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Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two members of the movement were on their way to meet a senior minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.

Andy Burnham set to be named PM today, but questions over cabinet and policies remain

As the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade, questions swirl over who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet and what will be on his policy agenda.

Cultural jobs on the rise as EU signs first-ever culture declaration

The EU has signed its first declaration on culture, as new data shows the number of employees in the cultural sector is rising. Which EU countries have the most and the least cultural jobs?

EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sources

European pilots have found “no major hardware risks” with the Chinese-made C919 passenger jet during a months-long flight testing process in China, which is now beginning to wrap up, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The news indicates that the C919 has taken a step closer to winning a crucial endorsement from European safety regulators, but the sources cautioned that the comp...

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Congo's health ministry says at least 930 people have died in the country's Ebola outbreak

A dog ate marijuana on Scotland's highest mountain, got too high to stand and had to be carried down by mountain rescuers

British YouTuber Yung Filly appears in Australian court over rape allegations

Rapper pleads not guilty to six counts of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent after a gig in PerthA British YouTuber and musician bit and slapped a young female fan while he was raping her after a gig in Western Australia, a court has been told.Yung Filly, 30, has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent in a Perth hotel room...

British YouTuber Yung Filly fronts Australian court over rape allegations

Rapper pleads not guilty to six counts of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent after a gig in PerthA British YouTuber and musician bit and slapped a young female fan while he was raping her after a gig in Western Australia, a court has been told.Yung Filly, 30, has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent in a Perth hotel room...

North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow

North Korea’s top diplomat was in Moscow this weekend for talks analysts say likely focused on fresh ammunition and missile shipments to feed Russia’s war in Ukraine, while also laying the groundwork for a possible visit by Kim Jong-un. Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met Vladimir Putin on Sunday, more than two years after Russia’s president had invited Kim to Moscow during their landmark summit in ...

Sweet, sweet Spanish victory

In today's newsletter: The FIFA World Cup magic comes to an end, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds court on competitiveness, and various European capitals face ministerial reshuffles.

Donald Trump photobombing La Roja goes viral following Spain's World Cup victory

Donald Trump has been trending online following the World Cup final, as he seemingly refused to leave the stage after presenting Spain with the trophy. The US president had endorsed Argentina for the win, leading many to affirm that the "Trump curse" is still alive.

Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed

Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges

Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor on Monday as militaries seek cheaper ways to counter drones ‌and missiles, while defence contractors face competition from start-ups making low-cost weapons that can be produced at scale. Lockheed said its new PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (ACE) missile would cost less than half as much as its PAC-3 MSE interceptors, which cost roughly...

How do the new rules boost air passenger rights? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Air passengers will enjoy stronger protection starting mid-2027. On 7 July, MEPs endorsed the new rules with a vote of 646 to 12, maintaining current rights and adding new protections. The Council approved the measures on 13 July. But what do these include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Kimi K3 developer suspends new subscriptions amid compute constraints

Chinese start-up Moonshot AI has suspended new subscriptions for its groundbreaking new model Kimi K3 as surging demand squeezes its computing power, underscoring the challenges Chinese AI labs face in serving their products to global users. “Over the past 48 hours, demand has pushed close to the limits of our current capacity,” Beijing-based Moonshot AI said in a statement posted on X on Sunday. ...

陸自 朝霞駐屯地で火事 ごみ置き場など焼ける けが人なし

20日昼前、埼玉県と東京都にまたがる陸上自衛隊朝霞駐屯地で火事があり、敷地内のごみ置き場などが焼けましたが、けが人はいませんでした。

Abortion clinic-style protest bans could reduce ‘distress and anxiety’ at synagogues and Jewish schools, Dreyfus says

Former attorney general details antisemitic abuse at royal commission, saying he was labelled a ‘genocidal Zionist’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former attorney general Mark Dreyfus has called on governments to consider banning protests outside synagogues and Jewish schools, invoking a high court decision allowi...

Synagogues and Jewish schools may need protest bans like abortion clinics to reduce ‘distress and anxiety’, Dreyfus suggests

Former attorney general details antisemitic abuse at royal commission, saying he was labelled a ‘genocidal Zionist’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former attorney general Mark Dreyfus has called on governments to consider banning protests outside synagogues and Jewish schools, invoking a high court decision allowi...

Unplanned impact: NASA says SpaceX rocket parts could hit Moon

In August, parts of a SpaceX rocket are expected to crash into the Moon. It wasn't planned, but experts are monitoring it. Will the impact be visible from Earth?

Last night, I was Spanish, and so were millions around the world

For many of us, Gaza was on our mind when we watched and celebrated Spain’s triumph at the World Cup.

Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain

Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino hand the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri after Spain beat Argentina in the final near New York.

Europe Today: Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue

Spain have been crowned World Cup champions for the second time in their history after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time last night. Meanwhile, the US has continued to strike Iran for the ninth consecutive night and Andy Burnham is set to become the UK’s new prime minister today.

Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm puts 8 former retail sites on block

Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group has hired property consultancy JLL as its sole sales agent to offload eight retail properties in mainland China, the multinational furniture brand’s largest asset disposal since it entered the market nearly 30 years ago. Seven of the properties were Ikea stores that ceased their operations in February. The remaining one, a site in Guiyang in the southern province ...

Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm puts eight former retail sites on block

Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group has hired property consultancy JLL as its sole sales agent to offload eight retail properties in mainland China, the multinational furniture brand’s largest asset disposal since it entered the market nearly 30 years ago. Seven of the properties were Ikea stores that ceased their operations in February. The remaining one, a site in Guiyang in the southern province ...

How electroacupuncture calms inflammation and the super microscope that showed it

A cutting-edge microscope has allowed scientists to capture in real time how electroacupuncture directs the movement of immune cells inside living mice, offering a direct window into the biological mechanisms behind the therapy. The high-resolution mesoscale microscope called RUSH3D-HR was used to observe how thousands of immune cells swarmed to sites of induced inflammation in the mouse spleen. W...