Brussels prepares first digital rulebook fine against Google, risking Trump’s ire: media reports
German media reports say the EU executive is set to announce the fine against the tech titan on Thursday in a move that could escalate tensions with the Trump administration…
Wildfire spreads in southeastern France as firefighters battle blaze
Firefighting aircrafts battled a fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France as the blaze spread across hundreds of hectares, prompting evacuations and threatening nearby communities. Read more at Read More
Luke Skywalker’s ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ lightsaber breaks Star Wars record at auction
The lightsaber used by actor Mark Hamill in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980) has broken a record at auction for the sale of screen-used props. It sold for $3.75 million.…
UN reports 144 dead or missing after migrant boat is stranded at sea for 25 days
Two children onboard the boat bound for the Canary Islands lost their entire family before the passengers were picked up by a rescue operation from Mauritania. Read more at Read…
Middle East flights: Air France suspends routes to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut
Air France said it is ‘monitoring the situation’ in ‘real time’ while other carriers including KLM, British Airways, Aegean and Singapore Airlines have also issued recent updates on their Middle…
Four drone strikes in four days hit tankers carrying Kazakhstan’s oil
Drone attacks on vessels in the Black Sea tasked with transporting Kazakhstan’s oil persisted for multiple days, with Astana condemning the strikes. The CPC route carries around 80% of Kazakhstan’s…
Iran vows to bomb own land as fears grow over Kuwait incursion
Iranian MPs called for capturing US soldiers and launching ground attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, as discussions grew over a possible ground operation by either side and US strikes entered…
“A huge joy”: Madrid wakes up celebrating Spain’s historic victory
Madrid is celebrating after Spain won the men’s Football World Cup, with fans taking to the streets and newspapers dedicating their front pages to the historic victory. Supporters describe the…
FIFA opens investigation into Argentina over post-World Cup final incidents
Football’s governing body has appointed a prosecutor to assess the clashes between Argentine and Spanish players at the full-time whistle at the Metlife Stadium as well as the banner held…
Anger mounts in Italy after Moroccan man dies under police restraint while pleading for help
The incident has been likened to George Floyd’s murder in the United States six years ago, and also prompted comparisons with tactics used by the US’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement…