Exclusive: Iran conflict to derail EU review of Israeli association agreement
Senior EU officials say a suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement is “unlikely” now that Israel is in a new conflict with Iran, despite likelihood EU’s own report will show…
Pesticides: a life ruined by glyphosate
Ludovic Maugé, a former landscaper, thought he would live happily for many years to come on the coast of Brittany in France, where our reporter Valérie Gauriat met him. Read…
Watch: Indonesia volcano eruption sends ash 10km into sky
A powerful eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia on Tuesday sent ash clouds soaring over 10 kilometres into the air, forcing evacuations and flight disruptions. Read more at…
Porcelain wind chimes ring in summer in Japanese pottery town
A summer festival in Japan’s Saga Prefecture is offering visitors a sensory experience with the soft sounds of porcelain wind chimes made by local artisans. Read more at Read More
Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh bailed over terror charge in London
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London concert last year. Read More
EU pet protection plan barks up wrong tree, MEPs and NGOs warn
Driven by good intentions, the EU’s first-ever legislation on the welfare of cats and dogs is currently under discussion, but it’s raising concerns that it could unintentionally fuel illegal pet…
The African Initiative: Russian-backed outlet peddles propaganda to buy influence in Africa
The individuals who run the African Initiative media outlet are reportedly connected to Russian intelligence services, while others are former members of the Wagner paramilitary group, according to France’s agency…
Exclusive: After 17 years, EU anti-discrimination bill hits a dead end
Despite broad support from the member states, opposition from a few countries has blocked progress on the Equal Treatment directive, prompting the Commission to shift focus to non-legislative measures —…
Russia has a plan for ‘long-term aggression’ against Europe, EU foreign policy chief says
Europeans should “all start learning Russian” if Ukraine does not receive further support, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Read more at Read More
Cancelled ‘Beauty and the Beast’ retelling ‘finally’ gets released in France
The modern retelling of the classic fairytale was commissioned and then cancelled by the French Ministry of Education. Artists and politicians expressed support for the book’s release. Read More