From playing games to building rockets: Portugal’s Ubbu brings coding to primary school
Just a day before the summer holidays, excitement fills the air at Lisbon’s PaRK International School. Read More
Five arrested as fresh anti-immigration protests break out in UK
It comes amid pushback over a government proposal to turn the former military air base RAF Barnham – which sits just outside of Thetford – into accommodation for people seeking…
Why NASA chooses this small Burgos village to broadcast the eclipse
Villalibado, a village brought back to life after decades of abandonment, will host a NASA team broadcasting the 12 August total solar eclipse to a global audience. Read More
Copenhagen, Normandy, Exmoor: European destinations where tourists are rewarded for good behaviour
Cities in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Exmoor the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme. Read More
‘Disney need to sue’: White House blasted over Spider-Man ICE campaign post
“Your friendly neighborhood ICE agents.” Marvel fans have criticised The White House for using Spider-Man in their latest campaign to promote Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Read More
Spain gives Italy two days to lift border checks on Spanish travellers after Ceuta migrant rush
The government believes Italy’s checks on travellers from Spain breach the spirit of Schengen and has given Rome until Sunday to lift them before taking “proportionate measures.” Read More
Belarus ban of Euronews sparks debate and support for press freedom across Europe
Earlier this week, the Belarusian information ministry placed Euronews’ website on its “Republican List of Extremist Materials,” according to Belarus-based media. Read More
EU sanctions five people linked to Russia’s military industry after Ukraine strikes
The EU sanctioned five individuals tied to Russia’s military-industrial complex after recent Russian air strikes on Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, accusing Moscow of escalating attacks on…
Spanish police dismantle major Mediterranean migrant and drugs smuggling network
Investigators believe the group was responsible for at least 64 migrant smuggling operations in which more than 2,000 people were brought to Spain, generating profits of more than €24 million.…
Forget the ferry: Hop aboard a high-speed sailing boat from England to France this September
A week of trial crossings in the English Channel will link Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy. Read More