China has a new ‘condom tax’. Residents are worried about the health risks
Experts are concerned over potential increases in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to higher costs for contraceptives. Read more at Read More
Croatia purchases German-made Leopards after donating tanks to Ukraine
Croatia signed a €1.48 billion deal to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, replacing eastern military equipment as part of a broader defence modernisation programme. Read more at Read…
Podcast: Can Brussels and Washington’s relationship be saved?
The European Commission’s fine on social media platform X and Donald Trump’s criticism of European leadership marked a tense week for the transatlantic partnership. Is the EU-US relationship under too…
‘Europe’s unity our strength,’ European Investment Bank chief Calviño tells Euronews
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño told Euronews’ morning show Europe Today that the EU should stick together after the US administration claimed the bloc was weak and in decline.…
Russian marketplaces to benefit from new EAEU Customs Code
The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over platforms like Amazon or Temu. Read more at Read…
Iran admits false claim that Israeli F-35 jets were shot down in 12-day conflict
Iran’s state broadcaster admitted falsely reporting that two Israeli F-35 jets were shot down during the 12-day conflict in June, saying it relied on unreliable information from a military official.…
Disney strikes $1 billion deal with OpenAI to bring Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
OpenAI said the agreement with Walt Disney was part of a push to ensure the rights of creators in the generative AI space – amid growing concerns over copyright, deepfakes…
Wonder walls: New murals on façades in Lisbon’s Zambujal neighbourhood tell locals’ stories
A new art project in one of the Portuguese capital’s best-known social housing districts is depicting people’s life stories on walls. The initiative, inspired by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals,…
Ukrainian drone strike injures seven in Russia’s Tver, causes fire, evacuation
Russia says seven people were injured when drone debris hit a Tver apartment block during a large overnight wave of attacks reported across several regions. Read more at Read More
Thailand dissolves parliament amid continued skirmishes with Cambodia
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from the King on Friday. The country is now set to hold elections early next year despite…