downturn that has weighed on consumer demand for years. A notice released on Friday laid out reforms to China’s home sales system, telling local governments to prioritise completed-home sales. It was jointly issued by th...
Shootings surge as drug gangs torment Brussels
This year alone there have been more than 65 shootings in the Belgian capital, as drug crime soars.
Céline Dion returns to 'second home' Paris ahead of sold-out comeback dates
Céline Dion blew kisses and made a love-heart shape with her hands as she swept into the French capital on Friday ahead of her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome, an incurable autoimmune disorder.
Celine Dion arrives in France ahead of sold-out comeback dates
Canadian superstar Celine Dion arrived in Paris on Friday two weeks ahead of the first of her sold-out comeback concerts in the French capital.
UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements
Al Jazeera investigation reveals UK public money flowing to companies linked to Israeli settlements in occupied land.
‘Disgusting’: Donald Trump faces backlash for posting AI image of him and Dolly Parton
In one of his latest AI slop posts, Trump took to Truth Social to share an AI-generated illustration of him arm in arm with Dolly Parton walking around the White House. This was a step too far for fans of the artist, who died this week and has left millions mourning her loss.
Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept awayNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?Families are rushing to Nepal to search for the 33 British nationals who are still missing, as fears mount over the risk of a second wave of flooding in th...
In 2024, a Colorado county paid $34 million for a 650-acre ranch owned for more than a century
In a momentous conservation victory, a historic ranch in Colorado has been designated as protected wilderness. This expansion secures an impressive 530 acres of public land, which local officials successfully purchased through a record-breaking deal two years prior. After being privately held for more than a century, this acquisition ensures the enduring protection of crucial wildlife habitats and...
Unmanned electric aircraft makes maiden flight in Hong Kong
An unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft made its maiden demonstration flight in Hong Kong on Friday, as the city pushes to develop a low-altitude economy, with the government aiming to complete drafting relevant legislation by 2027. The flight marked a collaboration between mainland Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle firm EHang, local transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus H...
Greek F-16s intercept Turkish drone over northern Aegean
The Turkish drone reportedly operated in the wider maritime area between Samothrace and Lemnos, immediately triggering surveillance and interception procedures.
Europa League draw: Bournemouth, Sunderland get glamour ties with AC Milan
Teams playing in UEFA's Europa League and Conference League find out their opponents as league phase draws made.
Switzerland's Beznau nuclear power plant back online after heatwaves force shutdown
Reactor 1 was first brought online in 1969 and Reactor 2 in 1971, making it one of the oldest nuclear plants in the world.
Waymo in Munich: Could autonomous vehicles make Europe's roads safer?
Waymo is bringing driverless taxis to Munich, its third city outside the US, as data suggests autonomous vehicles are far safer than human drivers.
Rob Reiner’s son Jake gives first interview after parents’ deaths: ‘I will never understand why this happened’
Jake says his parents ‘never stopped helping’ his brother Nick, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering both of them at their Los Angeles homeJake Reiner has given his first interview since the killing of his parents, the film-maker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, saying: “I will never understand why this happened.”Reiner, who directed films including The Princess Bride, This is Sp...
Qatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya’s political division
Qatari minister meets army chief amid efforts to bridge longstanding political divisions in Libya.
Trump to allow ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid beef import backlash – US politics live
President has faced anger in his own party for suspending tariffs on foreign beef to lower grocery pricesSign up for the US Breaking News emailMore than 400 endangered animal and plant species could face accelerated extinction after the Donald Trump administration’s decision to rescind a rule that has protected old-growth forests for more than two decades.According to a new report from the Center ...
Dutch court hands life sentence to Rwandan man for genocide role
Eugene N. was convicted for his part in a massacre at a stadium in which 3,000 Tutsis were slaughtered.
US ICE agency to spend $16.7m on electric shock gloves
The much-criticised immigration agency has agreed a contract for 6,000 pairs of gloves that will deliver painful shocks.
Are the Baltics safe? CIA director's Moscow trip raises more questions than answers
A rare CIA mission to Moscow has fuelled fears of a possible Russian test of NATO. Baltic officials insist their threat assessments have not changed, but are their reassurances mostly intended to keep public anxiety in check?
China strips former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of top military positions
Beijing has formally removed former senior officers Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli as members of China’s supreme military command. The two generals have been under investigation for alleged discipline violations since January and were officially stripped of their positions on the Central Military Commission (CMC) at a meeting of the National People’s Congress’ Standing Committee on Friday. As the CMC...
Uzbekistan tests US-China AI rift with bid to join rival tech bloc
The Central Asian country of Uzbekistan has approached the United States about joining Pax Silica, Washington’s flagship initiative on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains, a month after signing up for China’s own global grouping, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (Waico). Uzbekistan’s ambassador to the US, Furqat Sidikov, said Tashkent had formally notified the US S...