Key figure in largest tax fraud case in Germany’s history avoids jail time
Former lawyer Kai-Uwe Steck, who played a role in the loss of more than €428m to the German tax authorities, received a suspended jail sentence of one year and 10…
‘We don’t need a disaster to justify resilience’: Climate projects can bring big economic benefits
The 320 climate projects analysed were found to have potential yields of about €1 trillion in projected returns over a decade.Read More
Balloons released in Gaziantep in support of child cancer patients
Thousands of colourful balloons were released into the sky over Gaziantep in a show of support for 5-year-old Elif Azra and other children fighting cancer. Read more at Read More
SXSW London accused of ‘artwashing’ for hosting unannounced panels with Tony Blair and David Cameron
The participation of former British prime ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron were hidden from the public line-up of the inaugural edition of the festival SXSW London. This has prompted…
Denmark quits the Frugal Four to focus on rearming Europe, says PM Frederiksen
If Europe fails to rearm itself, “then it’s game over”, Mette Frederiksen said as she called for defence spending to be the “number one” priority. Read More
Flying to the UK next year? New airspace design promises quicker journeys and fewer delays
The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Department for Transport. Read More
At least 27 killed near Gaza aid site in third incident this week
At least 27 people were killed on Tuesday after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, according to Palestinian health officials. Read more at Read More
‘A systemic problem’: Legal action targets EU’s failure to stop bottom trawling in protected areas
It is the latest in a stream of litigation from all corners of the EU over bottom trawling in protected zones.Read More
Why is Donald Trump’s phone lock screen going viral online?
Photographers caught a glimpse – and not for the first time – of Donald Trump’s lock screen. The images have gone viral, with some saying that the president “goes hard”,…
French justice minister eyes tougher penalties for attacks on police over riots following PSG win
The remarks come in the wake of nationwide riots and hundreds of arrests after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win. Read More