From sewers to swimming sites: how Europe’s cities reclaim their rivers
As Europe braces for hotter summers, cities are reopening rivers once written off as polluted waterways. From Paris to Copenhagen, local authorities are investing in cleaner, swimmable rivers to adapt…
Wrestlers train for Mongolia’s iconic Naadam festival
Mongolian wrestlers train at Basu camp with sparring, fitness and football drills as they prepare for the annual Naadam festival. Read more at Read More
A new literary‑inspired Hilton hotel has opened in northern Iceland
Located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland’s ‘Capital of the North’, the new Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection hotel features rooms and apartments inspired by Icelandic storytelling and Nordic design. Read…
Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer
Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro’s Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 9th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Archaeology: 18 ancient tombs in Egypt yield ‘golden tongue’ amulets
New excavations at Marina El Alamein, ancient Leukaspis, reveal 18 Ptolemaic and Roman tombs with rare amulets and gold sheets used in “golden tongue” rites, enriching Mediterranean archaeology. Read More
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf states as Trump warns US bombing could get ‘much worse’
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had struck US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to fresh American strikes. They also warned their responses would expand to other bases…
March for peace in memory of the victims of the Srebrenica genocide
Several thousand people gathered in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday to take part in a peace march in memory of the victims of the genocide and the survivors who fled…
Trump skips new Air Force One on return from Turkey NATO summit
Asked during a press conference whether the change was for security reasons related to Iran, Trump sidestepped the question by talking about previous alleged assassination attempts by Tehran. Read more…
Tanks vs. tractors? Can the EU keep providing a political shield to farmers? MEPs debate in The Ring
Tough talks on the EU’s next long-term budget, Ukraine’s push for EU accession and skyrocketing fertiliser costs are putting European farmers under the political spotlight once more. Can the EU…