EU targets food and fast fashion in new war on waste
Polish presidency of the EU Council announced breakthrough in early hours after marathon overnight talks on food waste reduction targets and measures to limit a throwaway clothing culture. Read More
European Commission urges end to tax reform deadlock in energy cost-cutting plan
A leaked draft of a keenly awaited Action Plan for Affordable Energy suggests cutting green levies and VAT could ease costs for European consumers – but tax reforms have been…
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit one of the world’s most populated regions, new NASA data shows
New data from US space agency believes that the 2024 YR4 asteroid now has over a 3 per cent chance of hitting the planet in 2032, making it the highest-threat…
Archaeologists discover oldest section of China’s Great Wall, dating back nearly 3,000 years
A newly uncovered section of the Great Wall of China, dating back nearly 3,000 years, has pushed the wall’s origins back by 300 years, revealing its roots in the late…
Macron, Costa, Meloni: Who should get Europe’s seat at the negotiating table?
European countries are insisting there can be no discussions about peace in Ukraine without the direct involvement of Ukraine and Europe as talks between Washington and Moscow have started. Read…
Where was The White Lotus season 3 filmed? Our pick of Thailand’s must-visit filming locations
Follow in the footsteps of The White Lotus cast and experience Thailand’s pristine beaches, lush jungles, and buzzing cities. Read More
Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims
Philippe Tabarot will also talk to staff at the airline, after female employees told Radio France that they had been sexually harassed. Read more at Read More
US accuses China of ‘dangerous’ helicopter moves near disputed island
The Philippines said China’s crew flew within 3 metres of its plane in the airspace above Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday. Read more at Read More
Germany’s AfD at risk of millions in fines over alleged illegal donation
The AfD received €2.35 million from Gerhard Dingler, allegedly funnelled through him by billionaire Henning Conle, risking a €7 million fine if confirmed. Read more at Read More
Zelenskyy’s approval rating grows to 57%, debunking Trump’s 4% support claim
Despite the US president’s claims of low support, Zelenskyy’s approval rating reached 57% in February — higher than Trump’s own. Read more at Read More