EU demands fairness and transparency after FIFA’s Balogun reversal
“We support the principle of fair play and transparent competition,” the European Commission said as fury at FIFA intensifies. Read More
Italy tops European tourism in 2026: the most visited regions
Visitor numbers rose in the first half of 2026, driven above all by foreign tourists. Tourism Minister Mazzi: ‘The sector remains a pillar of the national economy.’ Read More
The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards: America is ‘a bit of a disappointment at the moment’
Prior to the release of their 25th studio album this Friday, Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards has commented on whether one of their new songs is an anti-Trump track… Read More
UK sanctions Russian scientists and labs behind chemical attacks, foreign office says
The institutions hit were SC Signal, a Russian state scientific research institute and GNIII VM, the country’s Scientific Research and Testing Institute for Military Medicine. Read More
‘Not normal’: Belgian fans react to FIFA’s Balogun red-card U-turn
Belgian fans said FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s suspension was “not normal” ahead of Belgium’s World Cup match against the United States. Read More
Catania Airport suspends flights following volcanic activity at Mount Etna
Passengers are being urged to check their flight status, with some airlines being diverted to Palermo Airport. Read More
Norway releases first image of Crown Princess Mette-Marit after lung transplant
Mette-Marit was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis which causes scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath and she had been forced to scale back her duties over the…
How much is the EU earning from high-tech products?
Europe is betting on tech sovereignty to strengthen its economy. So how important is high-tech manufacturing to the EU’s marketplace, and which countries are leading the way? Read More
One of Europe’s highest revolving restaurants just reopened in this Baltic capital
Open once again, the Milky Way restaurant in Vilnius is only serving up wines from vineyards above 165 metres above sea level – the same height diners reach while eating…
Venice Film Festival to honour George Clooney with Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
US actor, director and producer George Clooney is to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival (2-12 September). Read More