View from Bucha: ‘Peace’ for Russia is when there are no more Ukrainians left alive
Exactly three years ago, in early March 2022, satellite images showed the first mass grave of civilians in Bucha, a town in the Kyiv region. It was on the grounds…
Could Europe conscript 300,000 troops needed to deter Russia without US?
As armed forces across Europe remain stretched and defence budgets constrained, could European nations reinstate compulsory military service? NATO allies are considering conscription. Read More
How can the EU fix medicines shortages? Radio Schuman
On Tuesday the Commission will present a new proposal for a Critical Medicines Act, a priority the executive set for the outset of its mandate. Read More
EU Commission lists challenges to progress on women’s rights, but stops short on solutions
The EU Commission has just unveiled its long-term political vision to maintain its commitment to gender equality, but some argue it lacks detailed solutions to long-standing challenges. Read More
Pope Francis has a restful night after prognosis upgraded, medics say
On Tuesday, doctors announced Pope Francis was no longer in immediate danger as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers in hospital from double pneumonia. Read more at Read More
UK marks fifth anniversary of COVID pandemic with Day of Reflection
The UK observed the COVID-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday with hundreds of local events across the country. Read more at Read More
How Greek protests over a deadly train crash triggered a deluge of disinformation
The protests have been falsely depicted as anti-migrant as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. Read More
Japan’s trade minister fails to win US assurance on tariff exemptions
New 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the United States are set to take effect on Wednesday. Read More
Most people around the world are breathing dirty air, researchers warn
India had six of the nine most polluted cities worldwide, the new report found. Read More
You’re more likely to die from these health issues if you eat a lot of ultra-processed foods
In some parts of Europe, ultra-processed foods make up a large and growing part of people’s diets to the detriment of their health. Read More