Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb
ROME, July 20 – On the outskirts of Rome, an EU-funded regeneration project is seeking to improve the lot of 4,500 people living in a 1970s housing development, betting that…
Portugal’s migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis
LISBON, July 20 – Jose Simao arrived in Portugal from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer, part of a wave of immigration providing a welcome boost to the…
Tehran and Washington face a ‘wake up moment’ over the war
US and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain. Read More
Cyprus marks 52 years since invasion as UN renews peace push
NICOSIA, July 20 – Cyprus marked the 52-year anniversary of Turkey’s 1974 invasion on Monday as the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities prepared for a renewed effort from the United…
Russia says Ukraine launched 400 drones at Moscow region, two wounded, buildings set ablaze
MOSCOW, July 20 – Ukraine targeted Moscow and the surrounding region with 400 drones overnight, wounding two people and setting buildings ablaze, Russian officials said on Monday. Read More
Rubio says Xi still set to visit US after Trump speech on Chinese election fraud
The trip is the second of potentially four meetings between the two leaders in 2026. Read More
New Air Force One jet to be ‘maxed out’ after security concerns, says Trump
The New York Times had reported that the Qatari-gifted plane lacked anti-missile defences. Read More
Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Marylands, July 19 – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada must do better at controlling Ontario…
US launches Iran strikes for ninth day as another American confirmed killed
DUBAI/CAIRO, July 20 – U.S. forces struck Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as the number of confirmed American military deaths in the renewed fighting rose to three…
Venezuela earthquake death toll now at 5,208
The number of injured remains unchanged at 16,740 and the number of people missing remains unknown. Read More