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Published on 06/07/2026 – 9:18 GMT+2•Updated 9:24 Australia and Fiji signed a new bilateral defence alliance on Monday in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence in the South Pacific. Albanese and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance in Fiji’s capital Suva. They also signed an economic treaty, the Vuvale Union, under which Australia will invest more than 1 billion Australian dollars (€606 million) in its island neighbour over a decade. The alliance is Fiji’s first mutual defence treaty. It is Australia’s fourth, following a…
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The report shows that 85 per cent of the monitored sites achieved the highest “excellent” quality rating. Coastal waters outperformed inland rivers and lakes due to natural water circulation and the quicker dilution of contaminants. However, nearly 300 locations across the bloc failed to meet basic safety thresholds, leading to immediate swimming bans. The main cause? Agricultural run-off and sewage overflows during periods of heavy rainfall. Historically, EU authorities struggled with recurring industrial chemical contamination and inadequate urban wastewater infrastructure. Frequent discharges of untreated sewage directly into public waterways forced unexpected beach closures during peak tourism months. Earlier management frameworks…
Mexico fans gathered at a public viewing in Mexico City reacted with shifting emotions as England beat Mexico 3-2 in a tense World Cup round-of-16 match at Estadio Azteca. The video shows celebrations after Mexico’s opening goal, waves of cheering and flag-waving, followed by growing silence as England regained control. The crowd then moved from hope to frustration as the final whistle confirmed Mexico’s elimination from the tournament. As the match slipped away, reactions turned emotional, with some fans in tears and others leaving quietly. After the game, many stayed to sing along with mariachis, turning disappointment into a shared…
Published on 06/07/2026 – 8:41 GMT+2•Updated 8:41 More than 100 organisations, including Amnesty International and Save the Children, are urging governments to make artificial intelligence safe for children in a joint call, a day before the United Nations holds its first global summit on AI governance. The coalition, led by children’s rights group 5Rights Foundation, says AI is already harming children and that current regulatory approaches are failing them by intervening when it is too late. The warning comes as lawsuits have grown against AI companies, such as Character Technologies and OpenAI, over the technology’s effects on children, particularly from…
Das Kabinett beschließt heute den Bundeshaushalt 2027. SPD-Chef Lars Klingbeil versucht, die massiven Schulden im ARD-Sommerinterview als Erfolg zu verkaufen. Gordon Repinski und Rasmus Buchsteiner analysieren die abenteuerliche Haushaltskosmetik, für die selbst in die CO2-Rücklagen gegriffen werden muss. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview kritisiert der finanzpolitische Sprecher der Union, Fritz Güntzler, den auf Kante genähten Haushalt und fordert mehr Mut bei Steuersenkungen. Auf die Frage, warum die Union nicht selbst Subventionen streiche, wirft er dem SPD-Koalitionspartner mangelnde Kompromissbereitschaft vor. Nach dem AfD-Bundesparteitag in Erfurt steht Alice Weidel als klare Gewinnerin fest, während Tino Chrupallas Einfluss drastisch schwindet. Mit Pauline von Pezold von Inside…
Published on 06/07/2026 – 8:00 GMT+2 You can swim in the Spree River in Berlin, in the Parisian Seine, or in the Dutch Maas River because they qualify as safe bathing waters. EU water legislation determines whether bathing water quality is classified as excellent, good, sufficient, or poor based on the level of faecal bacteria and pollutants. The latest EU Bathing Water Report by the European Environmental Agency (2026) found that only 1.5 per cent of Europe’s water sites were in poor condition in 2025. 88 per cent of coastal waters were rated excellent compared with 78 per cent of…
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts’ showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from US President Donald Trump, it emerged on Sunday, igniting a furious row that has rocked the tournament. Balogun had been set to miss Monday’s last-16 knockout clash with the Belgians after receiving a straight red card following video review for stepping on the foot of a Bosnian defender in a round-of-32 clash that the US won 2-0. Under FIFA rules, a straight red card automatically triggers a one-game ban, which cannot be appealed…
Are you planning an island escape in Europe, but not sure where because of the sheer number there are to choose from? With hundreds of thousands of islands across the continent – and that’s a conservative estimate – it’s no surprise that deciding on which one to go to can often be the toughest task when planning a European island holiday. Thankfully, a new study published by Saga Holidays could just help make that decision a little bit easier. Comparing 80 island destinations across Europe, the research by the over-50s holiday provider was based on three main factors: Weather: including…
The summer months can sometimes feel slow and sleepy, but as this week’s calendar proves, there’s plenty to spark momentum. From exhibitions tackling the nuances of healing, to movies featuring soul-corrupting demons and albums from legendary rockstars, it’s an eclectic line-up ahead that’s sure to inspire reflection, nostalgia and, in some cases, horror. In other words, there’s something for everyone. Grab your diaries, remain cool, and keep scrolling to find out more. Exhibitions and events Better health: Audrey Amiss & Rudy Loewe When: 9 July 2026-7 February 2027 Where: Wellcome Collection (London, UK) More than 1 billion people are living…