Belgian federal police raid European Commission offices over alleged property sale irregularities
The Belgian federal police raided several European Commission buildings on Thursday as they probe suspected irregularities in property transactions carried out in 2024. Read More
Switzerland to vote on proposal to cap population at 10 million by 2050
Switzerland will vote on capping its population at 10 million by 2050, a right-wing Swiss People’s Party plan that pits immigration limits against labour needs. Read more at Read More
Storm Nils lashes France’s Atlantic coast, damaging boats and uprooting trees
Storm Nils causes significant damage around the Arcachon Basin (Gironde), tearing sails from boats in Arcachon harbour and uprooting pine trees along the beachfront. Read more at Read More
From beyond the grave: Archaeologists bring ‘vampire’ back to life after 400 years
After 400 years, the face of a so-called “vampire” has been reconstructed by bioarchaeologists. It follows the discovery in 2023 of a man buried face down in Croatia; a Slavic…
EU court challenges controversial €10.2bn payment to Hungary
A court opinion says the European Commission should not have unfrozen funds for Hungary in 2023. MEPs suspected that the payment was made to convince Orbán to drop his veto…
Cancer in the EU: Cases rising across the bloc as health spending surges
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in EU countries, and as countries rush to invest more in combatting the disease, the rising number of cases poses a growing social…
Wind power pacts and pollution-busting kitchen appliances: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.Read More
Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year
Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year. Read more at Read More
Sinking star: Mercedes operating profits dropped by more than 50%
Following a year marked by US tariffs and severe competition from China, the German car manufacturer Mercedes recorded a huge drop in operating profits in 2025. Read more at Read…
Israel charges two with using military secrets to profit from bets
The Attorney General’s Office decided to prosecute the two individuals following a joint investigation by police, military intelligence and other security agencies. Read more at Read More