Europe

High school shooting in Austria leaves multiple dead A shooting incident at Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austria, has resulted in multiple fatalities, as reported by the BBC. The city’s mayor, Elke Kahr, confirmed that 10 individuals have died, including…

Europe to face intense summer heat over next week ————————- Europe is set to experience a sharp shift from recent severe thunderstorms to intense summer heat this week, with temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages, The Guardian reported. A high-pressure…

World leaders to convene in France for UN summit on ocean threats ———————————— World leaders are gathering in Nice, France, for a UN Ocean Conference aimed at addressing critical threats to the world’s oceans, including overfishing, pollution, and climate change,…

Diphtheria outbreak in Europe hits migrants and homeless, experts urge vaccination The largest diphtheria outbreak in Western Europe in 70 years has affected over 500 people since 2022, primarily targeting vulnerable populations such as migrants and the homeless, according to…

Danish government plans to remove leader of Islamic organisation from citizenship bill ———————————— Denmark’s government seeks to exclude a prominent Muslim leader from a citizenship bill that would otherwise grant him Danish nationality, The Local reported. Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad…

Rise in Long-Term Depression and Burnout Cases in Belgium, Especially Among Youth ——————————————– Belgium has experienced a notable increase in the number of people unable to work due to depression and burnout, with cases rising by 44% over the past…

According to a recent article on Anadolu Agency, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency reported a record 11,405 complaints in 2024, the highest since its establishment. Of these, 3,858 involved racism, antisemitism, or ethnic origin, up from 1,167 in 2019, highlighting a…

Germany moves to tighten immigration and citizenship laws …………….. Germany’s Cabinet has approved a bill introduced by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to limit family reunification rights for certain refugees, DW reported. A separate draft law was also endorsed, aiming to…

A massive section of the Birch Glacier in the Swiss Alps collapsed on Wednesday, triggering a catastrophic mudslide that buried nearly 90% of the village of Blatten in Valais, The Guardian reported. Authorities confirmed one person missing as debris engulfed…

French lawmakers in the lower house approved a bill on Tuesday to legalise assisted dying, a step toward allowing terminally ill individuals to end their lives. According to Reuters, the National Assembly passed the bill with 305 votes in favor…