An AI character created for education has been transformed into a cross-border political meme spreading across Europe, largely associated with far-right and misleading narratives. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen introduced the EU’s “28th Regime”, which would set up a pan-European market to make it easier for startups to form and operate across borders. If you…
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return. Read more at Read More
In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages. Read more at Read…
Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces. Elon Musk promptly responded to Kyiv’s calls to…
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions. The suspects used…
The Emmy-winning comedian died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness”, according to a statement from her agency. Read More
Steven Spielberg’s first Grammy win puts him in the illustrious group of only 20 artists who have EGOT status. Read More
Whether motivated by climate concerns or generous subsidies, European drivers are changing how they buy cars. Electric and hybrid models are surging across the bloc, but which countries are powering…