Newsletter: NATO holds after Rutte-Trump talks amid fragile ceasefire with Iran
Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions. Read More
Iranians form human chains on bridges amid tensions with US and Israel
Hundreds of people in Iran formed human chains on bridges after a government call to show support and protect infrastructure during heightened tensions. Read More
Thousands of Indigenous people march in Brasilia for land rights
Around 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasilia against land grabs, mining and logging, pressing Lula to honour rights and protect the Amazon. Read More
Poland’s Catholic Church prepares parishes as crisis centres amid war fears
The Polish Bishops’ Conference has established a special working group to develop an action plan in the event of an armed conflict reaching Poland, as “most Poles will first turn…
Berlin opens Süd Ost Galerie, a new open-air street art landmark
Germany has unveiled a new open‑air street art destination in Berlin, where the 450‑metre Süd Ost Galerie now stretches along Grenzweg in the south‑east of the capital. Read more at…
What is Björk doing for this year’s total solar eclipse? A rave, of course
Billed as the Echolalia Festival, the one-day event sits in the path of totality of the total solar eclipse on 12 August. Read More
Europe is winning the AI and drone science race. It’s losing the deployment war
Europe’s scientists are ahead. Europe’s armies are not. The continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment. Read…
Mexico: Miner rescued alive after 14 days trapped underground
After 14 days trapped in a flooded gold and silver mine, a worker has been pulled out alive while two others have died. Read more at Read More
Israeli strikes on Beirut kill at least 182 and wound hundreds
Lebanon spent the night digging through rubble after Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential districts in central Beirut late on Wednesday, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890,…
Paving the way: Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries
Visitors to Rome’s Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that’s unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds…