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…
Ryanair and easyJet demand EU action after French air traffic control strikes cause travel chaos
Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos. Read More
Wildfires in Europe burn area the size of Luxembourg as 2025 shapes up to be an ‘extreme’ year
A ‘perfect storm’ of heatwaves, drought and poor forest management has burnt 232,000 hectares of European land so far this year, experts warn.Read More
EU takes rule of law battle with Hungary to next level with budget proposal
According to the Commission’s plan, all payments could be suspended under the new budget if it sees a rule of law backsliding. But getting the plan through will also require…
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after checks for lower leg swelling
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests by the White House medical unit showed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help…
Donald Trump orders release of files on Jeffrey Epstein as 2003 sexually suggestive letter surfaces
Following Trump’s announcement on social media, US Attorney General Pam Bondi responded saying, “We are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts.” Read more at…
Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
The Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner died in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy. Read More