French Prime Minister seeks compromise on controversial 2025 budget plan
Even if the joint parliamentary committee finds a compromise, there is no guarantee the budget bill will be adopted by the lower house next week. Read More
EU should engage with Trump in a ‘calm manner, without anxiety,’ António Costa tells Euronews
“The United States will defend its interests, and Europe will defend its own interests – that is part of international relations,” António Costa, the president of the European Council, told…
Norwegian finance minister blames EU energy policy for government collapse
Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from…
DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda?
Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. Read More
French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cold cases of rape and murder
Dominique Pelicot, who was jailed in December for repeatedly drugging and raping his then-wife Gisèle, is a suspect in other cases of rape and murder. Read More
ESA lead astronaut – Europe on front seat to the moon
The former head of the International Space Station looks forward to European astronauts heading to the moon. Read More
Barca and Real Madrid: ‘El Clasico’ – football’s iconic rivalry
Matches between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are highly anticipated by fans worldwide. Different philosophies, politics, and regional pride make El Clasico a must-watch. Read More
Shell still reviewing moving listing away from London amid profit miss
Shell said it is still reviewing whether to move its listing away from London as the company’s latest earnings failed to cheer investors. Read More
Russian drone strike on Sumy residential building kills four, including a child
In Sumy, a Russian drone strike killed four people, including a child, and injured nine. Over 100 residents were evacuated. Read More
‘A reckless gamble with our future’: Environmental groups react to UK’s Heathrow third runway plans
Heathrow’s expansion plans have been rumbling for 10 years but the pressure has now risen for climate campaigners. Read More