Former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at mother’s funeral
Alain Orsoni, 71, ex-FLNC leader and former president of AC Ajaccio football club, was killed by a sniper at his mother’s funeral in Vero. Read more at Read More
Hundreds of tractors rumble through Paris in protest over EU-Mercosur deal
The demonstrations in the French capital came days before the final signing of the agreement, scheduled for Saturday in Paraguay, which would create a free trade area between the EU…
Latest news bulletin | January 13th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Protesters demonstrate outside Iranian Embassy in London amid unrest in Iran
Iran protests echoed in London as demonstrators gathered outside the Iranian Embassy, accusing Iran’s leaders of repression and calling for political change Read more at Read More
French farmers circle Paris with tractors over EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers drove tractors around Paris’ Arc de Triomphe to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, saying it threatens local agriculture and jobs. Read more at Read More
North Korea’s Kim shakes up security detail amid ‘decapitation’ fears
The unusual changes in the North Korean dictator’s personal security detail might be down to concerns of possible assassination following Pyongyang’s involvement in Russia’s war in Ukraine, while the US…
Cyprus president’s top aide quits after video alleging government corruption
Chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous resigns after online video suggested he and others used their ties to President Nikos Christodoulides to earn favours for would-be investors in exchange for money.…
Central Asia’s population boom contrasts Europe’s demographic decline, report shows
Central Asia is entering a decisive demographic phase, with rapid population growth and a sharply expanding workforce, while Europe faces ageing societies and labour shortages. Read more at Read More
US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last…
How difficult is it to mine rare earth minerals in Greenland?
A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland. Diogo Rosa said: “Everyone talks about the rare earths again…