New Russian law criminalises searching for online content deemed ‘extremist’
The changes represent Russia’s latest internet restriction, following measures taken against social media platforms and foreign technology companies since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Read More
How powerful is your passport? New 2025 rankings reveal Europe’s winners and losers
Singapore claims top spot as Asian nations surge ahead, while Belarus and Kosovo remain Europe’s weakest links. Read More
Donald Trump warns that US could strike Iran’s nuclear sites again ‘if necessary’
“We will do it again, if necessary!” US President Donald Trump warned after Iran’s foreign minister said three nuclear facilities had been badly damaged in strikes in June. Read more…
Cyprus heatwave alert: Temperatures forecast to soar to 41°C amid extreme weather warning
The heatwave is expected to subside from Friday onwards. Read more at Read More
Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Rio de Janeiro
A humpback whale was found dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, after drifting ashore near the city’s southern coastline in the early afternoon. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | July 22nd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
More than 100 women freed after Spanish police dismantle human trafficking ring
Spanish police said on Tuesday 37 people were arrested in connection with a sophisticated criminal organisation dedicated to sexual exploitation. Read more at Read More
Tourists watch cooling lava as Iceland’s volcanic activity slows
Tourists have returned to Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula to witness the latest volcanic eruption, which began on 16 July near the town of Grindavik. Read more at Read More
Stranded UK F-35 fighter jet leaves India after triggering barrage of memes
An RAF F-35B fighter jet, stuck for over a month in Kerala due to technical issues, finally took off after repairs by UK engineers, sparking much online humour. Read more…
Art or a convenient snack? Someone ate Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ banana (again)
A banana duct-taped to a museum wall – ‘Comedian’, a conceptual artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan – has once again been eaten by a visitor. It’s not the first…