Trump announces ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system plan
The US president has said the initiative will cost $175 billion (€154bn) and could be completed by 2029. Experts have expressed scepticism about both claims. Read more at Read More
Israel ‘completely rejects’ EU decision to review trade and cooperation deal
Israeli foreign ministry has denounced the European Union’s move to review a pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza. Read more at Read…
US actor George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dies aged 76
His warm, beer-loving character became one of TV’s most iconic and enduring figures, and earned the actor six Emmy nominations throughout his 11 years on the show. Read More
Flood rescue efforts continue in New South Wales after widespread rainfall
Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of New South Wales in Australia, leaving thousands still stranded. Read more at Read More
‘Heart Lamp’: Indian author Banu Mushtaq makes history by winning International Booker Prize
It is the first time that the award has been given to a collection of short stories. “Heart Lamp” is the first book written in the Kannada language to win…
Gérard Depardieu facing trial in Rome after allegedly hitting photographer
Italian photographer Rino Barillari – known as “the king of paparazzi” – accuses the disgraced French actor of injuring him last May. Read More
Cows airlifted as Swiss village evacuated over rockslide fears
Dozens of cows have been airlifted from an Alpine village in southern Switzerland as geologists warn of an imminent rockslide. Read more at Read More
International Tea Day: Seven unique tea traditions from around the world
In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we’d take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea.…
Why Europe should be worried about the ongoing drought | Radio Schuman
People across Europe are revelling in the current summery weather conditions. However, record low levels of rainfall in recent months foreshadow a worrying future for the continent. Read More
Three dead and two missing after floods ravage French Riviera
Severe thunderstorms and flooding have caused deaths and destruction in the Var region of southeastern France. Read More