US partially pulls embassy staff from Iraq as Middle East tensions rise
The State Department’s move follows stalled nuclear talks between the US and Iran. Read more at Read More
Friedrich Merz meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Berlin
The two leaders spoke of the need to bolster continental security, tighten immigration policies and ensuring global trade continues to run on a system of open markets and free trade.…
Top defence CEO touts need for €100 billion euro EU defence fund
The EU and its member states are aiming to significantly ramp up defence production before the end of the decade, when intelligence experts believe Russia could be in a position…
Latest news bulletin | June 12th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
New York jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial
The Oscar-winning producer maintains that he never sexually assaulted or raped anyone. His lawyers portrayed his accusers as opportunists who accepted his advances because they wanted help with their careers…
VivaTech: Mental health innovations take centre stage at Europe’s largest tech fair
With nearly 14,000 start-ups, and artificial intelligence stealing the spotlight, this year’s tech fair puts a surprising focus on mental health Read More
New York jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial
The Oscar-winning producer maintains that he never sexually assaulted or raped anyone and his lawyers portrayed his accusers as opportunists who accepted his advances because they wanted a leg up…
Brian Wilson, co-founder of iconic 1960s band the Beach Boys, dies at the age of 82
Wilson’s family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts on Wednesday. Read More
Myanmar on ‘path to self-destruction’ if violence doesn’t end, UN envoy says
A widespread armed struggle against military rule in Myanmar began in February 2021 after generals seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Read more at Read…
European Court of Auditors flags inefficiencies in EU wildfire spending
Outdated data and failure by member states to prioritise risk areas mean EU money to tackle forest fires is not always effectively spent on the ground. Read More