Sustainable, natural and light-filled: Here’s why these are the world’s most beautiful airports
The award prioritises “intelligent sustainability” in airport design. Read More
Thailand’s PM suspended over probe into leaked ‘uncle’ phone call with Cambodian official
Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension raises the possibility of renewed instability in Thailand, a still fragile democracy that has suffered several similar bouts of uncertainty. Read more at Read More
Record-breaking sea temperatures in the Mediterranean spark fresh warnings from scientists
Intense marine heat can have devastating consequences for ecosystems with its ripple effects also extending onto land.Read More
Publish and be damned: Spain’s former king Juan Carlos to release ‘uncompromising’ autobiography
Former monarch Juan Carlos I will publish “Reconciliation”, his memoirs at the end of the year. The book will explore his controversial private life, his role in Spain’s democracy and…
Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures were “necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flows of migrants across the Polish-German border”. Read More
Europe swelters under severe heatwave as temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius
Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy were some of the worst hit countries, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celcius. Read More
Extreme heat and floods sweep across Italy, leaving two dead
A deadly mix of soaring temperatures and sudden flooding left two people dead in Italy on Monday, as an African anticyclone drives extreme weather across Europe. Read more at Read…
People in Romania’s southwest struggle to access water as one third of country faces drought
Romania’s southwestern Dolj county struggles with severe drought. Villagers in Teascu din Deal trek long distances for water, facing harsh conditions daily.Read More
Algerian court upholds Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal’s 5-year prison sentence
The novelist’s case has united European lawmakers, who have demanded Sansal’s release. His case has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria, and his supporters now hope military-backed President…
Iranian spy suspect arrested in Denmark for gathering info on Berlin’s Jewish community
Federal prosecutors said in a statement that the Danish national, identified only as Ali S in line with German privacy rules, was arrested on Thursday in the city of Aarhus.…