Suwayda violence: Head of Israel's Druze calls on Europe to act
Cristina Abellan Matamoros
Macron calls fires in the Amazon 'an international crisis'
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on members of the Group of Seven (G7) to discuss the raging wildfires ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Counter-G7 summit: Why are people fighting for 'alternative' method?
A counter-G7 summit that looks for an "alternative" world order is taking place a week before the G7 meeting in Biarritz.
Defiant Soros increases funding to Central European University
In a letter to the Central European University, Hungarian-American philanthropist vowed to increase its funding.
Wildlife trade: UN watchdog meets to protect more species
On the agenda will be shark fin and ivory trade. Giraffes will also feature for the first time.
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Open Arms: European Commission calls situation 'untenable'
The European Commission welcomed the news that six member states are going to take some migrants from the Open Arms rescue ship.
Italy government feud: PM Conte slams minister Salvini as 'disloyal'
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called Matteo Salvini "disloyal" and "obsessed with immigration" in an open letter.
Cure 'em all: Metallica give €250k for children's hospital in Romania
US heavy metal band Metallica have donated €250,000 for the construction of a paediatric hospital in Romania.
Could delays to Balkan enlargement undermine the EU?
France and the Netherlands have shown reluctance about allowing any more members, but could that sabotage EU influence in the Balkans?
French man arrested after Greek resort boat crash kills two
A French boat owner was questioned in Greece after a collision that left two local people dead and a third seriously injured, the coastguard said.
Wildfire rages through forest in Spain's Canary Islands
Video footage shows a wildfire burning through the hills near Juncalillo on the island of Gran Canaria.
Fragments of Boeing 787 fall near Fiumicino airport after take-off
Engine fragments from a Norwegian Airlines Boeing 787 fell on roofs and cars in the area near Rome Fiumicino airport, causing damage but no casualties.
Nora Quoirin: Malaysia police concerned over welfare of missing teen
The parents of a missing teenager who went missing from a Malaysian resort are convinced their daughter was abducted.
Tornadoes and 'whirlwinds' cause havoc in parts of northern Europe
Parts of northern Europe experienced tornadoes and 'whirlwinds' on Friday evening.
After 20 years in power, is Putin's grip weakening?
Friday marks Vladimir Putin's 20-year anniversary as Kremlin chief.
It's up to Brussels to avoid no-deal scenario, says Dominic Raab
Britain's foreign minister Dominic Raab put pressure on Brussels to change terms of UK's withdrawal agreement to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
'Chernobyl on ice': Activists warn over Russian floating nuclear plant
Environmental NGO Greenpeace is concerned that Russia's new floating nuclear plant could turn into a 'Chernobyl on ice".
Viennese say 'no thanks' to citrus and melon scented metro trains
Citrus or rose and melon scented metro trains? 'No thanks,' said the Viennese in an online survey.
British Airways plane evacuated after cabin fills with smoke
A British Airways plane had to be evacuated after landing in Valencia, Spain, because the cabin filled with smoke.
Bosnian ethnic leaders form government 10 months after election
Bosnia's Serb, Croat, and Bosniak leaders have reached an agreement to form a government 10 months after the vote.
Brazil: prison inmate who attempted escape dressed as woman found dead
A Brazilian inmate who tried to escape from prison by dressing up as his daughter was found dead in his cell, according to prison authorities.
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