From Amy to Wubbo: How do meteorologists choose storm names and why are they important?
The UK’s Met Office has revealed its storm names for the 2025-2026 season which were all nominated by the public.Read More
Iraq’s al-Nouri Mosque officially reopens eight years after being destroyed by ISIS
The so-called Islamic State group detonated explosives at the 12th-century Mosul landmark in 2017. Read more at Read More
Croatia hosts fourth open hot air balloon championship in Prelog
In the northern Croatian town of Prelog, balloon crews from around the world gathered for a race that has become one of the country’s most distinctive annual events. Read more…
French PM François Bayrou faces government collapse — what are the possible scenarios?
French Prime Minister François Bayrou risks losing a crucial confidence vote in parliament next Monday. The outcome could trigger government collapse, budget plan delays, or even snap elections. Read more…
Gaza campaigning French MEP Rima Hassan ‘honoured’ by controversial Belgian university plaudit
The lawmaker from France Unbowed was detained by Israeli authorities in June, as she had tried to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Read More
Stuffed wardrobes: Which European countries are drowning in household clutter?
Unworn clothes, drawers crammed with mismatching tools and storage units filled with forgotten furniture. Which nation’s houses are the most stuffed? Read More
France-Italy tension: French PM Bayrou accuses Rome of tax dumping, Italians respond
Francois Bayrou, in an interview with French media on Sunday, accused Italy of fiscal dumping. The Italian government denied it, while members of the key parties criticised the attack, defending…
Desperate search for survivors after deadly Afghan quake
A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500, the Taliban government said on Monday. Read more at Read More
Ukraine claims ‘Russian trace’ possible in assassination of politician Andriy Parubiy
A suspect in the fatal shooting of Andriy Parubiy, former speaker of the Ukrainian parliament has been detained, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said as more details emerged from the investigation. Read…
ScotRail abolishes peak rail fares in attempt to encourage more people to use trains
The removal of peak rail fares is expected to significantly help passengers with savings and deal with the current cost of living crisis. Read More