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More and more European governments are announcing their intention to transfer, or that they have already transferred, so-called Dublin transferees to Italy. After Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Finland, Sweden has also confirmed to Italian news agency ANSA that it intends to “apply the rules as set out” in the new EU Pact on Asylum and Migration, which entered into force on 12 June, and that it expects “all member states to fulfil their obligations,” Italy included. Spain and France are taking the opposite line, two other countries that are key points of first entry into Europe for migrants, and have…
The footage captures the moment the ground suddenly gives way at the Zamboye artisanal gold mine, engulfing people gathered nearby. Freddy Metchoubatchou was on site when the landslide struck on 18 August and filmed the collapse from close range. The mine is in Nana-Mambéré prefecture, about 50 kilometres from Baboua near the Cameroonian border. Prosecutors in Baboua said several underground tunnels may have collapsed, causing the disaster. Rescue workers were still searching for victims on 21 August, but the number of people underground at the time remains unknown. Recovery efforts have been hampered by limited equipment and expertise. Local officials,…
In the last few years, lithium has emerged as one of the most crucial metals for the global electric transition. This is mainly due to its widespread usage in electric vehicles (EVs), through lithium-ion batteries. These provide high energy density, a lightweight structure and fast-charging capacity, along with a long cycle life, which supports modern driving range and performance. As such, it has become key to achieving widespread, practical advancements in automotive electrification. However, lithium continues to face vital long-term structural supply challenges, which has led to more EV producers considering other alternatives like manganese and magnesium. Why magnesium? Magnesium,…
Tourism to Greece maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2026, recording a significant increase in both arrivals and travel revenues, according to the latest figures from the Bank of Greece. Between January and June, travel receipts increased by 14.8%, reaching €8.80 billion, while inbound travel traffic rose by 15.4% to 13.49 million travellers. As a result, the travel balance posted a surplus of €6.93 billion, compared with €6.01 billion in the same period of 2025. The picture in June In June 2026, travel receipts came to €3.48 billion, marking a relatively modest year-on-year increase of 1.2%. At the…
This year’s Palme d’Or winner is a divisive one. And it aims to be. After winning his first Palme d’Or in 2007 for 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu took home Cannes’ top prize this year for the second time with Fjord. It’s a thought-provoking social drama which asks a question that will be tough to answer for some, especially in current times: Would you fight for the rights of someone even if you fundamentally disagreed with them? Inspired by real events and recent cases in Norway, the story sees the Gheorghiu family arrive in…
The letter prompted swift criticism from within his own party: “I don’t like it. I can say that very clearly,” Saxony-Anhalt CDU Premier Sven Schulze told POLITICO’s Berlin Playbook Podcast on Thursday. “I think his approach is wrong. Definitely,” adding that he did not share Prange’s views “in any way.” As for whether the mayor will remain a Christian Democrat, Schulze was in no rush to make a call: “We’ll deal with the issue after the election,” he said. “Right now, it’s campaign time.” In an interview published earlier on Wednesday, Schulze had dismissed speculation about possible defections after the…
By Kirsten Ripper & Euronews Published on 21/08/2026 – 15:33 GMT+2 The boa constrictor, which can grow to more than 3 metres in length, actually lives in South America, where it is found from Colombia to Argentina. So a motorist in Colomiers, a suburb of Toulouse in France, got quite a shock when he discovered a 1.5-metre-long snake of this species under his car bonnet. The discovery was made when the driver was about to change the battery of the car, which had not been driven for a month, according to the Haute-Garonne fire brigade’s Facebook page. Five firefighters, two of them from…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday it was time to end the months-long war with the United States because Tehran was in a position of strength over Washington. “It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,” Pezeshkian said. “The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world.” Iran’s foreign ministry earlier accused the US of “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity” after Washington said it would…
Compare the young adults to the 35 to 44-year olds, who use the tech as heavily as their younger counterparts, and a divergence is clear: only 19 percent of 18-24s think AI will improve both their own opportunities and society, whereas 28 percent of the older group does. The AI tools available are the same, but the older group already have career experience and expertise. Among those who describe themselves as already very financially comfortable across all age ranges, 43 percent expect AI to improve their own circumstances further and also improve society. Of the poorest category, those who cannot…
Latvia stopped 28 migrants who crossed the eastern European Union’s border from Belarus using a tunnel. The underground passage, found around 20 metres from the border, was concealed with moss. It is the second such tunnel discovered in Latvia. On 10 August, Latvian border guards found another tunnel that had been used by 15 migrants to enter the country from Belarus. Latvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months — something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime — as the country is preparing for parliamentary elections on 3 October. The country…