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
Rybakina tops WTA live rankings as US Open gets underway
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world’s official No. 1…
What’s behind France’s plan to survey school children on sexual violence?
For the first time, France’s annual school questionnaire on bullying — which has been handed out to pupils since 2023 — will include questions on sexual violence. Pupils will be…
Zelenskyy warns ‘Russian airspace will effectively be closing’
The Ukrainian president warned airlines, insurers and foreign governments that the growing scale of Kyiv’s drone operations would make Russian airspace increasingly unsafe for aircraft. Read More
Spanish government approves €309 million aid package for Ceuta amid migrant crisis
Spain’s Economy Minister said the aid package represents a ‘shock response’ designed to meet the demands of social organisations and the city government. Read More
US military says it struck IRGC targets in Iran after attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Hostilities sparked back into life on Sunday after the US carried out fresh strikes on what it said were IRGC minelaying forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Read more at…
SCO challenges West as diverse group of nations pursues multipolar future
The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which represents almost half of the world’s population, ended with an aim to signal the rise of a global powerhouse challenging the West.…
Russia behind attempted drone ‘attack’ at Leipzig airport, Berlin says
Germany has for months reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites, but an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of 4-5 August raised the alarm as a…
Brussels says €90 billion loan for Ukraine is enough for now amid growing doubts
The longevity of the EU’s €90 billion support loan for Ukraine is in serious doubt as Russia escalates the war and drives up material costs. Brussels says the financial plan…
Von der Leyen pledges response to Russian hybrid attacks ahead of Rutte meeting
As Germany formally blames Russia for a hybrid warfare incident involving an explosive-laden drone at one of its airports, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet NATO Secretary-General…