UK will ‘support Ukraine 100%’ despite Russian threat of ‘consequences,’ PM says
“We are providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself,” UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday. Read More
Germany opens new drone security centre in Saxony-Anhalt amid rising threats
The facility will research and test technology designed to detect and counter unauthorised drones around airports, major events and critical infrastructure. Read More
Ukrainian national convicted by German court over links to Russian sabotage plot
Germany is Ukraine’s most important backer in its fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion and has been on high alert for suspected sabotage and espionage operations emanating from Moscow. Read More
Europe’s €2.5tn spending power could go green as business coalition presses EU to act
A broad coalition of business and civil society groups is urging the European Commission to introduce mandatory purchasing criteria to create demand for low-carbon products, effectively making procurement part of…
Firefighters pushing to ‘definitively encircle’ east Belgium wildfire, authorities say
Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires. Read More
Leap of faith: Firefighter’s ladder too short, woman jumps from 11th floor blaze in Berlin
The video shows how the woman made the two-storey drop and land safely in the basket of the ladder next to a firefighter. Read More
Foot-and-mouth disease: Lesvos cheese ban lifted amid tourist season
Free transport of cheese products by Lesbos visitors – tourists and locals can now take them off the island Read More
FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino’s World Cup plans
The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino’s controversial investment plan could cost him his job. Read More
At least 10 killed in Russian strike in northeast Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, governor says
The Kharkiv region, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces, has been hit heavily since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Read More
Risky jumps from France’s Marseille corniche rise in popularity
Popularised on social media, this trend is attracting more and more young people and tourists. Concerned about accidents, the city council is boosting prevention and considering dedicated zones to better…