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Long walk home from Essex for West Lothian man who tried to take his own life

Long walk home from Essex for West Lothian man who tried to take his own life

A West Lothian man who attempted to take his own life after his world fell apart is currently walking from "Essex to Edinburgh" to raise suicide prevention and mental health awareness. About 13 years ago, Craig Green found himself in the depths of...

Tomorrowland Teases Debut Australian Event Coming Next Year

Tomorrowland Teases Debut Australian Event Coming Next Year

Tomorrowland could soon be making its Australian debut after an easter egg was spotted at this year’s festival. Widely regarded as one of the world’s biggest music festivals, Tomorrowland has been steadily expanding beyond its Belgian home with...

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

Ryanair has announced it is stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg this winter, in response to the French government’s decision to raise taxes on airline flight tickets. Several flights to the UK will be affected. Bergerac currently...

Dazed Mix: Quelza

Dazed Mix: Quelza

Touching down for this month’s Dazed mix is Quelza, whose extraterrestrial EP, Pensa Poetico, was released on Dekmantel’s resurgent UFO series earlier this year. This will come as no surprise to listeners who are tapped into the French producer’s...

New UK cars to come with breathalysers and black boxes

New UK cars to come with breathalysers and black boxes

By FRANCINE WOLFISZ and FREDA LEWIS-STEMPEL Updated: 08:15 EDT, 30 July 2025 Advertisement New cars sold in Britain will follow European laws and be fitted with black box-style recorders and new equipment that enables breathalyser installations,...

National flag at half-mast following Sobir's death

National flag at half-mast following Sobir's death

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has made the decision to fly the national flag at half-mast as the country mourns the passing of Hassan Sobir, who served as the tourism minister for six years and a longtime serviceman of the state. According to the...

New Real Madrid Signing Forced to Train Alone Until Middle of August

New Real Madrid Signing Forced to Train Alone Until Middle of August

Real Madrid have four new signings so far this summer, with two of those playing in the Club World Cup. Alvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono were signed after the tournament, and both have yet to make an appearance and train with the team....

Footballer's 14-month old son dies after short illness as club cancel pre-season training camp

Footballer's 14-month old son dies after short illness as club cancel pre-season training camp

By ADRIAN BISHOP Published: 04:38 EDT, 28 July 2025 | Updated: 04:38 EDT, 28 July 2025 Serie B footballer Matthias Verreth has returned to his home country of Belgium following the tragic death of his one-year-old son. After suffering relegation...

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Best player, favourite moments, biggest disappointments and more

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Best player, favourite moments, biggest disappointments and more

Euro 2025 felt like it might never end. With a record five matches going to extra time, there were plenty of exciting highs, devastating lows and reflective travel in between. England were comeback queens with their three extra-time matches, two...

Pogacar reveals burnout fears after stunning Tour de France victory

Pogacar reveals burnout fears after stunning Tour de France victory

As Tadej Pogacar heads off on a well-earned holiday, the four-time Tour de France winner can look back with pride at his latest achievement. On Sunday, the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider secured his latest Tour crown in style on the streets of Paris...

Somehow, the North Pole Marathon Keeps Running

Somehow, the North Pole Marathon Keeps Running

A determined group of runners flew to 90˚ North earlier this month to take part in one of the globe’s most unique running events — the North Pole Marathon. This, despite the fact that the North Pole expedition season at Barneo, the floating ice...

Taxes Are Too High: Why Ryanair Is Ditching 3 French Airports

Taxes Are Too High: Why Ryanair Is Ditching 3 French Airports

The European low-cost giant Ryanair plans to withdraw from three airports in France due to high airfare taxes. The budget airline will leave airports in Brive and Bergerac (EGC) in southwestern France, as well as the eastern city of Strasbourg...

The trending European spots offering picturesque landscapes, unique attractions and cooler summer temperatures

The trending European spots offering picturesque landscapes, unique attractions and cooler summer temperatures

While a beach holiday is the dream for many, there has been a surge in holidaymakers looking for destinations with cooler temperatures, scenic landscapes and plenty to do. Akureyri in Iceland has had the biggest spike in popularity, and offers...

Making a splash: Europe’s Bathing water quality in 2025

Making a splash: Europe’s Bathing water quality in 2025

A scientist collects a water sample at a European bathing site to monitor and ensure water quality. Credit : Vitalii Stock, Shutterstock As the summer holidays draw millions to Europe’s lakes, rivers and coasts, a new report from the European...

Oscar Piastri claimed a slice of Australian racing history by beating title rival Lando Norris to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix — which featured an intriguing McLaren split.

Oscar Piastri claimed a slice of Australian racing history by beating title rival Lando Norris to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix — which featured an intriguing McLaren split.

He took a circuitous route, but Oscar Piastri leaves the Belgian Grand Prix with his championship advantage enhanced to 16 points and his title campaign bolstered by a decisive victory over teammate and chief rival Lando Norris. It was an emphatic...

Drake Forced To Reschedule Manchester Show

Drake Forced To Reschedule Manchester Show

Drake was forced to postpone his July 28 Manchester concert just hours before showtime due to travel delays. Drake pulled the plug on his third scheduled concert at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, citing “travel logistics” just hours before...

Is Teen Sensation Victoria Mboko's Tennis Game Built to Last?

Is Teen Sensation Victoria Mboko's Tennis Game Built to Last?

In a 2025 season marked by breakthroughs and high-profile wins, Victoria Mboko has emerged as one of the fastest-rising players on the WTA Tour. The 18-year-old Canadian has climbed more than 250 spots in the rankings, won five ITF titles, and...

Real Madrid veteran confirms renewal talks are underway – ‘My dream is to retire here’

Real Madrid veteran confirms renewal talks are underway – ‘My dream is to retire here’

Thibaut Courtois has confirmed his complete commitment to Real Madrid, expressing his desire to end his career at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian goalkeeper revealed that talks over a contract extension are well underway and that staying at the...

Tomorrowland; Hundreds of Portuguese support DJ Diego Miranda

Tomorrowland; Hundreds of Portuguese support DJ Diego Miranda

The iconic electronic music festival Tomorrowland concludes today in Boom, Belgium, featuring a performance by Portuguese DJ Diego Miranda on Saturday. The stage was surrounded by trees, plants, and an enchanting decor reminiscent of a magical...

Germany, Spain and others join ‘airlift’ of humanitarian aid to Gaza as UN-backed agency declares ‘worst-case famine scenario’

Germany, Spain and others join ‘airlift’ of humanitarian aid to Gaza as UN-backed agency declares ‘worst-case famine scenario’

Palestinians receive meals from volunteers in Gaza City, on July 28, 2025. Photo by Ali Hassan/Flash90 Israel approved requests by four European countries to join the operation to airdrop humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, where the UN-backed...

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