Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine, UN aid chief warns
Tom Fletcher said the UN needs more than €1.7 billion for its prioritised humanitarian response in Ukraine this year, with winter among his biggest concerns. Read More
Whale museum with rooftop viewpoint overlooking the sea to open in northern Norway next year
Norway’s new whale museum is set to open in 2027 in Andenes, but from arctic whale watching and scenic hikes, here’s what else you can get up to in the…
Fire of the century in eastern Belgium brought ‘under control,’ local official says
Around 350 firefighters and other emergency personnel remain deployed in the effort, as do the many farmers who mobilised in support of the operation since last week. Read More
Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this year, official data shows
The heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to a spike in heat-related mortality in the worst-hit countries. Read More
‘Peaky Blinders’ fans can now immerse themselves in the Shelby underworld in London
Fans of ‘Peaky Blinders’ can now step into the fictional world of the Shelby family at a new immersive experience near London Bridge. Visitors can explore the Garrison Tavern, take…
Europe faces race to refill gas storage as LNG cargoes flow to Asia
After spending much of the past two years rebuilding its gas security following the loss of Russian pipeline supplies, Europe is again facing high natural gas prices due to volatility…
Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040, new study predicts
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040. Read More
Would you queue for a mountainside doughnut? Dolomites pastry goes viral
The sudden, overwhelming interest in the hut has been criticised by local residents and organisations as another example of social media straining destinations. Read More
Tokyo-bound express train hits and kills four workers at railway station in Japan
Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing. Read more at Read…
Drought on Serbia’s Sava River reveals long-lost WWII shipwreck
Serbia has seen the remains of a century-old steam tug emerge from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, after prolonged heat and drought drove water levels exceptionally low. Read more…