Country music icon Dolly Parton dies aged 80, family announces
The singer, songwriter and actress was one of the most influential figures in country music and shaped music and popular culture over a career spanning decades.
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Mission accomplished for Sophie Adenot: ISS antenna installed
After her 18 August spacewalk as the first French woman in orbit, Sophie Adenot has again left the ISS with US astronaut Anil Menon to successfully replace a station antenna.
Sophie Adenot makes her second spacewalk
After her spacewalk on 18 August, when she became the first French woman to "walk" in space, Sophie Adenot left the ISS again to replace an aerial.
Sophie Adenot: French astronaut makes her second spacewalk
After her 18 August spacewalk, when she became the first French woman to walk in space, Sophie Adenot left the ISS again to replace an antenna.
Three arrested after Slovak police say they thwarted a planned arson attack
"If the attack had occurred, there would have been a large-scale fire, a threat to people's life and health, and extensive damage," police said in a statement posted to social media.
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Mysterious, ultra-powerful AI system emerges as China closes in on the West
Ox Alpha's release has led to increased fears of China swiftly overtaking Western powers like the US in the global AI race.
Mysterious, ultra-powerful AI system emerges as China continues to give Western AI a run for its money
Ox Alpha's release has led to increased fears of China swiftly overtaking Western powers like the US in the global AI race.
Brazil fines TikTok owner over misuse of children's and teenagers' data
According to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data.
Brazil fines TikTok owner over mishandling of children's data
The social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data, according to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).
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Canada hits back with tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade war escalates
"We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday.
Canada hits back with new counter-tariffs on US goods
"We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday.
Canada hits back with new counter tariffs on US goods
"We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday.
Mongolia positions itself as Asia's next data centre hub
During the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia offered potential data centre investors tax relief, data security, cheap energy, land, and cold weather.
CIA director Ratcliffe arrives in Moscow on secret visit, US reports claim
John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital on Tuesday for meetings, in what appears to be his first visit to Russia as CIA director.
Norway moves to tighten rules on the use of smart glasses
Smart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view.
Norway moves to tighten rules on use of smart glasses
Smart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones, and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view.
Azerbaijan's biggest bank enters Uzbek market with Davr Bank acquisition
Azerbaijan's largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan, is expanding its corporate banking operations by acquiring a 51% controlling stake in Uzbekistan's Davr Bank in a deal valued at €86 million.
Eni doubles down on Egyptian gas: $8.5bn in investments and 230 new wells
The Italian energy giant is deepening its footprint in Egypt with a wave of new exploration, as Cairo pushes to become a regional gas hub.
Eni's gas push in Egypt: $8.5 billion investment and 230 new wells
Eni strengthens its foothold in Egypt with 8.5 billion dollars of investments, 30 exploration wells and 200 development wells, focusing on Zohr, Denise West and Cyprus's Cronos project.
Eni boosts gas in Egypt: $8.5 billion investment, 230 new wells
Eni steps up its presence in Egypt: 8.5 billion dollars invested, 30 exploration wells and 200 development wells, focusing on Zohr, Denise West and Cyprus's Cronos project.
What is phubbing? The tech habit quietly damaging relationships
As our digital footprints grow, questions about digital privacy and tech habits are becoming more common between couples.
Trump slams Tehran for executing protesters at levels 'not seen before'
The US president said Tehran could no longer pay large segments of its military and was facing a "humanitarian crisis of epic proportions," days after 32 countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran's use of executions to silence dissent.
Spain to reform asylum laws to align with EU rules as Ceuta crisis remains unresolved
Spain is set to reform its immigration and asylum laws as the Ceuta crisis remains unresolved. Around 5,000 migrants, including 2,000 minors, remain in the enclave after the mass influx from Morocco in July.
Blacksmiths recreate Viking Age anchor using ancient techniques in Denmark
An international team of blacksmiths is recreating a Viking Age anchor using techniques and materials believed to have been used more than 1,000 years ago.
Exclusive: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement with EU money
France seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts.
EXCLUSIVE: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement with EU money
France seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts.
Euronews exclusive: EU officials to travel to China as October deadline for trade rebalancing looms
Beijing and Brussels are at loggerheads after China barred its companies from cooperating with the European Commission in antitrust investigations. EU officials will travel to China in the coming days.
Phones, drones and ships running blind as GPS malfunctions across Poland
Poland's National Institute of Telecommunications has said that the source is external and linked to the activity of electronic warfare systems in the Baltic Sea region.
What to know as Greenland presents its forced contraception reports this week
The findings will arrive just one day after the Danish parliament is due to finalise compensation legislation for affected women, raising questions about how the reports’ assessment of responsibility will sit alongside Denmark’s existing response.