Two fireworks boats catch fire during Yokohama festival
Two boats launching fireworks caught fire on Monday, during a summer festival in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, cancelling the event halfway. Read more at Read More
Denmark to axe Copenhagen’s ‘pornographic and too primitive’ mermaid statue
“The mermaid has completely normal proportions in relation to her size. Of course the breasts are big on a big woman,” the man behind the statue said. Read more at…
UN’s Guterres launches regional centre in Kazakhstan to drive sustainable development
The UN secretary-general and the president of Kazakhstan held talks in Almaty and signed an agreement on the UN regional hub, which is meant to strengthen cooperation in Central Asia…
Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until his October sentencing
Since the July verdict, Combs’ lawyers have repeatedly renewed their efforts to get him out on bail until his sentencing, which is set for October. Read More
Camel dairies signal change in Somalia’s livestock economy
On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to develop commercial agriculture and dairy production. Read more at Read…
Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney ad controversy – and takes time to slam Taylor Swift
The American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has the tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans” and sparked debate over race and beauty standards. Now, Donald Trump has commented on…
The Netherlands announces weapons package for Ukraine under new Trump-NATO initiative
Amsterdam becomes the first NATO member to use the alliance’s new initiative to supply Ukraine with much needed US weapons as it continues to fend off Russian attacks. Read More
The two faces of Ursula: Reinvention or deception at the EU’s helm?
As Ursula von der Leyen beds down for her second term as European Commission president – almost unrecognisable from her first – many are wondering if she has truly changed…
Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Trump administration reverses pledge to tie FEMA funds to stance on Israel following criticism
A clause in FEMA’s terms and conditions mandating states to maintain commercial ties with Israel and Israeli companies to be allowed access to federal emergency funds was quietly removed on…