AmaRudi: Europe’s largest river cruise ship to launch on the Danube next spring
The AmaRudi, AmaWaterways’ second double-width vessel, will accommodate 196 guests across 98 staterooms and suites when it launches in April 2027. Read More
North Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea
According to data from South Korea’s Ministry of Unification, more than 34,000 North Koreans have defected to the South since its records began in 1998. Read more at Read More
Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C
A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure. Read more at…
Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic
Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24…
Popular Ibiza DJ named as alleged ‘mastermind’ behind international drug trafficking operation
Popular Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco has been named in major Spain-US drug trafficking case. He is the alleged “mastermind” of an international drug trafficking network, and faces a nine-and-a-half prison…
Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive
Japanese fans once again cleaned the stands after Japan’s 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a tradition that has become a symbol of respect and sportsmanship. Supporters collected rubbish…
Mexico, Switzerland and Brazil top their groups after final matchday of World Cup group stages
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing…
No Zelenskyy in Gdansk: can Ukraine’s recovery forum ease Warsaw–Kyiv tensions?
The Ukraine Recovery Conference opens in Gdansk on Thursday amid an unprecedented spat between Kyiv and Warsaw. With both presidents absent, attention will focus not only on reconstruction initiatives but…
Europe Today: Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni in France
The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian…
Newsletter: Can the Recovery Conference mend a fraying partnership?
In today’s newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveils “Trump Trillion” charts while at the Oval…