Trial into deadliest migrant Channel crossing begins in France
As the defendants face trial, survivors’ testimony and a parallel probe into French naval response raise urgent questions about how the waters are policed. Read More
Merz has done ‘very poorly’ on communication, says former spokesman for the German government Béla Anda
Béla Anda, chief spokesman for the federal government under Gerhard Schröder, says it will be “very hard” for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to regain control after the AfD’s landslide victory…
Can the EU save consumers €12bn on appliance repairs?
Fewer than one in five broken household appliances is repaired in major EU economies, as high costs and hassle push consumers to buy new instead. Repairs still cost European households…
‘Serious attempts to start negotiations’ between Kyiv and Moscow, former Ukrainian minister says
Tymofiy Mylovanov, Ukraine’s former economy minister, said both Russia and Ukraine are “serious” about their intentions to open new talks in an interview with Europe Today. Read More
Opening of first road bridge with Russia a sign of tighter ties, North Korea says
The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Read more at…
Europe Today: AfD’s win piles pressure on Merz as Ukraine scrambles to fund the war
Chancellor Merz faces growing pressure a day after the AfD’s historic win in Saxony-Anhalt. Ukraine, meanwhile, faces a mounting economic challenge to keep funding its war against Russia, and in…
Rethinking drone warfare: Germany’s military needs more than new technology
Ukraine is relying on hundreds of thousands of drones in the war and constantly upgrading its systems. The Bundeswehr is also rearming, but still has ground to make up in…
Venice’s historic Regata Storica fills Grand Canal with colourful boats
Historic boats parade along Venice’s Grand Canal as crowds gather near Rialto Bridge for the annual Regata Storica and rowing celebrations. Read more at Read More
Flights gradually resume in Indonesia after volcanic eruption forced two-day suspension
Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes and frequently experiences eruptions due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the ring of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean…
Eiffel Tower to reopen following staff strike after female employees ‘made invisible’ for Hindu group visit
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Paris released a statement apologising for “any pain or inconvenience caused.” Read More