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
EU announces launch date for Entry/Exit System. Here’s how travellers can prepare
Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points. Read More
Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm fragile ceasefire after days of deadly clashes
The worst fighting in years between the two neighbours killed at least 41 people, mostly civilians, and displaced more than 300,000 others. Read more at Read More
Belgium refers complaints against Israeli soldiers over Gaza war crimes to the ICC
Belgian prosecutors took action after a legal complaint by pro-Palestinian group that identified two Israeli soldiers at the Tomorrowland music festival. Read more at Read More
In Pictures: Birmingham honours Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes through his hometown
Huge crowds gathered in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege made its way through the city and his family were visibly…
World Athletics announces new DNA testing rules for women athletes
From 1 September, only those athletes who have passed the SRY gene test will be allowed to participate in women’s competitions organised by World Athletics. Read More
Tsunami waves reach Japan and Hawaii after 8.8 quake off Russia
Tsunami waves reached coastal areas of Japan, Russia and Hawaii on Wednesday after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Read more at Read More
Watch the video: Several injured in Russia after earthquake and tsunami
Several people were injured after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off of Russia’s Kamchatka coast. Local officials said all those who were hurt are in a stable…
Russia’s Far East rocked by major quake, tsunami alerts issued
One of the strongest earthquakes in decades struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific and forcing evacuations in several affected regions. Read more at Read…