Angola At least 22 dead in Angola fuel price hike protests, officials say Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers, but the country does not have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so it imports diesel and gasoline at high prices. 30/07/2025
USA Three killed after explosion rips through Nebraska biofuels plant The blast at around noon on Tuesday shredded the top of the plant's tall tower, exposing mangled concrete and rebar, while the metal walls and roof of the building below were crumpled and charred. 30/07/2025
Europe News Flights resume from UK airports after tech glitch closes airspace The National Air Traffic Service said the glitch happened at its control centre at Swanwick and required the service to limit the number of aircraft flying to ensure safety. 30/07/2025
Europe News Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on army centre The attack was the fourth deadly strike in five months on Ukrainian military facilities. The previous three killed at least 46 soldiers and wounded more than 160, according to official reports. 30/07/2025
Economy Macron says the EU-US trade deal's not yet done With the ink barely dry on the trade deal between the EU and the US, the French president called for continued negotiations and, if necessary, the implementation of rebalancing measures. 30/07/2025
No Comment Grieving Gaza boy cries for his father killed near aid site Thirteen-year-old Ahmad Zayed breaks down in Gaza City as he mourns his father, one of dozens killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire in the Gaza Strip. 30/07/2025
World News Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire after days of deadly clashes The worst fighting in years between the two neighbours killed at least 41 people, mostly civilians, and displaced more than 300,000 others. 30/07/2025
Europe in Motion Clear waters: The cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe The Mediterranean tops the latest ranking, which features some notable surprises from the Black Sea and the Alps. 30/07/2025
Belgium Belgium refers war crimes complaints against Israeli soldiers to ICC Belgian prosecutors took action after a legal complaint by pro-Palestinian group that identified two Israeli soldiers at the Tomorrowland music festival. 30/07/2025
Culture news Messi and his wife steal the show on Coldplay’s notorious kiss cam After the viral Astronomer "Coldplaygate" moment, the Argentinian footballing superstar showed everyone how it’s done - sharing a sweet moment with his wife on the now-notorious kiss cam. 30/07/2025
No Comment Tsunami waves reach Japan and Hawaii after 8.8 quake off Russia Tsunami waves reached coastal areas of Japan, Russia and Hawaii on Wednesday after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. 30/07/2025
Sport World Athletics announces new DNA testing rules for women athletes From 1 September, only those athletes who have passed the SRY gene test will be allowed to participate in women's competitions organised by World Athletics. 30/07/2025
Culture news In Pictures: Birmingham honours Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne Huge crowds gathered in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege made its way through the city and his family were visibly moved. 30/07/2025
EuroVerify Photo of young Merkel with 'future leaders' goes viral. But it's fake A viral picture falsely purports to show former German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a teenager, alongside other world leaders including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 30/07/2025
Health news Greece cuts emergency care waiting times by using QR codes for triage According to Greece's health ministry, waiting times for emergency care have been significantly reduced through a new triage system. 30/07/2025
Europe News Customs duties: What will be the impact on European consumers? The prices of European products are likely to rise in the United States. Conversely, the trade agreement should not cause inflation in Europe, as the EU has not introduced counter-tariffs on American products. 30/07/2025
Economy Trump announces tariffs on India and penalty for Russian imports Ahead of Friday's new tariff package, Trump announced that a 25% tariff would be imposed on India along with another unspecified penalty for importing Russian oil and weapons despite US sanctions. 30/07/2025
Russia Watch the video: Several injured in Russia after massive earthquake Several people were injured after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off of Russia's Kamchatka coast. Local officials said all those who were hurt are in a stable condition. 30/07/2025
No Comment Russia’s Far East rocked by major quake, tsunami alerts issued One of the strongest earthquakes in decades struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific and forcing evacuations in several affected regions. 30/07/2025
Travel News Flights cancelled and evacuations ordered following 8.8 earthquake The earthquake has triggered tsunami warnings for several countries, including Japan and parts of the US. 30/07/2025
Tech News TikTok introduces new parental controls TikTok has introduced new features to increase parental controls and improve users' experiences on the app. 30/07/2025
Voices from Central Asia How Kazakh artist M’Dee is helping shape Central Asia’s musical future In partnership with MDQ Reviving legends, producing new voices, and filling concert halls – M’Dee’s journey from self-produced beats to national stages is helping define a new chapter for music in Central Asia. 30/07/2025
Europeans' Stories European dockworkers demand halt to arms shipments to Israel Israel says its Gaza offensive is self-defence, but dissent is spreading. In June, French dockworkers blocked a shipment of arms components bound for Israel, rousing support across Europe. In the Italian port of Genoa, dockworkers — long opposed to arms exports — joined the protest. 30/07/2025
The Road To Green Stopping pollution at source: Can we turn off the plastic tap? In partnership with The European Commission Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies. 30/07/2025
The Road To Green Plastic-free holidays in Croatia: the destinations setting an example In partnership with The European Commission With its turquoise waters and picturesque villages, the Croatian coast attracts millions of tourists every summer. But this authentic beauty is under threat from massive plastic pollution. Several towns and islands are taking action to limit its impact. 30/07/2025
USA ChatGPT launches 'study mode' to encourage responsible academic use The tool aims to help students analyse and understand material, rather than simply providing them with the answers. 30/07/2025
Business Over 100,000 Ukrainian companies founded in Poland since 2022 Since the outbreak of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainians residing in Poland have established more than 13,000 companies and around 90,000 sole proprietorships, according to data from the Polish Economic Institute and Gremi Personal. 30/07/2025
Art Art Wars: Everything you need to know about George Lucas' new museum George Lucas, the genius behind the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, has finally pulled back the curtain on his hugely ambitious museum, set to open in LA next year. 30/07/2025
Japan Watch: High waves hit Japan after Russia earthquake triggers tsunami Nearly 2 million people were asked to evacuate on Wednesday as Japanese authorities warned that waves could remain high for at least a day. 30/07/2025
Business Mercedes sees profits slump by more than half amid US tariff turmoil German carmaking powerhouse Mercedes-Benz also issued new predictions for this year’s revenue, indicating that it will be significantly below last year's total. 30/07/2025