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World News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:20:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png World News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warnings as coastal evacuations begin https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/japan-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-warnings-as-coastal-evacuations-begin/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/japan-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-warnings-as-coastal-evacuations-begin/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:30:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566977 A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 struck this morning, Monday April 20, off the coast of central Japan, prompting tsunami warnings, evacuation orders and transport disruption across a wide stretch of the country. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake occurred at 04.53pm local time (07.53am GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located off…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/japan-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-warnings-as-coastal-evacuations-begin/feed/ 0 Why Elon Musk is lashing out at Spain’s new residency law again https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/why-elon-musk-is-lashing-out-at-spains-new-residency-law-again/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/why-elon-musk-is-lashing-out-at-spains-new-residency-law-again/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:38:05 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566945 The application window for Spain’s extraordinary migrant regularisation officially opened on April 15, 2026, following the publication of Royal Decree 316/2026 in the BOE. The plan allows roughly 500,000 undocumented foreigners who arrived before January 1, 2026, to apply for legal residency and work permits if they can prove five months of continuous residence. While Elon Musk has branded the…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/why-elon-musk-is-lashing-out-at-spains-new-residency-law-again/feed/ 0 Spain’s place in global politeness and manners ranking raises eyebrows https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-place-in-global-politeness-and-manners-ranking-raises-eyebrows/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-place-in-global-politeness-and-manners-ranking-raises-eyebrows/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:27:15 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566911 A new international survey has examined how people perceive politeness across a range of countries, drawing on responses from thousands of participants worldwide. The survey gathered responses from nearly 5,000 people across 26 countries. Participants were asked to evaluate how polite they perceived people from different nations to be, based on general behaviour such as respect…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/19/spains-place-in-global-politeness-and-manners-ranking-raises-eyebrows/feed/ 4 Spanish tourist loses leg after shark attack during Maldives diving excursion https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/spanish-tourist-loses-leg-after-shark-attack-during-maldives-diving-excursion/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/spanish-tourist-loses-leg-after-shark-attack-during-maldives-diving-excursion/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:10:40 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566770 A Spanish tourist has lost a leg after being attacked by a shark while taking part in a diving excursion in the Maldives, according to reports published by Spanish media citing agency information. The victim, a 31-year-old man from Alicante, was taking part in a marine activity in the Maldives when the attack occurred. He was reportedly in open water at the time of the incident.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/spanish-tourist-loses-leg-after-shark-attack-during-maldives-diving-excursion/feed/ 0 New island discovered after scientists flee Antarctic storm https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/new-island-discovered-after-scientists-flee-antarctic-storm/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/new-island-discovered-after-scientists-flee-antarctic-storm/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:54:37 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566670 A group of scientists forced to change course during an Antarctic storm ended up discovering something few people would expect in 2026, a previously uncharted island. The rocky landmass, found in the Weddell Sea during a German research mission in February, had not appeared on official maps. The find happened after the team sought shelter from severe weather, turning an ordinary safety manoeuvre…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/new-island-discovered-after-scientists-flee-antarctic-storm/feed/ 0 Scientists Say Earth Has a Time Limit and It Is Closer Than You Think https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/how-long-does-earth-have-left-scientists-reveal-when-life-will-end/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/how-long-does-earth-have-left-scientists-reveal-when-life-will-end/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:15 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566601 Scientists say Earth is already on a path that will eventually make life impossible. It is not caused by war, climate change, or anything humans are doing. The process has already begun, and it cannot be reversed. According to research from organisations such as NASA, Earth is not heading for a sudden disaster. Instead, the planet faces a slow and inevitable decline…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/16/how-long-does-earth-have-left-scientists-reveal-when-life-will-end/feed/ 0 £50,000 lawsuit filed against British Airways over a cut finger https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/50000-lawsuit-filed-against-british-airways-over-a-cut-finger/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/50000-lawsuit-filed-against-british-airways-over-a-cut-finger/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:43:20 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566581 A 61-year-old Essex businessman is pursuing legal action against British Airways after suffering finger lacerations caused by a concealed sharp object in his aircraft seat during a flight from London Heathrow to Cincinnati in September 2023. He is seeking damages exceeding £50,000. The claimant, Andrew Chesterton, formerly chief operating officer at financial services firm Bravura Solutions…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/50000-lawsuit-filed-against-british-airways-over-a-cut-finger/feed/ 0 A giant ‘cosmic laser’ just reached Earth after 8 billion years https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/a-giant-cosmic-laser-just-reached-earth-after-8-billion-years/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/a-giant-cosmic-laser-just-reached-earth-after-8-billion-years/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:38:59 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566530 A signal described as a kind of cosmic laser has just reached Earth after travelling for around eight billion years, and scientists say it is one of the most distant ever detected. The emission was picked up by the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa and comes from a galaxy so far away that the universe was only about half its current age when the signal first began its journey.

