Marble quarry in Russia plays host to concert

The 'Marble Mile' festival, which is in its third year, is organised by the Erza International Art Foundation and Polevskoy Local Government, with support from other state and public organisations

EU nations 'should have done better' in coordinating travel restrictions: MEPs

The bloc's COVID digital travel certificate has been operational since July 1, but teething errors still remain.

Macron is on his first official trip to French Polynesia

Emmanuel Macron, the first president to visit the Marquesas Islands, takes part in a walkabout on the island of Hiva Oa after attending a traditional show featuring participants from the six islands of the archipelago

Brussels to install 11,000 electric charging stations by 2035

The European Commission recently announced it wants to ban the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2035.

Tunisian president fires prime minister after violent protests

President Kais Saied also lifted the immunity of all parliament members and said he would name a new prime minister in the coming hours to bring calm to the country.

Traditional diving competition from the Old Bridge in Mostar

Some 30 men are taking part in the 455th edition of the Old Bridge Diving competition in Mostar, in Bosnia, a Unesco World Heritage Site

Blind Japanese skateboarder going by feel

Ryusei Ouchi has all the usual trappings of a skateboarder -- the baggy T-shirt, the low-slung trousers, the flat-peak baseball hat. But he also skates with something else: a cane - because he is almost completely blind

Eleven European spa towns honoured by UNESCO

Towns from Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Czechia got together to seek joint recognition.

Floods devastate historic German winemaker

Floods devastate historic German winemaker

Dinant hit by new floods yesterday evening after thunderstorms and heavy rain

Dinant hit by new floods yesterday evening after thunderstorms and heavy rain

Over 50 warships take part in Russia`s Navy Day parade in St Petersburg

Over 50 warships take part in Russia`s Navy Day parade in St Petersburg

Tunisian anti-government demonstrators rally in Tunis

Tunisian anti-government demonstrators rally in Tunis

California's largest fire torches more homes

California's largest fire torches more homes

Cars and buses stuck as London roads flood in storm

Cars and buses stuck as London roads flood in storm

Russia displays its maritime might as the country celebrates Navy Day

Fifty-four war ships sailed the Neva River through St. Petersburg marking Russia's Navy Day celebrations. Russian president, Vladimir Putin, was in attendance and gave a glowing reviewing of his country's military capabilities.

Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, who led the 1974 revolution in Portugal, has died

Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, who led Portugal's 'Carnation Revolution' in 1974 and brought about huge social and political change, has died aged 84.

Cordouan 'king of lighthouses' granted UNESCO world heritage status

Cordouan Lighthouse, the 400 year-old beacon nicknamed the "King of Lighthouses" has been granted UNESCO world heritage status

French president Macron visits former colonies in French Polynesia

President Emmanuel Macron is visiting former French colonies in Polynesia in the South Pacific

Spain sees uptake of vaccines by younger people as COVID-19 cases surge

In Spain there's been an uptake of vaccines by younger people as cases of COVID-19 surge across the country

Tens of thousands march in Berlin's iconic Pride parade

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Berlin for the annual Christopher Street Day Pride parade

Ain't no sunshine on these farms: Why vertical gardens could be the future of food production

These farms harvest 15 times a year and produce far less waste than traditional farms.

Tens of thousands protest against health pass in France

For the second weekend in a row, thousands took to the streets in France to protest against the extension of the coronavirus health pass and compulsory vaccination for certain professions.

Hundreds of behind the scenes photos from the Harry Potter films are on display in London

A new Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition in London takes you behind the scenes with these never-before-seen photos.

Rebels kill more than a dozen in roadside attack in eastern DRC

At least 16 people were killed and eight injured in an attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces rebels, the military said.

Clashes at Paris protest over virus passes

Clashes at Paris protest over virus passes

Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution

Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution

Hair compost: A natural by-product of salons in London

Hair compost: A natural by-product of salons in London

Lebanon's hospitals fear new COVID wave as economy begins to collapse

On Friday the UN warned that clean water may soon no longer be available for more than four million people. The government is so cash-strapped it's struggling to run both water and power plants.

