Sean Penn says he’s ‘not surprised’ by Charlie Kirk shooting
The celebrated actor plays a US military officer with white supremacy on the brain in Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie, ‘One Battle After Another’. Read More
EU signs €400 million financial agreement for Palestine
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a financing facility with the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) to support the Palestinian private sector, amid rising tensions in the…
Seventeen killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as pressure for ceasefire grows
At least 17 people were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local health officials, as international calls for a ceasefire intensified. Read more at…
Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after Typhoon Ragasa flooding
Taiwanese authorities said on Wednesday that 14 people were confirmed dead and 46 others remained missing after Typhoon Ragasa swept across the island’s eastern region. Read more at Read More
At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as Western countries recognise Palestinian statehood
Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed Western countries that have recently recognised Palestinian statehood. Read more at Read More
Why Portugal and Spain are the most vulnerable European countries to blackouts
The general blackout on 28 April could be a recurring scenario due to limited connections to the continental power grid, according to a new study.Read More
At what age do young people in the EU tend to leave home?
Rising housing prices and rents are a concern for many Europeans. In southern and eastern Europe, particularly, high costs mean young people live at home for longer. Read More
EU’s green demands are jamming trade talks with India
India is pushing back against the inclusion of a dispute settlement mechanism to enforce green standards in the trade deal currently under negotiation with the EU. Read More
Italy set to reinstate St Francis public holiday after parliament vote
Italy’s lower house has backed a bill to reinstate a national holiday on 4 October in honour of St Francis of Assisi, which the government of Giorgia Meloni said was…
Reform and a €3.5 billion deal: Kazakhstan’s Tokayev at the UN General Assembly
At the UN, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged for reform at the Security Council, stronger multilateralism and stronger action on climate change. Read more at Read More