Patriots for Europe submit no-confidence motion against the European Commission
The Eurosceptic group has collected enough signatures to kick off a motion of censure. Von der Leyen will face Parliament’s verdict in October. Read More
Nepal’s army imposes curfew day after Gen-Z protesters set government buildings on fire
Protests first started last week after the government ordered the shutdown of 26 popular social media platforms it said had not complied with local registration regulations. Read more at Read…
Kazakhstan to change its parliamentary system
The Kazakhstan president proposed to eliminate one of the two chambers. The country will hold a referendum on it in 2027. Read more at Read More
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell says she missed her daughter’s graduation due to Donald Trump’s threats
Donald Trump previously referred to comedian and TV host Rosie O’Donnell as a “threat to humanity” and said he was considering “taking away” her US citizenship – despite a Supreme…
‘Disappearing like dominos’: Scientists seek to save endangered species in China’s longest river
Scientists have called for additional measures to regulate shipping on the Yangtze River.Read More
Flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead or missing in Indonesia
Indonesian rescue teams on Wednesday recovered at least 12 bodies after flash floods and landslides struck Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, leaving towns submerged and six people still missing. Read…
British swimmer Ross Edgley is first to swim around Iceland
British swimmer Ross Edgley on Tuesday became the first person to swim around the entire island of Iceland, completing a four-month challenge in freezing seas. Read more at Read More
Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist revealed: Key takeaways and who should win
Who’s nominated? Who’s broken records? Who should win this year’s coveted Mercury Prize? Here’s the lowdown on this year’s Mercury Prize contenders. Read More
EU proposes regional hub on Cyprus to better tackle wildfires, von der Leyen says
Cypriot officials proposed setting up such a hub on the Mediterranean island as early as 2022, with additional firefighting aircraft that could quickly respond to wildfires. Read more at Read…
Man convicted of murder in knife attack at German festival and sentenced to life in prison
The state court in Düsseldorf convicted him of three counts of murder, 10 of attempted murder and membership of the so-called Islamic State, German news agency dpa reported. Read more…