France on high alert as ongoing heatwave fuels wildfire and pollution risks
The national weather authority has placed multiple departments on high heat alert, while officials warn of worsening air quality in several regions, including Marseille, Paris and parts of southern France.…
Willy Chavarria and Adidas apologise for shoe design criticised as cultural appropriation
Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria have apologised after their Oaxaca Slip-On sparked backlash for using Indigenous Mexican design without credit or collaboration. Read More
‘Depravity and lawlessness’: U2 speak out on Israel’s actions in Gaza
Bono and his bandmates have released personal statements condemning Hamas’ “diabolical” actions and how Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government deserve “our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.” Read More
Thieves make off with $7,000 in Labubu dolls as toy craze sparks smash-and-grab in LA
Masked thieves raided a California toy store for dozens of sought-after Labubu dolls, as demand for the quirky collectible continues to skyrocket worldwide. Read More
Thousands of firefighters combat three major fires in Portugal
A fire in the municipality of Trancoso has threatened to engulf homes as Portugal struggles to contain a worsening wildfire season.Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Strong earthquake strikes Turkey’s Balıkesir province, killing one
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sındırgı in Turkey’s Balıkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others. Read more at Read More
At least 20 injured in Russian strike on southern Ukrainian city
A guided aerial bomb launched by Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia’s central bus station on Sunday evening, injuring 20 people and damaging civilian infrastructure. Read more at Read More
Ukrainian drone strikes hit defence industry facilities across Russia
Ukrainian forces have launched a new series of drone strikes against companies involved in supplying the Russian army, some located thousands of kilometres away from the Ukrainian border. Read more…
Man survives after clinging to Austrian high-speed train after cigarette break
The incident occurred in St Pölten, west of Vienna, and prompted an emergency stop after the man banged on carriage windows to alert passengers and crew. Read more at Read…