Germany’s shocking far-right surge rattles Europe’s political foundations
AfD’s landslide win in Saxony-Anhalt could be the prelude to far-right forces governing alone across Europe. Germany’s ‘grand coalition’ model, and the centrist alliance underpinning EU politics, are starting to…
Italy rail strike: Here’s what passengers need to know
Passengers can request a full refund, although the deadline for doing so varies depending on the type of service. Read More
Boycott? Portuguese artists cancel shows at Seinfeld-headlined festival
Several performers have pulled out of an October comedy festival, apparently in protest at headliner Jerry Seinfeld’s pro-Israel stance on the Gaza war. Read More
Illegal hunting of protected species trial opens in Orléans against French billionaire Olivier Bouygues
If found guilty, the French billionaire, worth close to €3.2 billion, and the other defendants face up to seven years in prison in the landmark case, unprecedented in French history.…
Paris flight searches surge ahead of Céline Dion’s comeback concerts
Céline Dion is driving tourism to the French capital, with flight searches up 11% and bookings also on the rise as fans from the US, Brazil, Canada and beyond plan…
Rescuers search rubble for survivors after New Delhi hostel collapse kills seven
Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken older structures. Read more at Read More
‘You Can See Everything’: Top secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary unveiled
Shrouded in secrecy for years, the documentary following disgraced entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes premiered at a secret screening yesterday at the Telluride Film Festival. A24 has released a trailer and announced…
‘The Last Days of Vacation’: Reimagining Poland’s coal capital Silesia through art and animals
Silesia as a holiday resort? A collection of artists have come together to portray the Polish coal capital in many ways. In a new exhibition Michał Prażmo portrays the region…
Belgian prosecutors detain former reasearcher and probe alleged Chinese espionage at bankrupt chipmaker
The suspected leak of gallium nitride chip technology from bankrupt firm BELGAN to a China-based rival comes amid a wave of investigations into suspected Chinese espionage across Europe. Read More
‘This is not a film’: Bullet-riddled Ukrainian ambulance displayed by Russian embassy in Lisbon
Totally wrecked, this vehicle, parked for a day outside the Russian embassy in Lisbon, highlights the reality of the war in Ukraine. The exhibition aims to raise funds to send…