Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner
As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy. Read more at Read More
France’s first couple sue right-wing influencer Candace Owens over claims Brigitte Macron is a man
In the suit filed in the Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons said Owens had waged a “campaign of global humiliation” for personal gain to promote her podcast. Read more at…
Firefighters in Cyprus battle huge wildfires that forced evacuation of four villages
Wednesday’s fires broke out on the first day of a heatwave in Cyprus with forecasters expecting temperatures on Thursday to hit 45 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of…
Thailand closes some border crossings with Cambodia after soldier loses leg in landmine explosion
Many border checkpoints had already been closed by one side or the other after relations deteriorated following an armed confrontation in which one Cambodian soldier was killed. Read more at…
Syria asks Turkey for defence support after sectarian clashes, officials in Ankara say
Turkey, which has long expressed readiness to assist Damascus, was working towards providing training and technical support to help strengthen Syria’s defence capacity, the officials added. Read more at Read…
‘States must ACT NOW’: Climate activists protest outside ICJ
Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Wednesday, holding banners that read, “Courts have spoken. The law is clear. States must ACT NOW.” Read…
Latest news bulletin | July 23rd – Evening
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Ambassador to ‘Westarctica’? Indian police arrest man over fake embassy scam
Harshvardhan Jain, 47, claimed to have acted as an adviser or ambassador to made-up places such as “Seborga” or “Westarctica”, according to police. Read more at Read More
From Princess Diana to Tupac: London exhibition celebrates Gianni Versace’s dazzling fashion legacy
Chainmail, silk shirts, pin dresses, and a whole lot of gold – Versace’s most iconic looks are lighting up London in a throwback to ’90s fashion royalty. Read More
Von der Leyen calls Zelenskyy and asks him to explain new anti-corruption law
The European Commission is hardening its tone in response to Ukraine’s new law weakening the independence of two anti-corruption agencies. Read More