The $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, showcasing Tutankhamun treasures
Egypt opens the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids, featuring more than 50,000 artefacts including the full collection of Tutankhamun. Read more at Read More
Can Italy build the world’s longest suspension bridge despite clash with audit court?
Italy’s government has vowed to go ahead with the government’s plan to build a €13.5 billion bridge across the Strait of Messina despite Italy’s Court of Auditors shooting down the…
Let’s not make ‘too much’ of US troop withdrawal, Rutte says on Romania visit
Both the NATO chief and the Romanian president insisted that they have no concerns that the withdrawal of US troops from the country will weaken its defence or that of…
Breath of relief as EU commits to CO2 reduction climate goal ahead of COP30
After months of political impasse, EU environment ministers backed the revision of the EU’s climate law, paving the way for a decision on the global 2035 climate target to be…
Travel warnings issued for Tanzania as unrest erupts following elections
In Tanzania, violent post-election unrest has led to curfews, travel disruptions, and widespread international advisories against non-essential travel to the country. Read More
Mass anti-US rallies held in Tehran on 46th anniversary of US embassy takeover
Large crowds gathered in Tehran on Tuesday to mark 46 years since the takeover of the US embassy in the Iranian capital. Read more at Read More
Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to constitutional order
The Interior Ministry said Muslim Interaktiv represented a threat to the country’s constitutional order by promoting antisemitism and discrimination against women and sexual minorities. Read more at Read More
Vladimir Putin awards Order of Friendship medal to German pianist Justus Frantz
Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany’s classical music world over his close relationship with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Now he’s set disapproving tongues wagging again…
‘Saint or Sinner’? British artist Mason Storm crucifies Donald Trump in sculpture on show in Basel
Hero or villain? Martyr or criminal? “Saint or Sinner”? Read More
Japan deploys troops to help stop bear attacks
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces were dispatched to Akita to help control a surge in bear attacks that have left over 100 people injured and at least 12 dead nationwide since April.…