Is Denmark killing the tradition of EU playlists?
As Denmark takes over the rotating EU Council presidency from Poland, it’s hitting pause on one beloved tradition: the national Spotify playlist. Read More
Rome petrol station explosion injures 21, damages buildings and vehicles
An explosion at a petrol station in Rome’s southeast injured at least 21 people on Friday. The incident was caused by a technical fault during refuelling. Read More
Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire
An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said. Read More
China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier visits Hong Kong in show of power
Accompanied by a destroyer and a frigate, the warships will be open to the public over the weekend, with all 10,000 available tickets already claimed. Read more at Read More
Germany seeks agreement with Taliban to take back convicted Afghan migrants, interior minister says
Germany does not recognise the Taliban government, which took control of Afghanistan in 2021, and maintains no official diplomatic ties with Kabul. Read More
Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations
Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts. Read more at Read…
Latest news bulletin | July 4th – Midday
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Everything you need to know about the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Wife-Carrying World Championships today and tomorrow. Here’s the lowdown on this unusual sporting event and everything you need to know about this…
Dutch lawmakers pass controversial bills tightening asylum rules
A last-minute amendment that criminalises helping undocumented migrants sparked backlash, prompting the Christian Democrats to pull their support. Read More
Mass Russian drone and missile attack strikes Ukraine overnight
Russia fired more than 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in what is believed to be the largest aerial attack since the war began. Read more at Read More