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 […]
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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
The River Rhine has fallen to record low levels in parts of Germany and the Netherlands as prolonged heatwaves and drought continue to grip Europe. Other major rivers, including the Danube and Italy’s Po, have also recorded historically low water levels, raising concerns over transportation, agriculture, and industrial operations across the continent. The Rhine, one […]
Rio Tinto is not expected to restart takeover discussions with Glencore despite the expiry of a six-month standstill agreement under UK takeover rules. CEO Simon Trott remains focused on simplifying the company, reducing costs, selling non-core assets, and strengthening its core mining businesses rather than pursuing a major merger. Earlier this year, Rio evaluated a […]
Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta is struggling to cope after a massive migrant surge last week, with local authorities estimating that between 3,000 and 5,000 people remain in the territory. Hundreds of migrants have set up makeshift camps on local beaches, while reception centres for adults and minors have exceeded capacity. Spain says around […]
Liechtenstein has revealed that hackers illegally accessed and copied data from its register of beneficial owners, compromising information linked to around 31,000 companies, foundations, and trusts. The government said the cyberattack occurred during the night of July 29–30 before authorities detected unusual activity and took the affected system offline. The breached
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has announced that he is temporarily outside Russia after being labelled a “foreign agent” and barred from contesting the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. In a video posted from Paris, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, Nadezhdin said he was “alive and free” and would share his
Factory output across the euro zone grew at its fastest pace in nearly four and a half years in July, according to the latest S&P Global Manufacturing PMI survey. The headline manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9 from 51.4 in June, while the output index climbed to its highest level since March 2022, signalling continued expansion […]









