Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with Germany
Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan’s gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next…
Shakira leads first World Cup half-time show that briefly steals the spotlight
The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football’s biggest match into a global entertainment event. Read More
Russian prison intercepts cat used to smuggle drugs into penal colony
In Russia, offenders reportedly used a cat to smuggle illegal drugs into Correctional Colony No. 17 in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. Read more at Read More
Messi’s strange pre-final video puzzles World Cup fans
Messi’s team talk before the 2026 World Cup final sparked theories online. Journalist Eduardo Feinmann relayed claims that Messi’s call to ‘forget everything’ was linked to rumours circulating before the…
Latest news bulletin | July 21st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
D-Day nears for Unesco listing of Normandy landing beaches
The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as Unesco World Heritage has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due 24–27 July. Beyond symbolism, the status could bolster…
Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain
Firefighters battle a major wildfire in Spain’s Guadalajara province as flames destroy thousands of hectares and force more than 1,200 people to flee. Read more at Read More
UK to remove 5% tax on electricity bills as Burnham holds first cabinet meeting
The UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has held his first cabinet meeting, telling ministers he will set out his plans “over the coming days” and promised to reveal how…
Brussels prepares first digital rulebook fine against Google, risking Trump’s ire: media reports
German media reports say the EU executive is set to announce the fine against the tech titan on Thursday in a move that could escalate tensions with the Trump administration…
Wildfire spreads in southeastern France as firefighters battle blaze
Firefighting aircrafts battled a fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France as the blaze spread across hundreds of hectares, prompting evacuations and threatening nearby communities. Read more at Read More