Romania: Teachers' protests escalate over austerity

Teachers' protests are set to continue in Romania. While they are in classrooms, they are refusing to teach.

Trump rebrands Pentagon, reviving 'Department of War' title

US President Donald Trump has renamed the Department of Defense, the Pentagon, to the Department of War.

Beijing military parade: Xi, Putin and Kim Jong-un together in show of new alliance

A military parade in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, has been seen as a show of force.

EU's Von der Leyen pledges support for Poland amid 'hybrid attacks'

The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has begun a tour of the EU's frontline member states to strengthen solidarity and defence.

Copenhagen: Night swim race draws hundreds

Copenhagen's port has hosted an unprecedented night swim, with hundreds of people taking part in a two-kilometre race through the city's canals.

Why is Russia withdrawing from the European Convention against torture

Russia is preparing to quit the European Convention against Torture. The convention allows international inspectors to visit Russian prisons, to document abuses and demand their elimination.

Putin's decree offers Moldovans a path to residency

While Russia intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigrants, it has offered a temporary amnesty to Moldovan citizens, allowing them to legalise their residency until 1 January next year.

Post-conflict guarantees for Ukraine: The NATO-Trump plan

NATO military leaders from the US and Europe have discussed online post-conflict security guarantees for Ukraine, following a promise from Donald Trump to help the war-torn country.

Historic wildfire ravages southern France

France is battling its largest wildfire in decades. At least one person is dead and 13 are injured, including residents and firefighters.

Los Angeles crash: 13 Critical after car hits crowd

At least 30 people were injured after a car plowed into a crowd in Los Angeles; 13 victims are in critical condition. The incident occurred outside a concert venue where people were waiting to enter.

Turkey wildfires: Over 77 blazes erupt amid heatwave

Wildfires are devastating Turkey, with at least 77 new blazes erupting in just 24 hours. Over a thousand firefighters have been mobilized to battle the flames, but their efforts are being hampered by strong winds and sweltering weather.

Haifa hospital: Triplets born in wartime bunker

Life is stranger than fiction! While the city of Haifa faces the constant threat of Iranian attacks, a woman has given birth to triplets in a hospital sheltered in a bunker.