Peter Gill, acclaimed playwright and director behind 'The York Realist', dies aged 86
From the Royal Court to the National Theatre, Gill directed nearly 100 productions and wrote some of Britain's most acclaimed modern plays.
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'
Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.
Greenpeace warns: sea advances, Portuguese coast at risk
In a recent report, Greenpeace warns Portugal of looming risks from climate change and decades of coastal urban pressure, with 40% of beaches at risk of vanishing.
'Stolen intellectual property': German court rules AI music generator Suno broke copyright rules
“This ruling sends a powerful international message: creativity has value, and creators’ rights must be respected in the age of artificial intelligence.”
Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 air strike
Funeral held in Gaza after crews recover 112 bodies from the site of a deadly 2023 air strike, with many victims still missing beneath rubble.
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Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before high winds return
According to an initial investigation by the fire service, the blaze started on Friday with a spark on power cables managed by a private company in Agios Vasileios.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ becomes second fastest film in history to cross $1 billion box office milestone
The new Spider-Man film, Tom Holland's fourth solo adventure, surpassed 'Avengers: Endgame' for its opening box office weekend and has now become the second fastest film in history to cross the $1 billion mark.
Fire tornadoes have reached Europe: What makes them so dangerous?
Fire tornadoes can rapidly change fire behaviour and make firefighting more dangerous.
Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region.
German police deploy bomb disposal robot at Leipzig airport after explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane
Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.
Flights at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport disrupted after suspicious objects sighted
Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.
Infineon hits revenue record: AI data centres drive growth
Once the problem child of the chip industry, Infineon has reinvented itself. Its semiconductors are now key components for electric cars, data centres and the energy transition.
SpaceX posts smaller-than-expected loss despite scrutiny over AI spending
The rocket and satellite company beat Wall Street's loss forecasts in its first quarterly report as a public company, even as investors question its heavy AI spending and whether Elon Musk has oversold its prospects.
Anger, fear, shock and compassion: Ceuta's uncertain path back to normality
Our reporter Julián López Gómez reached the autonomous city just two days after at least 72,000 people illegally crossed its border with Morocco. Amid widespread confusion, anxiety and bewilderment, this is what he saw and heard.
Spain's Interior Ministry denies confirming reports of suspected jihadists among Ceuta arrivals
Spain's Interior Ministry has told Euronews it has not confirmed media reports claiming suspected jihadists were identified among migrants who arrived in Ceuta last week, while insisting the mass arrivals on 30 July "do not pose a threat to public security."
'I showed it our vegetables – it flew at me,' Ukrainian vendor hunted by Russian FPV drone recalls the attack
A market trader in Kherson described how a Russian first-person-view drone chased him around his stall before exploding beside his van, in an attack Ukraine has called a war crime.
'Star Wars: A New Hope' dubbed into Welsh for the first time to mark sci-fi classic’s 50th anniversary
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” Or should that be: “Amser maith yn ôl, mewn galaeth bell bell i ffwrdd ...” 'Star Wars: A New Hope' has been dubbed into the Welsh language for the first time in order to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary next year.
Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala
Guatemala raised its alert to red and evacuated 659 people from eight villages after the Fuego volcano erupted on Monday, spewing lava fountains and pyroclastic flows down its slopes.
Eight South Korean students held over US military base break-in attempt
Students gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.
EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs?
As wildfires rage across southern Europe, the EU has deployed its largest shared firefighting force. But the crisis exposes a growing gap between emergency response and wildfire prevention. Watch the video.
Spanish media: Authorities reportedly identify suspected jihadists among Ceuta arrivals
According to two Spanish media outlets, authorities have identified several suspected jihadists among migrants who arrived in Ceuta.
Flamenco legend Pepe Habichuela dies
Born in Granada in 1944 as José Antonio Carmona Carmona, he was part of the legendary Habichuela dynasty, one of flamenco's most influential families.
Your viruses fly with you, and scientists could use them to spot the next pandemic
Testing aeroplane wastewater can detect circulating pathogens weeks earlier than traditional global pathogen surveillance allows, offering a potential early-warning tool for global outbreak preparedness, a US–UK pilot study found.
Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region
Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 15 in Kyiv and surrounding region
Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
‘An underused tool’: How regenerative farmers are shielding Spanish land from wildfires
Europe’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.
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Brussels vs Beijing: The new trade battle begins in Morocco and Turkey
Beijing's investment drive in Morocco and Turkey is opening new routes into the EU market, forcing Brussels to prepare its response. But its trade defence toolbox is increasingly struggling to keep pace.
How astronaut Luca Parmitano prepares for humanity’s return to the Moon
NASA has presented Artemis III, its next step toward a Moon landing, as one of the most complex missions undertaken by the space agency. Luca Parmitano explains why and how he is preparing for it.
How astronaut Luca Parmitano gears up for the Artemis III Moon mission
NASA has presented Artemis III, its next step toward a Moon landing, as one of the most complex missions undertaken by the space agency. Luca Parmitano explains why and how he is preparing for it.