EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets
EU takes aim at tiny plastic pellet pollution with new regulationsRead More
Former president behind bars: France grapples with Sarkozy’s five-year prison term
The unprecedented jailing of a former head of state exposed deep divisions over justice and the legacy of Nicolas Sarkozy’s years in power. Read more at Read More
British drug-smuggling grandma to be sent home after 12 years on death row in Bali
Lindsay Sandiford, 68, was arrested after arriving in Bali in 2012 when Indonesian authorities found cocaine worth €2.1 million in her suitcase. Read more at Read More
What’s the safest country in the world for travellers? Americans say half of top 10 are in Europe
Europe has retained its safe reputation in a new travel report, but last year’s winner has been de-throned. Read More
Kenny Loggins slams Donald Trump for using his ‘Top Gun’ song ‘Danger Zone’ in AI feces video
Loggins’ song ‘Danger Zone’ was recorded for the soundtrack of ‘Top Gun’ and was used in Trump’s “disgusting” AI-generated video, published as a response to the historic No Kings protests.…
American chess grandmaster and internet star Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29. World U12 champion and a much-loved figure in the community, he was noted for his talent, his…
Which highly symbolic books has Nicolas Sarkozy taken to prison?
The former French president begins a five-year prison sentence today and is allowed to bring three books with him. What will he be reading behind bars, and how are his…
In pictures: Ancient Japanese sumo returns to London for the first time in over 30 years
The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time the event has ever been held outside Japan. Read More
Ryuichi Sakamoto estate joins ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign
The estate of legendary Japanese composer joins the likes of Björk, Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. in the boycott initiative, in response to the genocide in Gaza. Read More
EU making ‘major mistake’ of focusing on drone production over skills, says Ukrainian expert
The EU should build more training centres for drone operators to ensure they can adapt quickly to battlefield developments, the co-founder of a Ukrainian advisory firm said. Read More