France suffers record wildfire destruction by mid-July
France has been tackling a significant number of forest fires. Last week, President Emmanuel Macron said France had not faced this many outbreaks of fire across the country since the…
Trump says US has no interest in Iran talks as cost of war increases
The US entered its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf states. Meanwhile, Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts in hopes of salvaging the…
Zelenskyy replaces Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief
Under pressure from civil society and widespread protests across Ukraine, President Zelenskyy on Tuesday replaced General Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief. Read More
Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible meeting over Ukraine
Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the…
Trump promises US support for Lebanon in White House meeting with president
Lebanon and Israel have held rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Aoun’s visit was the first to the White House by a Lebanese president since 2009. Read more at Read…
D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of France’s Normandy landing beaches
The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as UNESCO World Heritage site has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due between 24 and 27 July. Beyond its…
Russia at Venice Biennale, Brussels cuts €2 million in EU funds: appeal planned
New clash between the European Union and the Venice Biennale: EU funds halted, the Foundation appeals and Italy’s government voices criticism. Read More
France becomes the first country in Europe to officially ban social media for under-15s
Other EU countries such as Greece, Slovenia and Sweden are planning to restrict minors’ access to social media. Read More
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias sues Spain’s deputy PM Yolanda Díaz, demands €50,000
The singer has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against the deputy prime minister, alleging a violation of his right to honour and seeking €50,000 over remarks she made…
US appeals court rejects Biden bid to block release of memoir ghostwriter recordings
A divided three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit suspended its decision until 3 August to give Biden more time to consider a…