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Few labels ever really fitted Víctor Coyote, and that was always his best calling card. Born in Tui in 1958, he died this Thursday in a cycling accident, leaving behind a career that began in late-seventies punk and ended, close to the age of seventy, without him ever stopping reinventing himself. His musical career began in 1979 with the founding of Los Coyotes, the band he fronted together with Fernando Gilabert and from which he took his stage name. The group was born out of psychobilly, but soon shifted towards Latin rhythms, becoming pioneers of that sonic crossover in Spain…
A powerful explosion rocked an ammunition factory near Colleferro, a town about 40 kilometres southeast of Rome, police said on Thursday. Firefighters and police were at the site and “complex operations” were underway at the Knds Ammo Italy plant which was formerly Simmel Difesa. Videos shared on social media showed a fire at the factory followed by a massive explosion. Italian media reported that there were no casualties, with the AGI news agency saying employees sheltered in secure areas at the facility. The mayor of Colleferro, Giulio Calamita, wrote in a post on Facebook that “the situation is under control.”…
Published on 13/08/2026 – 18:57 GMT+2 A man who survived a ferry disaster that claimed at least 46 lives on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba told the AFP news agency on Thursday how he watched helplessly as people tried to save themselves, with his best friend and seven of his relatives among the dead. The overloaded government ferry, a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast lake, overturned in choppy waters on Tuesday in one of the country’s worst passenger boat disasters. “Thank God that a wave pushed the sinking vessel and we managed to climb on top,” Chance…
By Nathan Joubioux with AP Published on 13/08/2026 – 17:54 GMT+2 In recent years, Paris has been transformed into the world capital of cycling. This shift allows French and international tourists to discover certain sights and landmarks in a new way. Last June, Paris welcomed around 3.8 million tourists, about 3% more than in the same period in 2025, according to the tourism office. And as visitor numbers rise, more and more travellers are opting for bikes instead of buses or walking to get around. “Since Covid, cycling in Paris has really taken off. Many more people want to do guided bike tours…
Boy said the unions’ most pressing demands include legislation to “modernize” France’s civil security framework, “massive” recruitment of professional firefighters and increased funding to protect firefighters’ health and safety. He also called for “investments to match the risks France faces today and will face tomorrow” given Europe is the planet’s fastest-warming continent. Boy and other firefighting representatives on Thursday — when they held a smaller-scale strike — met with French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to discuss their concerns. They said they left unsatisfied and disappointed, accusing the minister of equivocating and spewing “political blah blah.” Nuñez told reporters later Thursday…
The eruption of Mount Etna has been ongoing for seven days, causing disruption to air traffic in Sicily at the height of the summer season. Catania airport has extended the suspension of flights until 08:00 on 14 August because of volcanic ash. In the meantime, Etna, affectionately nicknamed “Her Majesty” by locals, continues to attract large numbers of visitors. Euronews has gathered the views of experts and local guides on the unusual length of the eruption and on the precautions to take to watch it safely. An exceptionally long eruption According to Salvo Gambino, director of the Etnean Observatory in…
Volunteers worked through the morning of Thursday, 13 August, placing the flowers by hand on a numbered carpet to gradually reveal the design inspired by the famous woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Visitors gathered around the square to watch the work take shape and photograph the finished sections. Japanese Ambassador to Belgium Takeshi Osuga also joined the volunteers, placing flowers on the carpet as Japanese sponsors supported the event. The design is part of the 24th edition of the biennial Flower Carpet, a once‑in‑a‑decade celebration in Brussels that marks the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Belgium and…
A German district court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for far-right Alternative for Germany lawmaker Maximilian Krah over unpaid legal fees stemming from a dispute with comedian Jan Böhmermann, according to various German media outlets. In 2024, Böhmermann read out a listener’s letter on his podcast alleging that Krah, a former member of the European Parliament, had ordered 200 bottles of Champagne for an entire tent at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Krah denied the claims and called the story “complete nonsense.” Böhmermann later said that his research indicated the number of bottles was likely only 50. Krah, who had already been…
Published on 13/08/2026 – 16:16 GMT+2•Updated 16:20 An explosion at the Dutch port of Rotterdam on Thursday killed at least one person and injured several others, city police said. Police said the blast at Europe’s biggest port happened late on Thursday morning and that a crime scene has been set up to try to establish what caused it. The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises. Dutch broadcaster NOS said that a maintenance team had been working on a section of pipes there. Rotterdam emergency services…
By Anna Flori & Acs Gabpr Published on 13/08/2026 – 16:03 GMT+2 The Hungarian Integrity Authority is setting up a register of economic operators excluded from public procurement after they were deemed to have committed criminal offences. This measure, which is essential for the resumption of EU funding, is intended not only to weed out abuses but also to offer a chance for self-cleaning, according to the government. Budapest argued on Thursday that those who can prove that they have “restored their trustworthiness” should have their names removed from the register. The Hungarian Integrity Authority is also launching the first registration procedures and…