A package of reforms giving additional rights to air passengers was formally approved by the Council of the European Union on Monday. The reforms, which have already been given the green light by the European Parliament, will apply to all departures from the bloc’s airports and arrivals if operated by an EU-based airline. The new … Read more
French firefighters on Tuesday are still fighting two wildfires that have so far ravaged more than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve near Paris. Police on Monday arrested two people suspected of starting the blaze that forced some 1,000 local residents to evacuate. Source link
Once again, the Gulf region countries find themselves on the front line between the United States and Iran. The war began in late February when the US and Israel attacked Iran. In June a memorandum of understanding was signed by the US and Iran aimed at stopping the fighting. However, both countries have since accused … Read more
Ahead of the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain on Tuesday, July 14, French supporters (and others) are feeling confident about the outcome of the match. Source link
A total of twelve US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion (€96.2 billion) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery – the largest merger ever in Hollywood – arguing that the deal would harm competition and raise prices in film and television. The California-led legal action – filed in Oakland federal court … Read more
Skip next section Multinational force for Ukraine to stage regional drills in coming months, Macron says 07/13/2026July 13, 2026 Multinational force for Ukraine to stage regional drills in coming months, Macron says French President Emmanuel Macron says a multinational force being planned for Ukraine will hold military exercises in neighboring countries in the coming months. … Read more
Thirteen people, including five Britons, three Belgians and one national each from France and Spain, were killed in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires in recent years, authorities said on Monday. The blaze in the southeastern province of Almeria destroyed rural settlements, while badly burned victims required DNA identification. Source link
Skip to next section Shadow of protest over Merz’s visit to Cologne 07/13/202613 July 2026 Merz’s visit to Cologne overshadowed by protests Protesters gather despite high temperatures to mark Merz’s Cologne visitImage: Henning Kaiser/dpa/Picture Alliance Several protests were organized to coincide with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to the western city of Cologne on Monday. … Read more
Children under 13 should only be allowed access to social media under the supervision of their caregivers or school, according to a report presented in Brussels on Monday by a panel of experts advising the EU on online child protection. The recommendation came as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU’s … Read more
Skip to next section US military attacks Iran for the third night 07/14/202614 July 2026 US military attacked Iran for the third night The US military says it is attacking targets in Iran for the third consecutive night. in a post on CENTCOM said the military action is being taken on the instructions of US … Read more