Ukraine: The last standoff before peace?
As Ukraine enters the fourth year of war since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, fighting is raging like never before on the frontline in the country’s east. Read more…
South Sudan shuts schools for two weeks after students collapse due to extreme heat
Many schools in South Sudan have makeshift structures and no electricity for cooling systems.Read More
Big tech, banking, energy: Who are the biggest spenders on EU lobbying?
The world’s largest companies and trade associations from the big tech, banking, energy, and chemicals/agri sectors have significantly increased their EU lobbying budgets in recent years. Read More
Fact check: Is France’s pensions system costing €55 billion a year?
France’s Court of Auditors has contradicted earlier claims by Prime Minister François Bayrou about how much the country’s pension scheme costs. Read More
Kallas ‘optimistic’ EU leaders can approve new military aid package for Ukraine next week
A special summit of European leaders is to be held on 6 March. Read More
Huge crowds attend mass funeral of Hezbollah’s slain leader Nasrallah
The funeral in Beirut, attended by Hezbollah officials and allies, aimed to show the group’s strength despite conflict with Israel and loss of leaders. Read more at Read More
British Library acquires long-lost draft for Elgar masterpiece
The British Library has secured previously unknown drafts of Edward Elgar’s ‘Introduction and Allegro for Strings’, shedding new light on the composer’s creative process. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv with €3.5 billion in fresh financial aid
Ursula von der Leyen’s ninth visit to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes amid US attempts to negotiate end to war bilaterally…
Türkiye’s foreign minister praises BRICS and criticises EU at talks with Russia’s Lavrov
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan praised BRICS and criticised the EU at a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Ankara. Read more at Read More
From Selena Gomez to Millie Bobby Brown: The 12 best dressed celebrities at the 2025 SAG Awards
The 2025 SAG Awards featured some stunning blue carpet fashion moments, including Selena Gomez serving understated elegance and Cynthia Erivo continuing her streak of striking looks. Read More