Countries warn of economic fallout from US President Trump’s 25% tariff on steel imports
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among the leaders who have hit back at US tariffs. He called them “unjustified” and vowed swift retaliation. Read More
Oulu2026 unveils vision and artists for Climate Clock art trail – reconnecting us with nature’s time
Ahead of the city’s stint as European Capital of Culture, Oulu2026 has announced a trailblazing new art initiative designed to address the urgent issue of climate change through collaborations between…
Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: Neneh Cherry, Yuan Yang and Anne Applebaum make the longlist
11 of the 16 longlisted authors are British, with a selection of reads that draw on a range of disciplines and “expertly steer us through the most pressing issues of…
Who is in the market for a €1,200 cocktail? This hotel is taking a punt
The Merchant Hotel’s new tipple has been described as a “masterpiece of Irish whiskey” – but is there a market at €1,200 a pop? Read More
Greek lawmakers elect former parliament speaker Constantine Tassoulas as president
Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece’s new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou. Read More
Global electric vehicle sales for January reveal US-driven spurt
Strong performance in the US as well as Europe contributed to robust worldwide electric vehicle sales in January but China saw softer growth. Read More
French PM says he will sue media outlet over school abuse cover-up allegations
François Bayrou rejected accusations he covered up sexual abuse in a school his children attended, stating he would sue the media outlet behind the story for defamation. Read more at…
EU leaders and lawmakers condemn Trump’s sanctions against ICC
Several of the bloc’s member states expressed their concern and pledged to safeguard the court and those who work there. Read More
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After the 2024 Valencia floods, thousands of photos are to be restored
In Valencia, with the help of volunteers and artificial intelligence, technicians are restoring thousands of photos damaged by last October’s floods. Read more at Read More