How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard’s grip?
Europe needs to roll up its sleeves, or it risks losing its last bit of independence to U.S.-controlled payment schemes. As the first EU instant payment system, WERO aims to…
Why the Middle East crisis will have a ‘negligible’ impact on the war in Ukraine
Russia has been wreaking havoc on Ukraine for years with the Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drone, but Iran’s current troubles will not dent Moscow’s ability to send barrages of the drone…
Flood of AI-generated ICE videos risks undermining trust in real footage, experts warn
Nearly 200 AI-generated ICE clips have gained millions of views across social media, according to data shared with The Cube. Read More
‘Hope for Indigenous peoples’: An unexpected birth could bring this Amazon tribe back from the brink
With only three women left, the Akuntsu were decimated by a government-backed land grab in the Amazon. Read More
Israeli foreign minister accuses Spain of ‘standing with Iran’
Gideon Sa’ar’s remarks came after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which have been followed by an escalation across the Middle East. The…
Watch the video: Khamenei’s rule and the three pillars of power — what were they?
The ayatollah’s death ends almost 37 years of his absolute rule over Iran. Looking at his legacy, we see a combination of religious authority, military might, and regional influence. And…
Croatia’s Plenković defends ‘clear and unified’ EU stance on Iran as divisions surface over strikes
Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events…
After four years of war in Ukraine, do Europeans still want Kyiv to emerge victorious?
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Europeans differ in terms of how much they care if Kyiv wins, according to a new survey. Read More
Newsletter: World on knife-edge as US-Israel war with Iran risks spillover
Also in this newsletter: Croatia’s PM weighs in on the ongoing energy dispute pitting Hungary and Slovakia against Ukraine. Read More
Spain’s FM says ‘unilateral’ US-Israeli attack on Iran not backed by international law
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares tells Europe Today that the US and Israel’s military intervention in Iran is not backed by the UN Treaties or international law, while also condemning…