Europe and Africa look beyond aid toward a partnership of interest
For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing…
Germany to create restitution council to return colonia-era acquired cultural artefacts
Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies. Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Controversial Easter confessions: Maurizio Cattelan kicks off sinners hotline
For his latest work, Maurizio Cattelan wants you to confess… Absolution is at stake. To mark the start of Easter, as well as the 21st anniversary of Pope John Paul…
Lebanon hit by fresh Israeli raid and Hezbollah response
Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon hit a building in Zebdine, near Nabatieh. The raid came as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones across the border and regional tensions deepened. Read more…
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez
Washington has lifted sanctions on Rodríguez, boosting her legitimacy as a US-recognised leader and opening doors for closer oil and business ties. Read more at Read More
Sahara dust turns skies red over Crete
Strong winds carried Sahara dust across the Mediterranean, turning skies over Crete a striking red and yellow. Scenes captured in Rethymno and Georgioupoli show the sun dimmed by sand, creating…
Which European countries have the best salaries after taxes?
Social contributions can weigh as much as a third of the salary paid to an employee. Read More
Iran war disrupts global aid supply, threatening life-saving operations across Africa
The Iran war is disrupting fuel and shipping, choking life-saving operations and pushing up hunger and poverty across Africa, Aid group IRC has warned. Read more at Read More
Untaxed wealth of the top 0.1% eclipses assets of the poorest half of the world
The world’s ultra-rich have stashed around $2.84 trillion (€2.47tn) in untaxed offshore accounts, a figure that surpasses the combined wealth of the bottom 50% of the human population, according to…