Thousands sign petition opposing Kanye West’s headline slot at Slovak music festival
The petition brands Kanye West “one of the world’s most prominent antisemites,” citing, among other things, his sale of a T-shirt featuring a swastika on his website. Read More
In pictures: Winning design selected for UK memorial to Queen Elizabeth II
Foster + Partners wins the contest to transform St James’s Park in central London into tribute to late queen’s “unifying force”. Read More
Brad Pitt premieres new F1 film in London with surprise appearance from Tom Cruise
The European premiere of F1: The Movie brought Hollywood glamour to London as Brad Pitt and a star-studded cast celebrated the launch of the high-octane racing drama. Read More
Merz emphasises Germany’s support for Israel and calls for ceasefire in Gaza
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed the country’s support for Israel amid its conflict with Iran and called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Read more at Read More
Greece: Thousands protest over US strikes on Iran nuclear sites
Thousands marched in Athens against US military action in Iran Read more at Read More
Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day as authorities probe arson
Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town. Read more at Read More
Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga
Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU’s Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of…
German court rules government ban on far-right Compact magazine not justified
The court ruled that the ban on Compact magazine, imposed last year by the previous government, was not justified. Read More
Flight cancelled to the Middle East? Here are your passenger rights and travel insurance advice
Major carriers including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, United, and Delta have suspended flights to the Middle East region. Read More
Japan conducts first surface-to-ship missile test on its own territory in Hokkaido
Around 300 soldiers took part in the exercise by the Ground Self-Defence Force’s 1st Artillery Brigade with a missile fired at an unmanned boat around 40 kilometres off of the…