Vote Idris: Is Labour eyeing actor Idris Elba for next London Mayor?
Following the celebrated actors’ work leading the UK-wide knife-crime campaign, it now seems that Labour have Idris Elba at the top of its ‘wish list’ for its next City Hall…
MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs
In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign…
Search continues for missing US soldier in Lithuania as bodies of three others recovered
The chief of the defence staff of the Lithuanian Armed Forces says drones are being used to survey the waterlogged ground where the vehicle became submerged. Read More
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon spa and nearby town evacuated due to volcanic eruption
Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik. Read More
German foreign minister says Ukraine peace talks at ‘deadlock’, but China disagrees
Ukraine’s European allies are putting on a show of support as Trump-brokered talks show little sign of progress. Read more at Read More
Michelin’s 2025 France guide: Who are the winners and losers?
From the heady heights of newly crowned three-star restaurants, to the ones who didn’t make the cut, here’s everything you need to know about the new Michelin Guide for France.…
Trump administration admits man was deported to El Salvador mega prison due to ‘error’
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia had legal protection from being deported to his home country of El Salvador, from which his lawyers say he fled aged 16. Read more at Read…
Donald Trump signs executive order against ‘exploitative ticket scalping’
The new directive is aimed against “exploitative” ticketing scalping for concerts – an issue which is not exclusive to the US. Read More
Floodwaters sweep away cars as heavy rain hits Paros island
Experts warn that more severe weather is on the way, with heavy rain expected to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades. Read more at Read More
Macron and Tebboune attempt to defuse French-Algerian diplomatic crisis with phone call
After a months-long diplomatic spat, the French president and his Algerian counterpart have reiterated their commitment to work together. Read more at Read More