Thousands wrongly told they had won major sums in Norway lottery mix up
According to Norway’s state-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping no incorrect pay-outs were made. Read More
Europe’s defining moment is now
As Denmark prepares to take over the EU Council Presidency for six months, it’s time to turn ambition into collective action, Micael Johansson and Jan Pie write. Read More
Azerbaijan cancels Russian cultural events over deaths of two citizens
Baku has cancelled all Russian cultural events in protest over the deaths of two Azerbaijanis during police raids in Yekaterinburg, demanding justice. Read More
Geert Wilders accuses Budapest mayor of Nazi salute during Pride march
Geert Wilders accused Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony of making a Nazi salute during Budapest’s Pride march, but the claim was disputed with alternative footage. Read More
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Around 100,000 marched in Budapest Pride, defying government ban
Budapest’s 30th Pride parade saw around 100,000 people defy a government ban to protest Prime Minister Orbán’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights. Read more at Read More
Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets
Musicians making headlines for their politics isn’t new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.…
‘Stop this massacre’: French football union blasts Club World Cup and FIFA over player welfare
The UNFP has condemned the Club World Cup, citing the negative impact on player health and accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of ignoring these issues. Read More
Trump skips hotel for stay at Dutch royal palace during NATO summit
US President Donald Trump stayed at the Dutch royal palace Huis Ten Bosch instead of a luxury hotel for the NATO summit, meeting King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. Read More
‘Less numerous, less big, less polluting’: Cannes to ban cruise ships with over 1,000 passengers
The French Riviera hotspot will limit cruise ship access starting January 2026, capping vessel size and daily disembarkations to curb crowding and pollution. Read More