Leonard Cohen estate slams use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Trump’s Freedom 250 rally
Donald Trump had announced earlier in June that ‘Hallelujah’ would be performed at the opening of the Great American State Fair, fuelling the long-term feud between the US president and…
James Bond search enters final stage with planned August screen tests
Production on Bond 26 is set to begin next year. The expectation is that the official announcement for the next 007 actor will happen by the end of 2026. Read…
Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers as it pushes for tech sovereignty
The European Commission has decided that Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services should face strict rules to improve cloud competition. The move risks angering Washington as Brussels pushes the European…
Laissons Parler Les Gens: Podcast addresses issues facing young Africans online
Youssoupha acknowledged cyberbullying and harassment were part of the challenges facing young Africans today, but he urged the youth to focus on the positives. Read more at Read More
Moment French navy boards suspected Russian ‘ghost fleet’ tanker
The French navy boarded a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s so-called “ghost fleet” in the Mediterranean, the fifth such operation since September 2025, as Paris steps up efforts to…
Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup is taking place in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region is hosting the first Paragliding World Cup in Central Asia, bringing together around 150 pilots from 33 countries. The main discipline of the World Cup is cross-country…
IRGC warns ships off Oman’s corridor in Hormuz as Rubio draws line on tolls
The IRGC warned that any vessel navigating outside Tehran’s designated routes was acting illegally, directly rejecting Oman’s newly announced temporary corridor, as Rubio told a GCC meeting the US would…
Europe summer travel trends: Short breaks, family holidays and coolcations drive demand
From quick getaways to heatwave-avoiding escapes, new data from Trip.com reveals the trends that are shaping summer travel across Europe in 2026. Read More
International community pledges aid to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
The United States Geological Survey has estimated that the final death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people. Read more at Read More
Phoebe Bridgers announces new album after solo hiatus
The American singer is coming back with her third solo record ‘Lost Weekend’ ahead of a US and European tour starting in September. Read More