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Scientists find a new frog species hidden in a museum drawer for a century

In a surprising revelation, a common frog species from Ecuador and Colombia remained misnamed for more than a century. Researchers uncovered this taxonomic blunder through a careful review of historical museum specimens and identified it as Pristimantis milpe. This finding underscores the vital role that archived collections play in advancing scientific knowledge and correcting longstanding miscon...

Palestine Action ‘Barclays five’ will not be sentenced as terrorists

Activists who targeted bank in Burnley were found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000Five Palestine Action activists who vandalised a Barclays branch in Burnley will not be sentenced as terrorists, a judge has ruled.Dubbed the Barclays five, Brendon O’Hagan, 28; Amanda Kelly, 31; Hmeera Atiqnisar, 31; Mohammed Malik, 28; and Alma Yaniv, 70, were all found guilty in June of causing ...

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Fjord' - A worthy 2026 Palme d'Or winner?

A deeply religious Romanian family clashes with Norway's liberal principles when the couple is suspected of child abuse. This year’s Palme d’Or winner will polarise. And that’s the point.

George Floyd mockery, Django Unchained reenactment: Lawsuit details racist conduct at Phoenix airport

Quota set for visitors to popular Sai Kung coastal trail in first for Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities will cap access to a popular Sai Kung trail overlooking hexagonal rock columns at 2,000 people per day during several stretches from next month and require real-name registration for visitors, marking the city’s first countryside crowd control measures of its kind. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced the arrangement on Friday for the Po Pin Chau s...

West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert

Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations.

Cockroaches, frozen rats among 118kg of pests, pet food seized in Hong Kong

Smuggled cockroaches, frozen domestic rats and mealworms were among a haul of pests seized at a border checkpoint in Hong Kong, with a local driver arrested, authorities said on Friday. The Customs and Excise Department said officers intercepted the 118kg (260lbs) shipment – which also contained moth larvae and fruit flies mixed with declared goods – inside a goods vehicle at the Man Kam To contro...

US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war

Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.

Iran's president calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure

President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day."

Indonesia warns against starting open blazes as haze from wildfires spreads to Malaysia

Indonesian authorities warn they will take legal action against anyone starting open fires, as huge blazes on Borneo and elsewhere created a choking haze that blankets cities

China is using Jiang Zemin centenary to signal political continuity

The centenary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, marked on August 17 with a memorial in Beijing attended and addressed by President Xi Jinping, was more than an occasion to commemorate a former Chinese leader. It was also an exercise in political history: a moment to locate Jiang, the era he led and the reform legacy associated with him within the broader story of the Communist Party of China’s evolution and...

Singapore jails and canes man for abusing boy, 6

A man was sentenced to nine years and 10 months’ jail, and eight strokes of the cane on Friday for abusing multiple young boys who were under his care. The man beat his youngest victim – a six-year-old boy – with a hanger more than 600 times, forced him to hold a push-up position for hours, and made him sleep in the toilet and drink his own urine. The boy suffered severe injuries as a result, incl...

Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania

Many males are returned even if they are trafficking victims but Home Office must now consider new legal guidanceUK politics live – latest updatesThe Home Office could be blocked from deporting many young male trafficking victims to Albania after a major court ruling.Thousands of Albanian males have been identified as potential trafficking victims in the UK in recent years. Many are sent back to t...

Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry grows

Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry grows

'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discovery

Latvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime

Six-year-old child dies after being slapped by teacher in India

A six-year-old child has collapsed and died after being slapped by his teacher in India.

Louisiana man’s floating hunting lodge can move for duck season and is listed at $5.5 million

A unique luxury lodge named Fowl Play is available for $5.5 million in Louisiana. This property is built on floating barges and can be towed into the marsh. It offers waterfront living and outdoor adventure for up to twenty-two people. The lodge provides a commercial-grade kitchen and upscale amenities for guests. This mobile retreat combines hunting and fishing experiences from a single base.

How a German submarine deal could test ‘Make in India’ ambitions

India’s long-delayed plan to build six advanced conventional submarines with Germany has moved closer to final approval, a deal analysts say could test the depth of New Delhi’s “Make in India” defence ambitions while helping it respond to growing undersea pressure from Pakistan and China. The US$7.3 billion deal would involve building submarines for the Indian navy with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Mari...

Priscilla Chan’s parents fled Vietnam; she became the first to attend college and fund science

US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network

The US Treasury labels Lebanon-based group 'an extension' of the IRGC's Quds Force and takes aim at financing.

FBI arrests woman in alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol

More than 2,500 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak, UN says

More than 2,500 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a UN coordinator who says it's spreading to an area larger than France.

Singapore’s carrots for fund managers set to sharpen competition with Hong Kong

Singapore’s latest package of tax breaks and visa incentives for fund managers could enhance its appeal as a leading asset management hub, as competition with Hong Kong intensifies for global capital and high-value financial talent, analysts have said. While the measures would help maintain Singapore’s competitiveness, they are unlikely to create a significant or lasting advantage over Hong Kong, ...

Bayern Munich’s Musiala collapsed on-field as a result of medication change

Coach Vincent Kompany said Bayern were aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s family accuses gov’t of defying hospital order

Khan’s sister and personal physician describe a chaotic night as officials give conflicting accounts of his whereabouts.