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Video. Terrorism is a ‘persistent’ threat, says Europol

Updated: 20/07/2026 – 9:18 GMT+2 Anna Sjöberg, head of the European Counter Terrorism Centre at Europol, says lone-actor attacks present a challenge because perpetrators are “radicalised online”, creating a “lack of possibility for law enforcement to intervene in a timely manner”. … More

Will the new rules make it easier to get your money back?Take our poll

Published on 20/07/2026 – 9:00 GMT+2 Summer, the busiest period for airports is here. You might have already had your flight delayed or cancelled and experienced airlines’ confusing websites when seeking reimbursement or compensation, only to receive a rejection from the airline without a clear explanation. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But all…

Boy, 13, dies as fountain collapses amid Spain’s World Cup celebration

The celebration of Spain’s World Cup victory ended in tragedy in Ciudad Rodrigo (Salamanca), where a 13-year-old boy died, and three other people were seriously injured when a fountain collapsed after supporters climbed onto it. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After the final whistle and Spain’s victory over Argentina, sealed with a goal…

More than a million fans pack the streets of Madrid

World Cup champions Spain began their open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday evening, as more than one million fans turned out to celebrate. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The victory parade is making its way through the Spanish capital, where thousands of supporters are greeting the team with chants…

Chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for Hungary’s presidency

Chess legend Judit Polgar on Monday turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s offer to become the country’s next president. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “I do not feel I have the strength to take on the historic responsibility of uniting a divided nation, and so I am unable to accept the invitation,”…

France says Iceland has ‘nothing to lose’ in EU membership talks

By&nbspGreta Ruffino&nbspwith&nbspAFP Published on 20/07/2026 – 20:15 GMT+2 Iceland has “nothing to lose” by negotiating with the European Union over membership, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday, as the country prepares for a referendum on restarting talks to join the bloc. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “The vote on August 29…

Former England captain Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

By&nbspGreta Ruffino&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 20/07/2026 – 18:06 GMT+2 Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning footballer who captained and managed England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died at the age of 75. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Keegan revealed last month that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. “It…

Police data show rise in attacks on Ukrainians in Poland

Published on 20/07/2026 – 18:17 GMT+2 The number of nationality-motivated attacks in Poland is steadily increasing, according to data provided to the Polish press by the National Police Headquarters. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This month has already seen widespread coverage of a vulgar attack on teenage girls from Ukraine on a municipal…

World Cup’s biggest viral fakes, AI videos and false quotes

The final whistle for the 2026 World Cup has blown, with Spain crowned world champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final which took place New Jersey. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Yet while the football is over, another tournament played out online with a slew of AI-generated videos, fabricated images and misleading…

Video. Banking fragmentation ‘holding EU back’, commissioner says

Updated: 20/07/2026 – 16:11 GMT+2 Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union’s banking sector needs a “change in mindset”. She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while preserving financial stability. … More