Nord Stream bomb suspect arrested while working on A-list Ukraine war movie starring Sean Penn
The Ukrainian suspect had previously been held in Poland for his alleged role in destroying the pipelines but Warsaw refused to extradite him to Germany.
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European leaders demand Israel halt controversial E1 settlement project in West Bank
The E1 plan was green-lit by Israel last year and would further separate east Jerusalem, occupied and annexed by Israel and predominantly inhabited by Palestinians, from the West Bank.
Heatwave in France: 2026 sets record for rockfalls in the Alps
The summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented wave of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont Blanc, driven by extreme heat and thawing permafrost.
Heatwave in France: 2026 sets rockfall record in the Alps
The summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented number of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont-Blanc, due to extreme heat and thawing permafrost.
Monte dei Paschi board approves dual exchange offers for Banco Bpm and Banca Generali
CEO Luigi Lovaglio's plan aims to bolster MPS and fend off Intesa Sanpaolo's 30.5-billion-euro Opas. Approved with nine votes in favour and four abstentions.
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Monte dei Paschi board approves twin share swap bids for Banco BPM and Banca Generali
The plan put forward by CEO Luigi Lovaglio aims to strengthen MPS and fend off Intesa Sanpaolo's 30.5-billion-euro takeover bid. It passed with nine votes in favour and four abstentions.
Finland charges mother with trafficking children to Islamic State-controlled areas of Syria
The woman, in her 40s and now residing in Finland, first brought her children to Syria in 2014, according to a preliminary police investigation.
Finland charges mother with trafficking children to Islamic State-controlled Syria
The woman, in her 40s and now residing in Finland, first brought her children to Syria in 2014, according to a preliminary police investigation.
Missing in action: Ukrainian soldiers reportedly desert during training in Germany
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Ukrainian soldiers are receiving military training in Germany. A recent investigation by the weekly news magazine Die Zeit reveals that some do not return to their units after their stay in Germany.
New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln
US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.
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Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine, UN aid chief warns
Tom Fletcher said the UN needs more than €1.7 billion for its prioritised humanitarian response in Ukraine this year, with winter among his biggest concerns.
"F**k Chega": British band shows controversial message at CA Vilar de Mouros festival
The British punk rock duo shouted and urged the crowd to yell "f**k Chega" while the message "Fuck Chega" was shown on the screen above the stage.
AI has failed to win people's trust. Its makers? Even less trusted
Surveys on both sides of the Atlantic reveal a public more wary than wowed by AI, with distrust extending well beyond the technology and onto the tech executives promoting it.
Whale museum with rooftop viewpoint overlooking the sea to open in northern Norway next year
Norway’s new whale museum is set to open in 2027 in Andenes, but from arctic whale watching and scenic hikes, here’s what else you can get up to in the coastal village.
Exclusive: EU to boost funding for Morocco’s migration management after Ceuta crisis
The Ceuta crisis is affecting the EU’s long-awaited partnership deal with Morocco, prompting Brussels to increase funding for border control as it seeks to finalise the agreement by the end of the year.
Spanish authorities begin relocating migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters
Many people remain in makeshift camps, including vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied children, women and girls.
Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this year, official data shows
The heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to a spike in heat-related mortality in the worst-hit countries.
Europe’s borrowing costs are rising. What does that mean for you?
Higher bond market yields are already affecting mortgage offers in some of Europe’s biggest economies, while governments face a slower but mounting increase in the cost of servicing debt.
DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks, WHO says
The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, which includes the WHO and other partners, said the doses will be released immediately following a request from DR Congo’s government.
Nearly €1bn earmarked as five-part plan targets business growth, AI and exports
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the measures at annual dialogue with entrepreneurs in Khiva. They include lower energy prepayments, new credit guarantees and easier access to capital markets, alongside regulatory changes that will limit inspections and shift the burden of proof to the state.
Fire of the century in eastern Belgium brought 'under control,' local official says
Around 350 firefighters and other emergency personnel remain deployed in the effort, as do the many farmers who mobilised in support of the operation since last week.
Would you queue for a mountainside doughnut? Dolomites pastry goes viral
The sudden, overwhelming interest in the hut has been criticised by local residents and organisations as another example of social media straining destinations.
Europe faces race to refill gas storage as LNG cargoes flow to Asia
After spending much of the past two years rebuilding its gas security following the loss of Russian pipeline supplies, Europe is again facing high natural gas prices due to volatility in global markets linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Meta 'knew and did nothing,' whistleblower reveals in child safety trial
Prosecutors have claimed that Meta was aware of the damage its platforms did to young users' mental health, but chose to hide it and keep harvesting their data.
Tokyo-bound express train hits and kills four workers at railway station in Japan
Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing.
'Peaky Blinders' fans can now immerse themselves in the Shelby underworld in London
Fans of 'Peaky Blinders' can now step into the fictional world of the Shelby family at a new immersive experience near London Bridge. Visitors can explore the Garrison Tavern, take on missions, place bets and interact with characters in an underworld inspired by the hit series.
This region’s reconstruction drives investment, industry and new opportunities
Karabakh is moving from reconstruction towards a new phase of economic development, with new industrial and logistics zones attracting investment.
Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040, new study predicts
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
Drought on Serbia's Sava River reveals long-lost WWII shipwreck
Serbia has seen the remains of a century-old steam tug emerge from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, after prolonged heat and drought drove water levels exceptionally low.