Police clash with protesters outside Dublin asylum centre
A second night of unrest erupted in Dublin on Tuesday as protesters gathered near an asylum hotel, leading to clashes with police and six arrests. Read more at Read More
‘Your mom’ becomes trending reply in Trump administration labelled ‘moronic’ and ‘childish’
It’s a comeback that every teenager has used. However, when several members of the Trump administration turn to the reply “your mom” to answer newsworthy questions, many online have become…
Virtuoso victory: American pianist Eric Lu triumphs at Poland’s International Chopin Competition
American classical pianist Eric Lu is celebrating a “dream come true” after winning the International Chopin Competition with a stunning performance in Warsaw. Read More
Imprisoned journalists from Belarus and Georgia win EU’s Sakharov Prize for 2025
The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia. Read more at Read More
Is this seat taken? Gang arrested over theft of 1,000 restaurant chairs in Spain
The stolen chairs, which had an estimated value of €60,000, were resold in Spain, Morocco and Romania, according to police. Read more at Read More
Eurostar unveils €2bn plan to run double-decker trains through Channel Tunnel
The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel. Read More
Flexing muscles: Is physical fitness becoming a must for politicians?
In times of uncertainty, a politician who displays physical strength can appeal to voters, says Professor Jacek Wasilewski, a media expert from the University of Warsaw. Read more at Read…
Mosquitos found in Iceland for the first time following record-breaking temperatures
After the species was identified near Iceland’s capital, Antarctica remains the world’s only mosquito-free haven.Read More
EU environment ministers again delay decision on climate goals before COP30
EU talks will continue on two key climate targets — 2035 and 2040 — ahead of the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil. Read More
Russian strike hits Kharkiv kindergarten, children evacuated amid blaze
Russia attacked Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv on Wednesday, hitting a kindergarten with children in attendance. Ukraine’s president said all children have been evacuated, with many “experiencing acute stress reactions”.…