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Arne Slot, Jurgen Klopp lead tributes to Diogo Jota, brother Andre Silva
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and his predecessor Jurgen Klopp have led tributes to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva after their deaths in a car accident in the early hours of Thursday morning. Slot described “the sense of shock” at...

Who Is Novak Djokovic’s Highschool Sweetheart? Meet His Wife, Jelena Djokovic
When Novak Djokovic takes the court, he’s not just backed by coaches and celeb fans, he’s got a courtside constant in his wife, Jelena Djokovic. Stylish, grounded, and fiercely devoted, Jelena has been part of Novak’s story since their teenage...

Reaction to Diogo Jota's death
Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday along with his brother Andre. AFP Sports picks out the main reaction to the death of the 28-year-old forward, who helped Liverpool win the Premier League title last...

Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash Aged 28: Liverpool FC 'Devastated'
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash early Thursday morning near Zamora, Spain. The tragic accident has sent shockwaves through the football world, cutting short the lives of...

Macedonian PM Slams EU for 'Erasing Identity' from Progress Report
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has sharply criticized the latest developments in the European Parliament, accusing it of erasing Macedonian identity and language in what he described as a "Taliban-style" move. His remarks...

EU Parliament set to remove “Macedonian identity and language” from draft report on North Macedonia
The three largest political forces in the European Parliament - the EPP, S&D and Renew Europe - have agreed to remove the terms “Macedonian identity” and “Macedonian language” from the draft report on North Macedonia's progress, BGNES reports. The...

Most Poetic Video Game Villain Deaths You’ll Remember
Summary Villains' deaths in video games offer closure and justice for their actions. Characters like Vaas, Micah, and Delilah met poetic ends symbolizing their impact. Poetic villain deaths reveal depth, add weight to the story, and enhance gaming...

Balkan Investigative Reporting Highlights: 20 Stories from 20 Years
From 2005 onwards, BIRN has expanded its work across more than 17 countries, building a network of reporters, editors, researchers and media partners. BIRN journalists have uncovered cross-border criminal networks, tracked disinformation...

UN Event Sheds Light On Belarus' Escalating Human Rights Violations
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. On July 2, the Permanent Missions of Latvia and Lithuania to the United Nations Office at Geneva held a side event on the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus, Trend reports. Held...

MPM2025: What the latest data says about being a journalist in Europe
Picture credit: CMPF. Conducted by the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF), the Media Pluralism Monitor (MPM) offers one of the most comprehensive assessments of media conditions in Europe. While it evaluates a wide range of...

Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Tributes to Soccer Star Diogo Jota After Fatal Crash
Published July 3, 2025 7:31 AM PDT Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash ... and Cristiano Ronaldo is baffled by the loss as he leads the tributes to the late soccer star. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media....

Does TikTok have a buyer?
Lost among the cluster of President Donald Trump’s ramblings from his interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that aired on “Sunday Morning Futures” was this little juicy nugget. “We have a buyer for TikTok, by the way,” Trump told Bartiromo. He...

European Parliament Set to Remove Macedonian Identity and Language from North Macedonia Report?
The three largest political groups in the European Parliament - EPP, S&D, and Renew Europe - have allegedly reached an agreement to remove references to Macedonian identity and language from the draft report on North Macedonia, BGNES reports. This...

Liverpool's Diogo Jota Dies In A Car Crash In Spain
In a tragic turn of events, Liverpool‘s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother lost their lives in a car accident in northwestern Spain on Thursday. Reuters reported that the accident happened when their Lamborghini veered off the road and...

Act fast to secure Ryanair discounts for holidays between August and September
If you're looking for an affordable last-minute getaway this summer, Ryanair could be the ideal choice. The budget airline has just reduced flight prices to two European destinations as part of a quick flash sale. This limited 48-hour deal offers...

Ryanair slashes £20 off flights to two holiday destinations - but you need to be quick
If you're hunting for a bargain last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair may have just the ticket with their latest slash in fares. The low-cost carrier has unveiled a new flash sale offering discounted fares to two European hotspots. In a time-limited...

Eligible Brits urged to act fast to secure 48-hour Ryanair deals for last-minute trips
If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly, last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair could have just the ticket. The low-cost carrier has recently reduced fares to two European destinations as part of a flash sale. The offer, valid for a mere 48...

Ryanair 48-hour deal for travel to 2 European hotspots - including Spanish beach city
If you're seeking an affordable last-minute escape this summer, Ryanair might just have the perfect option. The budget airline has now slashed ticket prices to two European destinations in a new flash sale. This deal, available for just 48 hours,...

EU Enlargement Commissioner: Europe Cannot Be United Without Western Balkans
Europe cannot be united without the Western Balkans, said European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos on Tuesday at the opening of the EU–Western Balkans Leaders’ Meeting in Skopje. The forum focuses on accelerating the implementation of the...

The on-again, off-again Trump-Musk relationship is back off again
Looks like the Donald Trump and Elon Musk feud is back on again. Once again, Musk is criticizing Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and now Trump is making noise about having Musk deported. Their on-again, off-again bromance seemed to be...