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Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief

Alain Berset said Fifa’s deal with a prediction market company and Folarin Balogun’s reprieve meant urgent work was needed on ‘the integrity of the sport’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Waiting times at passport control 'being tripled by new EU border system'

Travellers have been hit with severe delays across Europe due to the Entry Exit System (EES) this summer

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Home sales in Europe: Where did they rise most in 2025?

Home sales rose in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower borrowing costs helped revive demand. France recorded more than one million transactions, while Slovenia saw the sharpest percentage increase.

Euronews · Jul 19

'We can no longer afford to be blind': Danish startup raises funds to build underwater CCTV-like tech to track drones and more

Three engineering students raise €1 million to string AI-powered listening posts across the seabed.

TechRadar · Jul 18

Boom at the front, bust at home: Russia’s war economy is holding but its people are cracking

By 2024, Russia appeared to have defied expectations. Despite unprecedented Western sanctions, the economy grew by 4.9%, unemployment fell to record lows, and factories linked to the defence sector ran around the clock. President Vladimir Putin pointed to these figures as proof that Russia had adapted to wartime conditions.

The Times of India · Jul 18

Why small boat crossings to the UK and Europe are falling

IN DEPTH: The number of small boat arrivals to the UK is down 42 per cent from the same period in 2025, at 12,214. Holly Bancroft reports

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Six political headaches Andy Burnham must tackle in his first weeks as PM

From dealing with Trump to easing cost of living, the incoming prime minister is mulling his approach to contentious issues

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms

The European Parliament has approved extraordinary measures to fight child sex abuse online. The rules have been dubbed "Chat Control" by critics, who warn of mass surveillance. Supporters reject these claims and argue a balance between protecting children and privacy rights is possible.

Euronews · Jul 18

Flying while pregnant? Here are your airport and airline rights you might not know about

Skipping a queue or getting assistance can make the process of flying while you’re expecting much less stressful. From airports to airline rights, here’s everything you need to know.

Euronews · Jul 18

‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices

As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fight

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18