Hormuz confusion deepens as Iran and US clash over who controls it
Trump said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system asserting their authority over the waterway. Rubio flew…
Scientists find human DNA over 2,000 years old in caves in Spain and Portugal
A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery that could transform the study of…
Catholics walk barefoot in mud ritual
Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist with barefoot processions. Read more at Read More
UK records hottest June day ever as Europe swelters in heatwave
The Met Office has warned that “exceptionally warm” temperatures are expected to continue through the middle of the week. Read More
Has Brexit made Europe stronger or weaker? MEPs go face-to-face on The Ring
What has Brexit taught Europe about sovereignty, migration, economic competitiveness, democratic accountability, and disinformation? Has it strengthened the case for deeper European integration? MEPs debate the future of EU-UK relations…
German authorities carry out raids over alleged Russian gas sabotage
An investigation is looking into the sale of Gazprom’s Berlin-based subsidiary Gazprom Germania, which took place around a month after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.…
Europe’s five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit with Ukraine in mind
The leaders of Europe’s largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and…
London’s Met police to scale up use of drones and live facial recognition
UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition. Read More
Special Report: Brexit, ten years on: could the UK ever rejoin the EU?
Today’s Special Report is anchored by Mared Gwyn and features correspondents Maria Tadeo and Shona Murray, alongside top interview guests, for a deep dive into one of the most consequential…
IMF to closely monitor China’s economic growth amid trade tensions
An accurate measurement of China’s digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing technologies. Read more at Read More