UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water
Britain’s Labour government has decided to scrap Ofwat and establish a new watchdog to prevent “abuses of the past.”Read More
Italy uninvites controversial pro-Putin conductor from Caserta classical concert
The news of the cancellation of the performance by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who is known to be very close to President Vladimir Putin, has been hailed as a victory…
Do EU citizens consider their national justice systems to be independent?
Over three-quarters of respondents who view their country’s justice system positively believe that the judges’ status and position help ensure their independence. Read More
Poland discovers one of Europe’s largest oil deposits in a decade
The Wolin East 1 well is estimated to hold 22 million tonnes of crude oil and 5 billion cubic metres of natural gas, with the broader concession potentially containing even…
Israeli military launches first ground operation into central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah
Eyewitnesses said massive air strikes took place on the city overnight into Monday, one of the last remaining areas of the Strip not to suffer significant damage from the Israel-Hamas…
Syrian forces evacuate Bedouin families out of Suwayda as shaky ceasefire holds
Syrian state media said on Sunday that the government had coordinated with some officials in Suwayda to bring in buses to evacuate some 1,500 Bedouins from the city. Read more…
Cancel culture: US talk show hosts react to axing of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’
The announcement that Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ will end in May 2026 has sparked a string of emotional tributes from fellow US late-night hosts, while Donald Trump, never a fan,…
UK police arrest six people after asylum seeker hotel protest turns violent
Chanting “Save our kids” and “Send them home,” more than 100 demonstrators, some waving England flags, gathered outside the Bell Hotel on Sunday evening. The protests escalated as night fell,…
Protesters drown out live interview with far-right AfD party leader Alice Weidel
Far-right leader Alice Weidel’s scheduled “summer interview” was drowned out by raucous demonstrators. Read More
Iran to consult with Russia and China ahead of Friday nuclear talks with European nations
Iran, China and Russia will discuss Tehran’s nuclear activities and sanctions on Tuesday, with the E3 nations set for talks on Friday amid threats of reimposing sanctions. Read more at…