Trump administration unveils plan to charge some visitors visa security deposit of up to $15,000
The Trump administration is moving towards tightening entry restrictions, with a new measure that could make it more burdensome for citizens of certain countries to obtain a visa. Read More
Lithuania asks NATO for air defence support after Russian drone incursions
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said he had spoken with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about “the recent drone incidents”. Read more at Read More
At least one killed as massive wildfire in southern France continues to burn
A massive wildfire has left at least one person dead, while nine others have been reported injured. The blaze is France’s largest wildfire so far this summer. Read More
Record coral losses in Great Barrier Reef spark concern over escalating climate stress
Some of the reefs surveyed lost as much as 70 per cent of their corals.Read More
Iran executes one man accused of spying for Israel and another for Islamic State links
Rouzbeh Vadi shared classified information about an Iranian nuclear scientist to Israel’s intelligence service, the Mossad, state media reported. Read more at Read More
Director Francis Ford Coppola gives update following ‘scheduled’ cardiac procedure in Rome
Amid reports that the legendary American director had been hospitalised in Italy, Coppola released a statement reassuring fans. Read More
Electoral authorities strip Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik of presidency after court ban
Milorad Dodik lost his presidency according to electoral law after an appeals court upheld a six-year political ban last Friday. He plans to stay in office and appeal the decision.…
Fact check: No, the EU is not eroding European democracy
European countries, including EU member states, tend to dominate democracy indexes, even as democracy faces threats worldwide. Read More
Travelling in Europe this summer? Here are all the things that could ruin your holiday
Be prepared by taking out the right travel insurance, staying up to date with weather warnings, and getting your head around tourist taxes. Read More
Oasis fans raise more than €17,000 for family of man who died at Wembley concert
Lee Claydon died on Saturday 2 August after falling from one of the upper stands in Wembley Stadium during an Oasis show. A GoFundMe page has been set up and…