Ukraine fires 400 drones at Moscow as Russia steps up ballistic missile attacks
Ukraine’s latest attack follows a weekend of escalating exchanges between the two sides, with Russia targeting Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Sunday and Ukraine hitting warehouses outside of Moscow on…
Gaza amputees recreate World Cup final in damaged stadium
Gazan amputee football players recreate the World Cup final in Gaza City, wearing Spain and Argentina shirts in a symbolic match. Read more at Read More
Hungary’s PM Péter Magyar: ‘It would be great honour if Judit Polgár accepted the presidency’
The prime minister wrote on Facebook that on Monday he will meet the world‑class chess player and ask whether, until the new constitution is adopted, she would accept the role.…
Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat
Riot police use water cannon in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, as protests break out in the capital. Read more at Read More
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the man who braved ‘consequences’ to save thousands from Nazis
On Sunday 19 July, Portugal marked 141 years since the birth of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the diplomat who saved over 30,000 from Nazi persecution in WWII. A museum there…
‘The Odyssey’ makes history at global box office for Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” has secured a massive international debut, collecting $264m in global ticket sales during its opening weekend – representing the director’s biggest international opening ever.…
Cultural jobs on the rise as EU signs first-ever culture declaration
The EU has signed its first declaration on culture, as new data shows the number of employees in the cultural sector is rising. Which EU countries have the most and…
Andy Burnham set to be named PM today, but questions over cabinet and policies remain
As the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade, questions swirl over who will be in Andy Burnham’s cabinet and what will be on his policy agenda.…
Terrorism is a ‘persistent’ threat, says Europol
Anna Sjöberg, head of the European Counter Terrorism Centre at Europol, says lone-actor attacks present a challenge because perpetrators are “radicalised online”, creating a “lack of possibility for law enforcement…
Delayed flight? Will the new rules make it easier to get your money back? Take our poll
The European Parliament (with a vote of 646 to 12) and the European Council confirmed the deal reached on 15 June to update air passenger rights. Travellers will enjoy stronger…