Ryanair punishes Denmark over ‘harmful’ new tax by scrapping flights to major airports
Ryanair says the tax will make Denmark’s regional airports “hopelessly uncompetitive” compared to other EU countries. Read More
Badger admiring Banksy-style badger wins Wildlife Photographer People’s Choice Award
This year’s winner shows a badger looking at a graffiti version of itself. It was praised as “flawlessly timed” and will be displayed online and at London’s Natural History Museum…
EU court upholds €320 million fine against Poland over controversial judicial reform
Poland will not be reimbursed the €320 million in EU funds that it lost during its protracted dispute with Brussels over judicial independence. Read More
Fact check: Do nearly 80% of refugees in Sweden holiday in their home country, as Elon Musk claims?
The South Africa-born billionaire’s claim that refugees in Sweden are playing the system has gone viral, but the catchy 79% figure has been taken out of context. Read More
European Commission opens Shein probe and targets Chinese e-commerce giants
The Commission calls for stricter enforcement of consumer protection and environmental standards in online commerce in a new communication focusing on Chinese marketplaces; separately announcing an investigation into clothes giant…
Iraq’s Supreme Court freezes controversial laws on women’s rights, detainees, and land disputes
The move follows a complaint by lawmakers who argued that the voting process was unlawful. Read more at Read More
Finalists named for longest-running women+’s playwrighting prize
Nine finalists have been announced for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the most prestigious English-language theatre prize for women and non-binary writers. Read More
Brussels metro lines closed as police hunt for gunmen in underground network of tunnels
Two men wearing balaclavas exchanged fire outside the Clémenceau metro station in the Belgian capital early on Wednesday. Read More
Greenland pushes EU for more investment amid rising US and Chinese interest
Greenland’s national debate about independence will consider negotiating better terms in its relationship with Denmark and securing more significant investment from the EU. Read More
Russia to relaunch Soviet-era Eurovision Song Contest rival in Moscow under Putin’s orders
The revived contest, planned to take place in Moscow later this year, is Russia’s way of directly challenging Eurovision while promoting “traditional values.” Read More