Wildfire near Madrid sends smoke over capital and forces evacuations
A wildfire broke out near the town of Méntrida in central Spain on Thursday, spreading rapidly and sending a thick cloud of smoke over the capital, Madrid. Read more at…
Syrian troops to return to Suwayda after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes
Syrian forces will return to Suwayda after clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin clans. A ceasefire was mediated by the US, Turkey and Arab nations. Read more at Read More
Snoop Dogg and Swansea: US rap star buys shares in Welsh football club
Straight from the LBC to Swansea might become a new stadium chant for fans of the Swans after legendary rapper Snoop Dogg’s decision to buy an ownership stake in the…
North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening
No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers. Read…
Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza
The band announced a “movement” of artists who have spoken out over the Israel-Palestine war and have faced attempts of censorship. “We write as artists who’ve chose to use our…
Caught on kiss-cam: Footage of Tech CEO allegedly having affair at Coldplay concert goes viral
The internet is having a field day over footage of a recent Coldplay gig in the US. A kiss-cam moment seemed to expose an affair… Read More
EU imposes new sanctions on Russia’s oil and banks after Robert Fico lifts his veto
The breakthrough on Friday was made only possible after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to lift his veto. Read More
Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam
French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam. Read more at…
US House passes Trump plan to cut billions for public broadcasting and foreign aid
The US House approved Trump’s plan to cut $9 billion (€7.7bn) in public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting his signature. The bill passed 216-213. Read more at Read More
Indiana Jones whip owned by Princess Diana sells at auction after ‘Citizen Kane’ sled breaks record
The sale of Indiana Jones’ famous whip came a day after the Rosebud sled from ‘Citizen Kane’ went for an eye-watering $14.75 million, making it one of the priciest props…