EES border checks at Port of Dover delayed until early 2026 to avoid Christmas travel chaos
Authorities say “significant progress” has been made to streamline new digital border checks and minimise disruption for travellers. Read More
In the Taliban’s shadow: Why Germany failed to help all local hires
Halima worked for the German Air Force in Afghanistan. Today, she lives in fear of the Taliban and has received no response from Berlin. Read more at Read More
Turkey temporarily grounds C-130 planes after crash kills 20 military personnel
US-made C-130 Hercules military cargo planes are widely used by Turkey’s armed forces for transporting personnel and handling logistical operations. Read more at Read More
Russia’s first AI-powered humanoid robot AIDOL collapses during its onstage debut
Footage captures Russia’s first anthropomorphic robot, AIdol, toppling seconds into its debut at a Moscow tech event, prompting assistants to rush in after the mishap. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | November 13th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 13th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
It ain’t no joke: Putin and Trump caricatures win top prizes at World Press Cartoon awards
The World Press Cartoon 2025 awards have given pride of place to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin with caricatures of the two leaders earning top prizes. Global warming and the…
Canada’s European pivot: Could an inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest be next?
Canada is exploring the possibility of joining Eurovision, something officials say reflects the country’s effort to assert its cultural independence and deepen ties with Europe. The EBU has confirmed early…
Brussels to probe Google for allegedly demoting news in search results
The European Commission will probe Google for allegedly demoting news in search results, a practice critics say dries up traffic and undermines media companies’ bottom line. It comes despite US…
France’s inaugural defence bond issuance shows appetite across Europe is strong
France’s public investment bank aimed to raise €1 billion with its first issuance of a defence product. Interest was nearly four times that amount. Could this strengthen the case for…
US ends penny production after more than 230 years
The United States has struck its final penny after more than two centuries, ending production due to rising manufacturing costs and declining relevance. Read more at Read More