Man from Idaho wins World Elk Calling Championships

The World Elk Calling Championships was won by an Idaho man

Over 100 people die after monsoon rains hit parts of western India

Dozens died in floodwaters whilst 54 perished in four landslides in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts in western Maharashtra state.

A heartbeat away from bionic hearts? Doctors in Italy carry out first artificial implant

A bioprosthetic heart made by French company Carmat has been implanted in a patient in Naples marking its first commercial sale and use.

Lithuanian border town protests over number of migrants from Belarus

Residents in a small border town in Lithuania are protesting over the number of migrants crossing over from neighbouring Belarus

Cost of green energy transition must be distributed fairly, says MEP

Spanish MEP Javi López says there will be an "eco-reaction" from people if the costs of the transition are not shared evenly.

Are European arms fuelling wars and conflicts worldwide?

Where do European-made weapons end up? How are current conflicts worldwide impacted by the Defence industries of EU Member States? We take a look at the Defence sector and those opposed to its exports strategies.

Anti-Olympics protesters gather near Tokyo stadium

Anti-Olympics protesters gather near Tokyo stadium

Northern Ireland: 1998 Omagh bombing that killed 29 people could have been prevented, says UK court

A Northern Ireland judge has ruled that there was plausible evidence that authorities could have prevented the 1998 car bombing in Omagh.

Japan Olympic superfan celebrates Tokyo 2020 Games

Japanese Olympic super fan Kyoko Ishikawa celebrates an aerobatic performance by the Japanese air force on the day of the opening ceremony.

Protesters march in Spain after killing of gay man

Protesters march in Spain after killing of gay man

How 3D bioprinting organs will transform the future of healthcare

Imagine a future where, instead of waiting for a match, your local hospital could print a new organ made from your own cells.

Israeli film about Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi wins Cannes Jury Prize

Ahed's Knee is about "a country that should have been different, that could have been different," its director said.

Germany flood victims distraught as the clean-up begins

The death toll from Germany's floods stands at 177, with dozens still missing. In neighbouring Belgium, at least 31 were killed.

Wishing you were at the Olympics? Explore Tokyo with this sped-up walking tour

Sit back and enjoy Japan from the comfort of your own home with these virtual walking tours.

Fact-Check: Video does not show French police joining protests against vaccine passports

An old video has been shared on social media, falsely claiming to show French police applauding protests against new COVID-19 restrictions.

Tokyo 2020: Virtual reality and augmented reality bringing spectators closer to the action

The in-person experience of being at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is being enhanced thanks to augmented reality and virtual reality.

Italy to roll out COVID health pass for bars, restaurants and museums

It comes as the number of COVID-19 cases across Italy crossed the 5,000 mark on Thursday for the first time since May 21.

Akmo, the artist who found her voice in Dubai

Meet Akmo, a talented artist and entrepreneur originally from Kyrgyzstan. At the age of 18, she moved to Dubai and five years later she has a successful singing career and has established a thriving business.

EU to press on with its legal case against Hungary despite referendum announcement

"We find Hungary has failed to explain why the exposure of children to LGBTIQ content as such would be detrimental to their well-being or not in line with the best interests of the child,"

Meet the volunteer pilots trying to save lives on the world's deadliest migration route

This year alone, the French pilots have accumulated over 500 flight hours over the Mediterranean searching the sea for migrant boats in danger.

Uzbekistan's International Conference puts regional connectivity on the agenda

How can connectivity between Central and South Asia be developed and improved? This was the main focus of a recent international conference in Tashkent. Host country, Uzbekistan, is promoting regional cooperation and the expansion of new..

Syria army shells rebel bastion killing seven

Syrians mourn the victims of a regime shelling on the village of Iblin, south of Idlib, in which seven civilians, three of them children, were killed and several wounded, in the army's third deadly bombardment of the rebel bastion in a week.