Lombardy’s ‘Leonardo ferry’ has carried commuters for 500 years
The boat designed by Leonardo da Vinci has come back into use after a bridge was closed and traffic increased. The ferry is a model of sustainable transport, powered solely…
EU migration rules kick in, but enforcement is already in doubt
Two years after it was signed, the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum takes effect this Friday, and the gap between promise and delivery is already wide. Will it hold?…
Amid outcry against France’s courts, who has the most and fewest judges in the EU?
Mounting criticism of France’s justice system following the murder of a schoolgirl has revived debate over judicial resources. With judges in short supply, how does Europe compare? Read More
Watch: Batteries, microchips, and K-Pop—what’s at stake at the EU-Korea Summit
European leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are hosting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for the EU-Republic of Korea summit. Why it is important? Read More
Hungary submits revised EU recovery plan as MEPs demand transparency over €16.4bn in frozen funds
Hungary has submitted its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan to unlock billions of frozen EU funds, but MEPs are keen to make sure the post-Orbán disbursement can be properly scrutinised.…
This new private island retreat in France is taking wellness to the next level
This sea-facing escape harmonises holistic wellbeing with Mediterranean dining, which includes personalised consultations, tailored treatments across five wellness programmes and three choices of residence – all in one retreat. Read…
USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence
France’s renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United…
Former Air Canada captain accused of flying for years without the correct license
“Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency,” Air Canada said. Read more…
World Cup 2026: Market analysts who called it twice have picked a new winner
Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks…
Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona
Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead…