New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips killed by police, children found safe
Tom Phillips had been evading authorities for nearly four years with his three children. He was killed in a shoot-out with police officers, and his children found alive. Read more…
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter win big at the MTV VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards delivered a starry show, with Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande winning top honours, tributes to Mariah Carey and Ozzy Osbourne, and a performance by Sabrina…
Fact check: Which EU country has the most punctual trains?
Switzerland is often ranked the best when it comes to Europe as a whole, but what about the EU separately? Read More
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Regency balls at the Jane Austen Festival, cosy crime with ‘Only Murders in the Building’, and dystopian terror in Stephen King-adaptation ‘The Long Walk’. Here are this week’s cultural highlights.…
At least six killed and several injured in Jerusalem shooting attack
A shooting attack in Jerusalem killed six and injured several others. Gunmen opened fire inside a bus at Ramot Junction, according to reports. Attackers were neutralised. Read more at Read…
Blood Moon: the most beautiful images of the total lunar eclipse around the world
On Sunday evening, a total lunar eclipse provided spectacular images worldwide. Some of the most beautiful shots are summarised here. Read more at Read More
Germany loses top spot for EU country with the most asylum requests
France and Spain received more asylum applications in the first half of 2025 than Germany, with more Venezuelan and fewer Syrian applications partly responsible. Read More
Crash or rescue: European carmakers look to EU for salvation
The current crisis affecting the European automotive industry is an acute threat to Europe’s economic future. Will a summit between the auto sector and Ursula von der Leyen on Friday…
Trump makes imprecise claims about NATO allies’ defence spending in Nawrocki meeting
In his meeting with the recently-inaugurated Polish premier, Trump claimed Poland had been among just two countries hitting NATO’s 2% spending target. Read More
European leaders to visit US to discuss ending Ukraine war, says Trump
US President Donald Trump signalled his administration was prepared to enter a second phase of tariffs against Russia following its largest aerial assault on Ukraine. Read more at Read More