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Rasir Bolton, Kevin Pangos Now Teammates With Napoli Basketball
Two Zags from different eras in Rasir Bolton and Kevin Pangos will be teaming up in the backcourt in Naples, Italy. Napoli basketball competes in the Lega Basket Serie A. Bolton started his post-college basketball stint with the Antwerp Giants in...

Hacktivist group responsible for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Europe taken down | Eurojust
NoName057(16) has professed support for the Russian Federation since the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine. Since the start of the war, it has executed multiple DDoS attacks against critical infrastructure during high-level...

The Limits of an India-China Détente
A flurry of high-profile diplomatic exchanges between India and China in recent months, especially since the October 2024 boundary agreement, appears to signal a warming of India-China ties. Most recently, Indian External Affairs Minister S....

New Poland boss sets out Robert Lewandowski World Cup return plan
Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski is set for a busy first half to the 2025/26 season. The veteran forward has rejected suggestions he could leave Catalonia this summer, amid renewed interest from the Saudi Pro League, with his immediate future set...

Public trust in Finnish politicians falls sharply
Public confidence in Finland’s political leaders has dropped, with only 1 percent of respondents reporting “very high” trust, according to a new survey by research firm Norstat. Just 10 percent of those surveyed in Finland said they had strong...

Europol Disrupts NoName057(16) Hacktivist Group Linked to DDoS Attacks Against Ukraine
An international operation coordinated by Europol has disrupted the infrastructure of a pro-Russian hacktivist group known as NoName057(16) that has been linked to a string of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against Ukraine and its...

Foreign Office issue urgent updates for Brits travelling to three European countries
Dan Taylor, Adam Cailler Senior reporter and Reddit team lead and Ryan Paton 06:32, 15 Jul 2025Updated 06:32, 15 Jul 2025 The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCO) has announced revised travel guidance for British nationals visiting...

Moldova to join NATO-backed drills in Georgia amid Russian threats
Moldovan troops will take part in the U.S.-led Agile Spirit 25 military exercises in Georgia from July 23 to Aug. 7, the Moldovan Defense Ministry announced on July 17. Held under NATO auspices, the exercises aim to boost combat readiness and...

UK Foreign Office issues travel update for people visiting three European countries
Ryan Paton SEO Writer and Dan Taylor 05:30, 15 Jul 2025 The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCO) has released fresh travel advice for UK residents planning trips to Germany, Poland, and Lithuania. Around six million Brits a year head...

Melia bags first European goal as Saints progress
Mason Melia demonstrated why he is a rising star in Irish football as Saint Patrick's Athletic cantered into the next stage of the UEFA Conference League in Lithuania. The County Wicklow teenager's first goal in Europe early in the first half was...

EuroHockey U18 Championship: Luxembourg Boys undefeated after first three matches
Luxembourg’s U18 boys’ national hockey team has made a strong start at the EuroHockey U18 Championship in Croatia, securing back-to-back victories and a draw in their opening matches. The hard-working Luxembourgish team is having a great time at...

Partners have increased contributions to the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine by almost a third
Ukraineʼs partner countries have increased their contributions to the Czech initiative to supply Ukraine with ammunition by 29% since the beginning of 2025. Now, since the beginning of the year, Kyiv has already received 850 thousand artillery...

Polish FM shares details of meeting with Russian diplomat after Vinnytsia factory strikes
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Russian diplomat that the products of the Polish company Barlinek in Ukraine are for civilian use, therefore Russia's strike on the company's plant in Vinnytsia is contrary to international law...

Visitors from over 50 countries can now drive in UAE with their home licenses, no tests required
Dubai: According to the Ministry’s latest announcement, residents of 52 nationalities are now allowed to drive motorcycles and light vehicles in the UAE using their valid national driving licenses while on a visit. This new policy applies to...

Greece Faces Reigning Champions France in U20 EuroBasket Clash
Greece’s U20 national basketball team is gearing up for its toughest challenge yet at the EuroBasket tournament in Heraklion, in Crete, as they take on reigning champions France in the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 17. The high-stakes match will...

Europe Is Preparing for War — But Not for Protecting Civilians
At the recent annual summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), US President Donald Trump pressured member states to increase their defense spending. The alliance ultimately adopted a target for member states to increase defense...

Remittances to Uzbekistan grow 27% amid strong labor demand abroad.
From January to June this year, the total volume of remittances sent to Uzbekistan from abroad reached $8.2 billion, marking a 27% ($1.8 billion) increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report by the Central Bank. Photo:...

Pools and schedule announced for FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2025
COPENHAGEN (Denmark) – The field is set for the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 5-7, where Austria (men) and Spain (women) will defend their titles. The 10th edition of the continent's biggest 3x3 event will take...

Poroshenko assesses statements of Svyrydenko and Pronin regarding grounds for imposing sanctions against him as evidence of their falsifications
Photo: https://eurosolidarity.org/ MP, leader of the European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko, believes that the statement by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko that the sanctions were imposed on the basis of a decision by an...

69 extended reality projects selected for Venice Immersive
17/07/2025 - Immersive videos, and virtual and mixed reality works from 27 countries are taking part in the sidebar unspooling within Venice Production Bridge between 26 August and 6 September The Time Before by Leo Metcalf and Michael Golembewski...