US-Russia talks: Europe’s seat at the table still uncertain after diplomatic flurry
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa have met with Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, who has made it clear that Europe would be excluded…
Placebo’s Brian Molko charged with defamation in Italy for calling Giorgia Meloni a ‘fascist’
After branding the Italian prime minister a ‘fascist and a racist’ during a concert in 2023, Placebo’s lead singer Brian Molko has been charged with defamation. Read More
Iran charges detained British couple with espionage offences
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a round-the-world motorbike tour when they were arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. Read more at Read More
French lawmakers debate ban on ‘ostensibly’ religious clothing in sports competitions
The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith. Read more at Read More
Has your morning coffee got more expensive? Climate change could be to blame
The increasing impact of extreme weather on producers has caused coffee prices to skyrocket.Read More
Growing anti-LGBTIQ narratives sparks ‘alarm’ across Europe
A rise in attacks on LGBTIQ people across Europe reflects a troubling trend of growing acceptance of discrimination and more restrictive laws, according to a new report. Read More
Toronto plane crash is 2025’s latest: Is flying still the safest form of transport?
As the Delta crash in Toronto adds to a recent spate of accidents, we look at the safety of flying and find cause for hope. Read More
Suspected IS terrorists accused of kidnapping French journalists in Syria begin trial in Paris
The abductees testifying at the trial insisted they were sure in their identification of those who kidnapped them. Read more at Read More
Israel keeps some troops in Lebanon after truce withdrawal deadline
Hezbollah says the move breaches the ceasefire they signed with Israel in late November. Read more at Read More
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