European troops join Paris Bastille Day parade in show of unity for Ukraine
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the celebrations in central Paris despite a scorching heatwave that has seen a forest blaze rage outside the capital and fireworks…
ICE agent shoots dead Colombian immigrant in Maine
The 26-year-old, who had permission to work in the US, was killed in Biddeford when an officer opened fire, saying his car was a threat. It is the ninth death…
King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter
Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter. Read more…
US releases video of sea drone strike on Iranian naval base
The US military has released video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking a ship maintenance facility and submarine at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Naval Base on 12 July.…
Flowers and forensic teams at Bangkok bar where deadly fire killed at least 27
At least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, as police probe blocked exits and faulty wiring in the 50-year-old venue. Read more…
How Casa Batlló is using digital technology to unlock the hidden details of Gaudí, Miró and Gomis
A fascinating modern look at three Catalan visionaries, ‘Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed’ combines historic works with digital innovation to explore the artist’s shared creative language. Read More
Human rights organisation files legal petition for Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara
Alcántara was arrested on 11 July 2021, as he attempted to join a massive protest against blackouts in Cuba. He was sentenced to five years in prison and was supposed…
Retired footballers show higher rates of depression and anxiety, study finds
Retired footballers face higher risks of depression and anxiety, according to new research that also found changes in their brains. Read More
Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee
The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all…
Russian army executed hundreds of Ukrainian POWs since 2022, Kyiv says
A UN report from last month cited 129 verified executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war, with the organisation sounding the alarm last year over a “marked increase” in cases. Read…