Manchester theatre cancels Shakespeare play over Gaza and trans rights dispute
A theatre in Manchester has cancelled the entire run of a Shakespeare play due to an argument over references to trans and Palestinian rights. Read More
Victoria’s Secret comeback show: Cher to lead all-women line-up
Cher has been announced as the headliner for Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming comeback fashion show, after a six-year hiatus for the lingerie brand. Read More
EU calls for tougher measures to achieve a ‘tobacco free generation’
The European Commission recommends that member states extend smoking bans to outdoor areas, including for electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free products. Read More
Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade
As Storm Boris continues to head south, Hungary remains on high alert for risk of flooding. Read More
Netherlands requests opt-out clause from EU asylum rules, a bold move with low chances of success
The four-party coalition in the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has promised to build up the “strictest asylum regime ever.” Read More
Ukraine boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released from custody in Poland
It is not clear why one of Ukraine’s most prominent sportsmen was detained at Krakow airport. Read more at Read More
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Famous Berlin nightclub Watergate to close its doors after 22 years
The iconic Berlin club Watergate will shut its doors at the end of 2024, with the team citing “enormous financial pressure” as one of the reasons behind the closure. Read…
Portuguese prison guards decry country’s penal system as ‘obsolete’
Frederico Morais, President of the National Prison Guard Union, claims a lack of resources has led to poor security in Portuguese prisons. Read More
Czechs left without electricity and drinking water following the floods
The flooding in the Czech Republic is easing, but South Bohemia is still at risk, with many households continuing to lack electricity and drinking water. Read more at Read More