At least 22 killed in protests against fuel price hikes in Angola, president’s office says
Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers, but the country does not have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so it imports diesel and gasoline at high prices. Read…
Two girls and one employee killed after explosion at Nebraska biofuels plant
The blast at around noon on Tuesday shredded the top of the plant’s tall tower, exposing mangled concrete and rebar, while the metal walls and roof of the building below…
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on army training centre in Chernihiv
The attack was the fourth deadly strike in five months on Ukrainian military facilities. The previous three killed at least 46 soldiers and wounded more than 160, according to official…
Flights begin to resume from UK airports after air traffic control glitch closes airspace
The National Air Traffic Service said the glitch happened at its control centre at Swanwick and required the service to limit the number of aircraft flying to ensure safety. Read…
Grieving Gaza boy cries for his father killed near aid site
Thirteen-year-old Ahmad Zayed breaks down in Gaza City as he mourns his father, one of dozens killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire in the Gaza Strip. Read more at Read…
Messi and his wife keep it wholesome after being caught on Coldplay’s notorious kiss cam
After the viral Astronomer “Coldplaygate” moment, the Argentinian footballing superstar showed everyone how it’s done – sharing a sweet moment with his wife on the now-notorious kiss cam. Read More
European dockworkers demand halt to arms shipments to Israel
Israel says its Gaza offensive is self-defence, but dissent is spreading. In June, French dockworkers blocked a shipment of arms components bound for Israel, rousing support across Europe. In the…
Customs duties: What will be the possible impact on consumers in Europe?
The prices of European products are likely to rise in the United States. Conversely, the trade agreement should not cause inflation in Europe, as the EU has not introduced counter-tariffs…
Photo of young Angela Merkel with future world leaders goes viral. But it’s fake.
A viral picture falsely purports to show former German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a teenager, alongside other world leaders including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Read More
Clear waters: Where are the cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe?
The Mediterranean tops the latest ranking, which features some notable surprises from the Black Sea and the Alps. Read More