Iceland votes on restarting EU accession talks
An election worker assists a voter at a polling station inside Reykjavik City Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
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Pogačar Wins 2026 Tour de France — Fifth Victory
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, rides during the last stage of the Tour de France cycling race with start and finish in Paris, Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record
Josh Kerr of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning the 1 Mile Men's Final and setting a new World Record during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League, at London Stadium on July 18, 2026 in London, England.
Spain stuns France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Spain's Pedro Porro celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup semifinal against France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images Spain is going back to the World Cup final, after defeating France 2-0 in a dominant semifinal performance.
Cologne Cathedral to charge €12 from July 1
Cologne's Catholic Cathedral will begin charging tourists €12 (about $14) for entry from July 1. The renowned gothic church and UNESCO world heritage site first announced its plan to introduce entry fees in March, becoming one of comparatively few German places of worship charging for admission.
Two-day London Tube strike disrupts services
Parts of London's underground, known as the Tube, will be shut for two days this week, after transport union leaders announced a strike on Monday. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) said workers will be encouraged to walk off the job on Tuesday and Thursday for 24 hours each day.
Alevis in Germany: Preserving Faith and Culture
Alevis make up around 13% of Muslims living in Germany today. Members of this religious community once predominantly lived in rural Anatolia, Turkey, passing on their spiritual beliefs and rites orally.
Paris police detain over 130 after PSG fan unrest
Police in Paris on Saturday detained over 100 people after fans of Paris Saint-Germain went berserk in the French capital on the night of the club's Champions League final victory against Arsenal. The Champions League final match was a nailbiter, with PSG defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties. By 11 p.m.
Man convicted over 2024 Vienna Taylor Swift attack plot
An Austrian court convicted on Thursday a man of plotting an attack at a Vienna concert by US singer Taylor Swift in 2024. A 21-year-old Islamist, who was also found guilty of forming a terror cell, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The defendant, identified as Beran A.
Police Use Water Cannons, Tear Gas to Break Up Izmir Rally
Turkish riot police on Tuesday fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel.
Madrid marches demand action on soaring rents
Thousands of people marched through Spain's capital, Madrid, on Sunday, protesting soaring rents, high home prices and a growing housing shortage. Organizers said more than 100,000 people joined the march, while authorities put the figure at about 23,000.
Riot police evict ousted CHP leaders from Ankara HQ
Turkish riot police on Sunday forced their way into the headquarters of Turkey's main opposition party, using tear gas and rubber bullets to evict its ousted leadership in Ankara.