EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal, sowing confusion
The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal. Read More
German military helicopter crashes into river in Saxony, air force spokesperson says
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing but emergency crews say accessing the wreck of the helicopter is difficult. Read More
Which are the most studied languages in EU schools?
Spanish takes second place among pupils in general education, while German wins the silver medal in vocational schools. Read More
More than 1,000 firefighters battle three major blazes in Portugal
Blazes broke out in Arouca, Ponte da Barca and Penamacor after weeks of sweltering heat prompted authorities to place parts of the country on yellow alert for heat risk. Read…
Four killed and hundreds arrested as protests against fuel hikes in Angola turn violent
Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers but the country doesn’t have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so imports diesel and gasoline at high prices. Read more at…
Spanish town grapples with overtourism after lavender fields become social media hit
Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone. Read More
Thailand accuses Cambodia of ‘deliberately’ violating ceasefire hours after it came into force
The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced…
‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ trailer released – and fans aren’t impressed
The first trailer for the third Avatar film has racked up millions of views. However, the reactions online haven’t been too positive… Read More
Three men found guilty of stealing ancient Celtic gold coins in daring heist at German museum
A German court has convicted three men of stealing hundreds of coins from a Celtic and Roman museum that are considered to be part of the biggest trove of Celtic…
Is it safe to travel to Greece and Türkiye? Here’s how to prepare for summer wildfires
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation. Read More