Swiss National Bank cuts policy rate further as low inflation persists
Swiss National Bank continued to lower interest rates in March, while highlighting that external geopolitical risks could still be a threat to the Swiss economy and exports. Read More
French man returns home after nearly 900 days in Iranian prison
Olivier Grondeau, who had been held in Iran since October 2022, said earlier this year that Tehran was using him as a bargaining chip. Read more at Read More
Kanye ‘Ye’ West new album drop overshadowed by yet another disgusting social media meltdown
‘Bully’ by name, bully by nature. Again. Read More
Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality
Ukraine’s territory has to be recognized, and its independence and sovereignty have to be protected, for the end of the war to be worth it, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Thomas…
Fact check: Can Canada apply to join the EU?
Questions have been raised over whether Canada could hypothetically apply to join the European Union amid its crumbling relations with the US, but experts say its geographical and cultural distance…
When it comes to defence tech, Europe could learn lessons on speed from Ukraine
Defence spending is set to dominate this week’s EU Summit in Brussels. But as Ukraine is learning, speed is key to any investment in defence tech. Read More
Protesters disrupt Gal Gadot’s Walk of Fame ceremony
Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony drew protests as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups clashed amid ongoing violence in the Israel-Hamas war. Read more at Read More
Nuits de Fourvière 2025: The must-see acts of one of Europe’s best festivals
Tickets go on sale today at midday CET for one of Europe’s best pluridisciplinary festivals. Here are our recommendations for this year’s stellar line-up. Read More
Jury convicts thieves who stole satirical golden toilet from Churchill’s birthplace
The audacious heist of a unique and functioning artwork by conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan has ended with the conviction of three men. Read More
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war
Zelenskyy said releasing all prisoners of war and captured civilians would be an important step toward peace. Read More