Which cities in Japan are candidates to become the 'second capital'?
Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why these contenders are worth adding to your travel bucket list.
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Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
Emergency services issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after Central America's most active volcano erupted on Monday morning, with conditions intensifying by nightfall.
Brazil - Argentina diplomatic relations downgrade to 'Chargé d'Affaires'
Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d'Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief.
Don't risk your eyes: How to watch Spain's eclipse safely
Only specifically certified filters let just 0.00032% of visible sunlight through and protect people watching this once-in-a-century event from permanent retinal damage.
Safe glasses for Spain's total eclipse: where to get them for free
Only specifically certified filters let just 0.00032% of visible sunlight through and protect people watching this once-in-a-century event from permanent retinal damage.
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Safe glasses to watch Spain's total eclipse: where to get them for free
Only a specific certified filter lets just 0.00032% of visible sunlight through, protecting viewers of this once‑in‑a‑century event from lasting retinal damage.
Trump says deal to open Strait of Hormuz could come by Wednesday or Iran will get 'hit very hard'
Iran has tightened its grip on Hormuz and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, powers it did not exercise before the war began on 28 February.
Iran and Oman draft waterway deal while Trump rejects Tehran's control and transit fees
Tehran and Muscat are drafting an agreement to reopen the waterway via shared routes and service fees. However, implementation hinges on Washington lifting its blockade, with President Trump rejecting Iranian control or any shipping tolls.
Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms
Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a US-backed Gaza deal, saying Israel will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas has completely disarmed, despite Washington's efforts to advance a ceasefire.
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.
Former FIFA Vice President Prince Ali accuses Infantino of 'blackmail' as presure on leadership mounts
In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”
WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
Despite being declared less than three months ago, the outbreak has already become the largest ever recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in English Channel
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has highlighted a sharp fall in successful Channel crossings since the start of the year.
From TikTok videos to political claims: How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis
Here's what we know so far about claims that circulated around the Ceuta crisis.
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Spain says 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have already returned
Spain says 70,000 migrants have returned to Morocco, denies the CNI warned of the crisis and says the EU backed its response while pledging stronger alert systems.
EU ministers back Spain, seeking to calm tensions after Morocco crisis
Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers today was aimed at easing tensions with Spain amid a Europe-wide backlash against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s migration policies.
'Full solidarity' with Spain after Ceuta as crisis tests EU resilience, migration commissioner says
Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers today was aimed at easing tensions with Spain amid a Europe-wide backlash against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s migration policies.
What is Cyclospora? Two deaths as US outbreak puts Europe on alert
Cyclospora: Parasite back in the spotlight after two US deaths. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission, risky foods and the situation in Europe.
Charitable wills in Spain reach record high amid growing cancer burden
Cancer now accounts for 26.3% of all deaths in Spain. Against this backdrop, more people are choosing to include social causes in their wills, with interest in charitable legacies reaching record levels in 2025.
Cancer now leading cause of death in Spain as interest in charitable wills soars
Cancer now accounts for 26.3% of deaths in Spain. In this context, more people are choosing to include social causes in their wills, and interest in charitable legacies reached record levels in 2025.
Why Israel should stay in the EU's research programme beyond 2027
Israel must remain fully integrated into the European Research Area from 2028 to 2034, Carsten Ovens argues in a Euronews op-ed, calling it vital to Europe's interests and an investment in the continent's future.
Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson
Ukrainian police have released footage showing a civilian being pursued by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. According to police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but suffered injuries and a concussion.
Hallucinations and a bottle of Coca-Cola: The final kilometres of Kubkowski's historic swim across the Baltic
On Sunday evening, Bartłomiej Kubkowski walked onto the shore in Dziwnów after swimming 160 kilometres uninterrupted from Sweden to Poland, setting a world record, and raising close to €200,000 for the fight against cancer.
'You can smell the wires': Why Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' is facing AI accusations
Can fans and artists tell when music was AI-generated? If Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' is anything to go by, the answer is a definitive yes.
Qatar says whole region engaged in stopping war escalation, but no direct talks yet
Qatar says US-Iran mediation is at an advanced stage, but no direct talks are expected at the moment, as Doha calls for the return to free navigation through Hormuz. Qatar urges pressure on Israel to fully implement the Gaza roadmap.
Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome to discuss Hezbollah disarming
This week's negotiations are the seventh round of Washington-mediated talks since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.
Kids' speech patterns may reveal mental health risks, study finds
The way children talk about stressful or difficult events can predict future mental health struggles, according to a new study.
The secrets of the desert: Exploring Uzbekistan's ancient landscapes and living traditions
Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.
Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market
A video shared by Ukraine’s police shows a Russian drone deliberately tracking a man at a market in Kherson. President Zelenskyy said the footage is evidence of Moscow’s “drone safari” against civilians.