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Published on 25/08/2026 – 12:31 GMT+2 Kanye ‘Ye’ West was set to become biggest western act to play in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022. The controversial American rapper, who has mainly made headlines due to his antisemitic outbursts and cancelled European shows, was set to perform on 10 and 11 October at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena. Russian fans rushed to secure tickets after the shows were announced and the concerts had all but sold out. Now, in a fresh twist, Gazprom Arena said it would not host the rapper, as no rental agreement has been signed. In…
Published on 25/08/2026 – 13:42 GMT+2•Updated 13:42 Finnair has cancelled all flights between Helsinki and Dubai for the coming winter season, citing continuing security concerns in the Middle East. The Finnish carrier said on Tuesday that services to the United Arab Emirates would remain suspended from 25 October 2026 until 27 March 2027. “The security situation in the Middle East has remained unstable, with no clear signs of improvement,” Finnair said, adding that it would contact passengers affected by the cancellations. The decision extends the disruption that began after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on 28…
Russian security forces are detaining civilians off the streets and pressuring them to sign military contracts, as reports emerge that the Kremlin is preparing for a new wave of mobilisation for its ongoing all-out war in Ukraine. In mid-August, the Russian human rights project Idite lesom received 14 appeals from people who said security forces had detained them and forced or pressured them into signing military contracts, either at police stations or directly at military enlistment offices. The project, which helps Russians avoid taking part in the war, said the peak began on 10 August. “There were only isolated round-ups…
Published on 25/08/2026 – 12:07 GMT+2 The German economy expanded more than previously thought in the second quarter. According to revised data from the Federal Statistical Office, gross domestic product grew by 0.3% from April to June compared with the first three months of the year. An initial estimate in July had put growth at 0.2%. Year on year, GDP increased by 1%, revised up from a preliminary estimate of 0.9% and up from a 0.8% in the first quarter. The revision suggests that the German economy is coping with the energy shock unleashed by the Iran war and the…
Australia has banned largely or wholly AI-generated songs from its official music charts, requiring releases to be “substantially human made”. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) says the new rules are designed to “promote the human nature of artistry” as AI-generated tracks increasingly find their way onto streaming services, radio stations and even the charts. The move follows controversy surrounding Australian DJ Josh Fawaz, whose AI-assisted cover of Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’ recently reached No. 1 on the ARIA dance singles chart and peaked at No. 2 overall. Following a backlash, Fawaz added generative AI credits to the song, which…
Saint-Gilles has been grappling with drug-related violence for years, particularly around the train station. In June 2024, two people were killed and three others injured when gunmen opened fire with Kalashnikovs at a café near Brussels-Midi station, in an incident authorities linked to drug trafficking. Authorities subsequently stepped up police presence in several hotspots in the area, but not sufficiently, according to Spinette. “I’ve been asking for reinforcements for three years,” he said. Around 700 police officers work across Saint-Gilles and the wider Midi police zone, while the municipality increased its annual contribution to the police force by €1.8 million…
The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) and the liberal Renew Europe group urged the European Commission on Tuesday to consider freezing €770 million in EU funds earmarked for Romania. In a letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seen by Euronews, the leaders of the two groups, Manfred Weber and Valérie Hayer, called for money from the EU’s post-pandemic Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to be withheld, arguing that it could “inadvertently contribute to undermining Romanian democracy.” At the heart of their concerns is a disputed law that they say could target liberal leader and Timișoara Mayor Dominic Fritz,…
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Published on 25/08/2026 – 12:02 GMT+2 European Sleeper’s first night train route into Scandinavia is set to begin operations in April 2028 following the announcement of a partnership with German railway operator RDC. The new night train will connect Brussels and Amsterdam with Copenhagen and Malmö, creating a direct overnight service between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden. The Brussels-Malmö service expands European Sleeper’s network towards Northern Europe. By connecting Western and Northern Europe overnight, it brings cities such as Copenhagen and Malmö directly within reach, while destinations including London, Paris, Stockholm and Oslo can be reached with one additional…
Published on 25/08/2026 – 10:44 GMT+2 The football used by Diego Maradona when he scored his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold for $3.35 million (€2.9m) at auction. The Adidas Azteca ball was sold by Heritage Auctions in Texas, but despite its place in World Cup and footballing folklore, the final price fell well short of its presale estimate of $10 million (€8.6m). Heritage auctioneer Mike Provenzale described it to Reutersbefore the sale as a “true one-of-a-kind item” and “arguably the most significant soccer item that exists”. The most controversial goal in…