European Parliament agrees to dilute and postpone EU deforestation rules
The Parliament’s right-wing majority has secured a one-year pause in the application of new regulations meant to protect vulnerable woodland. Read More
Children in Gaza find peace in music lessons
Gaza music teacher Ahmed Abu Amsha helps children in Deir Al Balah find calm through simple lessons in guitar, violin and drums inside a crowded camp. Read more at Read…
Family of five rescued from roof amid severe flooding in Hat Yai, Thailand
A family of five was rescued from the roof of their flooded home in Hat Yai, Thailand, as the city faced severe flooding. Drone footage captured the event. Read more…
France’s top court upholds ex-President Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing
This decision is another blow to the former president’s reputation and legacy, just two weeks after his release from prison pending an appeal in another campaign financing case. Read more…
Tourist tax to be introduced across England. Here’s what it means for travellers
A new proposal would allow tourist taxes on overnight stays in the UK, bringing English cities in line with others across Europe. Read More
Thirteen dead as blaze engulfs Hong Kong residential complex
A fire in a Hong Kong residential complex killed 13 people and injured 15 others. The blaze rapidly spread through bamboo scaffolding, leading to the evacuation of 700 residents. Read…
Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan
The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff “got to sell” the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, “That’s what…
Strikes in Belgium disrupt public transport and flights over new 2026 measures
Belgium held a nationwide strike as unions protested the 2026 budget, halting public transport and grounding flights while demanding changes to pension and welfare plans. Read more at Read More
High-rise fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district kills four, injures three
A high-rise fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district killed four people and injured three, with residents trapped as the blaze spread along bamboo scaffolding. Read more at Read More
Autopsy report suggests family of four killed by pesticide in Istanbul hotel
A Turkish-German family of four died in Istanbul from phosphine gas poisoning, likely from a pesticide used in their hotel. An investigation is ongoing. Read more at Read More