Esports World Cup crowns champions in Paris after move from Riyadh
The China-based AG.AL claimed the $7 million Club Championship as the seven-week tournament wrapped up its first edition outside Saudi Arabia after a short-notice relocation to France. Read More
Meloni made migrant ‘returns’ popular in the EU. Now the policy is backfiring on her
Meloni championed irregular migrant “returns” in a hardline push to externalise EU borders. Now, more member states are asking Italy to take back migrants under the first-arrival principle. Read More
Britain must be ‘bolder’ in seeking closer relations with EU, UK PM Burnham says
“That included building on the close defence and security ties already forged between the UK and European Allies to drive greater cooperation across all areas of the relationship,” Burnham said.…
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez convenes security council over Ceuta migrant crisis
Authorities are struggling to restore normality in the Spanish enclave as pressure mounts over migrant returns and the EU’s response to the crisis. Read More
Naro in Sicily becomes the latest Italian destination to offer homes for just €1
For those with €1 burning a hole in their pockets, Sicily’s medieval town of Naro is offering homes for next to nothing. But, before you pack your bags, there are…
Warehouse burns near St Petersburg as Ukraine targets Ozon sites
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a logistics centre next to an Ozon facility on the outskirts of St Petersburg, as Ukraine said it was expanding its drone campaign against Russian…
Has Meghan Markle already been dropped from starring in ‘The Gentlemen’ show following her return to England?
There has been speculation that Meghan Markle was set to make her return to acting following her return to the UK. A rumoured role in Guy Ritchie’s show The Gentlemen…
European allies back Ukraine as country marks Independence Day without US envoys
European leaders joined Zelenskyy in Kyiv as Ukraine marked its fifth Independence Day since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. No delegates from the Trump administration were present as…
French election 2027: Poll puts Mélenchon in contention for run-off
Eight months before the presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is surging in the polls. The LFI leader could now reach the run-off, while the left is split between his bid and…
48 ancient Egyptian treasures returned to Egyptian authorities after FBI investigation
The FBI has returned 48 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt following an investigation by its Art Crime Team. The collection includes figurines, amulets and tomb equipment dating from the Pharaonic,…