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Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in second-largest melt on record

Swiss scientists report rapid ice loss at the Rhône Glacier, as heatwaves and a dry winter drive Switzerland’s second-biggest melt on record.

UK house price growth halves amid rising mortgage interest rates

Prices fell by 0.2% month on month in September as average price of a home slipped to £274,251, says NationwideBusiness live – latest updatesAnnual house price growth halved in the UK last month, as economic uncertainty sparked by conflict in the Middle East continued to deter homebuyers.The average price of a British home rose 0.8% in the year to September to £274,251, according to Nationwide. Th...

Health chief warns overstated claims of job shortages could lead to fewer new nurses

Hong Kong’s health minister has warned that the city will need to “bear the consequences” of exaggerating concerns over the employment prospects of nurses, as such remarks could deter new blood from joining the profession. “I do not want recent comments, such as claims that ‘[nursing] graduation equals unemployment’, to dampen the interest of our younger generation in joining the nursing professio...

After Chernobyl, scientists planted sunflowers to absorb radioactive isotopes

Drones outpace Ukrainian defenses as manufacturers race to build new interceptors

Jet-powered Russian drones are racing across Kyiv's skies, and Ukrainian air defenses are struggling to keep up

Attackers open fire and kill 7 on a small passenger bus in Syria

At least seven people have been killed after attackers opened fire on a small passenger bus in northwestern Syria

Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled

According to the Moscow-based organizer Say Agency, the controversial rapper's two October dates in St Petersburg have been cancelled. Russian media states that the decision was made by the authorities, who are reportedly investigating the organizers for alleged fraud.

Can Canada be the EU's answer to 'unreliable' trade partners?

Ahead of October's EU-Canada summit, both sides are considering a partnership beyond CETA and €130 billion in annual trade. Nothing is agreed on financial services, and the new "associate member" tier has no legal definition.

Death-row inmate Christa Pike seen during murder trial

File footage shows Christa Pike during her murder trial in Tennessee in 1996 and 2012.

India beat Pakistan 4-3 in Asian Games men’s hockey semifinal – updates

Follow our live text and photo commentary stream from the semifinal in Japan.

India beat Pakistan 4-3 in thrilling Asian Games hockey semifinal – updates

Follow our live text and photo commentary stream from the semifinal in Japan.

Captain Machchhar, a dentist, plumber & the crew who helped save flydubai flight

Rutte responds to Moscow's nuclear threats, and the UK leader weighs re-joining the EU

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Welcome to your Thursday newsletter. Today: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells Euronews that Russia should stop issuing nuclear threats, and the UK Prime Minister puts EU membership back on the table.

Before the Iran war vs now: How much of a worker’s wage is needed to fill a 50-litre tank?

A 50-litre diesel tank costs the equivalent of 15.4% of Bulgaria’s gross monthly minimum wage, compared with 3.8% in Luxembourg, as fuel prices have risen since the Iran war began.

Nuns painted over Rome’s risqué frescoes for 300 years; restorers are now uncovering them

In a remarkable reveal, Villa Silvestri Rivaldi in Rome is showcasing its breathtaking Renaissance frescoes after three centuries of concealment. These enchanting artworks depict various mythological scenes and figures, unveiled through advanced restoration techniques like laser cleaning. Notable personalities such as Eurialo Silvestri and Pope Leo XI have connections to this charming villa, with ...

Two million Portuguese suffer from migraine, but many still lack care

Worldwide, around 1.3 billion people live with migraine, making it one of the most common neurological disorders and a leading cause of disability. Despite its impact, it is underdiagnosed and many patients still lack adequate care.

Scientists in Australia reduce wheat seed loss to mice by 63% using diluted wheat germ oil spray

Australian scientists tested a non-toxic way to protect wheat seeds from mice by spraying diluted wheat germ oil across farm plots. The treatment camouflaged the smell mice use to locate seeds underground. In a 2021 field experiment in New South Wales, seed loss fell by 63 per cent during and after sowing, and by up to 74 per cent when plots were treated before planting.

Wong thanks ‘heroes’ who thwarted flydubai pilot’s alleged attack on co-pilot as Australians confirmed safe

Sydney couple were among passengers on board flight to Tel Aviv that was dramatically diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the otherTwo Australian citizens onboard a flight to Tel Aviv that was diverted after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed the other in an attack are “safe,” the foreign minister confirmed.The passengers are a Jewish couple from Sydney, the Israeli embassy...

Billions of dollars, none of it taxed: ATO reveals the tech giants paying zero income tax

Database names big companies – including Microsoft subsidiary and Netflix – that pay little corporate tax but notes there could be legitimate reasonsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMicrosoft’s datacentre business, Optus parent Singtel and major coal and gas companies are among a group of large corporations generating ...

Portugal's Ronaldo walks away amid tensions with coach

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp after several days of tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus. Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença travelled to Copenhagen to try to ease the situation, without success. Ronaldo eventually missed training and left Denmark on his private jet. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner must now explain his decision.

Portugal: Ronaldo walks away

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp after several days of tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus. Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença travelled to Copenhagen to try to ease the situation, without success. Ronaldo eventually missed training and left Denmark on his private jet. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner must now explain his decision.

India vs Pakistan live: Asian Games hockey semifinal

Follow our build-up to the match in Japan, field hockey rivalry history, score, photos and live text commentary.

Europe Today: Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit

NATO chief Mark Rutte tells Russia to stop its nuclear threats, speaking at the Euronews Defence Summit as Moscow threatens to use its nuclear arsenal. Rutte also said there's no imminent threat to NATO territory, while Belgian defence chief Theo Francken argued Russia is Belgium's biggest threat.

‘Nightmare of a lifetime’: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight

Passengers on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight recount the terrifying moments after an altercation erupted in the cockpit. As the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia, passengers say several people rushed to intervene and helped bring the situation under control.

Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments

Exclusive: ADHD UK may seek judicial review of West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board’s ‘unlawful’ policyADHD UK has threatened legal action against an NHS organisation over its decision to impose a minimum two-year wait for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism assessments.In a legal letter to West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board (ICB), seen by the Guardian, the charity allege...