Protesters draw ‘red line’ in Brussels over Gaza war
Tens of thousands marched through Brussels on Sunday in the “Red Line for Gaza” protest, demanding tougher EU sanctions on Israel and recognition of Palestine. Read more at Read More
Israeli strikes in Gaza City destroy mosque and residential tower
Israeli forces intensified strikes in Gaza City on Sunday, hitting the al-Tawheed Wal Sunna mosque and flattening a third high-rise in three days. Read more at Read More
New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips killed by police, children found safe
Tom Phillips had been evading authorities for nearly four years with his three children. He was killed in a shoot-out with police officers, and his children found alive. Read more…
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter win big at the MTV VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards delivered a starry show, with Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande winning top honours, tributes to Mariah Carey and Ozzy Osbourne, and a performance by Sabrina…
Fact check: Which EU country has the most punctual trains?
Switzerland is often ranked the best when it comes to Europe as a whole, but what about the EU separately? Read More
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Regency balls at the Jane Austen Festival, cosy crime with ‘Only Murders in the Building’, and dystopian terror in Stephen King-adaptation ‘The Long Walk’. Here are this week’s cultural highlights.…
At least six killed and several injured in Jerusalem shooting attack
A shooting attack in Jerusalem killed six and injured several others. Gunmen opened fire inside a bus at Ramot Junction, according to reports. Attackers were neutralised. Read more at Read…
Blood Moon: the most beautiful images of the total lunar eclipse around the world
On Sunday evening, a total lunar eclipse provided spectacular images worldwide. Some of the most beautiful shots are summarised here. Read more at Read More
Germany loses top spot for EU country with the most asylum requests
France and Spain received more asylum applications in the first half of 2025 than Germany, with more Venezuelan and fewer Syrian applications partly responsible. Read More
Crash or rescue: European carmakers look to EU for salvation
The current crisis affecting the European automotive industry is an acute threat to Europe’s economic future. Will a summit between the auto sector and Ursula von der Leyen on Friday…