Poland has reinstated border controls with neighbouring Germany and Lithuania in response to similar measures imposed by Berlin. The changes, which Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced last week, came into effect on Monday. “We remain advocates for freedom of movement in Europe, but the condition is the shared will of all neighbours, symmetrical and…
Manchester United were interested in signing Victor Osimhen this summer, but the striker is not set for Premier League, choosing a surprising path instead. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli and enjoyed great success in Türkiye. He scored 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions and won both the…
Arsenal’s long-anticipated signing of Martin Zubimendi has finally arrived. The news also came with the revelation that the Spaniard will be wearing No.36 for the Gunners. The 26-year-old chose that number as it was the first one given to him when he made his Real Sociedad debut back in April 2019 but he is one…
The Controversial Rise of Marko Perković in Croatia Marko Perković, a Croatian singer known by his stage name Thompson, has become a polarizing figure in the country. His music often includes the chant “Za dom spremni!”, which translates to “For the homeland – Ready!” – a phrase with deep historical ties to the Nazi salute…
Controversial Croatian singer Marko Perković – known professionally as Thompson and who has a song which opens with the chant “Za dom spremni!”, the Croatian version of the Nazi salute “Sieg Heil” – gathered tens of thousands of fans to Zagreb this weekend. As we reported earlier this year, Saturday’s gig at the Hippodrome…
With the return to power of U.S. President Donald Trump, who champions an America First policy, international order is being shaken, putting pressure on Japan to restructure its diplomatic and security policies. Each political party in Japan needs to present its strategy through debate in the upcoming House of Councillors election. Postwar Japan has relied…
Relief from Extreme Heat Begins to Spread Across Europe As the weekend approached, relief from the extreme heat that had gripped parts of Europe began to arrive. Cooler temperatures and thunderstorms provided a much-needed respite after days of record-breaking heatwaves. In Germany, the maximum daytime temperature reached 24 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while Spain and…
Remembering Peter Rufai: A Legend of Nigerian Football The Nigerian football community was deeply saddened by the passing of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 61. His death came after a prolonged illness, marking the end of an era for Nigerian football. Rufai was…
Denmark’s Push for a Green EU Amid Geopolitical Shifts Denmark has positioned itself as a key player in the European Union’s ongoing efforts to maintain its climate leadership, even as geopolitical tensions and economic concerns challenge the momentum of green policies. The country’s approach to the EU Council presidency highlights the need to balance environmental…
Impact of the French Air Traffic Controllers’ Strike on Travelers Over 290,000 travelers have experienced delays and cancellations due to a two-day strike by French air traffic controllers. The strike, which began on Wednesday, led to the cancellation of nearly 1,500 flights across Europe, causing significant disruptions for airlines and passengers alike. Several major airlines…