Clashes broke out between security personnel and protesters in the Italian city of Bologna. Demonstrators out on the street, calling for accountability after a man died whilst being detained by police. The incident drawing comparisons with the murder of George Floyd in the United States. Some viewers may find some images disturbing. Source link
The UK has a new prime minister and a new government that seems eager to get started on its promise to change the path the country is on. Ahead of a first cabinet meeting, a cut in the VAT on energy bills has been announced, as cost of living as come out as one of … Read more
If the bill passes both the lower house and the senate, France is expected to become the first EU nation to ban social media for those under 15. Solange Mougin has more on the ban and how it will work. Championed by Emmanuel Macron, it comes on the heels of similar bans in Australia and … Read more
Spain has welcomed back its heroes. The day after their victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, the new world champions returned to Madrid, trophy in hand. They can now also add a second coveted gold star above the team’s national badge, to go with the first star for winning the 2010 FIFA … Read more
Andy Burnham is now the UK’s seventh prime minister in ten years. He has promised to present a ten-year program offering a new political and economic model for the country, away from the neoliberal policies adopted in the 1980s. Challenges include tackling high costs of living, and the rising popularity of the far right. He … Read more
The first six months of 2026 saw a steep rise in the number of civilians killed or wounded in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the UN said Tuesday. Both Moscow and Kyiv have increased the number of air strikes targeting vital infrastructure as the Russian invasion grinds into its fifth year. Source link
The youth jobs crisis, which first became apparent in China, points to major economic and social problems that governments and businesses need to address. Last year, unemployment, poor job prospects and a general lack of economic opportunities drove youth onto the streets in Kenya, Peru, Nepal, Indonesia and the Philippines. This year, concerns about youth … Read more
Tangier, Morocco’s iconic port city and gateway between Europe and North Africa, is hosting the first edition of the International photography festival “Photo Tangier”. This year’s theme is “The Call of the Open Sea”. The event will span two and a half months, from the 17th June to the 31st August, transforming Tangier into an … Read more
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham kickedstarted his program to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons by planning to remove tax on household electricity bills. The VAT cut is meant to reassure the markets ahead of his first cabinet meeting, with the new prime minister saying it will be funded by the … Read more
Andy Burnham is now the UK’s seventh prime minister in ten years. He has promised to present a ten-year program offering a new political and economic model for the country, away from the neoliberal policies adopted in the 1980s. Challenges include tackling high costs of living, and the rising popularity of the far right. He … Read more