Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo
Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs receive vaccinations and microchips at a zoo near Athens as part of conservation efforts. Read more at Read More
Global trade accounted for 35% of the EU’s carbon footprint in 2023, study finds
A report argues that cooperation and shared climate standards – particularly with China – could be more effective than simply policing imports at the EU’s borders. Read More
11 European nations and Canada announce trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused “settler terrorists” of “ethnic cleansing” in areas of the West Bank and said the UK was bringing in an “import ban on goods from…
Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years
Houthi missiles struck Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns at oil sites. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Taiz and Marib…
Vivian Wilson hits out at AI and estranged father Elon Musk in new Desigual fashion campaign
The new Desigual campaign stars Elon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian Wilson and aims to “send a clear message: the greatest rebellion is no longer about fighting against the system but…
Qatar and UAE say Gulf cannot rely on US alone for region’s security
Qatar and the UAE have called for stronger Gulf defences as US security protection is no longer enough, with officials stating that trust with Iran “is a mountain to climb”…
EU warns of new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills
AI-powered bots were also used to boost recruitment and promote terrorist ideologies, while AI-driven apps were used for research to prepare attacks. Read More
Zelenskyy expects Trump meeting in late September as Kyiv pushes for air defence and new talks
Ukraine’s president says he expects to meet Donald Trump later this month as Kyiv presses Washington for urgently needed Patriot interceptors and moves towards a new trilateral negotiating format. Read…
European Parliament’s report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat up
The European Parliament’s rapporteurs on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are closing the EU market to Chinese investment in sectors where Beijing is dominant, going further than what the European…
Travel industry piles pressure on EU as ‘shambolic’ EES rollout sparks fresh fears of border chaos
The EU’s much-criticised Entry/Exit System is facing fresh pressure after emergency measures designed to prevent border chaos expired, with major travel companies warning that passengers could once again face lengthy…