Italy-Spain fallout: United by geography, divided by politics
Italy and Spain’s Schengen border spat over Ceuta has exposed a deeper migration rift, as domestic politics and rising far-right rivals harden both sides’ positions. Read More
Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say
The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific cyclone belt and the archipelago is hit by an average of 20 storms and typhoons each year. Read more at…
Firefighters battle wildfire in eastern Spain’s Castellón
More than 300 firefighters and 21 aircraft are battling a wildfire in Tírig, eastern Spain, which has burned 810 hectares since breaking out on Friday. Read more at Read More
Etna eruption: arrivals halted at Catania airport
Due to the eruption of Mount Etna, Catania airport has announced the suspension of incoming flights until 17:00 on Monday 10 August. Read More
Revealed: The best European countries for digital nomads in 2026
From affordable Estonia to long-stay-friendly Montenegro, these are the European countries offering the best mix of low costs, fast internet, safety and visa options for remote workers. Read More
Hundreds join Copenhagen kayak parade in support of Greenland
Hundreds of kayakers paddled through Copenhagen harbour on Sunday waving Greenlandic flags, marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in a show of solidarity with Greenland. Read more…
Six Colombian rebels killed in ‘message’ by President Abelardo de la Espriella’s new government
The six killed by Colombian forces on Sunday include four members of a splinter faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, as well as, two members of the Gulf Clan,…
Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival
Hundreds of costumed paddleboarders floated down Moscow’s Yauza river on Sunday for an annual stand-up paddleboard carnival, cheered on by live bands and crowds on the bridges above. Read more…
Meloni and Frederiksen reiterate opposition to ‘uncontrolled immigration’
Meloni and Frederiksen issued a joint statement rejecting “uncontrolled immigration,” calling for third-country return hubs and citing shared European values they vowed to defend. Read More
Top tips and tricks for travelling internationally with young children
From baby-proofing your hotel to keeping kids entertained on the flight, here’s what you parents need to consider before booking that trip. Read More