‘We demand solidarity,’ Spain says ahead of EU video call to discuss response to uncontrolled crossings
At least 88 people died during the recent mass influx of migrants into Ceuta from Morocco, Spanish officials said on Monday, though Moroccan officials later presented a lower estimate. Read…
PM Sanae Takaichi visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness. Read more at Read More
The countdown to Barbieland: Will we ever get a ‘Barbie’ sequel?
Pressure is mounting to get a deal secured before the end of the year and so far, negotiations have stalled… Read More
Hard-right Reform UK vows to use navy to stop small migrant boats crossing Channel
Britain and France signed a new three-year deal in April to stop irregular migrants making the risky Channel journeys, with London paying Paris up to €766 million in return for…
Why is Ukraine targeting Wildberries, Russia’s e-commerce giant?
Ukraine has struck dozens of Wildberries logistics sites across Russia since mid-July, stating that the e‑commerce giant is being used to help supply Moscow’s military. Wildberries is a critical piece…
Trains over planes? The European routes where rail is faster than air
These are the European routes where taking the train is faster than flying between popular destinations, including Brussels to Paris and Madrid to Seville. Read More
Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo
Kosovo’s annual Fshajt Bridge diving competition drew 15 competitors to Gjakova, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1954. Read more at Read More
Gunmen kidnap at least 52 in overnight raid in northwest Nigeria, local sources say
Kidnappings have become a major source of income for armed groups in Nigeria, including jihadists in the northeast and criminal gangs known locally as “bandits.” Read more at Read More
‘You literally can’t’: AI startup Orchid sparks backlash over its ‘second brain’ assistant
A widely mocked AI startup says its chatbot can handle everything from booking dates to remembering important moments. Read More
This Baltic state was just named the world’s best place to relocate to in 2026
The Global Relocation Index looks at metrics including general affordability, street safety, air quality and climate comfort. Read More