At least three killed after African Union military helicopter crashes in Mogadishu
The African Union peacekeeping mission is helping Somali authorities fight al-Shabab militants, who oppose the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. Read more at Read More
German Chancellor Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag ‘not a circus’
Friedrich Merz’s stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day celebrations has sparked criticism from the opposition lawmakers. Read more at Read…
June likely to be among Europe’s hottest on record as heatwave brings new temperature highs
Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continentRead More
Iconic Thera statue returns home as Santorini’s renovated archaeological museum reopens
The renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera opens with the acclaimed exhibition ‘Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories’, previously shown at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens. Read More
Dutch town cools down with firefighter-led water fight
In the Dutch town of Soest, firefighters turned their hoses on local residents Tuesday evening, offering relief as Europe grapples with an intense summer heatwave. Read more at Read More
Why Israel and Iran’s uneasy truce may not last
The 12-day conflict has complicated the nuclear issue in the Middle East, with Iran distrustful of both the US and the UN atomic watchdog. Read more at Read More
EU keeps racing pigeons tethered as bird flu ruffles feathers
Despite pleas from pigeon fanciers, the EU isn’t loosening its grip on avian flu rules just yet, keeping racing pigeons grounded as a precaution. Read More
Give more of EU’s long-term budget to fund space projects, says Commissioner
The EU Commission is in the final stages of drafting a proposal for the bloc’s seven-year budget after 2027, which currently stands at €1.2 trillion. The EU Commissioner for Defence…
Fire that shut Heathrow Airport caused by technical fault known for years, report says
Europe’s busiest air hub was shut down for around 18 hours on 21 March after a fire at the North Hyde substation in west London knocked out power to the…
As North Korea opens new tourism resort, which foreign tourists is it hoping to attract?
Plans for North Korea’s mega resort remain unclear, as the country is unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. Instead, it could turn to Russian…