Philippines: five died and 86 missing after fire on ferry near tourist hotspot
At least five people died and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said…
Europe Today: Drone nearly hits Zelensky’s plane as Riga debates Russia threat
A drone nearly hit Zelenskyy’s plane en route to Norway’s royal funeral, hours after Putin played down any Russian threat to Europe in a call with Trump. Europe Today reports…
Right to repair: Spare parts and services price Europeans out of fixing their gadgets
The EU’s Right to Repair Directive is now in force, but for many consumers, fixing a broken appliance or smartphone still costs more than buying a new one. Read More
Around one-third of young Europeans are ‘functionally illiterate’, education expert says
Maciej Jakubowski, director of the Educational Research Institute, says the OECD PISA report shows “a decline in most European countries”. Read More
Former Spanish minister: Ceuta incident was a ‘hybrid attack’ aimed at ‘weakening’ the EU
Arancha González Laya, formerly Spain’s foreign affairs minister under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, says the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta was “an attack” on an external border of the…
Republican convention: Trump defends Iran war, attacks Democrats and promises voters cash
President Donald Trump, at Wednesday’s Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising…
EU Commission scrambles to keep pace with Moldova’s accession push
The European Commission is redirecting resources to keep pace with Moldova’s fast reform drive, even as its accession stays politically coupled with Ukraine’s Hungary-stalled bid. Read More
The top 10 most walkable cities have been ranked – and seven are in Europe
The best city breaks don’t always need taxis, metros or complicated transport plans. A new index has ranked the most walkable up-and-coming destinations around the world, with European cities dominating…
Trump promises $5,000 to every US adult if Republicans win midterms election
President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to…
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