Dinner diplomacy: Von der Leyen and Erdoğan’s working dinner comes with a side of tension
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will have to chew over much more than just hors d’oeuvres Wednesday evening at a working dinner with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.…
Why ‘alpine summer’ is one of this year’s coolest European travel trends
According to Google Trends data, UK search interest for ‘alpine summer’ is up 82% year-on-year – with travellers seeking out mountain holidays for their coolcations in Europe. Read More
Lithuania seeks China reset while maintaining hard line on Russia
Lithuania’s incoming government has pledged to maintain a hard line on Russia while moving to restore diplomatic ties with China. Read More
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain and Kuwait sounded missile alert sirens Wednesday morning after Iran immediately warned Washington it would ‘take whatever measures it deems necessary’ following the US strikes. Read more at Read…
Nairobi man shares home with rescued birds
Nairobi’s ‘Birdman’ Rodgers Magutha rescues injured birds and lives with them, while defending his unusual bond with wildlife and conservation work. Read more at Read More
Argentina mount epic comeback to beat Egypt as they move into quarterfinals
Argentina trailed 2-0 with around 11 minutes to play. A late Enzo Fernández header saw them snatch a 3-2 victory and move into the quarterfinals. Read More
Estonia and Ukraine sign drone pact to deepen defence industry ties
‘Ukraine has developed one of the most competitive defence industries in the world’ through its experience fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion, Michal said. Read More
Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt
Argentina fans erupted in celebration after the defending champions came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Read more at Read More
Prince Harry loses London High Court privacy case against Associated Newspapers
In a statement, an Associated Newspapers spokesperson called it an “overwhelming victory for the Daily Mail and its journalists” and a “magnificent vindication of the paper’s journalism. Read More
Ratify Mercosur or risk losing South America to China, Uruguay warns EU
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Montevideo’s foreign minister, Mario Lubetkin, talks about the Mercosur trade agreement, Uruguay’s political options and Trump’s attempts at imposing his will in the Western…