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David Hockney, one of the world’s most influential, beloved and celebrated contemporary artists, has died at his home in London. He was 88. Hockney’s publicist, Erica Bolton, says he died on Thursday, a few weeks short of his 89th birthday. Perhaps best known for his paintings exploring his life and home in northern France as well as his time in California, his works spanned several decades and often focused on personal portraits of friends and family. Born in Bradford in northern England, Hockney spent much of his career between Britain, the United States, and later France, turning shifting landscapes and…
LONDON — The U.K. defense plans were supposed to lay the groundwork for a rearmament drive to deter Russia and reinforce Britain’s role in NATO. Instead, it’s turned into a political and defense-policy crisis. On Thursday, Defence Secretary John Healey unexpectedly resigned, blaming a mismatch between the country’s ambitions and how much it was willing to spend under the much-delayed Defense Investment Plan. In his resignation letter, Healey said Prime Minister Keir Starmer had been “unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats,”…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. When I began researching, writing, and publishing on the subject of space capitalism several years ago, many people laughed. They asked why I had chosen such a niche topic and suggested that it sounded more like science fiction than reality. Well, space capitalism is now a reality. Within a few hours, we will witness what is expected to be the largest IPO in history: Elon Musk’s company SpaceX aims to raise $75 billion. As a result, Musk…
In Al-Zawayda_,_ about three kilometres northeast of Deir al-Balah,in the central Gaza Strip, dozens of people followed the opening match between Mexico and South Africa from a makeshift coffee tent despite frequent power cuts. In Khan Younis, displaced families watched the tournament on television screens set up in temporary shelters, remaining gathered long into the evening. For many Palestinians, football remains one of the few widely accessible forms of entertainment and a source of collective escape. Supporters said the World Cup brought back memories of previous tournaments, when families and friends gathered at home to watch matches together before the…
Inflation stalls at 3.2% for the third month in a row, in the midst of the impact of the war in Iran. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) closed May with a year-on-year rate of 3.2%, the same as in the previous two months, according to final data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). It is the third consecutive month above 3%, in a context marked by energy price volatility stemming from the conflict in Iran. The figures confirm the flash estimate published by the INE at the end of May. Month on month, the CPI rose by 0.1%, three tenths…
Vehicles equipped with self-driving systems will soon be allowed to be tested on public roads in Portugal. After a decree-law authorising tests with autonomous vehicles on Portuguese roads was approved by the Council of Ministers at the end of April, it was published in the Official Gazette (source in Portuguese) last Monday and will enter into force next July. According to the legislation, autonomous driving will “help democratise mobility by promoting the inclusion of citizens who are unable to drive because of physical or other constraints”. At the same time, it will “enable new and different solutions for individual and…
Published on 12/06/2026 – 12:36 GMT+2 Brussels is putting the brakes on shared e-scooters. After years of complaints over dangerous riding, pavement clutter and even links to organised crime, the Belgian capital has announced that rental e-scooters will disappear from its streets from January 2027 – joining a growing list of European cities turning away from the once-booming mode of transport. The Brussels-Capital Region announced that the licences of the two remaining e-scooter operators in the city, Bolt and Dott, will expire at the end of this year. From 2027, only shared bicycles will be available for hire in Brussels.…
Published on 12/06/2026 – 12:20 GMT+2•Updated 12:22 US President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to seize control of Iran’s Kharg Island, a small coral outcrop off the Iranian coast that is crucial to the country’s crude exports. “At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. If Tehran loses control of Kharg, Iran’s oil exports would not come to a complete stop, but they would be seriously impacted, increasing pressure on Iran’s economy. The…
By Mohamed Elashi & Ahmed Omeira Published on 12/06/2026 – 11:38 GMT+2 GRO’s journey to Qatar began at Web Summit Qatar, where the company first connected with local investors. Founded by Mariia Shevchenko and a team of Ukrainian and German co-founders, the startup later decided to establish its headquarters in Doha. Shevchenko told Euronews she plans to relocate to Qatar full-time as the company enters its next phase of growth. “We came here, met investors and started building relationships,” she said. The move will support the company’s expansion across the Middle East. The investment in GRO was announced on Thursday alongside the launch…
Published on 12/06/2026 – 12:07 GMT+2 Mexico won the match. South Africa won the meme game. The 2026 World Cup opening saw the hosts cruise to a comfortable 2-0 over South Africa. But while Mexico got three points, it was a red-card moment that stole the spotlight. In fact, the match had more dismissals than goals, with Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio sending off not one but three players during the clash at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium. One of those in particular has already secured a top spot in World Cup folklore forever. In the 84th minute, South Africa’s Themba Zwane…