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Published on 24/07/2026 – 20:08 GMT+2•Updated 20:37 The fallout from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has spilled over into music. In just a few days, the singer Rosalía has seen a tribute concert to her work cancelled in Argentina and calls grow for a boycott of her upcoming concerts in Buenos Aires. American artist Patti Smith has also ended up backtracking on a post about the match after receiving a wave of criticism. The controversy broke out against a backdrop of high tension after the World Cup final. The match and the days that followed were marked…
Published on 25/07/2026 – 6:16 GMT+2 This summer, wildfires have broken out in France, Germany, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with firefighters killed while battling blazes in France and Italy. From the start of the year until 22 July, 1,254 fires have been detected in Europe, emitting over 8.31 million tonnes of CO₂. Concerningly, wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense in Europe, WHO Europe said on Friday. Portugal and Spain have each reported a 100% increase in wildfires this year compared with the same period in 2025. Since 2022, the number of wildfires has risen by 57% across the WHO…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 20:08 GMT+2 The fallout from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has reached the world of music. In the space of just a few days, singer Rosalía has seen a concert paying tribute to her work cancelled in Argentina and calls grow for a boycott of her upcoming shows in Buenos Aires. US artist Patti Smith has also ended up backtracking on a post about the match after receiving a wave of criticism. Both artists ended up apologising after some Argentine fans interpreted their messages as mocking the national team. But what exactly did…
Arkady Dvorkovich, Russia’s former deputy prime minister and president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), suspended his duties Thursday evening after the European Union sanctioned him. In its latest sanctions package, the EU accused Dvorkovich of “supporting actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.” The FIDE chief pushed back, stating “unequivocally” that he considers the decision “unlawful and unfair.” “I am confident that justice will prevail,” he added. Dvorkovich became FIDE’s president in 2018, drawing criticism over his closeness to Vladimir Putin’s regime. The Russian president appointed him as deputy prime minister from…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 19:20 GMT+2 Latvia’s parliament approved law tweaks restricting the import of a range of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods not already covered by EU sanctions, in a move aimed at further cutting economic ties with Moscow and limiting the spread of Kremlin propaganda. “To ensure the security of Latvian society… and to provide general support to Ukrainian society, the importation of certain industrial goods into the Republic of Latvia from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus is prohibited,” the amendments to Latvia’s law (link in Latvian language) on Support for the Civilian Population of…
The plan, which is completely voluntary, was finally adopted by delegates on Friday. It advises countries to address issues such as biodiversity, animal welfare, emissions and how to prevent the spread of disease. The word gender only appears once, to explain the numerous mentions of women and equality throughout the document. The goal is to promote equal opportunities for women farmers as well as their nutrition. “The cross-cutting themes of gender, youth and inclusion are considered essential to ensure that the transformation leaves no one behind,” the agreement states. But for Washington, the word is too ambiguous. The U.S. administration…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 18:34 GMT+2 A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, targeted a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan overnight, killing 15 security personnel, the military said on Friday. In a statement, the military said troops repelled the assault in the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attackers attempted to storm the checkpoint before ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into its perimeter wall, causing a powerful blast that severely damaged the site. “Fifteen brave sons of soil including twelve military, two policemen and a government official ex forest department rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat (martyrdom),” the military’s…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 17:56 GMT+2 Archaeologists in Pompeii have unveiled the partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling of a banquet hall featuring scenes from Greek mythology. Pompeii Archaeological Park said on Friday that it had used an innovative technique to reconstruct the ceiling, which is believed to have belonged to a banquet hall on the upper floor of a house with an adjoining bakery. Experts created a curved support structure to position the fragments in a way that replicates the vault’s original shape. The restoration has so far reconstructed more than a quarter of the original ceiling, while allowing additional sections…
Der überraschende Rücktritt von Jens Spahn löst eine gewaltige Personal-Rochade in der CDU aus. Rixa Fürsen analysiert mit Miriam Hollstein, stellvertretende Ressortchefin Politik bei BILD, den Umbau der Machtzentrale. Von Nina Warken im Kanzleramt bis zu Carsten Linnemann im Gesundheitsressort. Die beiden blicken auf die nächtliche Absage von Fritz Güntzler fürs Verkehrsministerium per SMS. Zudem wackelt die Zukunft von Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche, während Kanzler Merz bereits weitere personelle Schritte ankündigt. Außerdem: Welche Konsequenzen drohen der SPD angesichts des Machtbebens und der anstehenden Landtagswahlen? Wie der Vizekanzler und SPD-Co-Chef Lars Klingbeil nur informiert statt einbezogen wird, wie es eigentlich um einen…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 17:44 GMT+2 The device was discovered during a planned operation in County Monaghan, close to the border with Northern Ireland. The bomb was made safe by the Irish Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team before being removed for forensic examination. Police said the operation had prevented an attack that could have caused “devastating consequences”. Garda (Irish police) Commissioner Drew Harris described the device as “extremely significant”. At the same time, Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis said it was one of the most sophisticated improvised explosive devices recovered in recent years. The two suspects, both aged in their 40s,…