Iceland orders expulsion and re-entry ban on 21 anti-whaling activists, police say
Iceland is one of the only countries that still allows commercial whaling. Norway and Japan are the others. Read More
EU releases €1.4 Billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian asset profits after Kyiv attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that €1.4 billion in profits from immobilised Russian assets will be allocated after Russia’s deadly strikes on Kyiv. Most of the funds…
Wynn Al Marjan Island: UAE’s first casino resort set to open in September 2027
Construction is ‘progressing rapidly’ at the Wynn Al Marjan Island gaming resort located in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Read More
These are the best ‘dupes’ for travel hot spots like Venice, Lake Como and Kyoto
Whether you’re looking for a city break or an island escape, this is where to go to avoid the crowds. Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Stolen intellectual property’: German court rules AI music generator Suno broke copyright rules
“This ruling sends a powerful international message: creativity has value, and creators’ rights must be respected in the age of artificial intelligence.” Read More
Peter Gill, acclaimed playwright and director behind ‘The York Realist’, dies aged 86
From the Royal Court to the National Theatre, Gill directed nearly 100 productions and wrote some of Britain’s most acclaimed modern plays. Read More
Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before high winds return
According to an initial investigation by the fire service, the blaze started on Friday with a spark on power cables managed by a private company in Agios Vasileios. Read More
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into ‘war state’
Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands. Read more…
Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 air strike
Funeral held in Gaza after crews recover 112 bodies from the site of a deadly 2023 air strike, with many victims still missing beneath rubble. Read more at Read More