Why Erling Haaland has become the World Cup’s most entertaining star
Whether he’s posing as Norway’s ‘social media guy’ or sharing candid shots in an infrared mask, Erling Haaland is winning over fans around the world. Read More
Podcast | From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus to pass the baton to Ireland
From the long-term EU budget to the conflict in the Middle East, what were the defining moments of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the EU? And as Ireland takes…
EU ban on Russian combatants faces resistance from France and Italy
Rome and Paris have cited legal and technical concerns over how the ban should be applied in practice. Read More
Brussels to exclude military-age Ukrainian men from temporary protection scheme
Despite Ukraine’s martial law, some draft-age Ukrainian men have crossed the border illegally and subsequently received temporary protection in EU countries in recent years. Read More
Montenegro police arrest Iranian accused of hacking US universities
The suspect is accused of helping steal data from more than 150 US universities over a hacking campaign dating back to 2013. Read more at Read More
Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals
Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security. Read more at Read More
Venezuela earthquakes: bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue in La Guaira
Rescue teams worked through the ruins of collapsed buildings in La Guaira on 25 June after twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring around 1,500.…
Peppa Pig backlash as US company Hasbro requires child actors to sign voices over to AI
US entertainment giant Hasbro is reportedly asking child actors on the popular series Peppa Pig to sign over their voices to artificial intelligence under new contract terms. An open letter…
EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine as US-Iran talks remain fragile
Ukraine has received 3.2 billion euros as the first disbursement under the European Union’s 90 billion euro support loan. Meanwhile, Iranians are rejecting claims that the UN would visit nuclear…
Newsletter: Temperatures rise over sanctions against Russia
In this newsletter: Bulgaria attempts to bulldoze part of the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia, criticism mounts over the EU’s hyped rule of law reports, and a baby makes…