Morning news brief
GOP presidential contenders met on the debate stage. Donald Trump is expected in Georgia to answer election meddling charges. Head of the Wagner mercenary force is reported dead in a plane crash.
Europe
Why is the Austrian government is offering free public transit for a year
All you have to do is get the word "Klimaticket" tattooed on you body. That's the name of the country's public transport system. Klimaticket tattoo booths have been popping up across Austria.
The downfall of e-bike company VanMoof has left its customers stranded
VanMoof, considered by many bicyclists as the Tesla of e-bikes, has gone bankrupt. The Dutch start-up's bikes became famous for their sleek design, their ease of use and their hipster appeal.
Despite dangers and hardship of war, Ukrainians enjoy Black Sea beaches this summer
This summer Ukrainians are thumbing their noses at Putin by sunbathing and swimming on Black Sea beaches that have reopened despite the dangers of war.
The British government plans to deport migrants to Rwanda
In recent years, there's been an influx of migrants crossing the sea border to England. The British government found a solution that critics are calling illegal: Deport them to Rwanda, Africa.
Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded
The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.
A Ukrainian rescue worker's memories are on pause as he evacuates people
After a classmate was killed in his hometown of Bakhmut — the longest and bloodiest battle in Russia's war on Ukraine — a rescue worker volunteered to evacuate people from the front lines.
Booksellers on the Seine get the boot ahead of next summer's Olympics in Paris
Book stalls along the Seine River have been a beloved Paris tradition for centuries. A plan to remove them before next summer's Olympic Games has not been well received.
Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony
A furor erupted after Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso at a ceremony. "It was an unacceptable gesture and Mr. Rubiales' apologies are not enough," the acting prime minister said.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris threaten riverside booksellers' livelihood
Book stalls along the Seine River have been a beloved Paris tradition for centuries. A plan to remove them before next summer's Olympic Games has not been well received.