UK royals welcomed at Quirinale Palace on second day of state visit to Rome
It is the King’s first overseas trip since he was briefly hospitalised for side effects from his cancer treatment. Read More
Protesters gather on Budapest bridge for fourth week against Hungary’s ban on LGBTQ+ events
Demonstrators waved both rainbow and Ukrainian flags, uniting their causes in a protest against recent government policies perceived as echoing those of Russia. Read more at Read More
Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine as drinking habits across EU change
The European Commission recently presented measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the wine sector and that includes the promotion of alcohol-free wine. Read More
US Defence Secretary claims China poses an ongoing threat to the Panama Canal
Hegseth’s visit comes amid tensions over US President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the United States is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over…
Donald Trump to slap additional 84% tariffs on Chinese imports, White House says
China vowed to ‘fight to the end’ while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge. Read more at Read More
EU border agency investigates Greece over alleged migrant rights violations
Greece has come under increased international scrutiny and criticism from human rights groups following a migrant boat sinking in 2023 off its southern coast that killed hundreds. Read More
EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy
The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI. Read More
MEPs reject renewed attacks on NGO funding in EU budget review
A parliamentary committee has voted down a raft of amendments from right-wing lawmakers seeking to incorporate sharp criticism of EU funding for non-governmental organisations into the discharge of the bloc’s…
Italy and Greece travel warning: Aviation worker strikes set to impact flights tomorrow
Holidaymakers with flights booked to or from Italy or Greece should prepare for possible disruption. Read More
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