Hungary’s Magyar demands migration fine refund from EU
The Hungarian leader argues that the EU’s stance has shifted as other member states pursue similar border policies. He also wants €2 billion in lost recovery funds returned in an…
Merz hosts Macron in Cologne for key defence talks one month after FCAS initiative collapse
Macron and Merz are holding the critical talks in a symbolic setting where President Charles de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer previously met and agreed on establishing friendly Franco-German ties.…
CIA declassifies evidence of alleged Venezuelan election fraud in 2012
CIA documents declassified by Donald Trump confirm that the Venezuelan regime had, from 2012, a system capable of altering up to 1.5 million votes, though they do not prove fraud…
India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions
India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emissions. Read more at Read More
International flights set to pay carbon costs under EU’s carbon market review from 2029
Under the European Union’s revised carbon market rules, international flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be required to pay for their CO2 emissions starting in 2029.…
Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang
China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this…
Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Spain ‘strongest’ team, EU Sport Commissioner backs La Roja
Glenn Micallef, EU sport commissioner, says the expanded World Cup format “worked” ahead of Sunday’s final. Micallef says the tournament reflects the improvement of football worldwide, but insists the “best…
Podcast | Is social media over for under -13s in the EU?
The EU is edging closer to restricting social media for children. But this step would not be without contention. Why is it stirring debate? And what is needed to the…
Severe storms in France: at least two dead, over 50,000 homes lose power
Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms, with a risk of large hailstones on Thursday evening. Read More