Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Atatürk on his first overseas visit to Turkey
Pope Leo XIV visits Atatürk’s mausoleum in Ankara, laying a wreath and calling for peace before meeting Turkish President Erdogan. Read more at Read More
Bulgarian government withdraws 2026 budget draft after mass protests
Wednesday’s protest in Sofia against Bulgaria’s draft budget plan for 2026 drew an estimated 20,000 people, who demonstrated against a potential increase in social security contributions and the doubling of…
Capping Ukrainian army would ‘pave the road to hell’, former Foreign Minister Kuleba tells Euronews
Capitulating to Russian demands with a limit on the number of Ukrainian troops would humiliate the nation and “pave the road to hell”, Dmytro Kuleba, who served as Ukraine’s foreign…
‘America-first’ pricing: Higher fees for foreigners at US national parks stoke tourism concerns
The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting. Read More
Macron announces new French voluntary military service to start next summer
France will launch a voluntary military service programme for 18 and 19-year-olds in 2026, aiming to enrol 3,000 participants initially and up to 50,000 by 2035, the French president announced…
A shark kills a woman and seriously wounds another swimmer in Australia
A shark attacked two mid-20s swimmers at Crowdy Bay National Park in Australia, killing a woman and seriously injuring a man. A bystander’s quick first aid likely saved the survivor…
Coca-Cola sued by the estate of Johnny Cash for ‘pirating’ country music legend’s voice
“Stealing the voice of an artist is theft.” The estate of Johnny Cash is suing Coca-Cola for illegally hiring a tribute act to impersonate the late US country singer in…
EU Ombudsman says Commission guilty of maladministration in opening up climate laws
The EU’s corporate watchdog found the European Commission’s decision to re-open the bloc’s due diligence law without climate assessments amounted to malpractice. Read More
Candace Owens says Macrons ordered her assassination, but provides no evidence
Amid a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for claiming that the French First Lady is a man, the far-right commentator is now alleging that the Macrons want her dead. Read…
Adolf Hitler’s namesake triumphs in Namibia local elections fifth time in a row
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona has retained his seat in his small northern constituency yet again despite his controversial name. Read more at Read More