Ukraine signs deal with France for 100 Rafale jets and air defence systems
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed a landmark deal in Paris on Monday to buy 100 Rafale jets, drones, and air defence systems from France. Read more at Read More
French ski resort starts early artificial snowmaking ahead of winter
A ski resort in France’s Auvergne region is producing artificial snow weeks ahead of winter in a bid to secure the season despite warm temperatures and environmental concerns. Read more…
Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?
With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when…
War is one of the world’s ‘top polluters’. Is it time EU militaries disclosed their emissions?
Militaries are responsible for around 5.5 per cent of global emissions, but remain largely unreported in the EU.Read More
Portugal arrests ‘Hulk’, top Brazilian druglord and PCC gang ringleader
The PCC is the largest criminal organisation in Brazil and has around 20,000 members — with some estimates stating that the total number could be even higher, with the gang…
Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens opens Christmas season with over a million lights
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen has opened its Christmas season, transforming from Halloween in 11 days with over a million lights. The festive season runs until early January. Read more at…
Man sentenced to nine days in jail for rushing at Ariana Grande
A 26-year-old man has been jailed for nine days after jumping a barricade and rushing toward Ariana Grande during a Singapore film premiere. Videos showed him putting his arm around…
Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ dethrones Taylor Swift as the world’s most-streamed album in a week
Rosalía’s rise and rise continues apace with her latest album LUX breaking yet another significant and sizeable digital landmark for the biggest number of streams in a week. Read More
Fact check: Did Brazil chop down 100,000 trees for COP30?
As European leaders take part in COP30, claims that the controversial Avenida Liberdade — a four-lane 13km highway which cuts across the Amazon — was constructed specifically for the climate…
‘When you deliver, you progress’: EU opens final negotiations cluster with Albania
The European Union has opened the last remaining negotiation chapters with Albania, bringing the Western Balkan country closer to joining the EU by 2030. “There is no escape from Albania,”…