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Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
The River Rhine has dropped to record low levels at several points in Germany and the Netherlands as prolonged heatwave conditions grip Europe, raising concerns about disruption to shipping, industry and agriculture on the continent’s major waterways. Other key rivers, including the Danube and Italy’s Po, have also fallen to historic or near-historic lows, prompting…
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Fears Islamic extremists sneaked into Europe amid Ceuta invasion as violent criminals boast they have crossed border
Reports have raised concerns that Islamist extremists may have entered Europe undetected during a mass crossing at Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, with some individuals reportedly boasting online or to reporters that they crossed the border successfully. The claims add to long-running anxieties in Spain and the wider EU about border security at…
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Spanish Socialist’s Pre-Crisis Migrant Comments Resurface After 60,000 Cross into Ceuta
In 2021, approximately 60,000 migrants, primarily from Morocco, crossed into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta over a brief period, with 67 deaths reported. The surge has prompted renewed examination of politica
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Rhodes and Maguire earn Solheim Cup wildcard picks
Britain’s Mimi Rhodes and Ireland’s Leona Maguire have been named as wildcard picks for Europe’s Solheim Cup team, which will face the United States in the Netherlands next month. Captain Anna Nordqvist selected Maguire despite a poor run of recent form, including four missed cuts in her last six events, citing her strong record in…
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Government shutdown averted as Senate strikes deal, Kay Granger dies, Ceuta migration surge sparks alarm
US Senate leaders unveiled a bipartisan short-term funding measure intended to prevent a federal government shutdown during the midterm-election campaign. The proposal would broadly maintain existing spending levels until 11 December, carrying funding beyond the 30 September deadline, while including selected adjustments such as support for the WIC nutrition programme, disaster relief and national-security priorities.…
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Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: “We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal”
Megadeth have announced their final ever UK and European tour, called “Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations”, featuring support from Black Label Society and Testament. Frontman Dave Mustaine described it as a “true celebration of metal” rather than a farewell, marking the latest stage of the thrash pioneers’ multi-year, multi-continent send-off following the release of their…
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EU announces new rules on AI transparency
The European Union’s new AI transparency rules under Article 50 of the AI Act came into force and became enforceable across the bloc on 2 August 2026. The regulations require publishers and developers to clearly label AI-generated or AI-assisted content and to inform users when they are interacting with a chatbot or AI agent rather…
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CNN Appoints Stefano Pozzebon as Rome Correspondent, Boosting European Coverage (EXCLUSIVE)
CNN has appointed Italian journalist Stefano Pozzebon as an international correspondent based in its Rome bureau, as part of the network’s push to strengthen its European news coverage. He will cover major stories in Italy and across Europe for CNN’s linear and digital platforms, working alongside CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb, who leads coverage of…
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Outplay Films Nabs Tom Tykwer-Produced Locarno Competition Title ‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming’ (EXCLUSIVE)
France’s Outplay Films has acquired world sales rights to “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming,” a Locarno main competition title produced by German director Tom Tykwer. The queer relationship drama, directed by Isabelle Stever, examines love and gender transition against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, marking a notable acquisition for Outplay ahead of the…
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Jennifer Lopez Couldn’t Help Recreating This Iconic Madonna Moment in Venice: ‘I Had To Do It’
Jennifer Lopez recreated one of Madonna’s most famous music video moments while on holiday in Venice, filming herself performing the gondola choreography from the 1984 “Like a Virgin” video. The clip, which Lopez captioned “I had to do it” on X, taps into decades-long pop culture ties between the two stars, notably the 2003 MTV…