Libya cracks down on 10 aid groups accused of helping migrants settle in the country
The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects. Read more at Read…
‘What it means to be a human’: Short-but-punchy books dominate International Booker Prize shortlist
First-time nominee female writers dominate the International Booker Prize shortlist 2025. Read More
London’s National Gallery offers first-ever overnight stay to celebrate its 200th anniversary
For the first time ever, the National Gallery is offering one lucky person an overnight stay among some of the most iconic paintings in history. Read More
Belgium to follow Dutch example and introduce voluntary military service
To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands. Read More
Von der Leyen discusses trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage
Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Read…
French anti-racism group files complaint over far-right flyers distributed near Le Pen rally
Observers say the flyers could violate France’s hate speech laws, which ban public incitement to discrimination or violence. Read More
Big Tech probes non-negotiable in US trade talks, Brussels warns
Investigations into Big Tech and value-added tax will not be up for negotiation during trade talks with the United States, the European Commission has said. Read More
Some airlines are banning power banks on flights. Here’s what travellers need to know
The aviation industry’s heightened caution around power banks comes after several incidents of fires caused by malfunctioning batteries. Read More
South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border
The incident on Tuesday afternoon in the eastern section of the Demilitarised Zone may well have been accidental, according to South Korean media reports. Read more at Read More
Turkey arrests 38 customs officers in graft probe at Europe’s busiest land border
Arrest warrants were also issued for 350 people suspected of paying bribes. Read more at Read More