Oktoberfest kicks off with beer, cheers and a traditional first tap
Oktoberfest 2026 opened in Munich, Germany, when the mayor tapped the first keg. Crowds sang and drank beer while police stepped up security checks. Read more at Read More
Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ explosion, Seoul says
The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a 248 km buffer zone separating North and South Korea and is one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders. Read more at Read More
Lisbon hosts Europe’s largest exhibition of models built with Lego bricks
More than 15 million pieces make up this exhibition, which is open both to the curious and to die-hard fans of the famous coloured bricks. Read More
Can the EU protect kids from the dangers of social media?
The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram,…
People ‘lost their trust’ in Merz’s government, S&D MEP says
German Social Democrat MEP Sabrina Repp says the German governing coalition, which includes her party and Friedrich Merz’s CDU, is now under “lots of pressure” following the latest regional election…
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family spokesperson says
Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Read More
Who can solve it fastest? Speed puzzlers race against the clock at World Championships
Puzzle fans from 70 countries raced to solve an unseen jigsaw at the World Championship in Valladolid, Spain. A Dutch biology student won the final. Read more at Read More
US has deported 25,000 people to third countries under secretive deals, report shows
Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home. Read more at…
Singer Damon Albarn speaks out as Gorillaz kick off US tour: ‘Don’t ever be neutral’
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn’s action and words come at a time when discussion continues regarding artists’ ability to freely express their thoughts about Palestine. His words also resonate as the…
‘Primetime’, M83 and obsolete tech: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Robert Pattinson takes on the role of a lifetime as fame-hungry TV host Chris Hansen; French dream pop band M83 mark their tenth anniversary, and Matthew McConaughey becomes ‘Brothers’ with…