Explained: Why is Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle fashion ad being called ‘tone-deaf’ and ‘Nazi’?
American fashion retailer American Eagle and Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney have been the subject of fierce criticism for a jeans advert which was aimed at raising awareness about domestic abuse.…
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…
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…
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
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
Which are the most studied languages in EU schools?
Spanish takes second place among pupils in general education, while German wins the silver medal in vocational schools. 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…
Four killed and hundreds arrested as protests against fuel hikes in Angola turn violent
Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers but the country doesn’t have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so imports diesel and gasoline at high prices. Read more at…
Spanish town grapples with overtourism after lavender fields become social media hit
Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone. Read More
Thailand accuses Cambodia of ‘deliberately’ violating ceasefire hours after it came into force
The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced…