Banksy mural ‘The Migrant Child’ removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration
Banksy’s ‘The Migrant Child’ appeared on a Venetian wall in 2019 and has since largely deteriorated. An Italian bank is supervising the artwork’s restoration. Read More
Zelenskyy announces new anti-corruption bill to defuse protests in Ukraine
Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets over the introduction of a law which they say undermines the independence of two important anti-graft bodies. Read more at Read More
International Kurash Tournament: Under the Eiffel Tower, an ancient sport takes centre stage
For three days, the centre of Paris turned into a celebration of an ancient Central Asian tradition as more than a hundred athletes from 25 countries stepped onto the gilam…
EU hails progress on China’s rare earth curbs but insists trade be rebalanced
After a one-day summit in Beijing, the European Union insisted on the need to immediately rebalance trade relations with China. Read More
Shifting winds trap fire crews in deadly wildfire in Turkey
Ten people, including volunteers, were killed while battling wildfires in Turkey’s Eskisehir province on Wednesday. Read more at Read More
At least six killed and dozens injured in explosion in northern Syria, officials say
The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the…
Hungary bans ‘national security threat’ Kneecap from performing at Sziget festival
Hungarian authorities have banned Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country and from taking part in the annual Sziget music festival, over accusations of anti-Semitic hate speech and public…
Overqualified and underpaid: Are immigrants earning less than native workers?
Despite almost 40% of non-EU citizens being overqualified for their jobs, they earn nearly 18% less than natives. Read More
EU Commission’s defence loan scheme tapped by 20 member states to secure €100bn
EU member states have until 29 July to officially put in a request for financing under the Commission mechanism. Read More
WATCH: Ukrainians protest for second day over anti-corruption law
Thousands of Ukrainians rallied for a second day in Kyiv and Lviv, protesting a controversial new law they say threatens the independence of key anti-corruption bodies. Read more at Read…