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/14/a-giant-cosmic-laser-just-reached-earth-after-8-billion-years/feed/ 0 Good time to fill up on fuel as prices set to jump – Why, and by how much? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/13/good-time-to-fill-up-on-fuel-as-prices-set-to-jump-why-and-by-how-much/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/13/good-time-to-fill-up-on-fuel-as-prices-set-to-jump-why-and-by-how-much/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:40:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566365 Oil markets have witnessed dramatic gains on Monday, April 13, after President Donald Trump declared an immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of US-Iran negotiations. Brent crude, the European benchmark, has jumped nearly 7.3 per cent in early trading to go over the $102 per barrel mark by the time European stock markets prepared to open.

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/13/good-time-to-fill-up-on-fuel-as-prices-set-to-jump-why-and-by-how-much/feed/ 0 Scientists spot ‘yellow brick road’ deep under the ocean and the explanation is even more surprising https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/scientists-spot-yellow-brick-road-deep-under-the-ocean-and-the-explanation-is-even-more-surprising/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/scientists-spot-yellow-brick-road-deep-under-the-ocean-and-the-explanation-is-even-more-surprising/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:45:03 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566361 A deep sea expedition north of Hawaii has uncovered a strange formation on the ocean floor that looks uncannily like a path made of yellow bricks. The discovery was made more than 3,000 metres below the surface in one of the least explored marine areas on Earth, and while the images quickly sparked curiosity, scientists say the explanation is entirely natural. The finding comes from a research…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/12/scientists-spot-yellow-brick-road-deep-under-the-ocean-and-the-explanation-is-even-more-surprising/feed/ 0 Airports start reporting fuel shortages as jet fuel prices surge https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/08/airports-start-reporting-fuel-shortages-as-jet-fuel-prices-surge/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/08/airports-start-reporting-fuel-shortages-as-jet-fuel-prices-surge/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:33:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566026 Global airlines are adjusting operations in response to a sharp rise in jet fuel prices and tightening supply chains brought on by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The situation has triggered flight cancellations, capacity cuts and temporary fuel rationing at some airports, but there is no verified evidence that airports have universally run out of fuel.

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/08/airports-start-reporting-fuel-shortages-as-jet-fuel-prices-surge/feed/ 0 Trump issues warning to Iran: “A whole civilisation will die tonight” https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/07/trump-issues-warning-to-iran-a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/07/trump-issues-warning-to-iran-a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:01:37 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565980 Fighting in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has reached a pivotal stage. The ongoing confrontation centres on control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage through which a significant proportion of the world’s oil supply is transported. Any disruption in the area could have consequences far beyond the region, affecting global energy markets and international…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/07/trump-issues-warning-to-iran-a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight/feed/ 0 Morocco’s king Mohammed VI funds $750 million gold project across Africa https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/06/moroccos-king-mohammed-vi-funds-750-million-gold-project-across-africa/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:37:10 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565863 Africa’s gold sector is set for a major expansion after Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, widely regarded as the continent’s wealthiest monarch, backed a $750 million investment to increase production across several countries. The plan, led through mining company Managem Group, is expected to raise gold output by 134 per cent over the coming years. The investment will support operations in at least…

]]> Scientists have accidentally been contaminating their own microplastic studies with their gloves https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/06/scientists-have-accidentally-been-contaminating-their-own-microplastics-studies-with-their-gloves/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:24:40 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565846 In the world of science, researchers often expect the unexpected, or so I read once on a bumper sticker. But even seasoned scientists have been taken aback when their latest microplastic study began showing impossibly high particle counts. The mystery persisted despite careful handling, pristine samples, and hours spent double-checking equipment. Eventually, the culprit revealed itself in a way…

]]> Project Hyperion plans 58‑km spacecraft to carry 1,000 humans on 400-year interstellar journey https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/05/project-hyperion-plans-58-km-spacecraft-to-carry-1000-humans-on-400-year-interstellar-journey/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:35:44 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565754 Researchers have outlined a plan to send humans to a star system beyond the solar system aboard a 58‑kilometre long spacecraft named Chrysalis, designed to sustain life for centuries. The project, referred to as Hyperion, envisions carrying roughly 1,000 people on a journey lasting approximately 400 years, during which multiple generations would live and die aboard the ship.

