West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert
Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations.
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Iran's president calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure
President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day."
'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discovery
Latvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime
Reggaeton star Wisin launches University of Perreo to preserve the history of the genre
The Puerto Rican artist has announced a new institution dedicated to studying and preserving the history of reggaeton, a project that already has a website and a 15-day countdown.
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo 'growing exponentially,' UN warns
The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak on record.
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More than 300 migrants, including 40 children, rescued off Mauritania, coastguard says
Thousands of people have for years attempted the perilous Atlantic route on overloaded and often dilapidated boats to reach Europe via Spain's Canary Islands.
US actor Liev Schreiber calls for stronger air defences during Kyiv visit
American actor and UNITED24 ambassador Liev Schreiber was forced into an air raid shelter during a visit to Kyiv after deadly Russian overnight strikes. He called for stronger air defences, including renewed support for Ukraine's Patriot systems.
El Niño could be 'strongest in living memory'. When will Europe feel its wrath?
Experts warn that 2027 could be the hottest year on record globally, as a powerful El Niño clashes with human-caused climate change.
Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens
Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while desertification threatens the Great Hungarian Plain.
Bitcoin surges over 25% as shorts get squeezed and Washington leans into crypto
Bitcoin has stormed back from a months-long downtrend, tearing through $79,500 on Friday as a wave of short covering collided with a US Treasury liquidity push and a fresh White House embrace of the crypto industry.
Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.
Why is the Gwangju Biennale refusing to call Taiwan’s pavilion the 'Taiwan Pavilion'?
Taiwan’s government and participating artists accuse the Gwangju Biennale of censorship after it renamed its exhibition the “NTMoFA Pavilion”.
Russia conducts missile tests on disputed islands as Japan protests drills
The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese sovereignty.
Takeover shield: Monte dei Paschi bids for BPM, Generali to forge €80bn Italian bank
Monte dei Paschi clears €34 billion twin bid for Banco BPM and Banca Generali to fend off Intesa Sanpaolo, creating a stronger, bigger €80 billion Italian bank.
Monte dei Paschi: details of bid for Banco BPM and Banca Generali
Mps has cleared a twin swap bid for Banco Bpm and Banca Generali, worth about €34 billion, to counter Intesa Sanpaolo and forge a new Italian bank with European weight.
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Heading to Hungary? Here are 5 of its most beautiful countryside castles and palaces
For centuries, these set the stage for decisive battles and cultural crossroads, and many have undergone careful renovation to improve accessibility.
Bessent vows bigger buybacks after bond yields erased the US Treasury's relief rally
Long-term US Treasury yields climbed back above where they stood before Wednesday's buyback announcement, wiping out the relief that move had briefly delivered, and prompting US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to signal that Washington is ready to intervene even more aggressively.
ICC head Tomoko Akane warns of 'demise of international rule of law' after US sanctions
Washington has repeatedly accused the ICC of "politicised actions" and of "targeting Israel" after it issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relating to the war in Gaza.
Ukraine eyes anti-ballistic systems with EU’s €90 billion loan
Officials in Kyiv have floated the idea of using the next parcel of funds from the European Union’s €90 billion loan to purchase anti-ballistic missile capabilities, an official close to the discussions told Euronews. Questions loom over where they could come from.
Weapons for Putin's agents? Secret arms cache found in Berlin forest
Investigators have discovered a secret weapons cache in woodland in Brandenburg, according to reports by broadcasters NDR and WDR and the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to Japan
Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation.
These are the world’s most beautiful summer cities, according to eye-tracking technology
European destinations dominate the top 30 most beautiful city rankings, with 19 gorgeous spots making the list.
Iran executes 'foreign national' over alleged involvement in January protests
Iran executed another protester on Thursday over the deadly 2026 Isfahan unrest, as rights groups warn of forced confessions and death sentences used to stifle dissent.
First 20 migrants deported from US arrives in Liberia under new 'entirely humanitarian' deal
Authorities in Monrovia announced on Tuesday the country would accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US within a year.
Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests
Young Mexicans are taking part in 'aura battles', where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events.
World’s oldest person celebrates 117th birthday in UK - What is the secret to her longevity?
Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and is one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19.
Two fishermen rescued by Mexico's coastguard after floating at sea for five days in cooler box
Rescue teams gave no details regarding the fate of the boat they had originally taken out, nor did it explain how they survived five days at sea.
Group of 15 Cuban migrants rescued by Mexico's navy after days adrift at sea
Cubans seeking to leave the communist-run island have risked their lives in flimsy boats for decades in a bid to cross the treacherous Florida Straits to the United States or across the Caribbean to Mexico.
Two Swiss apartment block fires leave five missing and 19 injured, police say
Around 100 firefighters were sent to the scene, where crews were still working to extinguish the fire on Friday morning.