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Klopp and Xavi begin international rebuilds in Germany-Netherlands clash
Jürgen Klopp has taken over as Germany manager and Xavi as Netherlands manager, with both facing each other in a Nations League match on Thursday as they begin their international management tenures. Both nations are attempting to rebuild after disappointing World Cup campaigns—Germany under a new tactical vision and the Netherlands after an early exit…
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Germany unveils first explicit plan to end fossil fuel use by 2045
Germany has committed to phasing out all fossil fuels by 2045, marking the first time the country has made this explicit commitment according to a government roadmap published on Wednesday. This represents a significant shift from previous climate pledges, which only referred to achieving “carbon neutrality” without specifying the elimination of fossil fuels themselves. The…
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Mikel Gurrea’s ‘Saints’ Lands Distribution Deals Ahead Of San Sebastián Competition Debut — First Look Trailer
Spanish filmmaker Mikel Gurrea’s latest feature, “Saints,” has secured international distribution deals ahead of its competition debut at the San Sebastián Film Festival this week. The film will receive theatrical releases in both Spain and Italy, with Elastica Films handling the Spanish release and Movies Inspired planning an Italian release for Spring 2027, signalling strong…
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Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire
French national Martin Ryan has been pardoned and released from prison by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following his conviction on espionage charges, which both Ryan and France denied. The release came hours after the European Union agreed to lift sanctions on two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, an apparent coincidence that has sparked…
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Von der Leyen’s Canada plan lacks a legal foundation
The EU’s Ursula von der Leyen proposed that Canada become the “first associate member of the EU”, an idea enthusiastically embraced by Canada’s prime minister as a way to build “collective resilience” through closer cooperation. However, this proposal faces a fundamental problem: “associate membership” does not actually exist as a defined status in EU law…
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NATO fears grow as Putin mobilises; Australia to axe climate laws
Rising tensions between Russia and NATO risk catastrophic miscalculation and wider European conflict. Australia’s Coalition proposes dismantling net-zero legislation and climate frameworks.
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A blood-splattered surgeon after an emergency horse op: Andrea Modica’s best photograph
Photographer Andrea Modica describes a striking portrait of a horse surgeon taken after emergency surgery at a hospital near Bologna. Covered in blood and intestinal matter, the surgeon appears both powerful and vulnerable, while the image’s resemblance to a medieval Madonna creates a tension between beauty, religious symbolism and horror. The photograph was made about…
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Kremlin accuses Andy Burnham of ‘stoking anti-Russian sentiment’ in UN speech
The Kremlin has criticised Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s UN speech accusing Russia of spreading disinformation and interfering in British politics. Moscow said Britain and other European countries were fuelling anti-Russian sentiment, arguing that the approach would worsen tensions rather than support de-escalation. Burnham announced a National Centre for Information Defence to counter hostile-state information warfare,…
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Telenova “heartbroken” after cancelling UK and Europe tour due to soaring costs
Melbourne indie-rock trio Telenova have cancelled their entire forthcoming UK and European tour because overseas touring costs have become unsustainable. The band said they were “heartbroken”, particularly because several dates were expected to become their biggest overseas headline shows, highlighting the financial difficulties Australian acts face when touring internationally. The October dates had already been…
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Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain’s housing shortage
Maricarmen, an 87-year-old woman, was evicted from her Madrid flat after living there for 70 years because she could no longer afford the sharply increased rent. The case has become a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis, highlighting how property speculation and rising rents are putting long-term tenants, particularly pensioners, at risk. The property’s owner, Urbagestión,…