Trump-Putin Alaska summit: What we know about the upcoming meeting
The Kremlin released the detailed agenda for Vladimir Putin’s Friday meeting with Donald Trump as the US president is expected to push the Russian leader to agree to a ceasefire…
Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam
Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks. Read more at Read More
An ‘Entitled’ scandal: Here are the key takeaways from the scathing new Prince Andrew biography
“Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York”, by Andrew Lownie, “traces the life of the late Queen’s second son.” It hits the shelves today. Here are some…
Requests for EU solidarity to battle wildfires at same level already as entire 2024 fire season
Spain made its first-ever request for European assistance to tackle wildfires on Wednesday. Read More
Flying to Portugal in August? Airport strikes could derail your summer holiday plans
Spain is also preparing for airport staff strikes until the end of the year. Read More
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over Epstein claim
A lawyer representing the US first lady said comments made by the son of the former president had caused her “overwhelming financial and reputational harm”. Read more at Read More
TIME Magazine honours 10 young girls in first ever ‘Girls of the Year’ list
The US-based publication honours “10 extraordinary young leaders” between the ages of 12 and 17 from various fields including music, science and sports. Read More
Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece
Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island’s port. There have been similar…
At least eight killed and 18 injured in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine
At least eight people were killed and 18 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, with strikes on Kherson, Donetsk and Kharkiv. Read more at Read More
Three injured in drone blast in Russia’s Belgorod region
A drone strike on the Russian city of Belgorod injured three civilians on Thursday, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a statement. Read more at Read More