Europeans back minimum tax for large multinationals and the super-rich
The majority of EU citizens are willing to increase environmental taxes, and most support the introduction of a minimum tax for the super-rich. Read More
US remains opposed to Turkey re-joining F-35 jet programme, State Department says
Turkey was removed from the F-35 programme and its Defence Industry Agency was sanctioned after Ankara announced in 2017 it would purchase Russian S-400 missiles. Read more at Read More
SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships
The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the country’s largest maritime festival. Read more at Read More
At least one person killed and 14 injured in Russian attacks on western Ukraine
The attacks come despite an uptick in international diplomacy and talks focused on striking a peace agreement. Read more at Read More
Spain’s sees worst wildfire season since 1994 with 382,000 hectares burned so far in 2025
The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) calculate that 380,000 hectares have burned in Spain so far this year, while the fight against the flames continues. Read more at Read…
New Zealand to buy US helicopters in €1.3bn military spending package, officials say
New Zealand’s military spending has trailed that of its larger partners in the Five Eyes intelligence sharing group of countries, which includes the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia. Read…
Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost defence as part of raft of agreements
Lukashenka, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory as a staging ground for Moscow’ full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later allowed the…
The death of a French streamer sheds light on the depths and horrors of ‘trash streaming’
French streamer Jean Pormanove was known for performing extreme acts in live broadcasts. His death exposes a disturbing internet phenomenon. Read More
Estonia’s remote islands may be Europe’s best-kept travel secret. Here’s why
These secluded Estonian islands offer solitude, nature, ancient architecture and abundant wildlife for a more rejuvenating holiday. Read More
Texas House approves redrawn maps to benefit Republican party during 2026 midterm elections
The approval came at the urging of US President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding…