Portugal deploys 2,500 firefighters as wildfires force village evacuations
Authorities in Portugal deployed hundreds of firefighters across 10 wildfires, evacuated four villages, and arrested a suspect linked to four blazes in the north. Read More
From Naxos to Lake Garda: US travellers are embracing Europe’s local favourites this summer
American travellers are turning to lesser-known European destinations in 2025, seeking authenticity and value. Read More
Trump threatens trade deal over Canada’s plan to recognise Palestine
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that his country would recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 31st, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 31st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Panama Playlists’ claims to expose Spotify habits of JD Vance and other high-profile figures
Offshore bank accounts again? No – “onshore vibes” this time. An anonymous sleuth claims they have been ‘scraping’ Spotify accounts of celebrities, politicians and journalists since the summer of 2024.…
Crowds risk death for food in Gaza as famine warnings intensify
Large crowds of Palestinians carried sacks of flour through Gaza City’s Zikim area as growing hunger and blocked aid deliveries deepened the humanitarian crisis in the territory. Read more at…
Pro-Putin Russian soprano Anna Netrebko’s discrimination case against the Met Opera to proceed
The Met Opera previously dropped Russian soprano Anna Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine. Her discrimination case will now proceed. Read More
Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit over ‘Rust’ shooting – But is the legal fight really over?
The dismissed lawsuit targeted prosecutors and law enforcement officials, alleging they pursued the criminal case against Baldwin for political or personal gain. Read More
New euro banknotes spark Franco-Polish dispute over Marie Curie’s name
The Polish Nobel Prize-winning scientist was born in Warsaw with the surname Skłodowska, before later marrying the Frenchman Pierre Curie. Read More
Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday. Read more at Read More