EU seeks to triple entry fee for short-term visa-exempt visitors
The European Commission proposes a €20 fee for non-EU citizen arrivals to raise more ‘own resources’ for the EU budget. Read More
Officials say 85 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza as Israel widens evacuation orders
Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians are in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, now relying largely on the limited aid allowed into the territory. Many people have been displaced…
568 people survive after an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire at sea, killing 3
Indonesia is ab archipelago of more than 17,000 islands where ferries are a common method of travel. Disasters occur regularly, with weak safety enforcement often blamed. Read more at Read…
Ishiba’s coalition loses majority in Japan’s upper house election
Ishiba said the coalition’s poor showing was because his government’s measures to combat price increases had yet to reach many people. Read more at Read More
Iran and three European powers set to resume nuclear talks, says foreign minister
Iran’s foreign minister has said the country France, Germany and the UK are looking to set a date for a meeting for nuclear talks, in what could be a step…
Heavy rains in South Korea leave at least 17 dead and 11 others missing
South Korea has been battered by torrential rains for the past five days, leaving at least 17 people dead and 11 missing. Read more at Read More
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Climate shelters: when the heat is on, where can you escape to?
Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, causing a search for solutions to cool cities. With energy poverty leaving people more unprotected inside their homes, climate shelters can be an…
Boxing: Usyk reclaims undisputed heavyweight crown after crushing victory over Dubois
Oleksandr Usyk has cemented his reputation as one of heavyweight boxing’s all-time greats after a crushing victory over British challenger Daniel Dubois. Read More
Pope repeats call for Gaza ceasefire as Israel widens evacuation orders
Pope Leo XIV repeated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while also imploring the international community to respect international law and protect civilians. Read more at Read More