French police detain hundreds in Paris after violent celebrations of PSG’s Champions League title
The French interior ministry said that some 780 persons were questioned nationally, including 283 in Paris alone. Read More
France detains tanker linked to Iranian network accused of moving Russian oil
The seizure is the latest evidence of France’s efforts to crack down on vessels suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions imposed following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Giant Lionel Messi statue dismantled in Kolkata
A 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata has been removed less than a year after its unveiling due to safety fears over its stability in strong winds. Read More
Southern energy corridors set to dominate supplies to Europe, global leaders say
The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026. Read more at Read More
EU Commission set to slam Italy’s fuel duty cuts as energy prices spike
The EU Commission is set to criticise the Italian government’s reduction in excise duties on fuels in a report to be published on Wednesday. Rome has been asking for more…
Protests against luxury resort in Albania linked to Jared Kushner now in second day
Environmental NGOs have long raised concerns that the project could threaten the area’s biodiversity and disrupt bird migration routes. Read More
MILEX 26: EU deploys 2,500 troops in Spain to test its rapid reaction force
MILEX 26 is one of the European Union’s key defence exercises and forms part of wider efforts to boost interoperability among member states’ armed forces and foster a shared strategic…
Magyar teases imminent deal on Hungarian minority to lift veto on Kyiv’s EU accession
Magyar says he is “very optimistic” about a deal on minority rights in Ukraine after years of political impasse. An agreement between Budapest and Kyiv on the delicate matter would…
Italy marks 80 years of the Republic with military parade in Rome
Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Republic with ceremonies, military parades and flypasts in Rome, commemorating the 1946 vote that paved the way for democracy. Read…
Half of Belgium sees the US as a bigger adversary than China
According to a recent poll, over 50 percent of Belgians view the US as an adversary. Meanwhile, only 40% to 44% perceive China as a rival. Read more at Read…