Children among dead as Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Khan Younis
At least 41 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials. Read more at Read More
Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu handed fresh jail term for insulting an official
Ekrem İmamoğlu is already in pre-trial detention on separate charges against him, but has now been given an extra prison sentence. Read more at Read More
Francofolies de Spa: Controversy over Franco-Israeli singer and former Eurovision contestant Amir
Belgium’s music festival Les Francofolies de Spa kicks off this week and is under pressure to cancel the performance of Franco-Israeli singer Amir. Three acts have already walked away from…
Rival leaders of divided Cyprus seek progress on future amid various challenges
Republic of Cyprus’ Deputy Government Spokesman Yannis Antoniou told Euronews the aim was a “comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem”. Read more at Read More
Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine
A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. Read more at Read More
At least 20 killed in stampede at Gaza distribution site, US aid group says
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, but provided no evidence. Read more at Read More
Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January
In an interview with Euronews, Plamen Ralchev says: “The euro is a lifeboat that Bulgaria should board!” The scientist at the University of National and World Economics warns against right-wing…
UK lifts ban on Pakistan’s flag carrier after safety standards improve, diplomat says
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after “extensive engagement” between the UK’s Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on PIA have now been lifted. Read…
FIFA urged to rethink the World Cup calendar as summer heat becomes increasingly dangerous
Scientists warn extreme heat could endanger players and fans at the 2026 World Cup without major schedule changes.Read More
Not beary funny: Teddy bear artwork made from fake human skin leads to arrest in California
A teddy bear made of fake human skin sparked panic in California, leading to residents to fear a serial killer was on the loose. In reality, the teddy bear is…