Erdogan surprises Dutch prime minister with a revolver and bullets
Erdogan handed out unusual gifts following the NATO summit in Ankara.
Fans furious after Bruno Mars’ ‘exclusive afterparty’ at Amsterdam nightclub
Things didn’t turn out the way some fans had expected. They feel they didn’t get their money’s worth—in this case, 300 euros. But the organizer is defending himself against the criticism. According to him, it was clear from the start that this was an afterparty at a nightclub and not a full-fledged concert.
British singer Duffy drugged and abducted abroad
After years of silence, British singer Duffy returned to the stage in London last weekend. In an emotional and deliberately intimate performance for a small group of fans, she made her comeback as a singer. Her return follows a difficult period during which she disappeared from the spotlight for years after a traumatic experience that turned her life upside down.
Family finds hundreds of human bone fragments in garden in Germany
A German family in Dibbesdorf, near Hanover, has been finding hundreds of human bone fragments in their garden every day since April, according to the AD. More than 1,600 bones have been found so far, from adults as well as teenagers and children, leading to much speculation in the village.
Amazon launches 400 satellites in bold push to expand its space ambitions
Amazon is ramping up its satellite internet project this summer. Following a recent launch, the Leo constellation now comprises 394 satellites in orbit around Earth, and the company says it plans to launch its first service later this year.
UNESCO holds off on adding Great Barrier Reef to list of endangered heritage sites
The Great Barrier Reef will not be added to the UNESCO list of endangered World Heritage sites for the time being. In a draft decision, the World Heritage Committee commends Australia’s efforts to protect the reef, but at the same time warns that coral bleaching is placing increasing pressure on the ecosystem’s resilience.
How to avoid electric charging station traffic jams on your way to France
If you’re driving an electric car to France this summer, you should be prepared for charging station traffic jams along the highway. France has invested heavily in charging infrastructure in recent years, but the increase in the number of electric cars and the large summer exodus mean that congestion at popular charging stations remains a real possibility.
"Minions never worked for Hitler": Director sets the record straight
Director and voice actor Pierre Coffin had to debunk a persistent fan theory about the yellow characters. The Minions never worked for Hitler, he made clear once and for all in an extensive interview with the French publication Polygon.
Honey and eggs spark fierce criticism of a plant-based restaurant in the Netherlands
Restaurant Konijnenvoer in Arnhem faces backlash after announcing that it will now also use eggs and honey. The restaurant, which has long been a flagship of plant-based cuisine, is facing fierce criticism on social media from disappointed vegans, although the chef says the decision is intended to promote even greater sustainability.
Disguised Ukrainian woman is prime suspect in attack on Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
Monaco is still reeling from Monday evening’s explosion on Rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla, near the French border. Three people were injured in the blast, including Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev and his partner. According to authorities, both are in critical condition.