Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome
Greenpeace Italy and the CGIL union melted ice statues outside Rome’s Colosseum on 15 July 2026. The protest highlighted the impact of heatwaves on outdoor workers and called for a…
ICE should continue traffic stops after shootings, Trump says, apparently contradicting new policy
At least 10 people have been killed during immigration operations since the start of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, including four during vehicle stops. Read more at Read More
US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls…
Former President Joe Biden to publish memoir after November US midterm elections
The memoir will be released two weeks after the US midterm elections, a timing that could spark debate among Democrats, who remain divided over Biden’s legacy and his decision to…
EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal
Brussels is seeking carve-outs from the 15 percent tariffs imposed by Washington on EU goods under the trade agreement reached in Scotland in 2025. The list, obtained by Euronews, includes…
‘Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn to receive Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
“An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years,” said the festival’s artistic director Alberto Barbera. Read More
‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition
Using archaeology, anthropology and DNA analysis, experts reconstructed Roman-era faces and paired them with imagined life stories inspired by historical evidence. Read More
Thieves try to break into Lamine Yamal’s home in Barcelona during France match
Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police arrived. Read More
EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians but restricts access for military-age men
Most Ukrainian men over 23 are prevented from leaving the country while it mobilises its military-age population en masse to fight Russia’s full-scale invasion. Read More
Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy sign EU-Ukraine drone deal
The agreement is meant to combine the EU’s industrial base with Ukraine’s battle-tested expertise. Read More