Pope Francis heads to Singapore after record-breaking Mass in Timor-Leste
During his trip through Southeast Asia and Oceania, the pontiff also visited Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Read More
Germany’s political uncertainty diminishes investor confidence
The growing support for Germany’s populist parties, the AfD and BSW, could exacerbate the country’s economic challenges, potentially accelerating the trend of businesses relocating their operations elsewhere. Read More
Europe’s fragmented defence industry needs coordination to avoid supply crisis – Draghi report
The EU defence market could face a supply crisis if member states do not align their defence spending and procurement plans, according to Draghi’s report on competitiveness. Read More
Centre-left MEPs fire warning over von der Leyen Commission picks
European socialists are concerned that the next EU executive’s composition may fail to reflect progressive priorities, leaving them sidelined in shaping the EU’s social policy. Read More
Why did von der Leyen delay announcing her team? | Radio Schuman
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce the list of commissioner nominees during next week’s plenary session in Strasbourg. Read More
BMW shares plunge after vehicle recalls for brake system fix
BMW has downgraded its full-year outlook following a braking system malfunction that led to a recall of more than 1.5 million vehicles. Read More
First aircraft technical faults, now Starliner. What’s causing the turbulence at Boeing?
Boeing has been criticised after a series of technical issues. Aviation experts say fixing the company’s profit-first culture could help them to avoid future problems. Read More
Swiss city councillor apologises for firing gun at Mary and Jesus poster
Party expulsion proceedings have been launched against the councillor, and her employment at a consultancy has also been terminated. Read More
The Anahuacalli Museum, designed by Diego Rivera, marks 60 years of Mexican art and ancestry
The Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City, envisioned by Diego Rivera to preserve Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Read More
Typhoon Yagi is the strongest storm in Asia this year: Is climate change to blame?
It is also the second most powerful tropical cyclone in the world so far this year after Hurricane Beryl. Read More