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With no clear contender, "everyone thinks they have a shot"' at succeeding to Macron

There are eight months left until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. As it gets closer, more and more candidates are vying for a spot on the starting line. For now, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is topping the polls - what is unknown is who she will be facing in the second round. FRANCE 24's Marc...

France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key election

With eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. But who exactly will run has yet to be decided. The centre-left socialists and Place Publique parties will hold a primary in October to elect one candidate, as to not dilute the vote. While centrist and centre-right candidates are also having...

Jason Arday mural displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival

A mural commemorating late Cambridge professor Jason Arday is displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival.

India rejects ruling on water-sharing treaty with Pakistan by international court

India must uphold a water-sharing treaty with ⁠Pakistan it suspended amid bilateral tensions and must limit work on a hydroelectric plant it is building in the Kashmir region, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague said on Monday. India in April last year suspended the treaty ‌that ensures water supply to 80 per cent of Pakistani farms, after India identified as Pakistani two of three ass...

Ice up to 1 kilometre thick: Swiss meteorite sheds new light on the Ice Age

More and more fragments of the Twannberg meteorite are being found in the Bernese Jura. Over 2,200 pieces are now known, and the remains of this rare iron meteorite are highly prized by researchers for several reasons.

New finds in the Bernese Jura: meteorite treasure reaches record size

More and more fragments of the Twannberg meteorite are being found in the Bernese Jura; over 2,200 pieces are known and the rare iron meteorite offers rich insights for researchers.

'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus

Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people.

'She slipped out of my hand' - couple's children missing after ferry capsizes

Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight.

19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in sleep

Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.

War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?

Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.

Estonia moves to protect youth’s mental health in the digital age

Estonia joins Europe's youth online-safety push—but chooses expert-led prevention over a blanket social-media ban.

New visa, Green Card rules coming into effect from September 2026: Is the 75-country ban lifted?

Nepal tragedy: Owners missing, dog refuses to leave flood-hit Trishuli home

A black-and-white dog remains at the site of four homes destroyed by a flood. He refuses to leave the muddy patch where his home once stood. Rescue workers and JCBs clear debris around the steadfast canine. Volunteers offer food and water, which he accepts quietly when alone. Displaced residents understand his loyalty to his former territory.

German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, coming in below expectations

Inflation in Germany rose 2.9% in the year to August on the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank, a fresh acceleration from July but well short of the 3.1% economists had expected, in a reading that offers modest relief to policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week.

Indian-origin taxi driver Gurmeet Singh stripped of US citizenship 15 years after rape conviction

Rare four-horse chariot carving discovered in China’s Helan Mountains

A rare four-horse chariot rock carving was found in China's Helan Mountains. This unusual image adds to the region's extensive collection of ancient rock art. Previously recorded chariot carvings in the area depicted only two horses. The discovery offers new insights into ancient life and artistic traditions. Further research will help determine the carving's historical context and significance.

A Tennessee man left a late-1700s house and about $500,000 to local government for a park

A historic home in Tennessee, along with $500,000, has been returned to its rightful family after local officials failed to fulfill the promise of establishing a public park as per the will. After a decade of inactivity, the descendant will take charge of crucial repairs and preservation efforts for the old house, shedding light on the complexities of municipal management involving donated heritag...

60 years of Notting Hill Carnival: 10 essential songs chosen by its veterans

For London's Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary, Euronews Culture spoke to 10 people who have helped shape, celebrate and document its culture - asking each of them to choose the one track that, for them, captures the spirit of the biggest festival of its kind in Europe.

Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane

Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by RussiaThe German government is imminently expected to announce who it believes was behind a suspected drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane earlier this month and to outline its response to the incident in coordination with its European and Nato partners.The chancellor, Friedrich Merz, told t...

Hungary says it has met all conditions to unlock full €10bn EU Recovery Fund

The release of post-pandemic recovery funds adds to Magyar's effort to draw a line under the Orbán era.

A pediatrician is running for Senate. Can doctors change the political debate over health and science?

After Lindsey Graham’s death, Democrat Annie Andrews finds herself in a closely watched race as she seeks to flip his Republican seatAnnie Andrews was a dark horse Democrat challenging a five-term Republican in the US Senate when 314 Action, a political action fund devoted to electing scientists and doctors, first backed her.Now, after the unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Andrews finds ...

Spanish PM blames Russia, Israel for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were signs ⁠Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation that triggered the rush of migrants into Ceuta.

BT on track for estimated £2bn windfall from selling old copper amid AI boom

Telecoms company to benefit from rollout of full-fibre broadband and soaring prices for recycled metalBT is on track for an estimated £2bn-plus windfall over the next decade from selling off old copper cabling, as it cashes in on soaring prices amid the AI market frenzy and switches the UK’s network to full-fibre broadband.Copper is one of the main beneficiaries of the “electrification of everythi...

House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill as Republicans hope to pass stopgap spending bill – live

The US House is back after a five-week recess; government funding is guaranteed through 30 SeptemberSign up for US Breaking News emailsChris HippensteelWe’re watching today as Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, and Kevin Warsh, the chair of the Federal Reserve, deliver their opening remarks at the G20 meetings in Asheville, North Carolina. Continue reading...

Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown

Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.