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…
Fairytale destinations across Europe that look too magical to be real
A new ranking of Europe’s most enchanting destinations includes storybook castles, medieval towns, dramatic islands and ancient forests. Voted for by travellers and experts, the list blends famous landmarks with…
Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands
Tens of thousands celebrate in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England sends them to the World Cup final against Spain. Read more at Read More
‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, according to agent
Neill’s longtime agent says the actor’s family agreed to release the information due to “inaccuracies and outright falsehoods” in media. The actor died of pneumonia and will be honoured at…
Europe Today: Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine
US strikes on Iran escalate tensions in the Middle East as fears grow over the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets. In Kyiv, the EU and Ukraine deepen defence…