Which European nations require women to do military service?
Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe. Read More
Fourteen member states oppose the Commission’s EU budget overhaul
In a document seen by Euronews, 14 member states are calling for a ‘stand-alone cohesion policy’ to ensure the next EU long-term budget boosts competitiveness and convergence across EU regions.…
Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places
The Kazakhstan president signed a law banning face coverings in public places as a security measure. Read more at Read More
French police arrest ‘incel’ teenager over alleged plot to attack women
The investigation into the 18-year-old man is reportedly the national anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office first case linked to the so-called “incel” movement. Read more at Read More
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs guilty on two counts but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of the most serious charges – racketeering and sex trafficking of ex-partner Casandra Ventura and…
Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s visa over Hitler song
Australia’s home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the controversial rapper’s song titled ‘Heil Hitler’. Read More
More red alert heat warnings issued as mercury continues to rise across Europe
Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region. Read More
Experience Kyoto’s 1,000-year-old festival with parades, night markets and floating shrines
Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city. Read More
At least three killed after African Union military helicopter crashes in Mogadishu
The African Union peacekeeping mission is helping Somali authorities fight al-Shabab militants, who oppose the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. Read more at Read More
German Chancellor Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag ‘not a circus’
Friedrich Merz’s stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day celebrations has sparked criticism from the opposition lawmakers. Read more at Read…