At least 54 people killed in 24 hours as heavy monsoon rains lash eastern Pakistan
Since 26 June, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. Read more at Read…
Brussels boosts external action budget to tackle climate and migration challenges
The EU announced a 37% budget increase to €42.6 billion to tackle climate instability, migration and competition over resources, with a focus on reforms in Ukraine and the Mediterranean region.…
Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer sign ‘first of its kind’ defence and migration treaty
UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation. Read More
Varna mayor’s arrest sparks protests in Bulgaria and diplomatic tensions with Germany
The arrest of Varna’s Mayor Blagomir Kotsev on embezzlement charges has sparked a series of protests in Bulgaria and across Europe, escalating into a diplomatic dispute with Germany. Read More
Are EU citizens on board with higher defence spending?
European leaders seem to be failing to get the message across, as EU citizens rank defence only seventh out of 10 investment priorities. Read More
Extreme weather events in Hungary due to global heating, climate researchers says
Hungary and the Balkans are experiencing the effects of global warming faster than other locations in Europe, with higher temperatures causing significant damage to agriculture. Read more at Read More
Robot artist Ai-Da unveils portrait of King Charles III at the United Nations
Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, used high-tech cameras in her eyes and a robotic arm to create a first-of-its-kind portrait of the British monarch. Read More
France withdraws troops from Senegal ending military presence in West Africa
Senegal’s new government has taken a hard-line stance against the presence of French troops as part of a larger regional backlash against what many see as the legacy of an…
Syrian forces leave Sweida after ceasefire with Druze militias goes into effect
The fighting had threatened to unravel Syria’s post-war political transition and brought further military intervention by neighbouring Israel. Read more at Read More
EU Ombudsman to investigate if Commission at fault in handling of polluting Italian steel mill
It follows a complaint from local campaigners, accusing the Commission of indifference to the plight of Taranto residents and the environment.Read More