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Ghana bars export of unrefined gold

Ghana has announced a ban on the exporting of unrefined gold from the country. Africa’s leading gold producer wants to move beyond the role of a supplier of raw minerals and enable the country to capture greater economic value from its gold resources. Our correspondent, Justice Baidoo, has more.

Tunisia mourns deceased migrants after small boat tragedy

Residents of a remote Tunisian city near the Libyan border attended the funeral of eight local youths who died in the Mediterranean. The tragedy took place late last week when a small boat carrying 15 people capsized near the Tunisian coastline.

EU payers push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase

The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.

EU’s frugals push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase

The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.

Alleged underworld kingpin testifies at S. African commission

An alleged underworld kingpin wrapped up his testimony at a high profile South African corruption enquiry on Wednesday. Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala returned to the witness stand before the Madlanga Commission looking into allegations including accusations that a suspended deputy police chief took kickbacks from criminals. Eunice Masson has more.

From today, households across Great Britain can plug solar panels into a standard socket

New regulations have been established, permitting plug-in solar kits of up to 800 watts in residential settings. These systems promise substantial annual savings on electricity expenses, making renewable energy more attainable for renters and flat owners alike. Rigorous safety standards are in place to ensure secure connections, mitigating any electrical risks. This breakthrough aligns with Great ...

Families wait in agony as Nepal floods leave hundreds missing

A New York couple traveling to Mount Kailash is among 65 Americans missing after a catastrophic flood along the Nepal-Tibet border.

Families wait in agony as Nepal floods leaves hundreds missing

A New York couple traveling to Mount Kailash is among 65 Americans missing after a catastrophic flood along the Nepal-Tibet border.

Families fear for missing loved ones as Nepal floods leave trail of destruction

A New York couple traveling to Mount Kailash is among 65 Americans missing after a catastrophic flood along the Nepal-Tibet border.

Bronze age treasure stolen in four-minute Spanish museum heist

Gold collection known as Treasure of Villena, worth at least €1.7m, is latest target of ‘very well planned’ raidThieves in Spain have raided the Treasure of Villena – a stunning collection of bronze age gold artefacts that has been described as the most important prehistoric trove in Europe – in the latest high-profile smash-and-grab heist on the continent.The raid on Thursday morning of the 66 mo...

British woman died after becoming 'trapped' by Spanish wildfires

An inquest has opened into the death of a British woman who became trapped in a wildfire while on holiday in Spain.

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates

Norway's King Harald was in a "very serious" condition in hospital ​on Thursday, the royal court said, and family members gathered at his bedside. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Royal Palace in central Oslo and many ​lay flowers ‌as they awaited further news of the 89-year-old ⁠king's health.

Bronze age treasure stolen in ‘very well planned’ four-minute museum heist in Spain

Gold collection known as Treasure of Villena, worth at least €1.7m, is latest target of criminal raidThieves in Spain have raided the Treasure of Villena – a stunning collection of bronze age gold artefacts that has been described as the most important prehistoric trove in Europe – in the latest high-profile smash-and-grab heist on the continent.The raid on Thursday morning of the 66 mostly gold o...

Hegseth asked top US military general to drop Kid Rock helicopter probe before firing him: Report

China and Iran sanctions: what US moves mean for Beijing, and its retaliation options

The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, spanning digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, as Washington seeks to “sever every economic lifeline” that sustains Tehran. Beijing denounced the measures, with the Chinese foreign ministry calling them “illegal unilateral sanctions” and vowing to “take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard ...

Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to go on trial in 2028

A spokesman for the US military court at Guantanamo Bay said Thursday that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed – the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States – will go on trial before a US military court in June 2028. Mohammed, also known as "KSM", was considered one of Osama bin Laden's top lieutenants before he was captured in March 2003.

Italy faces summer's most intense heatwave with 45°C highs

Nine cities will be under red heat alerts on Friday, while northern regions face a growing risk of torrential rain, hail and strong winds.

'Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides

The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.

Italy to fine careless pedestrians crossing road while looking at phones

In Italy, the government has drafted an update to its traffic code to fine pedestrians caught staring at their screens while crossing the road. The measure, set to be approved by mid-October, comes after several court rulings that have held careless pedestrians responsible for accidents.

Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian factories to force workers off land

Settler violence threatens to collapse the fragile Palestinian economy.

Meet Daniel Janzen, the ecologist restoring 169,000 hectares of Costa Rica

Daniel Janzen, a pioneering biologist, significantly advanced tropical ecosystem research and conservation initiatives. Through his innovative work in Costa Rica's Guanacaste Conservation Area, he fostered collaboration with local communities. For many years, Janzen scrutinised the intricate dynamics between flora and fauna, culminating in a large-scale conservation area and establishing a notable...

World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's ​'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.

Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in Hague prison

The former Bosnian Serb military commander, sentenced to life for the summary execution of more than 8,000 Bosniaks in July 1995 and the years-long siege of Sarajevo, died at 84. He spent 15 years as a fugitive before his arrest in Serbia in 2011.

Bosnian Serb commander and war criminal Ratko Mladic dies in prison

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief dubbed the “Butcher of Bosnia” for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died, Serbian state broadcaster RTS reported on Thursday. Mladic, 84, who had suffered several strokes in recent months, was serving a life sentence in The Hague for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity after overseeing the Srebrenica slaughter, Europe’s...

Is Spain facing another major earthquake? A geologist tells Euronews about the risks

Euronews talks to a National Geographic Institute geologist about the real danger, the areas most at risk and what science can – and cannot – predict.