Kenya orders immediate halt to controversial US-backed Ebola facility
The project had sparked court proceedings, public protests and questions about the country’s role in responding to an outbreak beyond its borders. Read more at Read More
Newly uncovered Mozart manuscript gets world premiere in France
The French National Library recovered a previously unknown manuscript by the world-famous Austrian composer, bringing to light seven new pieces for flute and harp. Read More
Russia brands Europe a ‘threat to peace’ but says it’s ready to talk
Moscow said the US is no longer trying to be an “objective mediator” in its efforts to broker an end to Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine. Read More
Lithuania PM Ruginienė resigns after less than a year in office
Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė resigned on Tuesday together with her cabinet, ending a ten-month tenure. She is to return to government as social affairs minister in a new cabinet expected…
Iran sharply contradicts the US, pushing its own view of framework deal
Shortly after the first high-level US-Iran negotiations ended, discrepancies emerged over what the two sides actually agreed, as Tehran moved to directly contradict US Vice President JD Vance’s statements. Read…
40 mayors worldwide unite to fight back against the AI data centre surge
From Phoenix to Melbourne, a global coalition of city leaders says the AI data centre boom is draining their power, water and land — and they are done waiting. Read…
2026 edition of Edinburgh International Festival to be a ‘phone-free’ environment
An increasing amount of touring artists are demanding their concerts be phone-free. Now, Edingburgh’s annual celebration of the performing arts is also asking audience members to put their phones away…
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 of party funds
“Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland,” assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said. Read More
Spain sounds the alarm on the future of EU green cash
Ahead of an environment ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Spain warns that the EU risks undermining its credibility on climate and biodiversity unless it protects dedicated funding tools that have delivered…
TV pundit apologises after racist comment during Belgium World Cup game
Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany’s Werder Bremen during his career. Read more at Read More