Western defence ministers meet to discuss providing Ukraine with weapons
The talks come after Trump announced a plan whereby European nations would send US weapons — either from existing stockpiles or new arms — to Ukraine via NATO. Read More
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one and injure six as fires break out in the city
Repeated Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight on Monday, killing one person and injuring at least six. Read More
Greece introduces new cruise tax: How much will passengers have to pay?
Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands. Read More
Paris pays homage to entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker with vibrant new mural
A striking new mural in northeast Paris celebrates Josephine Baker – American-born performer, French Resistance spy, and civil rights hero – bringing her spirit back to the streets of the…
Fact check: Which European country has the most public holidays?
A proposal by France’s prime minister to get rid of two public holidays has prompted a discussion as to where in Europe workers get the most additional days off. Read…
Climate shelters: when the heat is on, where can you escape to?
Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, causing a search for solutions to cool cities. With energy poverty leaving people more unprotected inside their homes, climate shelters can be an…
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EU seeks to triple entry fee for short-term visa-exempt visitors
The European Commission proposes a €20 fee for non-EU citizen arrivals to raise more ‘own resources’ for the EU budget. Read More
Officials say 85 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza as Israel widens evacuation orders
Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians are in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, now relying largely on the limited aid allowed into the territory. Many people have been displaced…
568 people survive after an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire at sea, killing 3
Indonesia is ab archipelago of more than 17,000 islands where ferries are a common method of travel. Disasters occur regularly, with weak safety enforcement often blamed. Read more at Read…