Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion into building three theme parks near Paris
The parks are set to be constructed in Cergy-Pontoise to the northwest of Paris and are expected to include a manga-themed attraction.
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Saudi Arabia to pump €6 billion into building three theme parks near Paris
The parks are set to be constructed in Cergy-Pontoise to the northwest of Paris and are expected to include a manga-themed attraction.
Tornado causes major damage south of Carcassonne
A powerful tornado caused severe damage south of Carcassonne, ripping up trees and roofs, with gusts locally reaching 117 km/h.
Tornado tears through village in south-west France: More than 40 injured and 300 homes damaged
A powerful tornado hit several towns in Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas.
Tornado in Aude: over 40 injured and 300 homes damaged
An impressive tornado hit several towns in the Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas, with gusts of up to 117 km/h recorded.
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Tornado in Aude: at least 26 injured and around 100 homes damaged
A powerful tornado hit several communes in the Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas, with gusts recorded at up to 117 km/h.
US Treasury Secretary launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' aimed at isolating Iran
"Any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.
US launches 'operation economic outcast' as Washington targets Iran's 'enablers'
Any entity that "facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.
UK to share SCALP missile blueprints with Ukraine as Coalition of the Willing meets in Kyiv
Britain will share technical information on the SCALP cruise missile with Ukraine, bringing Kyiv closer to producing the long-range strike weapon at home. Ukraine is still seeking US approval to manufacture Patriot interceptors.
Victims of abuse at youth care home to be compensated by Danish government
According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, between 1949 and 1976, personal accounts and its files showed "serious and systemic failings during the stay of the 13 former residents in this home, which was under state supervision."
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Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in latest Red Sea escalation
The missile struck a tanker 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, setting it ablaze, in the latest strike under the Houthis' announced blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening its ability to export millions of barrels of crude oil per day.
UK firm running Portugal's largest solar plant files for insolvency
Based in Alcoutim, in the Algarve, Solara4 has been operating for five years, but over that time it has repeatedly run into a series of setbacks.
Tensions in the Alps after antisemitic video
Each summer for decades, Orthodox Jewish communities have sought the calm of the Alps, but their presence and strict lifestyle can irritate locals and other tourists.
Tensions in the Alps after antisemitic video
Each summer for decades, Orthodox Jewish communities have sought the calm of the Alps, but their presence and strict lifestyle can irritate locals and other tourists.
Ukraine’s robot and drone parade offers a glimpse of the future of war
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day with a military display unlike any it had staged before: robots on the streets of Kyiv, naval drones on the Dnipro river and UAVs in the skies above the capital, showcasing technologies that have transformed the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Greta Thunberg joins 10,000 climate marchers in Stockholm
Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.
Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% after trade talks collapse
"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.
US to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles after trade talks break down, Trump says
"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.
Crazy about castles? This interactive map lets you explore thousands of them around the world
Your next castle-filled trip could be mapped out for you with an interactive tool which pinpoints more than 7,700 castles, fortresses and palaces across 141 countries.
Volkswagen workers condemn ‘disastrous’ communication over job cuts
Employees have criticised Volkswagen’s management as the German carmaker considers further job cuts and the future of several plants.
The Cat in the Hat is terrorising TikTok — but how did this horror trend get so out of hand?
A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland.
As bitcoin soars people ask who is Giancarlo Devasini, Italy's richest man?
Bitcoin is nearing $80,000 again, putting the crypto economy and Giancarlo Devasini in the spotlight.
Trump adds bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson to transformed White House Rose Garden
Donald Trump has transformed the White House Rose Garden, replacing much of its traditional lawn with a white stone patio and a growing collection of statues of America's founding fathers.
Macron confirms school mobile phone ban effective from new term
The ban on mobile phones in secondary schools "could take effect from the start of term next week", government spokesperson Maud Bregeon announced.
Hungary on track to unlock €10bn in EU funds before August reform deadline
Hungary is on track to meet all EU criteria by the end of August to unlock €10 billion in frozen recovery funds. Budapest and Commission sources say the process is on track, with two-thirds of the required milestones already met.
‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship
Competitors put strength, technique and tough skin to the test at Germany’s finger wrestling championships in Bavaria. The traditional Alpine sport sees opponents hook their middle fingers into a leather loop and pull until one is dragged across the table.
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez convenes security council over Ceuta migrant crisis
Authorities are struggling to restore normality in the Spanish enclave as pressure mounts over migrant returns and the EU's response to the crisis.
World's oceans hit hottest temperature ever recorded in August as El Niño takes hold
The average global sea surface temperature outside polar regions reached 21.1°C on Saturday.
Britain must be 'bolder' in seeking closer relations with EU, UK PM Burnham says
"That included building on the close defence and security ties already forged between the UK and European Allies to drive greater cooperation across all areas of the relationship," Burnham said.