‘Donor fatigue’ demands smarter global humanitarian aid spending, says Barroso
As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap. Read More
Switzerland indicts two men on charges of spreading so-called Islamic State ideology
The suspects face charges including participation in a terrorist group, bribery of public officials and money laundering. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen slams ‘Russian puppets’ as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency
“We can never let extremists rewrite history,” Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure. Read More
Air and rail traffic disrupted in Hungary as severe storms batter eastern Europe
Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana. Read More
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Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq cave operation
The troops had been looking for the remains of a comrade killed by Kurdish militants. Read more at Read More
Nineteen EU countries call for ‘simplification’ of EU Deforestation Law
Nineteen member states called for the ‘simplification’ and postponement of the implementation of the EU deforestation law, amid criticism from civil society over the move. Read More
EU-China tensions escalate over medical device trade restrictions
The tit-for-tat trade dispute between the European Union and China over medical devices shows no sign of resolution, as Beijing has announced new retaliatory measures in response to the EU’s…
(Un)orthodox intelligence operations: How Russia is using its churches abroad
Sweden is reportedly probing a Russian Orthodox church in the town of Västerås over possible hybrid warfare techniques, a new investigation shows. Read more at Read More
Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas in Nairobi
Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons in Nairobi on Monday as protests over police brutality, high living costs and alleged corruption gripped Kenya’s capital. Read more at Read…