South London Hindu temple prays for missing members after deadly floods in Nepal
Sixteen members of a south London Hindu temple remain missing after a flood near Nepal and Tibet, leaving families waiting for news of loved ones. Read More
Iran hits US military targets in the region as Washington probes deadly wedding strike
Oil prices again spiked this week after a few weeks of relative stability following the renewed fighting as Iran continues to maintain a stranglehold over the strategic Strait of Hormuz,…
Berlin airport terminal evacuated after hazardous materials alert
A woman reports carrying toxic substances in her handbag at Berlin airport. Police arrest her and evacuate Terminal 1. Read More
France had its hottest summer since records began over a century ago, environment minister says
According to Meteo France, the summer of 2026 recorded an average temperature of 24 °C covering day and nighttime, 3.6 C above the normal average, and higher than in 2003,…
‘Highly likely’ Russia will escalate attacks on EU, Lithuanian minister says
While commending Berlin for attributing the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, Lithuania’s foreign affairs minister warns stronger EU-wide deterrence is needed to prevent further escalation. Read More
Trump hints US may not back UK over Falkland Islands, citing lack of Iran support
The US recognises Britain’s administration of the Falkland Islands but remains neutral over the competing sovereignty claims. Read more at Read More
Lisbon: MOTELX launches 20th edition with expanded programme and plenty of horror
Marking its 20th edition, the festival stretches over more days and more venues, packed with new discoveries and cult favourites at Portugal’s scariest film event. Read More
Former French President Hollande publishes new book with plan for France, but remains undecided about running
François Hollande on Thursday released a book setting out 80 policy proposals. Despite its manifesto tone, the former president says he will wait until December to decide whether to run.…
Two arrested after attack on defence companies in Munich
In Munich, a man and a woman allegedly attempted to carry out an arson attack outside the premises of two defence companies. The pair were arrested. Read more at Read…
Russians skewer authorities for ordering citizens to register their chicken
A government decree requiring registration of domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect Tuesday, sending Russians to government service centres with live chickens in tow before authorities clarified that owners…