Watch: Viking Age anchor recreated with hammer and bellows in Denmark
Blacksmiths recreate a Viking Age anchor with bloomery iron and historic techniques at Aggersborg in northern Denmark. Read more at Read More
Infamous Maradona ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for €2.9m – well below estimate
The Adidas Azteca ball, used for both of Maradona’s goals against England in the 1986 World Cup, fell well short of its €8.6 million presale estimate. Read More
EU budget: Costa tests leaders ahead of crunch money talks, eyes year-end deal
Costa begins a four-week tour of EU capitals to gauge leaders’ appetite to compromise on a deal for the bloc’s common budget by year-end. Read More
Video shows tornado forming over village in France
A tornado filmed near Pomas in southern France damages about 300 homes and injures 39 people as rescue teams search affected villages. Read more at Read More
Armenia announces historic intention to apply for EU membership
Armenia’s Pashinyan laid out Yerevan’s decision to formally apply for EU membership “in the near future” and to call for a national referendum, challenging Russia’s regional influence and setting the…
Indonesian Muslims brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Emergency services have been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño climate pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei. Read more…
Death of a titan of French radio and TV: Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Philippe Bouvard
After an illustrious career spanning more than six decades – for which he holds a world record – beloved French cultural figure Philippe Bouvard has died aged 95. President Emmanuel…
German investigators find third drone and suspected explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport, local media says
Leipzig/Halle airport in eastern Germany plays a key role in the transport of military goods, including by the German military and NATO allies, and also serves as a base for…
Keeping communication channels open: Vatican’s top diplomat visits Moscow
The programme for his visit, which is due to last until Thursday, includes meetings with representatives of the Moscow Patriarchate and with the small, local Catholic community. Read More
Kos sets out new path for EU enlargement: Internal reforms, safeguards and gradual integration to end impasse
The EU enlargement boss sets out four areas for discussion: internal reforms without treaty changes, stronger democratic safeguards, a gradual integration methodology and encompassing transitional measures. Read More