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China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait
The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan but condemned by Beijing as provocative.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:More trees, more tools: Uzbekistan steps up on Aral Sea recovery and support for green business
With representatives from over 30 countries and 20 international organisations, the Eco Expo Central Asia 2025 served as a platform showcasing technologies and setting new policy directions.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Population growth on the decline
As of the end of 2024, Germany's population stood at just under 83.6 million, an increase of 121,000 compared to the previous year. This marks a slowdown from 2023, when the numbers grew by 338,000.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Japan advances in quantum race with worldβs largest-class superconducting quantum computer
The new quantum system developed by researchers at the Japanese National Research and Development Agency, RIKEN, in collaboration with the Japanese IT giant, Fujitsu, has 256 qubits. However, experts say, ensuring the quality of qubits is as important as the quantity of qubits.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Subscribe to the DW Asia newsletter β Your weekly rundown of Asia's top stories
Every Friday, the DW Asia newsletter delivers compelling news, background and analysis on major topics from around the continent right to your inbox.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:The Worldβs 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Who takes the top spot - and how does Europe fare?
European restaurants make up three of the Top 5 spots on this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants list. However, Spain's Disfrutar, in Barcelona, has been dethroned as the highest ranked restaurant in the world...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iranian missile strikes show Israel's aerial defense array is not ironclad
Here's a closer look at Israel's missile defence system as Iran's missiles continue to get through.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:World Refugee Day: 9 charts that explain displacement
A record number of people were forcibly displaced in 2024, according to the UN. These charts show where many of them come from β and where many will likely end up.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Two butchers closed after girl dies in French food poisoning outbreak
Eight children have been admitted to hospital as officials investigate the root of the outbreak.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iranian missile strike sparks fires and causes damage in Beersheba
A missile fired from Iran struck near a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba early Friday, injuring five and igniting several fires.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Why do Europeans still believe a nuclear deal with Iran is possible?
Europe aims to use diplomacy to prevent an all-out war between Israel and Iran. On Friday, some of the continent's top diplomats are set to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva to de-escalate tensions.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Israelis face daily fears amid missile attacks as conflict with Iran escalates
Euronews spoke to people in Israel about how they are coping with the country's conflict with Iran and the daily threat of incoming rockets striking residential areas.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:US appeals court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles
An appeals court has allowed US President Donald Trump to maintain control of National Guard troops in California, deployed after protests against immigration raids erupted in the city.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Pan Am returns to the skies stopping in Lisbon as part of β¬52k nostalgia-filled transatlantic tour
Passengers took a dream journey through the historic destinations of the American airline, which went bankrupt in 1991.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Martina Geiger-Gerlach β Eyes wide shut, trying to photograph the European Dream
The Parliament Dreams is a poetic series of digital photos by German artist Martina Geiger-Gerlach. After two-and-a-half years and five months of visiting Strasbourg plenary sessions, she created eight large panels featuring 818 EU politicians, leaders, and officialsβall with their eyes closed.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:UK heatwave: Climate change has made 32C heat in England 100 times more likely, scientists say
Adaptation is still lagging behind the growing threat of extreme heat in the UK, the researchers warn.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:UNHCR reports record displacement in West and Central Africa
Nearly 13 million people have been uprooted from their homes in West and Central Africa. The UN Refugee Agency blames migration trends and conflict for creating a "perfect storm" of mass displacement.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:From AI to hydrogen planes: My Wildest Prediction second season wrap-up
The second season of My Wildest Prediction, hosted by innovation expert Tom Goodwin, has come to an end. Here, we share with you some our our key takeaways.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: '28 Years Later' - A bold and brilliant revival
Skipping βMonthsβ, Danny Boyle returns to the series he started in 2002 with '28 Days Later' β supported by returning screenwriter Alex Garland and armed with a clear desire to avoid repeating himself. The result is a bold, brilliant and very surprising revival.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:EU-Iran nuclear talks open door to more dialogue but no indication of concrete breakthrough
International efforts to find a diplomatic solution intensified on Friday as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its second week of open hostilities, but there were no breakthroughs on the horizon.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Tariffs: German and French industry united on EU retaliation on aircraft sector
The German aerospace industry has told Euronews it is aligning with its French counterpart in supporting EU retaliatory measures that target US finished aircraft rather than spare parts, citing the interdependence of transatlantic production lines.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:EU bans Chinese firms from medical-devices market in new trade row
The EU Commission has banned Chinese firms from all public procurement tenders for medical devices worth over 5m, in the latest front of the trade dispute between the two blocs.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Battleground online: How social media is fueling the Israel-Iran conflict
The belligerents are weaponising social media against each other and aiming it towards their own populations: from spying and censorship to propaganda and disinformation. Recent blackouts and military bans show how digital platforms have become key battlegrounds.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks
Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its "Fit for 55" climate programme.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:US court allows Trump to retain control of National Guard
The court said that while Trump did not have unlimited powers to take over California's guard, his administration had a rationale to do so. Trump hailed the decision as a "BIG WIN" online.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Judo: Kim strikes gold for Korea, Tasoev defends heavyweight crown on Day 7 in Budapest
Hayun Kim claims Koreaβs first gold in +78kg with a golden score win. In +100kg, Tasoev defeats Tushishvili to secure his second World title. Budapest ends the individual competition with heavy drama and heavier champions.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Working from home: Why the UK leads in Europe and how other countries compare
The prevalence of home working varies significantly across Europe, linked to cultural and economic factors.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:PM SΓ‘nchez cornered: What's happening in Spain?
A new corruption scandal has once again shaken the government in Madrid, with prime minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez's party (PSOE) facing its worst crisis since he came to power in 2018.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:βNaziβ, βkosherβ, βGreen partyβ: how EU institutions and firms misused ad-targeting on X
A new report finds that EU bodies and companies alike have been using political and religious targeting on X to exclude users from seeing certain ads β which is expressly forbidden under GDPR.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Niger to nationalize French share in uranium company Somair
Niger's militia junta has stated a list of grievances with the French company Orano, which owns a controlling stake in one of its largest uranium mines.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Mexico: Hurricane Erick weakens as residents clear debris
After making landfall as a major hurricane along Mexico's coast, Erick weakened to a tropical storm. It left flooded streets and damaged boats and buildings in Oaxaca.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened
Some receive threatening messages or phone-calls, others say their relatives are visited by authorities back home.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Spain's embattled PM SΓ‘nchez defies clamour for resignation
A series of corruption scandals in the prime minister's Socialist party makes his position vulnerable.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Watch: Man gets stuck driving car down Rome's Spanish Steps
The 81-year-old man and his car got stuck on the way down, before a crane lifted the car away.
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