Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario
A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across…
Rajoy repeats column after World Cup win over France and stands by controversial remark
The former president has published a new column in ‘El Debate’ after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting…
Ukrainians hold rare wartime protest over defence minister’s dismissal
For the first time since last summer’s protests in support of their country’s anti‑corruption watchdogs, Ukrainians have mobilised online over the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A wave of…
“It’s freedom”: Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks
Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome shorter journeys and greater freedom, others remain cautious about…
Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world’s worst air quality
A thick orange haze hung over Toronto on Wednesday 15 July as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario engulfed Canada’s largest city, giving it the worst air quality of any…
George Lucas says AI is ‘the future’ of filmmaking: ‘There’s nothing you can do about it’
Someone has turned to the dark side… In a recent interview, Star Wars creator George Lucas said that rejecting using AI to make movies is like rejecting cars in favour…
Education comes in different forms: How do Europeans feel about vocational training?
A majority of EU citizens value general education more than vocational training, but 80% agree that the latter leads to in-demand jobs amid perceived skill shortages. Read More
Starmer tells Ukraine UK support will ‘endure’ after his departure
The outgoing prime minister will use his final visit to Kyiv to tell Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine’s resistance has helped preserve Europe’s security and that UK support will continue after he…
Chat Control is ‘treating everyone as a suspect’, says expert
Simeon de Brouwer, policy adviser at digital rights organisation EDRi, calls for “proportionality” to avoid “mass surveillance” and “undermining everyone’s privacy” under the proposed Chat Control law to tackle online…
MEP: German military law makes citizens ‘think about contribution’
MEP Niclas Herbst (EPP, Germany) says the German government should not fuel “fear of war” while being “honest” about the current geopolitical situation. But he says there is a need…