EU countries disappointed over Commission’s lacklustre efforts on Ukraine trade deal
The EU executive’s failure to wrap up a long-term free trade agreement with Ukraine despite months of negotiations sparked frustration among the bloc’s agriculture ministers during a closed-door meeting. Read…
Meet Daniela Pes, the Sardinian musician who doesn’t need you to understand her dialect
Daniela Pes brings together haunting melodies, juddering loops and her rare Italian dialect to create an otherworldly experience of music. Read More
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French farmers rally as controversial agriculture bill sparks political showdown
The proposed law reflects a broader shift across several EU countries to ease environmental regulations, as farmers continue to battle surging prices and a cost-of-living crisis. Read More
Trump honours veterans and fallen soldiers in Memorial Day ceremony
US President Donald Trump honoured US soldiers who died in combat in a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, calling them “America’s best and bravest”. Read more at Read More
Work complete on undersea power cable linking mainland with Crete, Greece says
Athens hopes to extend the link, dubbed the Great Sea Interconnector, to Cyprus and Israel by the end of the decade. Read More
Man arrested after car drives into pedestrians in Liverpool as city celebrates Premier League win
Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade through the city to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with tens of thousands of fans lining the streets of the 10-mile route. Read…
German court convicts four ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in emissions scandal
The German carmaker was accused in 2015 of rigging engine control software to let diesel-powered cars pass emissions tests. Read More
Dutch far-right MP threatens to leave coalition if migration policy not toughened
“We’ve done enough concessions,” Wilders said during a press conference announcing his 10-point plan, adding that if “nothing or not enough happens, we’re out.” Read More
EU tariff offer still on the table, says EU Commission
Despite pressure over the weekend from the US, the EU said its offer on tariffs remains in play. Read More