Latvia steps up border security amid surge in irregular migration from Belarus
The Latvian government says the increase in irregular migration represents a hybrid threat orchestrated by Russia and Belarus.
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Oil prices and US bond yields rise as Trump and Iran trade reparations demands
Oil prices and US government bond yields both climbed on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump answered Iran's demand for war reparations with a sweeping counterclaim of his own, pushing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz further out of reach.
Ebola death toll in DR Congo outbreak rises to more than 2,000, officials say
The Ebola outbreak, which has hit the DRC's conflict-plagued eastern and northeastern regions, was declared on 15 May but is thought to have already been spreading for several weeks.
From 350-dish feasts to roaming mimosa carts: These hotel breakfasts are worth travelling for
Say goodbye to sad cold cuts and sweaty cheese, and say hello to the new age of hotel breakfasts, with Michelin-starred British classics in London, Champagne-fuelled feasts in Ibiza and pastry rooms in Dubai.
Residents in northern Poland told to be cautious after reports of possible puma in area
If the big cat is located, authorities say they are not planning to shoot it. The animal is to be tranquillised and then safely captured.
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Man remanded in custody in Poland after driving tractor onto fresh asphalt and churning up road
The mayor of Gliwice, Katarzyna Kuczyńska-Budka, said that according to estimates by the Municipal Roads Authority, the cost of the damage amounts to around €93,056.
Have trouble sleeping in hotels? This is why – and what you can do to combat it
The phenomenon is believed to have evolutionary routes, but there are ways to ensure you get a good night’s sleep even in an unfamiliar place.
Exercise could become a bigger part of Parkinson's treatment as scientists probe muscle–brain link
Scientists are uncovering fresh evidence that exercise may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease through biological signals released by muscles.
Brad Pitt backs certain use of AI in Hollywood: 'It’s going to help these mid-budget films get made'
Brad Pitt has shared that when it comes to making expensive visual effects more affordable, AI could help more modestly budgeted productions get off the ground.
Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes
Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.
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Three Banksy artworks cost UK taxpayers almost £150,000 to remove
The costs have reignited the debate over whether Banksy’s work should be treated as vandalism or valuable public art - and whether taxpayers should have to contribute.
Security at the border: How the securitarian agenda came to dominate EU migration policy
The Ceuta migrant influx exposed how the political right-wing now dominates EU migration policy, with even left-wing leaders adopting a security-first approach as progressive policies are increasingly isolated.
Iran executes woman who claimed self-defence against sexual assault
Marzieh Nieri, 23, was executed at Qazvin Central Prison after a court rejected her account of wounding a man who had attempted to assault her, bringing the number of women executed in Iran since the start of 2026 to at least 14.
Ithaca expects tourism surge after the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey blockbuster
Next tourist season, the small island in the Ionian is expected to feature on the travel lists of thousands of tourists arriving from abroad.
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity
A Syrian court handed death sentences to Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher — both in absentia — alongside their cousin Atef Najib, who attended the trial in a cage and was found guilty of leading the 2011 Daraa crackdown that sparked the civil war.
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese under fire for 'melons' gag about Japanese leader
Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question."
Russia fired North Korean missiles in attack that killed six in Zaporizhzhia, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's president has repeatedly sounded the alarm over deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, often while appealing for more Western air-defence supplies.
Why is the internet accusing Anne Hathaway of wearing a fake pregnancy belly?
Social media users have claimed that Anne Hathaway was wearing a fake pregnancy belly on the red carpet for the premiere of 'The End Of Oak Street'. This has led the actress to respond and further proves that the chronically online really need a hobby.
Off sick for up to ten years: What lies behind Germany's teacher shortage
At the start of the new school year, many German schools face an acute staffing crisis, with teachers missing in several subjects and lengthy sick leave further tightening an already tense situation.
Off sick for up to ten years: what lies behind Germany's teacher shortage
At the start of the new school year, many German schools face an acute staffing crisis, with teachers missing in several subjects and lengthy sick leave further tightening an already tense situation.
Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombia’s strongest quake in decades hits
Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia’s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing.
At least 169 killed and more than 600 injured in Colombia's biggest earthquake in years
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, declared a state of emergency and vowed a concerted rescue effort.
At least 132 killed and 570 injured in Colombia's biggest earthquake in years
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, declared a state of emergency and vowed a concerted rescue effort.
At least 132 dead, 570 injured after Colombia quake: Cali and Pereira impose curfew
The cities of Cali, Pereira and Caldas have imposed night-time curfews after extensive damage from the 7.4-magnitude quake, to deter looting and support emergency crews.
Explosive drone at Leipzig airport: Whose DNA was found on the device?
Following the discovery of an explosive drone beside Ukrainian Antonov aircraft, investigators in Leipzig have found DNA traces. According to several media outlets, there are indications of a link to a case from 2024.
Explosive drone at Leipzig airport: Whose DNA trail is it?
Following the discovery of an explosive drone beside Ukrainian Antonov aircraft, investigators in Leipzig have found DNA traces. According to several media outlets, there are indications of a link to a case from 2024.
Explosive drone at Leipzig airport: whose DNA trail is it?
Following the discovery of an explosive drone beside Ukrainian Antonov aircraft, investigators in Leipzig have found DNA traces. According to several media outlets, there are indications of a link to a case from 2024.
Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought
A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.
10 books, 9 films and 8 songs about eclipses
With the 12 August total solar eclipse in sight, remember this cosmic event has long shaped culture, as spectacle and storytelling tool. Here is a cultural selection inspired by it.