White House slams George Clooney’s acting ability following Iran threats – Clooney responds
The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful…
The best European cities to visit for food and drink in 2026
This year, five cities in Europe were named among the best destinations for foodies around the world. Read More
German Bundestag chief visits Baltic states to discuss cyber defence on NATO’s eastern flank
Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military. Read…
Newsletter: NATO holds after Rutte-Trump talks amid fragile ceasefire with Iran
Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions. Read More
Poland’s Catholic Church prepares parishes as crisis centres amid war fears
The Polish Bishops’ Conference has established a special working group to develop an action plan in the event of an armed conflict reaching Poland, as “most Poles will first turn…
Berlin opens Süd Ost Galerie, a new open-air street art landmark
Germany has unveiled a new open‑air street art destination in Berlin, where the 450‑metre Süd Ost Galerie now stretches along Grenzweg in the south‑east of the capital. Read more at…
What is Björk doing for this year’s total solar eclipse? A rave, of course
Billed as the Echolalia Festival, the one-day event sits in the path of totality of the total solar eclipse on 12 August. Read More
Europe is winning the AI and drone science race. It’s losing the deployment war
Europe’s scientists are ahead. Europe’s armies are not. The continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment. Read…
Mexico: Miner rescued alive after 14 days trapped underground
After 14 days trapped in a flooded gold and silver mine, a worker has been pulled out alive while two others have died. Read more at Read More
Israeli strikes on Beirut kill at least 182 and wound hundreds
Lebanon spent the night digging through rubble after Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential districts in central Beirut late on Wednesday, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890,…