EU Commission defends funding for Islam and Islamophobia research projects
The EU executive has pushed back against far-right criticism over the allocation of over €17 million in grants by the leading European Research Council (ERC) to Islam-related projects, insisting they…
Russia cannot seize all of Donetsk region unless Ukraine withdraws from it, ISW says
The Russian president allegedly told Donald Trump that he wants all of Ukraine’s Donbas region as part of any deal to put an end to the war. More than 10…
Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Trump says ‘big day’ ahead as Zelenskyy arrives for Washington meeting — live updates
The Ukrainian president and European allies have all arrived in Washington for the meeting with Donald Trump, as the US pushes for a swift peace deal in Russia’s all-out war…
WATCH: Robots sprint and play football at first world games in Beijing
The first World Humanoid Robot Games ended in Beijing on Sunday after four days of competition that brought together 280 teams from 16 countries. Read more at Read More
Hamas tells mediators it accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim
Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets. Read more at Read More
Eurovision Song Contest gets a brand new look to celebrate 70 years
The contest has revamped its look to celebrate 70 years of being ‘United by Music,’ with new logos, fonts, and a colourful new brand identity. Read More
Watch the video: Which countries are the top ice cream producers in the EU?
Italy may be renowned across the globe for its artisan gelato, but it is not the European Union’s top producer of the frozen treat. Read More
Monument taken down in Poland under communist symbols law
A monument of the “Polish-Soviet Brotherhood in Arms” was removed on Monday morning in Ploty, near Gryfice in northwestern Poland. Read more at Read More
More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes
Portugal faced five active wildfires on Monday, most of them in the central region, as strong winds complicated efforts to bring the blazes under control. Read more at Read More