Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson
Language learning app apologised for a German lesson in which the question “Do you like books with Harry Potter as a character?” had the correct answer: “Yes, but in my…
Ursula von der Leyen ‘extremely saddened’ by situation of children in Gaza
The EU Commission president says she thinks the humanitarian situation in Gaza is appalling, and children have the right to protection even more than everybody else in the world. Read…
Trial begins for former Danish minister accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
Former MP and minister Henrik Sass Larsen is accused of possessing photo and video files containing child sexual abuse material, as well as a child-like doll made for sexual purposes.…
Young gorilla Zeytin prepares to go home after rescue in Istanbul
A gorilla named Zeytin, rescued from smugglers at Istanbul Airport in December, is preparing to return home after months of medical care and rehabilitation. Read more at Read More
Marvel actor Chris Pratt facing backlash for describing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as ‘wonderful’
The Hollywood actor described the controversial US Secretary of Health, who happens to be the cousin of his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, as “funny” and “wonderful.” Read More
Black Ops 7, Lego Batman and Nintendo Switch 2 take centre stage at Gamescom 2025
More than 300,000 visitors are expected at this year’s gaming extravaganza, flocking to try out blockbuster releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and test new hardware such as…
EU, US release long-awaited trade statement setting 15% all-inclusive tariff on EU goods
The joint statement, which comes nearly a month after the trade deal was struck, is being described as a “first step” by the EU side, which hopes to secure more…
Ryanair renews call for urgent air traffic control reform after ‘unacceptable’ Athens flight delays
The low-cost airline denounced the delays in Athens and, for the second time this summer, attacked the Commission on the EU’s Air Traffic Control system Read More
Uganda agrees deal with US to take deported migrants if they don’t have criminal records
Uganda also expressed a preference that those brought into the country should be nationals of African countries and not be unaccompanied minors. Read more at Read More
Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland
One eight-month-old cub was unable to walk after being tied up for six months, while a five-month-old was “very malnourished”.Read More