Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, renowned human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their luxury home in Brignoles, southern France, as devastating wildfires continue to spread across the region. The couple, along with their nine-year-old twins Alexander and Ella, left the property amid growing safety concerns. In a letter addressed to Brignoles Mayor
Italy’s coastline has become the centre of a growing debate as campaigners demand greater public access to beaches, while private lido operators defend the paid services they provide. Popular seaside destinations such as Santa Severa feature stretches of privately managed beaches where visitors pay for amenities including umbrellas, sun loungers, restaurants, lifeguards
Copenhagen’s world-renowned Noma restaurant will reopen on August 5 under new leadership, marking a fresh chapter after closing earlier this year. Founder and celebrated chef Rene Redzepi has stepped away from daily kitchen operations following past criticism over staff treatment, while executive head chef Pablo Soto now leads the restaurant alongside CEO Annika de
Inflation increased across four major German states in July, according to preliminary figures, signalling that the country’s national inflation rate is also likely to rise. Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Wuerttemberg and Lower Saxony all reported higher inflation compared with June, reflecting continued price pressures. The German government expects inflation
France has issued a deportation order for Russian media personality Xenia Fedorova, the country’s Interior Ministry confirmed. Fedorova, the former head of RT France, has remained in the country since the Russian state-backed broadcaster was banned across the European Union in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. French officials have accused Fedorova
Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta is facing a humanitarian and security emergency after around 1,500 migrants reached the territory by swimming from Morocco over the past week. Local leader Juan Jesus Vivas said the sudden influx has overwhelmed reception facilities, with hundreds of migrants forced to sleep outdoors and shelters for unaccompanied minors
Thousands of residents across Spain have been allowed to return home after authorities lifted evacuation orders in parts of Madrid, Toledo, Ávila and Castellón following recent wildfires. More than 24,000 people in the Madrid region alone have returned, while restrictions affecting another 20,000 residents have also been removed. Despite the progress, emergency services
Thousands of Audi employees gathered in Neckarsulm, Germany, to protest against the possible closure of the automaker’s manufacturing plant as parent company Volkswagen continues a major restructuring programme. According to the works council, around 6,000 workers took part in the demonstration, expressing concerns over job security and the future of the facility.
Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, best known for co-writing and performing the Academy Award-winning song “Falling Slowly” from the 2007 film Once, has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. His management confirmed he passed away early Wednesday after a single-vehicle road accident. Hansard began his musical journey as
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing growing political pressure after a cabinet reshuffle triggered internal divisions within his conservative CDU/CSU alliance. Lawmakers are set to vote on his nomination of Thorsten Frei as parliamentary faction leader, with the outcome expected to be closely watched as a measure of support for Merz’s leadership. The reshuffle









