‘Best we could get’: Brussels defends EU-US trade deal amid mounting criticism
“This is clearly the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances,” said Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade. Read More
Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France’s decision?
France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so.…
Intense floods strike Romania as wildfires rage across Turkey and Albania
In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June. Read More
Dramatic hunger surge strikes the Middle East and Africa, UN survey shows
Global crises are fueling hunger in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, with trade tensions, conflicts, and climate change driving food inflation, according to the UN’s SOFI report. Read More
US-EU deal marked by uncertainty
The EU and the US struck a long-awaited agreement on Sunday, establishing a 15% tariff on EU exports, with certain sectors exempted. However key details remain unclear. Read More
COP30 will be different: Brazil wants world leaders to face the climate crisis head-on
In Belem, the UN climate summit will bring global leaders face to face with the harsh realities of climate change and inequality.Read More
Why is ‘Mary Poppins’ Britain’s most complained about film of 2024?
Supercalifragilisticexpialido-WHAT?? How did the 1964 classic ‘Mary Poppins’ become the most complained about film of 2024 in the UK? Read More
French MPs across political spectrum slam US-EU trade agreement as ‘submission’
The agreement reached on Sunday between Brussels and Washington, which places customs duties of 15% on EU exports to the United States, has caused an uproar among French MPs. Read…
EU considers suspending Israeli access to Research programme over Gaza war
The European Commission is tabling the suspension of Israel’s access to the EU’s Horizon Research fund as a consequence of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It comes after an…
Trump says he’s reducing 50-day deadline for Putin to agree to peace in Ukraine
Earlier this month, Trump said he had given Russia 50 days to reach a peace deal or face what he said would be “very severe” economic sanctions during a visit…