Backlash in Germany as Nürnberg Zoo kills 12 healthy baboons citing lack of space
The zoo’s population of Guinea baboons had grown to 43 and was too big for a house opened in 2009 for 25 animals plus their young, leading to more conflicts…
Starmer says UK will recognise Palestinian state unless ‘appalling situation in Gaza’ ends
The situation in Gaza has drawn a wave of international criticism over Israel’s conduct in the 21-month war, especially as images of emaciated Palestinian children in the territory emerged and…
German politicians furious at von der Leyen over new EU-US trade deal
German businesses and politicians are shocked by the customs deal that EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen negotiated with the US president, seen as potentially damaging to Germany’s economy.…
Man arrested after two killed and two injured in central London stabbing
Police did not reveal any details about the business where the crime occurred or a possible motive. None of the victims or the suspect was named. Read More
The battle over the EU’s €2 trillion budget has begun
The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion long-term budget which would controversially merge agricultural and cohesion funds. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the move as effective, but…
Poland charges Colombian with terrorism over arson attacks on behalf of Russia
The Internal Security Agency says the 27-year-old Colombian national was acting on behalf of Russian intelligence when he carried out two arson attacks in Poland last year. He faces up…
Exclusive: Cross-party EU lawmakers call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza ‘atrocities’
Some 40 MEPs from the left and right of the political spectrum are urging the EU to take ‘decisive’ action over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying that the ‘time…
German military helicopter crashes into river in Saxony, air force spokesperson says
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing but emergency crews say accessing the wreck of the helicopter is difficult. Read More
EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal, sowing confusion
The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal. Read More
More than 1,000 firefighters battle three major blazes in Portugal
Blazes broke out in Arouca, Ponte da Barca and Penamacor after weeks of sweltering heat prompted authorities to place parts of the country on yellow alert for heat risk. Read…