Munich Oktoberfest resumes after seven-hour closure
Munich’s Oktoberfest resumed after a tense seven-hour shutdown due to a bomb threat. Police cleared the grounds, ensuring safety for festival-goers. Read more at Read More
New PEN America report reveals Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools
The alarming new report by PEN America, titled “The Normalization of Book Banning – Banned in the USA, 2024-2025”, offers a window into the extensive climate of censorship in the…
Support grows for using Russian assets in €140 billion loan to Ukraine, but key questions remain
The EU is working on a new plan to provide a “Reparations Loan” to Ukraine based on Russia’s frozen assets. But key questions remain unanswered. Read More
Seven men in ‘grooming gang’ jailed for raping and abusing girls in the UK
The men in northern England were sentenced to jail terms from 12 to 35 years after sexually abusing and raping two girls from the age of 13. Read more at…
Spain bets on migrants to counter labour shortage and boost growth
While the US government is waging an unprecedented deportation campaign against immigrants, combating irregular migration is one of the European Union’s priorities. Amidst the global rhetoric against undocumented immigrants, Spain…
One year or three? And who will foot the bill for the drone wall? EU leaders appear split
A series of airspace violations across the EU has thrusted plans for a so-called drone wall to the top of the agenda for EU leaders meeting in Denmark. Read More
UK trials rail fares calculated by GPS-tracking passengers’ phones. How will it work?
A similar scheme is already in place in other European countries, including Denmark and the Netherlands. Read More
Zelenskyy raises alarm about power outage at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Zelenskyy blamed Russian artillery for cutting the power line to the Zaporizhzhia plant, but the Kremlin said it was Ukrainian shelling. Read more at Read More
Italy’s art police seize 21 suspected forged Salvador Dalí artworks after show opens in Parma
Italy’s art police say they seized 21 artworks purportedly by Salvador Dalí on suspicion they were forgeries. The investigation is ongoing. Read More
Thousands protest in Madagascar’s capital demanding president Andry Rajoelina resign
Thousands of young demonstrators marched through Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina after days of deadly youth-led protests over electricity and water shortages. Read…