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Europe heatwave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
The current heatwave has exposed vulnerabilities in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure, forcing governments to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme weather.
Older or younger sibling? Birth order may affect health later in life
The order in which children are born may shape their risk of developing dozens of diseases, from autism and allergies to substance abuse.
EU discusses extra financial support for Spain after record Ceuta migrant surge
The European Commission is discussing with Spanish officials fresh financial support to potentially bolster border force and humanitarian assistance as the city of Ceuta grapples with the aftermath of an unprecedented surge of migrant arrivals.
Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild
Kazakhstan released the Amur tiger Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in a project to restore a wild tiger population to Central Asia for the first time in more than 70 years.
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Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage
Leipzig/Halle is one of Europe’s most important cargo airports and a key hub for military transport. After the latest incident, the question arises again: why does this site repeatedly become a focus of suspected sabotage?
Could Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper train soon be on track for Europe?
Scotland could soon be connected directly to mainland Europe by rail as a new working group begins exploring the possibility of extending the Caledonian Sleeper service beyond London.
Russian drones attack German cargo ship 'EMIL' in Black Sea, media reports
The German cargo ship "EMIL" was reportedly repeatedly targeted by Russian drones in the Black Sea. A fire broke out on board, leaving it unable to manoeuvre. All 11 crew members are said to be unharmed.
Electric scooters: Lime, Bird and Dott fined €2.6 million in Rome
In Rome, the Antitrust authority fined Lime, Bird and Dott €2.6 million for blocking free-ride offers, as Italy defends the service and Europe moves to ban it.
Switch 2 and Mario movie send Nintendo profits soaring by 54%
Kyoto-based games giant posts a jump in net profit for the April-June quarter, helped by continued demand for its Switch 2 console
Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic bust
Portuguese authorities intercepted a cargo ship in the Atlantic and seized around five tonnes of cocaine in a multinational operation. Three foreign nationals were arrested as officials said Portugal has already confiscated more cocaine in 2026 than in all of last year.
North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says
North Korea has repeatedly declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state since leader Kim Jong- un's 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions relief.
Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia
Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river.
Sweden to hand over Russian 'shadow fleet' ship to Ukraine, court documents show
Moscow's "shadow fleet" consists of vessels used to skirt Western sanctions. They are often ageing ships in poor condition, without proper insurance and with opaque ownership.
Forgiving or forgetting? Why the Met Gala’s choice to honour John Galliano is so controversial
The visionary designer's career retrospective has sparked debate over forgiveness, forgetfulness and fashion's highest honour.
El Niño could unleash ocean heat that sends 2026 into record-breaking territory
This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat.
Dreaming of seeing the Colosseum after dark? Italy extends opening hours at major cultural sites
Italy is extending the opening hours of some of its most famous monuments during August in a pilot programme aimed at improving visitor access and easing summer crowds. The Colosseum, the Pantheon and Milan's Castello Sforzesco will remain open at night.
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Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the world’s best cities for Gen Z by Time Out
Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.
Trump administration refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs
The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.
Hungary's Parliament to vote on new president as the country awaits Magyar's candidate
The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister's nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile public figures.
Old videos and AI-generated images spread online about Ceuta crossings
As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters.
Francesco Guccini, Italian singer-songwriter, dies aged 86
Francesco Guccini, 86, a towering figure of Italian songwriting and culture, has died in Pavana. A private funeral will be held, with a public ceremony planned for September.
60 years uniting the banks of the Tagus: 25 de Abril Bridge remains Portugal's busiest crossing
Opened in 1966, the 25 de Abril Bridge is marking its 60th anniversary. The crossing between Lisbon and Almada remains the busiest over the Tagus, with around 150,000 vehicles a day, while a new road-rail link between Chelas and Barreiro is planned.
60 years uniting banks: 25 de Abril Bridge remains Portugal's busiest crossing
Opened in 1966, the 25 de Abril Bridge is marking its 60th anniversary. The crossing between Lisbon and Almada remains the busiest over the Tagus, with around 150,000 vehicles a day, while a new road-rail link between Chelas and Barreiro is planned.
60 years linking shores: 25 April Bridge remains Portugal's busiest crossing
Opened in 1966, the 25 April Bridge is marking its 60th anniversary. The crossing between Lisbon and Almada remains the busiest over the Tagus, with around 150,000 vehicles a day, while a new road-rail link between Chelas and Barreiro is planned.
West Nile virus spreads in Europe? Greece reports surge, Italy leads infections, first case in Germany
Greece and Italy are reporting the highest West Nile virus activity in Europe this season.
Migrant flows to Greece down 34% in 2026, maritime affairs minister says
The sharpest decline is in migration flows from Turkey, down 59%, while arrivals from Libya showed a far smaller drop of about 4%.
Magyar optimistic about Paks nuclear power station restart as Danube water levels rise
According to Péter Magyar, the water level has already climbed several centimetres above the critical threshold.
Magyar optimistic about Paks nuclear power station restart as Danube water levels rise
According to Péter Magyar, the water level has already climbed several centimetres above the critical threshold.