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Cyprus Hotels Experience Peak Summer Occupancy

Cyprus hotels will be at their busiest from the following weekend until August 18, with occupancy rates between 90 and 95 per cent, according to Thanos Michaelides, president of the…

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Children Aged 11–13 Behind Fatal Milan Hit-and-Run in Stolen Vehicle

Milan municipal police have identified and detained four minors who were inside a stolen car that fatally struck 71-year-old Cecilia De Astis on Monday in Via Saponaro, in the Gratosoglio…

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Europe’s wildfires hit tourism spots and forests

Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans are battling wildfires, with another heatwave pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across parts of Europe. Global warming…

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Russia has won war in Ukraine, Hungary’s Orban says

Russia has won the war in Ukraine, right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir…

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Russia and Belarus to hold joint military exercises in September

The Russian and Belarusian armies are set to hold joint strategic exercises in Belarus from September 12-16, the Belarusian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The aim of the drills is…

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Air conditioner sales up as heat wave hits Germany

A heat wave that has gripped Europe for weeks has now arrived in Germany, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday and national weather service DWD…

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Giorgia Meloni Surpasses Renzi, Eyes Craxi and Berlusconi in Longevity Record

Giorgia Meloni’s government on Tuesday became the fourth longest-serving administration in the history of the Italian Republic, reaching 1,024 days in office since its inauguration on October 22, 2022. This…

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Internationally active Albanian organised crime network busted

A series of raids performed 7 to 8 August 2025 in Albania saw the arrest of 10 suspected members of an Albanian organised crime network engaged in multi-tonne cocaine trafficking…

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Russian Facility in Królewiec Behind Baltic GPS Interference

Estonian news portal Delfi reports that a covert Russian military installation in the Królewiec region, just east of Poland’s border, is responsible for GPS interference affecting the Baltic states and…

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West Nile Virus Death Toll in Italy Rises to 20

The death toll from West Nile Virus outbreaks in Lazio, Campania, Piedmont, Calabria and Lombardy has risen to 20, health authorities said. An 83-year-old man died in Caserta, the eighth…

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Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Kyiv and Moscow will both have to cede land to end the war in Ukraine and talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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Swarm of jellyfish shuts nuclear power plant in France

The Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France has been shut down after a swarm of jellyfish entered the filter drums that pull in cooling water, according to its state-owned…

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Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave as temperatures pass 40C

Deadly heat of up to 42C is searing southern Europe, as scientists warn of a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires across the Mediterranean. Météo-France placed…

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President Donald Trump pledged to evict homeless people from the nation’s capital

President Donald Trump pledged on Sunday to evict homeless people from the nation's capital and jail criminals, despite Washington's mayor arguing there is no current spike in crime. While details…

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Veteran Belarus leader Lukashenko signals this may be his final term

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview published in the weekend that he did not intend to seek another term, and denied he was lining up his son as…

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Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province

One person has died in Turkey after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the north-west province of Balikesir on Sunday evening. An 81-year-old woman passed away shortly after she was pulled…

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Polish PM Tusk says pause in Ukraine war could be close

A pause in the conflict in Ukraine could be close, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday after speaking to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump…

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Mayor of Estonia’s Capital Blames Alcohol Availability for Persistent Public Nuisance

Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski has emphasized the need for long-term structural solutions to address alcohol-related social issues in the capital, rather than superficial measures such as removing benches from public…

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UK homelessness minister resigns over rent hike claims

Britain's minister for homelessness resigned late on Thursday after claims that she evicted tenants from a property she owns and then increased the rent by hundreds of pounds. Rushanara Ali,…

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Greece may extend North Africa asylum ban if migrant flow resurges

Greece could extend a suspension on examining asylum applications passed by parliament last month if migrant flows from Libya start rising again, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris said on Thursday. In…

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Aberdeen to introduce 7% ‘tourist tax’ on visitors

Councillors have given the green light for the introduction of a 7% visitor levy for Aberdeen, Scotland. The "tourist tax" will not come into force until at least April 2027,…

