Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move back to the UK later this month
Harry expressed a desire to reconcile with his father and spend more time with the UK monarch who is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer.
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North Korea fires suspected missile as US move to cut drills with South Korea 'changes nothing'
Pyongyang says scaling back US-South Korean military drills does not make them less provocative, as Japan says North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea.
North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'
Critics slammed the Trump administration over its surprise pull-back from the planned drills with South Korea, stressing that the move is yet another example of the US turning its back on its allies, hurting its credibility in the international arena.
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AirAdvisor ranked 23 European carriers by cost, revealing the best value airlines for your next trip away.
'Charred' body found in vineyard in southern France identified as influencer Sonia Bellina
The Nîmes public prosecutor, Cécile Gensac, said that two men had been arrested on Wednesday and "placed in police custody because of evidence suggesting their direct or indirect involvement in the events."
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After weeks of rallying behind Fedorov, protesters reject his call for wartime elections in Ukraine
A month of nationwide demonstrations demanding Mykhailo Fedorov’s return as defence minister appears to be ending after protest organisers rejected and criticised his call for elections during wartime.
Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year
Trump's comments come just days after he announced that he had ordered US forces to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, which he said sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to Pyongyang.
Trump says North Korea has '57 very powerful nuclear weapons'
Trump's comments come just days after he announced that he had ordered US forces to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, which he said sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to Pyongyang.
Israel opens criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian medics
Criminal investigations are not being opened into three other incidents involving aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders.
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At least 100 people may have died after gold mine collapsed in Central African Republic
According to the Baboua public prosecutor, the incident is believed to have been caused by "the collapse of several underground tunnels in which miners were operating."
Seven dead, including Ecuador's intelligence chief, after tourist helicopter crashes in northern Kenya
The victims are said to include the head of Ecuador's National Intelligence Centre, his wife, and five Americans.
Seven dead after tourist helicopter crashes in northern Kenya
Video footage shared on social media appears to show the site of the crash, with black smoke visible against the foot of Mount Ololokwe.
ECB unveils new banknote designs with a defiant message: Don't count cash out yet
With cashless payments on the rise, and a growing belief that cash is being replaced by the digital euro, the European Central Bank (ECB) is introducing new banknotes carrying a clear message to citizens: cash is here to stay.
Revealed: Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations, with Greece coming out on top
New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident.
Who is automotive giant Stellantis and why did it recall nearly 1 million cars?
The world's fourth-largest carmaker is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles — its third major safety campaign this year.
Unstable hours, unequal health: The hidden health cost of unpredictable work
For workers, unpredictable schedules may be more than an inconvenience. New research suggests that large swings in working hours are associated with poorer health — but the effects differ sharply between men and women.
European socialists head towards showdown over divergences on migration policy
The Party of European Socialists faces an internal rift as Italian and Spanish MEPs accuse Denmark's Frederiksen of "selective solidarity" for aligning with Meloni against Spain over Ceuta, while the Danish Social Democrats maintain their line on a strict migration policy.
SEC unveils new crypto rules hailed as a win for the digital asset industry
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new framework for crypto assets, offering firms two clear paths to raise money without full securities registration. Industry groups have broadly welcomed the plan, calling its terms considerably more generous than anticipated.
UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran
Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels.
Harvard agrees to pay $53 million after former morgue manager sold donated body parts
A Boston state court judge gave preliminary approval to the settlement on Tuesday, according to US media, with Harvard saying the distribution of funds is expected to take several months.
Swiss government eyeing boosting air defence budget by over $1 billion
Parliament, which has yet to approve the additional funding, still also needs to vote on a significant requested VAT increase through 2040 to finance the army's defence spending priorities.
Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower.
Strength training during pregnancy may help reduce diabetes risk
When we see a pregnant woman lifting something heavy, our first instinct may be to offer a helping hand. But what if lifting weights could actually be good for her?
EU leaders rally behind International Criminal Court after fresh US sanctions
EU leaders have thrown their support behind the Hague-based International Criminal Court after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on senior figures investigating alleged Israeli war crimes.
Polish stork Krutek sets off again: 5,000 kilometres ahead
The famous stork from Krutyń set off south again on 16 August for its autumn migration. As last year, its journey to Africa can be tracked precisely via GPS.
Why is this Christian metal band suing Netflix over 'KPop Demon Hunters'?
The complaint focuses on the recently announced KPop Demon Hunters live tour, which the metal band claims causes “almost complete overlap” and will cause confusion...
Unitree's viral dancing, rollerblading robots make a 600% stock market debut
Unitree, known for its dancing and backflipping robots, saw shares surge as much as 629% on its Shanghai stock market debut.
Second Ukrainian arrested in connection with Nord Stream pipeline explosions
Prosecutors say the objective of the alleged attack on the Nord Stream pipelines was to "permanently disrupt gas supplies" and to stop Russia from using the revenue to finance its war effort in Ukraine.
Climate change forces rethink at Chambord's historic gardens
In France, drought and heatwaves are clearly visible at its historic chateuax. The parched vegetation is forcing gardeners to rethink landscapes and consider new plant species.