EU ends tax loophole exploited by SHEIN, Temu, and Aliexpress
The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. What does this mean for European consumers, product…
Feliks the eagle back home in Serbia after kidnap and illegal sale ordeal in Middle East
Feliks’ ordeal highlighted both the widespread practice of profit-driven, illegal animal trade and an unfaltering struggle by animal protection groups to counter it. Read More
Pope Leo XIV to visit European migrant hotspot of Lampedusa on 4 July, Vatican says
Under Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has continued to call for their humane treatment around the world, including decrying mass deportations in his home country, the United States. Read…
Chancellor Merz: X post on World Cup exit causes confusion
“You have thrilled our country at this World Cup,” writes Chancellor Merz after the national team’s World Cup exit, but reactions show he may have misread the mood. Read More
Hot dogs in first class? Fast food classic goes gourmet on Swiss First’s in-flight menu
The ‘bastardo’ hot dog will be available in SWISS First on all flights departing Switzerland until 1 September. Read More
From The Odyssey’s Greece to House of the Dragon’s Spain, here’s where set-jetters may head in 2026
The newly released Screen Tourism Forecast Index is predicting which countries and cities will see a surge in visitors thanks to film and TV this year. Read More
Clashes erupt in the Netherlands after Morocco’s World Cup victory
Celebrations for Morocco’s World Cup win over the Netherlands in The Hague turn into clashes with arrests made amid street unrest and festivities. Read more at Read More
Venezuela earthquake: La Guaira port turned into makeshift morgue
La Guaira port in Venezuela is turned into a makeshift morgue after twin earthquakes, with forensic teams processing victims and families waiting for news. Read more at Read More
Archaeologists uncover 2,500-year-old bronze chariot, shedding light on Tartessos
Archaeologists have found in Guareña, Badajoz, a bronze chariot like those of Etruria and imported Greek, oriental and Egyptian goods, proof of Tartessian trade 2,500 years ago. Read More
‘C’mon queen!’: Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with ‘Kill Bill’ inspired kimono
Japan’s four-time major winner paid tribute to her nation’s culture by arriving for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length kimono – entirely white to adhere to the tournament’s…