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Ukraine's €23 billion funding gap puts EU in a bind as Zelenskyy seeks fast cash
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments.
SpaceX’s $100 billion bet on Louisiana Starbase: 3,000 jobs, rocket hub - why it matters
Oregon teen builds free platform to help students find research mentors and publish their work
Inspired by her own struggles during a research internship, Riya Velhal, a driven high school junior, established StratScholar. This innovative initiative is dedicated to providing mentorship and resources that empower young researchers, particularly those in middle and high schools. By fostering accessible research experiences and honing critical research and communication skills, StratScholar en...
South Korea scrambles jets after Russian military planes enter air defence zone
South Korea said on Wednesday it had scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian military aircraft entering its air defence zone, the second such incursion in weeks. The relationship between the countries has worsened since South Korea joined Western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and since Moscow built stronger ties with North Korea. Seoul’s defence ministry said multiple Rus...
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Australia news live: Chalmers hits back at WA premier’s ‘east coast clowns’ sledge; NSW police investigate alleged theft of 400,000 oysters
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngela Jackson, the commissioner of the Productivity Commission, said the body stands by the interim report into the GST, which found the deal with Western Australia to be a costly mistake that should be reversed.Jackson spoke to RN this morning after WA premier Roger Cook said “east coast clowns” didn’t understand the s...
Iceland to vote on reopening EU membership talks in close referendum
Icelanders will vote in a referendum on Saturday whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity. Voters are not being asked to decide just yet if they want to join the 27-member bloc – only whether they want their government to negotiate possible terms.
Iceland to vote on resuming EU talks in close referendum
Icelanders are to vote Saturday on whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity, in a referendum seen as going down to the wire.
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
Fireworks factory goes up in smoke in Mexico
Two explosions have hit a fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, sending a spectacular mix of flames and explosions
Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to review laws on dangerous dogs after string of attacks
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to review the city’s existing laws governing dangerous dogs and the related penalties after a woman and another pet were injured in the two most recent cases to come to light. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Wednesday acknowledged public concerns that had arisen due to a string of dog attacks and said public education would need to be strengthened to prevent furt...
Dog injured, woman bitten in 2 new canine attack cases in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities are investigating two new dog attack cases that have resulted in injuries to a canine and a woman, which come amid mounting safety concerns after two other similar but deadlier incidents last week. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Wednesday that it had been notified by police about the first incident involving the injured dog and had conta...
Massive natural gas leak in Wisconsin puts community on alert
A truck hit a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin prompted nearby residents to evacuate.
Next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly but no connection to Parton's death
Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organisation and the lists of names are reused every six years.
Partial lunar eclipse on Friday: Where to see it in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Germany
At maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse.
Nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective than other alternatives for quitting smoking, study finds
A major analysis found that vaping outperforms patches, gum and other conventional aids in helping people give up cigarettes.
Teenage girl allegedly raped in ‘heinous’ attack at Queensland residential care home
State’s child safety minister Amanda Camm confirms police are investigating alleged attack west of BrisbaneA Queensland teenager has allegedly been raped in a state-funded residential care home in what has been described as a “heinous” act.A staff member is accused of assaulting the girl, who is understood to be intellectually impaired, at the home west of Brisbane. Continue reading...
DeepSeek nears pre-IPO funding round as 2027 market debut takes shape: sources
DeepSeek is nearing the completion of a new funding round that values the company at about 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) before investment, as the Chinese artificial intelligence start-up moves closer to a potential listing on Shanghai’s Star Market, according to people familiar with the matter. The company was seeking to raise about 50 billion yuan in the round, which was expected to close bef...
DeepSeek nears pre-IPO funding round as 2027 market debut takes shape sources
DeepSeek is nearing the completion of a new funding round that values the company at about 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) before investment, as the Chinese artificial intelligence start-up moves closer to a potential listing on Shanghai’s Star Market, according to people familiar with the matter. The company was seeking to raise about 50 billion yuan in the round, which was expected to close bef...
Is France's political class out of touch on climate change? Experts slam presidential candidates
After a summer of extreme weather, can France's political parties rise up to the challenge of climate change?
'Response seems far too timid': what role for the environment in the presidential race
After a summer of extreme weather, political action on the climate crisis seems timid and below French expectations, say several women experts interviewed by Euronews.
"A timid response": environment in the presidential race
After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis seems very timid and far below French expectations, several experts told Euronews.
"The response seems very timid": where does ecology fit in the presidential race?
After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis appears timid and falls short of French expectations, experts tell Euronews.
'Response seems far too timid': what role for climate in presidential race?
After a summer dominated by extreme weather, political responses to the climate crisis appear feeble and fall short of French people's expectations, several experts told Euronews.
"The response seems timid": what role for the environment in the presidential campaign
After a summer marked by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis looks timid and falls short of French people's expectations, experts tell Euronews.
"The response seems timid": what role for ecology in the presidential race?
After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis appears very timid and far below French public expectations, experts told Euronews.
"The response seems very timid": what place for the environment in the presidential campaign?
After a summer dominated by extreme weather, experts told Euronews that political action on the climate crisis remains timid and falls short of French people's expectations.
"Response seems far too timid": where does ecology fit in the presidential campaign
After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis appears timid and far below what the French expect, say experts.
"The response seems very timid": what place for the environment in the presidential race?
After a summer marked by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis looks timid and falls short of what French people expect, say experts to Euronews.
'The response seems very timid': where does the environment stand in the presidential race
After a summer dominated by extreme weather events, political responses to the climate crisis seem timid and far short of French people’s expectations, experts tell Euronews.