Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta is seeking the transfer of more than 1,000 unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain following last week’s massive migrant influx. While most of the 72,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco, the remaining children cannot be immediately deported and are being housed in overcrowded shelters, warehouses, […]
Gianni Infantino has apologised for mistakes linked to FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in major tournaments to private investors. After an emergency meeting in Rabat, Morocco, FIFA’s management board reaffirmed its full support for Infantino, allowing him to remain president despite growing criticism. The proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan faced
Two French livestreamers have been given suspended prison sentences after being convicted of assaulting and humiliating a man during a livestream that ended with his death. The victim, 46-year-old Raphael Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, was subjected to days of abuse on the streaming platform Kick before he died. A court in Nice found […]
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Milan on Tuesday to pay their final respects to football legend Franco Baresi, whose funeral was held at the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio. The former AC Milan and Italy captain passed away at the age of 66 after a period of ill health, leaving behind one of the greatest […]
Germany’s services sector showed signs of stabilising in July as business activity contracted at a much slower pace and demand began to recover. The HCOB Germany Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 from 48.6 in June, its highest reading in recent months and just below the 50-point mark that separates contraction from growth. […]
Business activity across the euro zone accelerated to an eight-month high in July, driven by a recovery in the services sector and continued strength in manufacturing. The S&P Global Euro Zone Composite PMI rose to 52.0 from 50.0 in June, moving back into expansion territory for the first time since March, while the Services PMI […]
Cabin crew unions representing easyJet France have filed a strike notice covering the period from August 7 to September 2, citing worsening working conditions. While industrial action could take place at any time during this period, unions are required to provide 48 hours’ notice before specific strike dates. The unions said they remain willing to […]
French coastguards rescued 157 migrants after a small boat caught fire in the English Channel near the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer. Three coastguard vessels responded to the emergency, safely bringing everyone on board to shore, according to French authorities. The incident comes just days after three people died attempting the same crossing, highlighting the growing dangers
Romania carried out controlled explosions to remove rocks from the Danube River and redirect water to the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, as severe drought and record-low river levels threatened reactor cooling. The emergency measure highlights the growing impact of Europe’s ongoing heatwave and energy challenges. The operation aims to ensure adequate cooling water
Lufthansa has warned that its operating profit could decline in 2026 as volatile fuel prices continue to weigh on earnings. The German airline said higher fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions, including the U.S.-Iran conflict, caused its second-quarter operating profit to more than halve, prompting a weaker full-year outlook. The airline now expects adjusted EBIT









