Culture
Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
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Germany news: Volkswagen ends collective wage agreements
In an effort to cut costs, automaker Volkswagen terminated most of its collective wage agreements in Germany. This could reignite disputes with employee representatives.
Science
El Nino is a 'postcard from the future' — and could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths
The current El Nino could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths. Researchers warn it offers a glimpse of temperatures that may become normal within 20 years.
Politics
Hungary's reckoning with Orban's corrupt system picks up speed with high-profile arrests
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar vowed to dismantle Orban's corrupt networks. High-profile figures are being arrested and many Hungarians are pushing for swift accountability, but the rule of law takes time.
News
South Park satirist pushes for accountability in Cornell gang-rape lawsuit
Writer Toby Morton is using a new website to amplify allegations in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit involving seven Cornell students. The reopening of the case is causing an outcry on social media.
Sports
Youth Olympics in Senegal a chance for Africa to show it can host an Olympic Games
The Youth Olympics are to be hosted in Africa for the first time ever. The edition in Senegal is also a chance to prove the continent can host a full Olympics in the future.
Politics
UK PM Burnham seeks 'hope again' at Labour Party conference
Andy Burnham is seeking a delicate balance between optimism and realism at Labour's annual party conference. He promised hope and an end to "politics as usual" but also an "honest conversation" about difficult dilemmas.
Politics
Albania: Is Albania's anti-corruption drive addressing the causes of corruption or just the symptoms?
From a former president to the ex-intelligence chief, Albania is prosecuting senior officials at a rate once thought impossible. But do more prosecutions mean less corruption or simply better enforcement?
Business
Global trade remains resilient despite Iran war, Russia's war in Ukraine, COVID and Trump's tariffs
Over the past six years, COVID, two wars and Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken world trade. With globalization already stalling, is this a temporary shock or the start of a great reversal?
Technology
AI: Concern grows as Germany plans to double data center capacity
Germany is rewriting the rules to attract data center investment from AI companies. But local communities are becoming increasingly skeptical.
Science
Spain grows fruit and vegetables for Europe, but it's running out of water
Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.
News
UK: US government questions bail for Fairford base suspects
The US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being released on bail amid ongoing investigations.
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Sicily: Mount Etna ash disrupts Catania flights again
A thick ash cloud from Mount Etna has been disrupting flights to Catania in Sicily for several days. Italy and Europe's most active volcano, Etna has impacted air travel several times this summer.
Sports
What do Manchester City's charges mean for German football?
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of major financial rule breaches. What does this mean for German football?
Politics
Turkey: Comedian convicted for 'insulting' Erdogan in show
Deniz Goktas was convicted of two of three charges, including "insulting" the president, but was released pending the appeal process. Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with free speech.
Business
Diesel prices are surging putting further pressure on Europe. Ukraine is only part of the story.
Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's diesel crunch even worse.
Sports
Will Jürgen Klopp's charisma be enough for Germany?
After defeat to Greece, Jürgen Klopp faces the first real test of his tenure as coach of Germany's national men's football team. Can his charisma alone push this group forward?
Sports
Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in controversial Nations League match
Ireland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.