French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prank
A French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city-state. Read…
Germany heatwave sees Cologne residents cool off in mist
Residents cool off in public sprinklers across Cologne, Germany, as temperatures near 35C, while low Rhine water levels reflect the impact of dry summer weather. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 30th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 30th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche”s attorney general nomination demanding clarity on Trump’s IRS lawsuit
The US Department of Justice said in a statement after the vote was postponed that it remains ready to work productively with senators Cornyn and Tillis to advance Blanche’s confirmation.…
Death toll from Japan’s earthquake rises to 23 as vital 72-hour window for rescues enters critical phase
Rescue efforts are continuing as time runs down on the critical 72 hour window for rescues following the quake. Officials have not detailed how many people were reported missing but…
US resumes direct attacks on Iran one day after its foiled strikes on Jordanian bases hosting American troops
The latest attacks come after Trump vowed “very hard” strikes on Iran following their recent strikes on bases hosting American troops in Jordan, and other US allies in the region,…
More than half of England ‘officially in drought’, UK Environment agency says
“Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use,” the UK Environment Agency…
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn €71 million defamation award in sexual assault case
The appeal was filed electronically and is expected to be formally docketed with the court later on Wednesday. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 29th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Houthis to copy Iran’s Hormuz playbook with Red Sea toll plan
Yemen’s information minister said intelligence confirmed IRGC advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb, mirroring Iran’s contested claim to charge fees in the…