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Santorini Stumbles as Lesser-Known Greek Islands Rise and Demand Greater Control

The summer tourism landscape in Greece is showing signs of a notable shift, as interest in some of the country's most iconic destinations wanes while lesser-known islands gain ground. Foreign…

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Cosmetic Crackdown: New Licensing Rules for UK Botox Providers

The government has announced plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners who it says are exploiting people and causing harm. Under the new proposals, only qualified health professionals will…

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Switzerland facing 39% US tariff as president leaves Washington empty-handed

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter left Washington empty-handed on Wednesday after a hastily arranged trip to avert a crippling 39% tariff on the country's exports to the United States, its biggest…

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France arrests man who lit cigarette from Unknown Soldier memorial flame

A man who lit a cigarette from a memorial flame at a major Paris war monument was arrested on Tuesday, the interior minister said, calling his actions "indecent and pathetic".…

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Pope Leo criticises nuclear deterrence on 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

Pope Leo on Wednesday criticised the "illusory security" of the global nuclear deterrence system, in an appeal on the 80th anniversary of the United States dropping an atomic bomb on…

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Italian Government Approves Plans for Long-Awaited Bridge to Sicily

Italy's Council of Ministers has formally approved a €13.5 billion state-funded infrastructure project to construct what would be the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting mainland Italy to the island of…

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Athens wary of Libya uncertainty

Greece remains wary of mounting instability in Libya, as unconfirmed reports suggest the Libyan parliament in Benghazi may be preparing to ratify the illegal 2019 maritime accord with Turkey. The…

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Nationalist Nawrocki sworn in as Polish president, in blow for Tusk

Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian and supporter of Donald Trump's MAGA movement, was sworn in as Poland's president on Wednesday, setting the stage for conflict with the centrist government and…

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Improving Russia-US relations will take time, Kremlin tells TASS

Improving relations between Russia and the United States will take time, Kremlin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Russian TASS state news agency in remarks published on Wednesday. "There is, of…

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UK to start implementing migrant returns deal with France

Britain said it will start work within days to implement a deal to return some migrants who arrive on small boats to France, a key part of its plans to…

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Former Romanian President Iliescu, who led free market transition, dies at 95

Romania's former President Ion Iliescu, who led its transition from communism and set it on the path to European Union and NATO membership, but faced charges of crimes against humanity…

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British tourist billed for Italian mountain rescue

A British hiker has been charged more than €14,000 (£12,000) by the Italian mountain rescue service after ignoring danger warnings in the Dolomites. The man, aged 60, had to be…

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Putin doubts potency of Trump’s ultimatum to end the war

Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to bow to a sanctions ultimatum expiring this Friday from U.S. President Donald Trump, and retains the goal of capturing four regions of Ukraine…

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Moldova’s pro-Kremlin regional leader jailed in election fraud case

A Moldovan court sentenced pro-Kremlin regional leader Evgenia Gutul on Tuesday to seven years in jail for channelling money from Russia to finance a political party. Gutul, who has strongly…

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Zelenskiy says ‘mercenaries’ from China, Pakistan and other countries fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukrainian troops in northeastern Ukraine were fighting foreign "mercenaries" from various countries including China, Pakistan and parts of Africa, and vowed a response.…

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Italy arrests 13 people in nationwide raids against Chinese mafia groups

Italian police arrested 13 people following a nationwide sweep against Chinese mafia groups, on charges including involvement in crimes such as drug dealing, sex trafficking and aggravated robbery. Raids were…

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Several beaches in France close after sightings of venomous Portuguese man o’war

Multiple popular beaches in south-west France were closed for swimming last week after several sightings of the venomous Portuguese man o'war. The marine creatures, which resemble jellyfish, appeared along the…

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Russia targeting voters across EU, Moldova warns

Russia is ramping up efforts to influence Moldovans living abroad across Europe to try to sway critical elections next month, the EU candidate country’s security chief has warned. National Security…

