‘Shadows of indifference’: EU faces heat over inaction on pollution from Italy’s biggest steel plant
The European Commission has been accused of misconduct over its handling of toxic pollution from Ilva, once Europe’s largest steel plant.Read More
Banksy’s new artwork temporarily (and naughtily) defaced in France
The artwork in Marseille was vandalized, with the lighthouse and its poignant message turned into a penis with an added pair of testicles. Thankfully, the “national sport” in the southern…
EU Commission unveils 13 targets for overseas raw materials projects
The announced projects aim to enhance the European Union’s political independence in goods production. Read More
Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season
New Orleans honoured its first responders on Tuesday with a “Blessing of the Fleet,” marking the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in a unique ceremony. Read more at…
Russia developing multiples more ammunition than NATO, says Secretary General
NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops four times the amount…
British singer and songwriter Jessie J shares early breast cancer diagnosis
The British pop star behind hit singles like ‘Price Tag’ and ‘Domino’ says she plans to undergo surgery for breast cancer this month. Read More
Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after discovery of unexploded WWII bombs
The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered. Read more at Read More
Ukraine demands return of children taken by Russia: How did Kyiv come up with the list?
Kyiv handed over to Moscow a list of forcefully deported Ukrainian children, demanding that the Kremlin return them home. Who are the children on the list, and why did Ukraine…
AI Kurt Cobain: The horror of Instagram’s chatbots
Instagram’s AI Kurt Cobain chatbot is extremely popular, logging more than 105.5k interactions to date. However, if you look at the conversations, it reveals a disturbing problem… Read More
Tiananmen anniversary passes quietly in Hong Kong once again
Hong Kong again saw no mass commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Wednesday, with candlelit vigils at Victoria Park remaining absent for another year. Read more at Read…