Moomins turn 80: Fans flock to Finland to celebrate the beloved cartoon clan
Eight decades after their debut, the Moomins remain Finland’s most treasured literary export. Fans flocked to the official Moomin Museum to honour the impact of the beloved characters. Read More
Iran says it detained 21,000 ‘suspects’ during the 12-day conflict with Israel
Iranian police say 261 suspects of espionage and 172 people accused of unauthorised filming were arrested in the security forces’ crackdown. Read more at Read More
At least 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, health ministry says
The United Kingdom released a statement with 27 of its allies, many of them European, condemning the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calling on Israel to take immediate steps…
Peruvian Shamans call for calm in Amazon island dispute with Colombia
Shamans in Peru have staged a traditional ritual in Lima to urge peace with Colombia amid a growing row over the ownership of Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon. Read…
Madonna urges Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
The singer wrote that the pontiff was “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” into Gaza, adding that “there is no more time.” Read More
Can the EU be a climate leader and boost its economic competitiveness?
A recent proposal by the European Commission to set an emission reduction target of 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 level is being criticised by European lawmakers, member states and…
Portuguese police shift up a gear with Ferrari seized in drug trafficking probe
Portuguese police’s latest acquisition is a Ferrari 488 GTB, which will join a BMW i8 and Ford Mustang V8 in being used for non-crime related duties. Read more at Read…
Deadly wildfire contained after raging near Madrid suburb
At least one person has died after a wildfire swept through scrub and grassland on the outskirts of Tres Cantos, 21 kilometres north of Madrid, late on Monday. Read more…
The world’s biggest Mars rock sold at auction, but Niger wants to know how it got there
A 25-kilo rock from Mars sold for over $5 million (€4.3 million) at Sotheby’s in New York last month. But Niger, where the meteorite was found, has launched an investigation…
Alerts and insurance: How to prepare for a summer holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations
Summer blazes are common in Europe, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation. Read More