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Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab el-Mandeb closure in embargo on Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of attacking Sana'a airport and maintaining a years-long blockade, putting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes at risk.

Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?

The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too, has responded.

A floating 'igloo' research station has left France for Arctic, where it will drift with polar ice

A floating research station shaped like a giant aluminium igloo has left France on a two-year Arctic mission to study biodiversity and the effects of climate change. The station will drift with sea ice while an international team of scientists collects more than 10,000 samples despite extreme cold, months of darkness and the risk of polar bear encounters.

From 'Following' to 'The Odyssey': All Christopher Nolan movies ranked from weakest to strongest

The much-anticipated return of Christopher Nolan has delighted film fans, as 'The Odyssey' has garnered critical praise and box office success. Euronews Culture offers the definitive ranking of all 13 of the acclaimed director's films.

Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured

Bald eagle found hurt in California after fight with other birds, says group, as eagle called Jackie not seen on camerasA beloved female bald eagle missing for several days in California’s Big Bear Lake is believed to have been found alive but injured after a fight with other birds, according to the advocacy group that operates a live, viral nestcam.Friends of Bear Valley said on Facebook on Sunda...

After years of living in a trailer, a couple self-built their 3,600-square-foot home for $410K

Allison Brown and her husband spent six years living in a 1,500-square-foot trailer in South Dakota to keep their housing costs low and save money. Those savings later helped them build their own 3,600-square-foot home for about $410,000 by managing the project themselves. They also turned their old trailer into an Airbnb, creating an additoinal source of income.

What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties

Trump has expressed sadness and vowed to hit Iran 'very hard' to honour killed US soldiers.

Archaeologists uncover 7,000-year-old fish traps that rewrite the story of life before farming in Scandinavia

Ukraine fires 400 missiles at Moscow after deadly Russian attacks

Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital on July 20. The blitz came hours after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles in a relentless cycle of tit-for-tat strikes.

Burnham Advocates Closer EU Relationship: Big Gains Will Only Come from Rejoining the Single Market

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Tim Bale, a Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University in London. Andy Burnham inherits the Labour leadership at a moment when Britain's political debate is defined less by ideology than by structural constraints. Professor Bale argues that Burnham's success will depend on navigating three interconnected dilemmas: restoring economic growth to unlock fiscal c...

Trump acknowledges that jet from Qatar lacks defensive systems of Air Force One

US president says $400m plane will be ‘maxed out’ with appropriate protections but doesn’t give further detailsDonald Trump acknowledged on Sunday that the Boeing jet given to him by Qatar cannot match the defensive armor of a true presidential aircraft, telling reporters it will soon be grounded so engineers can “max it out” with the protections it was never built with.The admission came as Trump...

Nepal's Re 1 coin gets a makeover: Controversial Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura map removed

小泉防衛相「中国とロシアが日本のEEZで実戦演習」明らかに

小泉防衛大臣は日本時間の20日夜、訪問先のイギリスで行った講演で「今、中国とロシアの海軍艦艇が日本の周辺海域で共同航行作戦を実施している。両国はこの週末にかけて、日本のEEZ＝排他的経済水域内で実戦演習を行った」と明らかにしました。

California city manager arrested over alleged yacht burglary weeks after taking office

India police use tear gas amid march on Parliament by Cockroach movement supporters

Police in India have used tear gas and batons to stop supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement from marching to Parliament

Double murder accused strangled HMP Exeter cellmate while awaiting trial

Jury at Winchester crown court told James Desborough was convicted in March of murdering Steven KempsterA fan of a TV show about a serial killer strangled a cellmate in prison while awaiting trial for allegedly murdering two men and hiding their remains in Cornish woodland, a jury has heard.James Desborough, 40, is accused of killing Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman and concealing parts of thei...

Double murder accused strangled his Devon cellmate while awaiting trial

Jury in Winchester is told James Desborough was convicted in March of murdering Steven Kempster A fan of a TV show about serial killers strangled a cellmate in prison while awaiting trial for allegedly murdering two men and hiding their remains in Cornish woodland, a jury has heard.James Desborough, 40, is accused of killing Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman and concealing parts of their bodies ...

Scientists marked this coral reef as dead in the 1960s; underwater drones found it alive...

After being presumed extinct for sixty years, a remarkable coral reef off West Africa has been rediscovered, thriving with an array of fish and coral species. This vibrant mesophotic coral ecosystem thrives in low-light environments beneath the ocean's surface. Researchers speculate that similar hidden reefs could exist along the West African coastline, providing valuable insights into the evoluti...

Russian attack on Odesa kills three after Ukraine targets Moscow with drones overnight – Europe live

Moscow targets southern city after the Russian capital was hit by 400 drones in response to one of the war’s biggest attacks on Kyiv at the weekendThere is also a bit more from Reuters on the context – and the significance – of these continued strikes on ships:“Both Russia and Ukraine are major grain exporters, and ​the renewed violence on this route has ​raised concerns about supply.Ukraine, whic...

引退表明のロッテ角中が会見“独立Lに感謝 最後まで必死に”

プロ野球で独立リーグ出身の選手として初のタイトルとなる首位打者を獲得するなどロッテで長年活躍し、今シーズンかぎりでの現役引退を表明した角中勝也選手が20日夜の試合後、記者会見し、「独立リーグがなかったら野球を辞めていたと思う。本当に感謝しかない」と振り返りました。

Avengers: Doomsday trailer reveals star-packed Marvel adventure

The first full look at the big-budget December tentpole features returning heroes such as Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Stewart, Florence Pugh and Chris EvansThe first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has been released online offering a look at Marvel’s big-budget big hope.“Something’s coming, something we may not be able to deter,” is the first line heard in the new preview which proceeds to bring ...

Residents evacuated as the south of France burns

Fast-moving wildfires in the southern French region of the Var have pushed many people from their homes. Over 600 firefighters have been used to try contain the blaze. It comes as temperatures surge past 40 degrees celsius, with an orange heatwave alert issued for Monday, July 20th.

Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify

Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.

Banking fragmentation main issue 'holding EU competitiveness back', commissioner says

Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union's banking sector needs a "change in mindset". She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while preserving financial stability.