Late to meet, early to drama: Trump, Zelenskyy, and the politics of ‘tick-tock’
“Better late than never” is a phrase that could save you at the office or on a date, but in politics, a leader’s tardiness can spark anything from mild irritation…
From cannabis to cocaine: What are the most commonly used illicit drugs in the EU?
As illegal drug use and supply increases in the EU, member states ramp up efforts to tackle drug trafficking and organised crime. Read More
How can the EU unlock up to €800bn for its ‘rearmament plan’?
The EU Commission has unveiled plans to borrow €150 billion to fund a major rearmament push. This joint borrowing proposal comes in the form of loans rather than grants—an idea…
From Succession to Spiderman: More film and TV locations you can visit in the UK
Britain continues to be the real star of the show for our favourite films and TV series. Here’s where to visit. Read More
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo goes on trial over failed bid to dissolve parliament
The country’s ex-leader, who was detained in December 2022, faces charges of rebellion, abuse of power and disrupting the peace. Read more at Read More
Warm oceans, shifting winds: What is the science behind Cyclone Alfred’s strength?
The last time a cyclone struck so far south along Australia’s east coast was in 1974.Read More
US puts intelligence sharing with Ukraine on pause, CIA director says
Reports circulated on Wednesday that the US had cut off intelligence support to Ukraine, a move that could curtail Kyiv’s efforts on the battlefield. Read more at Read More
‘God Squad’: Could Trump’s plan for increased logging make species extinct?
The Endangered Species Committee has only issued exemptions twice in 47 years, prompting legal action from environmental groups both times.Read More
Nero’s grand palace reopens: Visitors can now explore the legendary Domus Aurea
Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand royal residence is once again open to the public. Read More
Czechia wants to phase out coal. But is natural gas the solution?
Europe’s coal-age, industrial dinosaurs are getting fitted-out for the future. Take the Czech Republic, for example: The Prague government has promised to phase-out coal-fired power generation by the year 2033.…