Renaturalisation of wetlands slows global warming and species decline
For many centuries, farmers drained swamps to gain arable land. But this contributes to climate change. The European Union wants to change this, and an EU law sets out a…
ING bank probed for role in Didier Reynders money laundering case
The former EU Justice Commissioner came under investigation in December 2024. Read More
Watch the video: Where in the EU do people most want to move away from?
Lack of affordable housing and job opportunities are among the main reasons to leave. But the local political situation also plays a part. Read More
Aid agencies criticise Gaza airdrops as unsafe and ineffective
International donors carried out new airdrops of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, where residents continue to face acute food shortages under Israel’s blockade and ongoing military operations. Read more…
US-led coalition in Syria captures leader of so-called Islamic State group
The IS Jihadist group broke away from al-Qaeda more than a decade ago and attracted supporters from around the world after it declared a so-called caliphate in 2014 in large…
Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain
Demonstrations continued in Castile and León against the handling of widespread wildfires, with residents demanding stronger action and greater involvement from Spain’s central government. Read more at Read More
France hits back after Netanyahu accuses Macron of fuelling antisemitism
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had criticised French President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to recognise a Palestinian state. Read more at Read More
Once Upon A Time In London: Quentin Tarantino to bring his debut play to the West End
The director of ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Kill Bill’ has revealed that his next project is a theatre play that will go into production in early 2026 in London. He plans…
Kazakhstan breaks ground on first modern nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan has begun the first modern nuclear power plant project in Ulken, Almaty region, with Russia’s Rosatom. This will boost economic growth and infrastructure. Read more at Read More
Israel to call up 60,000 reservists ahead of new military operation in Gaza City
Israel is preparing a major military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists. Human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Read more at Read…