The European commute: Which EU country spends the most time getting to work?
Just how long do Europeans spend getting to work? Across the continent, the daily average commute sits at 48 minutes, but that hides a massive divide. Read More
Argentina sues Israeli oil firm as Ben Gvir urges Netanyahu to back its Falklands claim
Argentina is to file criminal charges against several companies linked to Israeli oil firm Navitas for operating without authorisation in the Falklands, as Milei steps up his offensive against the…
What’s in a name? Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state ‘New America’
Trump last week suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” as the war with Iran continues, then hours later implied he was not serious about the plan. Read…
Prompting makes perfect: Award-winning AI artist Nóra Bereczki on new frontiers for photography
Is an AI-generated image really art? What role will AI play in schools and will machines take our jobs? Award-winning Digital Umami creator Nóra Bereczki gives her artistic impression on…
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: The sick man of Germany?
Good morning. Angela Skujins here, penning this newsletter, where an election in the German region of Saxony-Anhalt — an area unknown to many before Monday — is serving as a…
Trial into deadliest migrant Channel crossing begins in France
As the defendants face trial, survivors’ testimony and a parallel probe into French naval response raise urgent questions about how the waters are policed. Read More
Merz has done ‘very poorly’ on communication, says former spokesman for the German government Béla Anda
Béla Anda, chief spokesman for the federal government under Gerhard Schröder, says it will be “very hard” for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to regain control after the AfD’s landslide victory…
Can the EU save consumers €12bn on appliance repairs?
Fewer than one in five broken household appliances is repaired in major EU economies, as high costs and hassle push consumers to buy new instead. Repairs still cost European households…
‘Serious attempts to start negotiations’ between Kyiv and Moscow, former Ukrainian minister says
Tymofiy Mylovanov, Ukraine’s former economy minister, said both Russia and Ukraine are “serious” about their intentions to open new talks in an interview with Europe Today. Read More
Opening of first road bridge with Russia a sign of tighter ties, North Korea says
The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Read more at…