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BBC Uncovers Global Cat Torture Network With Links to China

A BBC investigation has uncovered a disturbing global network involved in the torture and killing of cats and kittens, with videos of the abuse being shared across international platforms —…

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Offshore wind in the Mediterranean: renewables can, and must, protect biodiversity – here’s how

By Paul Wawrzynkowski,PhD candidate, Universitat de Barcelona and Josep Lloret, Investigador científico (senior researcher)., Instituto de Ciencias del Mar (ICM-CSIC) The oceans – engines of life on Earth and our…

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The ECB’s banknote design sparks controversy over Marie Curie

A new euro banknote design has reignited a long-running controversy between France and Poland over the legacy of the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie (née Skłodowska). Born in Warsaw in…

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Trump says it is ‘disgusting’ what Russia doing to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Russia's "disgusting" behavior against Ukraine and said he plans to impose sanctions on Moscow if no agreement can be reached. Trump, speaking to reporters…

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Price Controls Rolled Out as Bulgaria Prepares for Euro Entry

Bulgaria's parliament passed legislation introducing year-long price controls from August 8, a part of its technical transition process before adopting the euro currency in January. The move comes after European…

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Lithuania’s prime minister quits after pressure over business ties to sister-in-law

Lithuania's Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas said on Thursday he would resign, after facing pressure to do so over his business ties to a company owned by his sister-in-law. Paluckas in…

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UK airports disrupted by radar fault in air traffic control system

A radar-related technical issue in Britain's air traffic control system disrupted flights for over four hours at major airports in London and elsewhere on Wednesday, though the issue was later…

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Russia Labels Mattarella a ‘Russophobe’; Italy Summons Ambassador in Protest

The Russian Foreign Ministry has published a list accusing several Western leaders of using "hate speech" against Russia, naming Italian President Sergio Mattarella for remarks comparing Moscow’s war in Ukraine…

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Lithuania Mulls Airspace Closures Amid Rising Drone Incursions from Belarus

Lithuanian authorities are actively considering partial airspace closures to counter the increasing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) entering the country illegally from Belarus, Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė said…

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Libyan coast guards train in Greece under plan to stem migrant flows

Libyan coast guard officers have started training on the Greek island of Crete as part of a plan to strengthen cooperation and help the two countries stem a surge in…

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Italy’s working age population set to shrink by one fifth

Italy's working age population is set to shrink by more than a fifth over the next 25 years, national statistics agency Istat said, highlighting the country's severe demographic challenges. Italy…

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Messina Strait Bridge Project Advances as Final Plans Sent for Government Approval

Stretto di Messina, the company responsible for overseeing the construction of a bridge across the Strait of Messina to link Sicily with mainland Italy, announced on Tuesday that its board…

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UPDATED: Tsunami waves hit California and Hawaii after massive earthquake rocks Russia

California has experienced a "rapid and damaging surge" in water levels following the arrival of tsunami waves along its coastline.The Los Angeles branch of the National Weather Service (NWS) reported…

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UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions

The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza", Sir Keir Starmer has said. The PM said Israel…

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Sister of Sicilian Mafia boss freed, sparking fears of criminal resurgence

The sister of Matteo Messina Denaro, once Italy’s most feared mafia fugitive, has been released from prison and returned to her hometown of Castelvetrano, Sicily — raising concerns that she…

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Starmer tells Trump Gaza Is a “Catastrophe,” Urges More Aid

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told U.S. President Donald Trump that the situation in Gaza is an “absolute catastrophe” and that Britons are “revolted” by what they’re witnessing. The two…

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France and Germany Push Forward on Fighter Jet Deal Amid Industry Disputes

France and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint effort to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2040, despite ongoing disagreements over industrial…

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At least 17 inmates killed after Russian strike hits Ukrainian prison in Zaporizhzhia region

At least 17 inmates were killed and over 80 injured after a Russian airstrike hit the Bilenkivska Correctional Facility in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region late Monday, according to Ukrainian officials. The…

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