Madrid, Woody Allen’s new cinematic muse
Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.…
First whales killed as Iceland restarts commercial hunt
Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting controversy and protests. Read more at Read More
EU scales back Ukraine’s accession timetable due to Hungarian resistance
Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before…
EU diplomatic service announces new top posts with strong defence focus
The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc’s foreign policy machinery faces increasing…
Two workers for a Norwegian demining charity killed in Russian strike on Ukraine
The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023. Read More
New giraffe born in Denmark zoo
At Copenhagen Zoo, a giraffe calf is born as staff and visitors witness the moment. The mother immediately cares for her newborn. Read More
European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns
From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace’s Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave…
Tehran labels framework deal ‘US defeat’ as Trump threatens to halt talks
Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose…
Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge as Burnham edges closer to Downing Street
Jones’ decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK’s top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July. Read More
National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after row over Churchill’s legacy
The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India. Read More