Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring centre roof collapse
Police are investigating whether negligence during ongoing construction work caused the collapse that left another eight children hospitalised in stable condition. Read more at Read More
World Cup 2026: Is heat the tournament’s ‘hidden opponent’?
As the World Cup 2026 advances to the next stages, high temperatures could hinder players’ performance. But not all teams are equally exposed, according to new analysis. Read More
Several people dead after blaze breaks out at Antwerp apartment block, police say
Police warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary. Read More
Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania
Bucharest was hit particularly hard by storms overnight, with flooding damaging buildings and vehicles across the capital. Read More
EES at a ‘critical point’: Europe’s aviation sector urges EU to show more flexibility
In an open letter, Europe’s airports, airlines and aviation bodies have urged the European Commission to temporarily suspend the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) during peak periods, warning that border delays…
Ship runs aground in Hormuz as Iran insists on controlling the strait
Iran’s IRGC said the grounding was caused by the vessel straying from its approved corridor. Hormuz control and the Israeli intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon remain the two main obstacles…
Water cannons cool tourists at Rome’s Colosseum amid heatwave
Tourists at Rome’s Colosseum cool off with water spray and bottled water as civil protection teams respond to temperatures approaching 40C. Read more at Read More
Did The Simpsons really predict the final of the 2026 World Cup?
Some people believe that they know who will face off in the final of this year’s FIFA World Cup – all because of an episode of The Simpsons from 1997.…
Nine of the world’s top 10 strongest passports are European, new index reveals
The Global Passport Index assesses visa-free access as well as investment attractiveness and quality of life. Read More
Transhumance tradition returns to French Alps
Sheep and goats are guided into Alpine pastures at Le Collet d’Allevard as France’s traditional transhumance festival returns in the Belledonne massif. Read more at Read More