Lisbon funicular wreckage removed after deadly crash
Workers dismantled and removed the wreckage of Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória funicular in the early hours of Friday, a day after the accident that killed 16 people. Read more at…
Why has Trump renamed the US Department of Defense to Department of War?
Although the US President’s decision to rename the Department of Defense is a highly controversial one, the government arm was actually called the Department of War until 1947. Read more…
Hong Kong hosts first hot air balloon festival
Hong Kong is hosting its first international hot air balloon festival in the city’s business district, and colourful displays are lighting up the skyline over Victoria Harbour. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | September 5th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 5th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
How sweet is the EU honey market?
The EU is one of the largest honey markets in the world. But, as European consumers are really fond of honey, the bloc´s market can only satisfy 60% of demand…
As Trump rebuffs India, the European Union nudges closer
The EU’s concerted push to strengthen ties with India coincides with a collapse of bilateral relations between New Delhi and Washington. Read More
Far-right Alternative for Germany candidates’ deaths spark conspiracies
Police have ruled out any foul play in relation to the recent deaths of seven AfD candidates, but prominent public figures are sowing unfounded theories online. Read More
Worst drought in decades threatens Syria’s fragile recovery from years of civil war
Experts say rainfall has been declining for decades in Syria, where a fledgling government is trying to stitch the country back together following 14 years of civil war.Read More
Foreign troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets for destruction,’ Putin says
The Russian president said on Friday it is “practically impossible” to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in…
Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal
A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week. Read more…