Kyiv has yet to formally announce that a deal has been reached, though US President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to cease their attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Ukraine has agreed not to strike Russian energy targets and that Moscow has agreed to not strike… Continue reading Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Pause Energy Strikes
The European Union is looking to introduce new laws to protect children from the negative impact of social media, and the European Commission is to present an age limit for children before they can use social media. The issue is likely to be the subject of a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg by European Commission President Ursula von… Continue reading EU to Propose New Social Media Rules to Protect Children
US President Donald Trump was received in Dublin on Saturday, where he will be staying for 48 hours, including talks with the Irish government and a visit to the Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort. The Irish president, Catherine Connolly and prime minister, Micheál Martin are among those Trump will meet in Dublin. Though the meetings are not… Continue reading Trump Arrives in Ireland for Talks and Irish Open Golf Tournament
Türkiye has dismissed a recommendation from a European Parliament committee to fund a memorial project in Greece to honour the deceased that Ankara states is aimed at the Turkish Armed Forces. The suggestion was part of an opinion from the European Parliament Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality on the EU’s 2027 budget. In a statement, the Defense Ministry… Continue reading Türkiye Rejects EU Funding for Greek Cypriot Memorial Project
2026 was the hottest summer on record in Spain, which suffered 61 days of heatwaves in the mainland and Balearic Islands. June to August’s average temperature was 24.5C, 0.3C above the previous record of 24.2C from 2025 and 2.4C above the average of 22.1C from 1991 to 2020, the national weather agency AEMET said. The outstanding heat extended well beyond… Continue reading Spain Records Hottest Summer With Record 61 Heatwave Days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Canada on Thursday to discuss measures to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses and get ready for the winter. Zelenskyy also announced that his trip would involve crucial meetings and deals with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with the goal of boosting cooperation between the two nations. Defence, economic and energy cooperation are highlighted as key areas… Continue reading Zelenskyy Arrives in Canada for Ukraine Air Defence Talks
In protest of the Hindu delegation’s visit, Eiffel Tower workers moved from their location, causing the staff to protest. The staff of the Eiffel Tower in Paris has raised objections after they were forced to relocate some women workers to other parts of the monument during a private visit by a Hindu religious group. About 100 people from the Bochasanwasi… Continue reading Eiffel Tower Staff Protest After Female Workers Moved During Hindu Delegation Visit
VIENNA: As the new school year begins, Austria has begun its enforcement of the new law banning headscarves for girls under 14 years of age in school. It will apply to all public and private schools and will include head coverings which “cover the head in accord with Islamic traditions. The government states the law is to ensure the freedom… Continue reading Austria Begins Enforcing Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools
