Travel warnings issued for Tanzania as unrest erupts following elections
In Tanzania, violent post-election unrest has led to curfews, travel disruptions, and widespread international advisories against non-essential travel to the country. Read More
Mass anti-US rallies held in Tehran on 46th anniversary of US embassy takeover
Large crowds gathered in Tehran on Tuesday to mark 46 years since the takeover of the US embassy in the Iranian capital. Read more at Read More
Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to constitutional order
The Interior Ministry said Muslim Interaktiv represented a threat to the country’s constitutional order by promoting antisemitism and discrimination against women and sexual minorities. Read more at Read More
Vladimir Putin awards Order of Friendship medal to German pianist Justus Frantz
Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany’s classical music world over his close relationship with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Now he’s set disapproving tongues wagging again…
‘Saint or Sinner’? British artist Mason Storm crucifies Donald Trump in sculpture on show in Basel
Hero or villain? Martyr or criminal? “Saint or Sinner”? Read More
Japan deploys troops to help stop bear attacks
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces were dispatched to Akita to help control a surge in bear attacks that have left over 100 people injured and at least 12 dead nationwide since April.…
Latest drone sightings force flight cancellations at Belgium’s main airport
The airport operator said that about 400-500 travellers spent the night there after 41 flights were cancelled and 24 diverted to other airports. Read more at Read More
Candidate countries celebrate renewed momentum in EU accession process
Candidate countries to join the European Union showed optimism at the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday, as new progress reports signaled movement towards membership. Montenegro, Albania and Moldova…
Paris to Madrid in a day? The EU’s €550 billion high-speed train plan might make it happen
The European Commission has unveiled its plan to connect Europe’s cities faster, aiming to open up remote regions and boost the economy. The first lines are expected to be running…
Flying to or from the US? Here’s how a potential airspace closure could affect your trip
The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks. Read More