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Trump alleges Chinese election interference, Trier University mourns killed student, and World Cup nears finale

Thousands of hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest outside of Paris were burnt in a fire

Dozens arrested

Macron pledges 'zero tolerance' for arson after spate of fires in France

Finance Minister Gilles Roth (L) and Housing Minister Claude Meisch (R).

Booster package

Government unveils seven measures to revive construction

Protesters hold placards reading such as "Bring back Fedorov" and "A major step backward" during a demonstration against Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Ukraine's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, in Kyiv on July 16, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

International news ticker

Ukraine rocked by largest anti-government protests since 2022

Over the weekend

A1 roadworks lead to partial closure between Gasperich interchange and Hamm exit

US President Donald Trump has cracked down on several types of visas and immigration categories

Maximum of four years

US to limit stays of students, journalists

Emergency services

Four injured in separate overnight crashes

'We have to process this together'

Trier University pays tribute to student after fatal stabbing

Vu lénks no riets: François Benoy, Stéphanie Empain, Joëlle Welfring, Sam Tanson, Serge Faber, Meris Šehović, Djuna Bernard, Josée Lorsché, Tilly Metz

Fiscal and climate policy

Greens warn government finances are far from robust

Weather & Traffic

Friday 17 July: Stormy and rainy, but cooler

De 15. Juli 2021 hu vill Mënschen am Ahrtal duerch d'Iwwerschwemmungen hiert Liewe gelooss.

Emergency communications

Luxembourg satellite firm targets disaster response

Staff dissatisfaction

Calls grow for Erpeldange audit findings to be released

Suspect set cars on fire

Person arrested on suspicion of arson

Following Ettelbruck attack

Diekirch Bar raises alarm over violence against lawyers

De President vun der Air Rescue René Closter als Invité vun der Redaktioun de 16. Juli 2026.

Seeking wider role

Luxembourg Air Rescue chief calls for more helicopter deployments

The Morandi Bridge's collapse sent dozens of vehicles and their passengers tumbling into the abyss

'We will not give up'

Italy court finds 32 people guilty over deadly Genoa bridge collapse

The Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) presented its annual report at a press conference.

Emergency services responded to nearly 76,000 incidents in 2025

Weather

Highlights

Experience Your Own Tour de France!

Win a €2500 bike voucher!

Submissions open

RTL Today and Ernster's writing contest back for fourth edition

Thrifty treasures

Your ultimate guide to second hand shopping in Luxembourg

Luxembourg Life →

What's On? 16–19 July

7 things to do in and around Luxembourg this weekend

JS Mama's Dumpling – sometimes less choice is actually a good sign

Countermovement

Content creators advise buying less with more intention through 'underconsumption core'

Editor's Pick

Japan, with some of the most densely populated cities among advanced economies, has a shortage of suitable urban space to build data centres

'Terrible plan'

Opposition to data centres grows in cramped urban Japan

US President Donald Trump gestures after delivering an address to the nation in which he warned Americans that election integrity was at risk

White House address

Fact Check: Trump's primetime speech rehashing election claims

Italy's Po is the country's largest river, but is suffering in the heat.

Ideal conditions for rampant growth

Algae fed by farm waste carpet Italy's warm River Po

Petrol, diesel, and heating oil prices to rise sharply

Failed escape attempt

Belair burglary suspect lands at officers' feet

'Klimabonus Wunnen' scheme

Energy renovation subsidies extended by five years

Emergency services

Four people injured in traffic accidents on Wednesday and Thursday

D'Eisebunnsbréck tëscht Waasserbëlleg an Igel

Rail services to Trier resume

B49 closed between Wasserbillig and Igel

Tech shares after investors viewed a presentation by Claude owner Antrhopic as less threatening than feared to incumbent technology companies

Startups bet on AI -- and a leaner future

This screen grab from a SpaceX live webcast shows SpaceX's Starship rocket ten minutes before its scheduled launch from South Padre Island, Texas, on July 16, 2026, ahead of an abrupt scrub of the test

SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia has lost half its value since hitting a record high last month and becoming the country's biggest firm by market capitalisation

Tokyo, Taipei lead heavy losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout

Princess Aiko, the popular daughter of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, is barred from ascending to the throne under the current rules

Despite growing public support

Japan imperial rules tweaked, but still no woman emperor

Ships sail near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on July 13, 2026

Agreement 'dismantled'

US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals

Public screening at Glacis: Argentina vs England (16 July 2026)

Jovanotti at Abtei Neimënster (16 July 2026)

Great atmosphere at 'Al Dikkrich' closing (13 July 2026)

Public viewing at Glacis: France vs Spain (14 July 2026)

Katy Perry at Luxexpo Open Air (14 July 2026)

'Al Dikkrich' festival: Traditional Luxembourgish card game (14 July 2026)

Ironman 70.3 in Remich (12 July 2026)

Clueso at Neimënster Abbey (12 July 2026)

Fire in Consdorf (12 July 2026)

World Cup: Norway vs England (11 July 2026)

Blues Express Festival in Differdange (11 July 2026)

Conductor Tom Braquet bids farewell to Wiltz music society after 20 years (11 July 2026)

Pupils gain a vivid insight into the Second World War (10 July 2026)

ZZ Top at Rockhal (11 July 2026)

Public viewing in Esch: France vs Morocco (9 July 2026)

Beirut at Neumünster Abbey (9 July 2026)

ZAZ at Neumünster Abbey (8 July 2026)

Empire of the Sun at the Rockhal (5 July 2026)

Explore

Chinese AI models are catching up to the most powerful offerings from the United States

'Symphony of international cooperation'

China's Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country

Skyroot Aerospace's plans to launch India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket before August 4 mark the next major step for the growing Indian space industry

Ambitious goals

India's space sector takes off as private rocket readies launch

Elon Musk's Starlink dominates the global satellite communications sector with thousands of satellites in orbit and operations in dozens of countries

In case of conflict with China

Taiwan lawmakers to remove legal hurdles for Starlink to operate

Since opening the sector to private players in 2020, India has become home to more than 400 space startups

Reshaping ambitions

India's private space industry shoots for the stars

Netflix has been diversifying its content -- most recently with shorter-form video

Netflix shares drop on growth worries

This aerial view shows deforested areas in the Amazon rainforest in the municipality of Nova Esperanca do Piria, Para State, Brazil

1.4 million hectares affected

Collapse of Amazon soy pact to unleash new deforestation: study

Ireland's coach Andy Farrell looks on during a rugby training session at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney on June 30, 2026.

Nations Championship

Ireland to attack at All Blacks' Eden Park stronghold

France will take on Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday in Tokyo

Nations Championship

Japan, France ready for tussle in steamy Tokyo

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has one Test left before handing over the reins to Les Kiss

Going out on a high?

Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test

New Zealand's head coach Dave Rennie says playmaker Richie Mo'unga won't be playing in the looming series against South Africa

Pencilled in for months

Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks series

Giannis Antetokounmpo (C), flanked by club president Pat Riley (L) and coach Erik Spoelstra (R), is introduced as a new member of the NBA's Miami Heat

Two-time NBA MVP

Giannis: Miami offers best path to another NBA title

Beloved New Zealand actor and "Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died on Monday aged 78

Actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia, says agent

Palestinian curators working to restore ancient artefacts amid the ruins of war-devastated Gaza

Preservation efforts

Saving Gaza's past, one artefact at a time

'Transnational documentary heritage'

National Library expands eluxemburgensia.lu with 2,700 digitised publications

Most Read

Over 85% of Luxembourg residents back urgent action on heatwaves

Petrol, diesel, and heating oil prices to rise sharply

Cross-border mobility

Mobility minister voices displeasure at Belgium's motorway vignette plans

What's On? 16–19 July

7 things to do in and around Luxembourg this weekend

Booster package

Government unveils seven measures to revive construction

Emergency communications

Luxembourg satellite firm targets disaster response

Following Ettelbruck attack

Diekirch Bar raises alarm over violence against lawyers

Central Bank of Luxembourg

BCL rules on exchanging torn or damaged notes explained

Rail services to Trier resume

B49 closed between Wasserbillig and Igel

Public screening

Argentina fans savour hard-won semi-final victory at Glacis

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