]]> Artemis II astronauts begin historic journey to the moon https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-begin-historic-journey-to-the-moon/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:54:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565606 For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA has given the four Artemis II astronauts (three Americans and a Canadian) the go-ahead to begin their journey to the moon after having spent 25 hours in Earth’s orbit. NASA flight director Jeff Radigan told the astronauts the mission management team had approved firing up the engine of their capsule to send the spacecraft on its journey towards the…

]]> 35-nation UK-led meeting aims to reopen Hormuz, Spain remains outside discussions https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/02/35-nation-uk-led-meeting-aims-to-reopen-hormuz-spain-remains-outside-discussions/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/02/35-nation-uk-led-meeting-aims-to-reopen-hormuz-spain-remains-outside-discussions/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:38:05 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565558 The United Kingdom has convened a virtual meeting with representatives from 35 countries to explore ways of reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route that has been effectively closed due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Spanish officials are not listed among the participating countries, with Madrid stating its position focuses on de‑escalation and dialogue rather…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/02/35-nation-uk-led-meeting-aims-to-reopen-hormuz-spain-remains-outside-discussions/feed/ 2 Watch Here: NASA launches Artemis II in first crewed Moon mission for over 50 years https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/01/watch-here-nasa-launches-artemis-ii-in-first-crewed-moon-mission-for-over-50-years/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:09:45 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565455 NASA is set to launch Artemis II today, April 1, marking the first time astronauts will travel beyond low Earth orbit since the Apollo era more than five decades ago. The mission represents a pivotal step in the United States’ long-term strategy to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustained presence there. The launch is scheduled to take place from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at…

]]> Forensic tests fail to match bullet to rifle in Charlie Kirk murder case https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/31/forensic-tests-fail-to-match-bullet-to-rifle-in-charlie-kirk-murder-case/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565410 The ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk has taken a significant procedural turn after defence lawyers revealed a key piece of forensic evidence remains unresolved. Court filings made at the end of March state that a federal forensic ballistics analysis could not conclusively connect the bullet recovered from Kirk’s body to the rifle found near the…

]]> Charles III to make first US state visit during global tensions and Epstein scandal https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/31/charles-iii-to-make-first-us-state-visit-during-global-tensions-and-epstein-scandal/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:45:11 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565407 King Charles III is set to travel to the United States in late April for a state visit, Buckingham Palace has confirmed, marking a significant moment in British diplomatic history. The official visit, scheduled from April 27 to 30, will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a milestone in the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.

]]> Researchers report promising progress toward oral insulin treatment https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/30/researchers-report-promising-progress-toward-oral-insulin-treatment/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:14:00 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565293 Researchers in Japan have reported a significant step in the long‑standing scientific effort to develop an insulin medication that can be taken orally rather than by injection. The work, conducted at Kumamoto University, employed innovative delivery techniques that allowed insulin to survive the digestive process and enter the bloodstream in animal tests. For more than a century…

]]> Breathing danger: WHO identifies world’s most polluted countries and cleanest nations https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/29/breathing-danger-who-identifies-worlds-most-polluted-countries-and-cleanest-nations/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:11:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565208 A new global air quality report has revealed that only thirteen countries and territories worldwide maintain levels of air pollution that conform to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safety standard for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and only three of those are in Europe. The findings are drawn from the 2025 World Air Quality Report, which analysed data from more than 9,400…

]]> Radar scans spark debate over possible second Sphinx beneath Giza plateau https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/27/radar-scans-spark-debate-over-possible-second-sphinx-beneath-giza-plateau/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:50:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565057 Recent claims that a “massive underground structure” beneath the Giza Plateau in Egypt could indicate a second Sphinx‑like monument have reignited global archaeological discussion, though experts stress that the evidence remains unverified and controversial. The speculation centres on data interpreted from satellite radar scans conducted by an Italian researcher, Filippo Biondi, and his team.

