US will not ‘fly around the world’ to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Washington says
The State Department announcement marks a significant shift in Washington’s approach and comes after months of stalled diplomatic efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to agree to a deal to…
Euronews Culture’s Film of the Week: ‘Thunderbolts*’ – Florence Pugh to the MCU’s rescue
The 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a step up from recent MCU offerings. But is it enough to renew faith in an ongoing saga that’s been on…
Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
The British actor-comedian arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for his first hearing since he was charged last month with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as…
‘Atmosphere full of hope’: Pre-conclave meetings of cardinals continue in Vatican
In the week leading up to the conclave, the cardinals continue to meet at the Vatican to get to know each other and outline the profile of the future pope.…
Mistreated bears rehabilitated in Bulgarian wildlife refuge
Former dancing bears, once subjected to harsh training methods, are now living freely in a peaceful mountain sanctuary in Bulgaria. Read more at Read More
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans
The administration claims judges are interfering with its power over immigration and foreign policy. Read more at Read More
South Korea’s former PM enters presidential race with pledge to curb executive power
Han, who briefly served as acting leader following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration, said he would push for constitutional amendments to better balance power between…
Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party campaigned on an anti-immigration platform in Runcorn and Helsby, a constituency in northwest England. Read More
Europe best region in world for press freedom but situation worsening, says RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its annual report on global press freedom on Friday. Europe remains the safest region for journalists, but the situation is deteriorating. Read More
Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation, citing threat to democracy
Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason. Read More