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Hundreds of kayakers filled Copenhagen harbour on Sunday, waving Greenlandic flags in a parade marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Organised by Uagut, an association for Greenlanders in Denmark, together with ActionAid Denmark, the event drew crowds who gathered on bridges and quays to watch. “It’s been a very tough year to be a Greenlander. We have felt threatened and we have been fighting for our own identity, for our people and the right to our land,” said Uagut chair Julie Rademacher. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has faced repeated calls from US President Donald Trump…
Published on 10/08/2026 – 12:32 GMT+2•Updated 13:11 Software engineer Josh Dersch estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home — part of a growing collector trend that has also spread to Europe. “It’s always been fascinating to me to see the origins of things,” Dersch said. “It’s a fun challenge to debug and repair. You can understand the entire system from top to bottom.” Dersch is part of a growing community of vintage computer collectors who are preserving the classic machines that helped launch the digital revolution. While Silicon Valley has since moved on…
Published on 10/08/2026 – 12:18 GMT+2 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni published a joint statement with the Danish Premier Mette Frederiksen on Monday, confirming their united front in the fight against “uncontrolled migration”, vowing to “protect” Europe’s Christian cultural heritage. The statement notes that the two are the only female leaders of European governments and, despite coming from different political backgrounds and geographical realities, are united by a shared commitment to defending Europe. “We do not accept uncontrolled immigration into Europe, and we have promoted a rigorous migration policy, both in our own countries and across Europe,” Meloni said in…
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By Una Hajdari with AP Published on 10/08/2026 – 11:23 GMT+2•Updated 11:29 She had exchanged about 700,000 words in messages over two years and never got to say goodbye. Li, 24, was not the only one left mourning the loss of a virtual companion when major Chinese tech companies recently pulled the plug on their popular AI companion services to comply with new government restrictions. “It was like we were forced to be separated by our parents, but I still miss him,” Li said. AI companions in China range from romantic partners to virtual recreations of deceased loved ones. The new regulation, which…
Travelling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips. “Travelling with kids is a whole new world,” said Dr. Shannon Thompson, a paediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, adding that it’s important to “enjoy your kiddo on your trip” as much as you can. Here are some tips and tricks for parents to travel safely with young children – and have fun with them, too. Look for amenities like cribs and high chairs before you book Before you decide…
How would Velázquez’s supreme masterpiece, “Las Meninas”, look shrouded in the dim light of a solar eclipse? What happens to the colours, shadows and atmosphere in the works of the great masters of painting when the light changes in a radical and sudden way? The Spanish National Prado Museum has answered these questions on the occasion of the solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 with a spectacular video that invites viewers to rediscover its collections from a completely new perspective. A new look at the masterpieces The project, entitled “The Prado in the light of the eclipse”, proposes a progressive…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her right-wing government are among the harshest critics, with Rome introducing border controls for travelers from Spain on Friday and sparking retaliation from Madrid. Weber echoed proposals made last week by EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner, arguing that countries outside the bloc could be offered closer trade ties, economic collaboration and legal migration opportunities in exchange for accepting the installation of return hubs. “Migrants who have no right to remain must leave Europe — no ifs, ands or buts!” he wrote, adding that returns must no longer depend on the political will of individual…
By Jesús Maturana & Nela Heidner Published on 10/08/2026 – 11:07 GMT+2 The drought gripping large parts of Europe has pushed water levels down to rarely seen lows. Hunger stone at Pirna-Oberposta becomes visible The persistently low water of the Elbe has exposed a historic hunger stone near Pirna, close to the border with the Czech Republic. The stone in the Oberposta district bears numerous dates carved into its surface, recording past episodes of extreme low water. The oldest markings go back to 1707. For centuries, such hunger stones were seen as warning signs of drought and the hardship that came with it.…
The Ministry of Defence has agreed to requests from the Balearic Government and will deploy a tactical unit at several points in the Serra de Tramuntana, on the island of Mallorca, ahead of the total eclipse due to take place this Wednesday not only on this island, but across the Balearic archipelago. The troops will thus join the 93 forest firefighters deployed on the largest island in the archipelago, as well as 23 in Menorca, 39 in Ibiza and another six in Formentera. The regional government plans to increase aerial surveillance flights, as weather conditions heighten the risk of wildfires…