Spain should have been punished for lax budget, EU advisors say
The European Commission failed to correctly follow EU law when it forgave Madrid for its high deficit earlier this year, a legal panel of fiscal advisors has said. Read More
‘It cannot be tolerated’: European leaders condemn Iranian strike on Israel
Political leaders across the continent have denounced Tehran’s overnight ballistic missile strikes, for which Israel has promised retaliation. Read More
Swine fever threatens Italy’s prized prosciutto production
Italian authorities were forced to cull nearly 120,000 pigs since swine fever appeared in the country back in January 2022. Now, they have slaughtered three-quarters of those over the past…
EU Commission delays deforestation law’s implementation following global outcry
The decision by the EU executive follows months of pressure by the industry and third countries calling on appropriate guidance to help companies to properly implement the deforestation law. Read…
Von der Leyen should focus on implementation of EU’s deforestation law, not its rollback
The EUDR requires stringent due diligence that sheds light on long supply chains that often obscure human rights violations. Voluntary pledges cannot substitute for this regulation. Luciana Téllez Chávez writes.…
Where science meets fashion: how Uniqlo is bringing innovation to Europe’s high streets
From its compact viral bum bag to its high-tech heat vests, Uniqlo is a prominent player on Europe’s high streets. As the Japanese firm celebrates its 40th anniversary, how is…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new assault allegations made by 120 people
Some of the 120 accusers have spoken to the FBI and more cases are still being reviewed. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He…
Middle East crisis: Iran fires more than 180 missiles at Israel, Israel signals it will retaliate
After Tehran launched scores of missile on Israel on Friday night, PM Netanyahu vowed Iran will pay for the attack. Follow all the latest developments in our live blog. Read…
Oil prices surge following Iranian missile attack on Israel
Crude prices spiked due to concerns over a potential major production disruption following Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Analysts believe oil prices could receive an additional boost if geopolitical tensions…
Around 100,000 Lebanese refugees have fled to Syria, UN says
Over 1,000 Lebanese people have been killed and 6,000 wounded since Israel intensified cross-border attacks in southern Lebanon and Beirut, according to the Lebanese health authorities. Read More