Trade ties with Ukraine, Mercosur can shield EU from US tariffs, says agriculture Commissioner
Strengthening trade relations with Ukraine and Mercosur countries could prove beneficial for Europe in the event of a trade war with the United States, EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen told…
This key scientific finding underpins US climate action. Now Trump is being urged to ignore it
In the wake of the hottest year on record and dozens of climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is considering repealing findings that link climate change to health.Read More
Explosions rock meeting of M23 rebel leaders in DR Congo
The group, which has the backing of Rwanda, has recently captured the key cities of Goma and Bukavu in the east of the country. Read more at Read More
Jeff Bezos takes the opinions out of the Washington Post opinion pages
In a move seen by many to be appeasing Donald Trump, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has announced the restriction of opinions at the paper. Read More
US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul to discuss embassy operations, with Ukraine off the agenda. This is a second round following talks in Saudi Arabia that signalled a shift…
Bali floats steep daily tourist tax amid concerns over mass tourism and unruly visitors
Other destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, have seen mixed results from raising tourism taxes. Read More
PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan calls on banned Kurdish group to lay down arms and dissolve
After a 40-year insurgency against the Turkish state, Öcalan called on the Kurdish group to lay down arms. Read more at Read More
A living memorial: Witches of Scotland tartan honours the victims of witch hunts
Discover the way to commemorate the Witchcraft Act’s many victims in Scotland through a “living memorial”. Read More
‘Don’t buy a Swasticar’: Anti-Elon Musk Tesla advert goes viral
A UK-based group called Everyone Hates Elon appears to have taken credit for a poster seen in London and going viral online. It adds itself to another disturbing video currently…
New frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries
Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city. Read More