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Fans gathered in Nashville on Tuesday, 25 August, to leave flowers at a mural honouring Dolly Parton and remember the country music legend’s deep connection to Tennessee. Footage shows flowers being placed in front of the mural as people pay their respects to the singer and songwriter. Parton’s music has remained closely linked to memories of home for generations of listeners. Those gathered recalled songs including ‘Tennessee Mountain Home’, ‘Light on a Clear Blue Morning’ and ‘Little Sparrow’, while also remembering her humour and generosity. Her Imagination Library, which promotes children’s literacy, was also praised. In Nashville, the tributes reflect…

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, plans to launch its Waymo driverless robotaxis for the public in Munich towards the end of next year, the company announced on its website on Wednesday. Until now, Waymo has only operated such taxis in the United States, London and Tokyo. The company said the first Waymo vehicles would appear on Munich’s streets in the coming weeks, though initially they will still be manually driven during the trial phase. Drivers will first map the road network and carry out test runs with specially trained professionals at the wheel to ensure the autonomous system, the Waymo Driver,…

Published on 26/08/2026 – 14:02 GMT+2 Fans the world over are mourning the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, but one person’s tribute is rubbing them up the wrong way… Following the news of Parton’s death, tributes poured in from public figures and celebrities, with many remembering the beloved icon as a “true legend” and an “irreplaceable” talent. Many noticed that Parton had admiration and support across the polarised US political spectrum, making her one of the rare people most Americans could agree on. Her admirers praised not only her musical legacy but also her philanthropy, as Parton notably…

Die Forderung nach millionenfacher „Remigration“ prägt die Politik der AfD. Migrationsforscher Gerald Knaus erklärt im Gespräch mit Pauline von Pezold und Frederik Schindler, warum diese Pläne eklatant gegen die Menschenwürde verstoßen. Die Partei nutze dabei nach außen gezielt eine verharmlosende Doppelmoral. Knaus warnt eindringlich vor den internationalen Vorbildern der Partei, etwa den massenhaften Deportationsplänen aus dem Umfeld von Donald Trump. Die völkische Sprache von Politikern wie Björn Höcke erinnere zudem stark an die NPD und die fatalen Jugoslawienkriege der 90er-Jahre. Um ihre extremen Pläne rechtlich überhaupt umsetzen zu können, müsste Deutschland laut Knaus aus der EU und sämtlichen Menschenrechtsabkommen austreten.…

Published on 26/08/2026 – 14:21 GMT+2 The Romanian Senate approved on Wednesday the country’s so-called integrity law, including a controversial amendment that will remove liberal leader Dominic Fritz from office as mayor of Timișoara. The bill was passed with 109 votes in favour and 19 against. Only senators from Fritz’s Save Romania Union (USR) party opposed it, despite the European People’s Party (EPP) raising concerns that it could undermine Romanian democracy. The law is a milestone under Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, and its adoption before the 31 August deadline is instrumental to unlock €770 million in EU post-pandemic…

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A historic waterfront Belgian address will open its doors to guests for the first time on 1 September in the port city of Ghent. Designed to blend into a locale of cinematic canals and medieval towers, 1898 Porter’s House is a refurbished property, whose pale stone façade, tall arched windows and imposing double wooden doors will offer would-be guests, and passers-by, a glimpse of Gothic revival architecture, with a luxurious twist. Whether you choose to stay in a room, suite, or for a more private experience, reserve the entire property for yourself and up to nine other guests, the interiors…

Published on 26/08/2026 – 12:55 GMT+2 The Kossuth and Attila József Prize-winning writer, playwright and essayist Péter Nádas was one of the most significant figures in contemporary Hungarian and European prose. Born in Budapest in 1942, he began his career as a photojournalist and reporter, later gaining international renown with his novels, short stories and essays. His works have been translated into numerous languages and his writing is distinguished by an exceptionally precise examination of personal memory, history, the body and human relationships. His most important works include “Egy családregény vége”(“The End of a Family Story”), “Emlékiratok könyve” (“A Book…

Published on 26/08/2026 – 12:17 GMT+2 The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) dissolved on Tuesday after their commander announced the completion of their integration into the Syrian army, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington’s main partner against the so-called Islamic State group in Syria and once controlled a vast autonomous zone in the country’s northeast. “We announce today the end of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces and declare, with full responsibility, their dissolution as an independent military force,” Mazloum Abdi said in a televised speech at the presidential palace in Damascus, following meetings with…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will join European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the most high-profile political moment in the EU’s calendar, amid a worsening rift between the U.S. and Ottawa. A European Commission official close to von der Leyen confirmed to POLITICO that Carney had accepted an invitation to attend the State of the EU address in Strasbourg, where the president sets out her priorities for the bloc. “Before the summer break, the European Commission President invited Prime Minister Carney for [the State of the Union] both as a strong sign of the closeness of the EU…