‘Heat island’ effect: Will European cities become unliveable?
Temperatures are scorching across much of Europe. City dwellers are particularly affected due to the so-called “heat island” effect. Cities are adapting, but is this enough? Read More
Landmark EU media law enters into force, aims to provide protection for journalists
According to the EU, media freedom is a cornerstone of democracy and therefore needs protection in all member states. Read More
Campaigners seek to ground ‘passenger-hostile’ EU proposal
Campaigners have launched a citizens’ initiative to stop an EU draft law they say would weaken air passenger rights by raising delay thresholds and cutting compensation. Read More
Stolen children ‘marketplace’: Russia creates ‘catalogue’ of Ukrainian kids for adoption
Russia is now offering forcefully deported Ukrainian minors for coerced “adoption” through a newly created “catalogue”, where Ukrainian children are categorised by age, eyes and hair colour. Read more at…
Nagasaki ceremony remembers Koreans killed in atomic bombing
Dozens gathered in Nagasaki on Friday to honour South Koreans killed in the city’s atomic bombing, a day before its 80th anniversary. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 8th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 8th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Kazakh vocalist Aigerim Altynbek stuns jury, wins big at Portofino’s Opera Competition
Aigerim Altynbek swept the competition at this year’s Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (CLIP), bringing Kazahstan’s “rich culture to the world” according to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Read More
Convicted rapist MP quits Australian parliament moments before ouster vote
The disgraced lawmaker quit his seat in state parliament moments before a vote to oust him was set to take place. It also comes after an unsuccessful legal bid to…
World leaders criticise Israel’s Gaza City takeover decision as humanitarian concerns rise
World leaders criticised Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City, warning it would worsen the humanitarian crisis. The UK and Finland, among others, called for a ceasefire and the release of…
Hostage families join nationwide protests over Gaza offensive
Protesters demanding the return of hostages and an end to the Gaza war staged a beach display outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, depicting Donald Trump’s profile…