Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case
Wong rose to prominence in Hong Kong in 2012 as a high school student leading protests against the introduction of national education in the city’s schools. Read more at Read…
USA’s Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain
USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal…
France’s Kylian Mbappé condemns ‘despicable’ Paraguayan senator over racist remarks
“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on…
Punishing struggling EU candidates is wrong approach, Bosnia and Herzegovina ambassador says
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU ambassador warns that cutting Western Balkans funding over stalled reforms risks turning accession into a competition and fuelling anti-EU sentiment ahead of October elections. Read More
EU to extend temporary message-scanning regime to detect child sexual abuse online
The legislation has been dubbed “chat control” by its critics, due to its privacy implications, particularly on end-to-end encrypted communications. Read More
Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says
Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions. Read more at Read More
Euronews explains: The verdict that could end Marine Le Pen – and launch Jordan Bardella
If the Paris Court of Appeal upholds Marine Le Pen’s five-year ban from public office, the National Rally figurehead’s long-held presidential ambitions would effectively be over. Read more at Read…
The Dean Munich marks Irish hotel brand’s second opening in Germany
Located in Munich’s vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the design-led boutique hotel has 281 rooms, three bars, and a Japanese restaurant. Read More
Macron arrives in Syria for first post-Assad visit by western European leader
Macron will meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the presidential palace and “engage directly with diverse Syrian people,” his office said. Read More
Oil tanker hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Iranian state television said a liquified natural gas tanker came under attack Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after ignoring warnings, implying Tehran carried out the assault on…