Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem as Houthis fire missiles at Israel
Air raid sirens echoed sounded Jerusalem and central Israel on Thursday as the Israeli military intercepted two missiles fired from Yemen. The projectiles were destroyed before entering Israeli airspace, with…
Ukraine seeks European military support as diplomatic efforts intensify
European leaders convened in Paris on Thursday to explore military and diplomatic strategies for bolstering Kyiv’s position in ceasefire talks with Russia amid escalating negotiations. Read more at Read More
Comeback kid: Can Will Smith rehabilitate his image after the slap?
Stars Will Smith and Jonathan Majors are both back in public touring new material just a few years after both were embroiled in assaults. Will they be able to reclaim…
Pamela’s Baywatch suit to illegal Speedos: London’s Design Museum explores the evolution of swimwear
A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum is celebrating a century of swimwear in all its forms. Read More
How can the EU guarantee access to affordable housing across the bloc?
The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, has called for more investment and ‘less red tape.’ Read More
Dictators only understand language of ‘power or strength’, says Tsikhanouskaya
Belarus could be used as a launchpad for attacks on Ukraine and Western neighbours, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned on The Europe Conversation. Read More
Cyprus says it will adopt FBI guidance on tackling financial crime and sanctions evasion
A US team that spent nine months on Cyprus has produced a detailed report outlining specific recommendations and proposals including additional staff training, upgrading high-tech systems and amending existing legislation.…
Cyprus is funding desalination plants for hotels to tackle tourism’s water shortage woes
The government will provide €3 million of funding over the next two years to help hotels build their own desalination plants. Read More
First trailer released for ‘Rust’, the Alec Baldwin western with a tragic production
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set of ‘Rust’ in 2021. Its first trailer has finally been released. Read More
Europe prepares for attacks on power grid while battling soaring energy prices
The EU has identified building up its power grid as an essential, and somewhat neglected, element in its efforts to move away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills –…