Streaming platform Mubi facing pressure from film industry over Israeli military ties
A growing number of filmmakers are calling on Mubi to cut ties from investment fund Sequoia Capital, which backs several Israeli defence-tech start-ups. Read More
UK border force makes first arrests under new ‘one in, out out’ migrant deal with France
Under the scheme, which was announced last month, France will accept returned migrants in exchange for the UK taking in an equal number of asylum seekers who have family ties…
France’s largest wildfire in decades burns 16,000 hectares in south
France’s most severe wildfire in decades continued to burn across the south on Thursday, having already scorched over 16,000 hectares and claimed one life. Read more at Read More
Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation over shoe design
The “Oaxaca Slip-On” was created as part of a collaboration between Adidas Originals and US designer Willy Chavarria. Oaxaca state authorities said the company did not acknowledge the design’s indigenous…
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs go into effect
The move comes after Washington paused its “reciprocal tariffs” for almost four months to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the US. Read more at Read More
Putin will meet Trump, but will he meet Zelenskyy?
The presidents of the US and Russia have agreed to meet in the “coming days”, the Kremlin said, adding that the venue has also been decided. Will the meeting also…
Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Sun, sea and overcrowded sands: These are Europe’s most complained about beaches
UK’s Bournemouth Beach is Europe’s most complained about stretch of sand, according to a report based on TripAdvisor reviews. Read More
‘Extinct in the wild’ Barbary lion cubs in Czech zoo prepare for relocation
Four rare Barbary lion cubs are set to leave Safari Park Dvůr Králové as part of an international effort to protect the critically endangered subspecies. Read more at Read More
Bring out your stamps: UK’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python
The set of 10 stamps celebrates beloved sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus series, as well as marks the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film ‘Monty Python and…