]]> International Olympic Committee announces women only for female categories from 2028 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/26/international-olympic-committee-announces-women-only-for-female-categories-from-2028/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564978 The International Olympic Committee has introduced a landmark policy that restricts female Olympic categories exclusively to women. This decision, revealed on Thursday, March 26, will take full effect at the Los Angeles 2028 Games and is seen as a huge shift on how eligibility is determined across elite competition. Biological sex verification will rely first on testing for the SRY gene…

]]> The $3m verdict against Meta and YouTube that could reshape social media https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/25/the-3m-verdict-against-meta-and-youtube-that-could-reshape-social-media/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/25/the-3m-verdict-against-meta-and-youtube-that-could-reshape-social-media/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:57:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564894 A jury in Los Angeles has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a closely watched case examining the impact of social media use on mental health. The verdict orders the companies to pay approximately $3 million (£2.4 million) in damages to a young woman who argued that prolonged exposure to their platforms contributed to serious psychological harm. The plaintiff claimed she began using social…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/25/the-3m-verdict-against-meta-and-youtube-that-could-reshape-social-media/feed/ 1 Air Canada plane collides with fire engine at LaGuardia Airport, injuring four firefighters critically https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/23/air-canada-plane-collides-with-fire-engine-at-laguardia-airport-injuring-four-firefighters-critically/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:55:22 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564573 Passengers escaped unharmed after an Air Canada flight smashed into a fire engine at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late on Sunday evening. Videos shared widely on social media captured the dramatic rescue efforts and evacuation procedures taking place at the busy terminal facility. Flight-tracking websites confirmed the Air Canada Express CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation departed Montreal at…

]]> By 2070, parts of Spain could feel like the Sahara, scientists warn https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/22/by-2070-parts-of-spain-could-feel-like-the-sahara-scientists-warn/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/22/by-2070-parts-of-spain-could-feel-like-the-sahara-scientists-warn/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:45:04 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564549 It’s no longer just scientists talking in graphs and percentages. New climate projections are now showing, in a very real way, what the world could look like by 2070 – and for many places, including Spain, and the mediterranean Region, the changes could be hard to ignore. We’re talking about cities that feel like deserts for months on end, rising sea levels creeping into coastal areas…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/22/by-2070-parts-of-spain-could-feel-like-the-sahara-scientists-warn/feed/ 6 US threatens to pull military bases from Spain as tensions explode over NATO https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/21/us-threatens-to-pull-military-bases-from-spain-as-tensions-explode-over-nato/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/21/us-threatens-to-pull-military-bases-from-spain-as-tensions-explode-over-nato/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:38:04 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564506 Spain has found itself at the centre of a growing storm with the United States after Donald Trump suggested Washington could reconsider its military bases in the country – a move that would mark a serious escalation in tensions between the two allies. The comments came as Trump backed calls from US lawmakers who believe the US should rethink its presence in countries they see as not doing enough…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/21/us-threatens-to-pull-military-bases-from-spain-as-tensions-explode-over-nato/feed/ 2 World Happiness Report 2026 reveals surprising shifts in global wellbeing https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/19/world-happiness-report-2026-reveals-surprising-shifts-in-global-wellbeing/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:27:18 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564383 The latest edition of the World Happiness Report is out, and it confirms a familiar trend at the top while revealing some unexpected shifts further down the table. Drawing on data from the Gallup World Poll, the 2026 report ranks countries based on how people evaluate their lives, offering one of the clearest snapshots of global wellbeing. For nine of the past ten years…

]]> Catalan scientist says pyramids may predate ancient Egypt https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/18/catalan-scientist-says-pyramids-may-predate-ancient-egypt/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/18/catalan-scientist-says-pyramids-may-predate-ancient-egypt/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:41:44 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564313 A Catalan researcher in Spain has sparked fresh controversy after claiming the Pyramids of Giza could be up to 12,000 years old, potentially predating ancient Egypt itself. The study, published online but not peer-reviewed, suggests the iconic structures may not have been built by Egyptians. The research, titled The Pyramids of Giza: Legacy of an Unknown Civilization, was published on Academia.

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