Hundreds of elephants to be killed in Zimbabwe and Namibia as food and water resources run dry
In Zimbabwe, the elephants will be taken from an area where the population has become unsustainable.Read More
Poland, Hungary, Romania: Leaders say fatal floods bear fingerprints of climate change
The flooding followed heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Boris over the weekend.Read More
Fendi’s flappers throwback to Fiorucci’s dreamy silhouettes: The best of Milan Fashion Week so far
Milan Fashion Week has kicked off, with Fendi’s centenary collection, featuring elegant, art deco-inspired designs and Fiorucci’s playful SS25 show. Read More
Have archaeologists uncovered the remains of French poet Joachim du Bellay at Notre-Dame Cathedral?
Archaeological excavations at Notre-Dame de Paris have uncovered a burial site that could be that of the French poet Joachim du Bellay (1522 – 1560), whose grave has been sought…
Brussels puzzled over migration nomination for Austria’s Magnus Brunner
Austria’s Magnus Brunner, a finance minister, has been placed to deal with migration in a move that has left some in Brussels scratching their heads. Read More
Will France gain more influence in the next European Commission?
Questions have been raised about the influence France will have over the new European Commission following the appointment of its new commissioner and the divide between conservatives and centrists. Read…
Don’t downgrade equality, rights groups warn von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen’s decision not to have a dedicated Equality Commissioner in her second mandate has prompted outrage, amid rising concern about weakening rights for women and LGBTIQ+ people.…
Civil society groups urge EU leaders to secure funding for fair transition in regions
Central and eastern European countries are among the biggest beneficiaries of transition funds due to their historic dependency on the coal mining sector and heavy industries.Read More
Further blasts targeting Hezbollah walkie-talkies go off across Lebanon a day after pager attack
In the Lebanese capital, multiple explosions went off during the funeral of four Hezbollah fighters who were killed the day before, sources confirmed. Read more at Read More
Myanmar floods have affected 631,000 people and caused 226 deaths.
A week after Typhoon Yagi and monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Myanmar, residents in the capital, Naypyitaw, have begun cleaning their homes. Read more at Read More