EU hails progress on China’s rare earth curbs but insists trade be rebalanced
After a one-day summit in Beijing, the European Union insisted on the need to immediately rebalance trade relations with China. Read More
Shifting winds trap fire crews in deadly wildfire in Turkey
Ten people, including volunteers, were killed while battling wildfires in Turkey’s Eskisehir province on Wednesday. Read more at Read More
At least six killed and dozens injured in explosion in northern Syria, officials say
The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the…
Hungary bans ‘national security threat’ Kneecap from performing at Sziget festival
Hungarian authorities have banned Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country and from taking part in the annual Sziget music festival, over accusations of anti-Semitic hate speech and public…
Overqualified and underpaid: Are immigrants earning less than native workers?
Despite almost 40% of non-EU citizens being overqualified for their jobs, they earn nearly 18% less than natives. Read More
EU Commission’s defence loan scheme tapped by 20 member states to secure €100bn
EU member states have until 29 July to officially put in a request for financing under the Commission mechanism. Read More
WATCH: Ukrainians protest for second day over anti-corruption law
Thousands of Ukrainians rallied for a second day in Kyiv and Lviv, protesting a controversial new law they say threatens the independence of key anti-corruption bodies. Read more at Read…
US envoy Witkoff lands in Sardinia ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks
The close Trump ally is expected to meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and the Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer. Read more at Read More
Taliban tortured and threatened Afghans expelled from Pakistan and Iran, UN says
Afghan authorities have urged nationals to return, pledging amnesty for anyone who left after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Read more at Read More
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announce reissue of rare duo album ‘Buckingham Nicks’
Nicks and Buckingham teased the announcement in a series of cryptic social media posts last week, initially sparking rumours that Fleetwood Mac could be reuniting. Read More