Gunmen kidnap at least 52 in overnight raid in northwest Nigeria, local sources say
Kidnappings have become a major source of income for armed groups in Nigeria, including jihadists in the northeast and criminal gangs known locally as "bandits."
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This Baltic state was just named the world’s best place to relocate to in 2026
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Second tanker with Qatari LNG struck in Hormuz within a month as force majeure widens
The GasLog Shanghai was struck while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, weeks after the Al Rekayyat was hit in the same area. Italian utility Edison said QatarEnergy had extended force majeure on a further three cargoes, bringing the total affected to 24 shipments through September.
‘You literally can’t’: AI startup Orchid sparks backlash over its ‘second brain’ assistant
A widely mocked AI startup says its chatbot can handle everything from booking dates to remembering important moments.
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Major oil companies reap profits as US-Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the US impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages.
Video shows damage after Naples earthquake injures 26
New footage shows the aftermath in Pozzuoli after Friday's magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Naples injured 26 people and damaged buildings in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area.
Donald Trump angers music fans after sharing AI-generated image of himself as Elvis Presley
"You're the Devil in disguise"... Donald Trump has angered music fans in his latest spree of AI-generated images, which included one of him as none other than The King of Rock and Roll.
Europe’s digital economy: How Europe can avoid a digital train crash
Europe benefited enormously from open markets and global trade. But the geopolitical environment has changed. Europe should remain open to investment and global cooperation, but only with trusted partners. Writes Andrea Giuricin an Expert in Transport Economics and Logistic in an Oped for Euronews.
Wales, Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA chief
The announcements come after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership following an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
Wales first country to withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA chief
The announcement comes after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership after an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
AI demand keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunch
Price rises for goods such as laptops and smartphones, with cars potentially next, have been an unwelcome side-effect of the artificial intelligence gold rush - and the squeeze is far from over.
Alibaba's new Qwen AI claims to match unsupervised working skills touted by Claude
Alibaba's Qwen team says its newest model can design a computer chip and rewrite a research paper — all without a human watching over it, matching skills its rival Anthropic already claims for Claude.
Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, Washington
Wildfires in eastern Washington forced 5,000 home evacuations, destroyed about 600 buildings and continued to strain firefighting resources.
Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout as US embargo continues
The power cuts have made normal life almost impossible, with each outage also meaning that water supplies trickle away and ceiling fans slow to a halt.
What should the EU prioritise to tackle wildfires? Take our poll
The EU is deploying its largest-ever firefighting force in southern Europe to help countries battle wildfires. But is it enough, and what should Brussels prioritise?
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' scores second-biggest ever global opening weekend – nears $1bn worldwide
The recently released 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made box office history in its first weekend in cinemas and looks set to pass the $1bn mark in the next couple of days. It's on track to becoming the highest grossing movie of 2026, overtaking 'The Odyssey''s box office tally in just four days.
Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heat
Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.
Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein's anti-money laundering data register, Vaduz says
A team appointed to investigate the hack has already established that the hackers had managed to steal data "from approximately 31,000 legal entities," a government statement said.
Too hot to study: Will heatwaves impact school summer holidays in Europe?
School summer holidays can last up to 14 weeks in the EU. However, the recurrence of heatwaves has pressed member states to consider ways for schools to adapt their calendars in the face of extreme heat.
Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece after two killed in helicopter collision
Authorities warned the broader Athens region of Attica remained at a high risk for wildfires due to a forecast increase in temperatures.
Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a century
Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August. Next year's show will last even longer.
Ariana Grande to take 'step back from visibility' due to 'endless' public scrutiny
Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public-facing engagements after finishing her current tour, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny". There has been renewed public commentary surrounding Grande’s physical appearance following the release of her new album.
Built to last, gone in months: How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's regime
Since Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, Hungary's president, top prosecutor and state media chiefs have all been removed, as the new government moves swiftly to unwind 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.
Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia
Wildfires in Kefalonia and western Attica forced evacuations as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts and threatened homes and communities
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, president's office says
The military deposed Suu Kyi in February 2021, jailing the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering an ongoing civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people on all sides.
Can the EU combat wildfires? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
As wildfires rage across Europe, the EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response. Do you want to know how the EU's firefighting response system works? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Oil prices lower on Middle East hopes and as OPEC+ boosts production
Oil prices were lower on Monday morning after OPEC+ boosted production for September and US President Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran, putting downward pressure on prices.
At least 88 dead in Ceuta, Spain says, as EU prepares talks on uncontrolled migrant crossings
Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African territory, most by swimming, have returned to Morocco since the territory's largest mass migrant crossing.
At least 72 dead in Ceuta, Spain says, as EU prepares talks on uncontrolled migrant crossings
Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African territory, most by swimming, have returned to Morocco since the territory's largest mass migrant crossing.