‘EU legislation cannot be dictated by social media threats,’ says MEP trade chief
Bernd Lange, the MEP lead on the EU-US trade deal, has rejected pressure from Washington to fast-track implementation, insisting the bloc’s democratic procedures cannot be dictated by tariff threats from…
France confronts Nazi-looted art legacy in new Musée d’Orsay gallery
A new gallery at Paris’s Musée d’Orsay is putting Nazi-era looted and displaced artworks on public display, including pieces with incomplete or disputed ownership histories. Read More
Indonesia volcano eruption kills three hikers on Mount Dukono
Mount Dukono erupted in North Halmahera, Indonesia, sending a massive ash cloud 10 kilometres into the sky. Three hikers, including two foreigners, were killed and 10 remain missing. Rescue teams…
After 20 rounds of sanctions, the EU finally sees cracks in the Russian economy
Europeans are taking credit for the growing signs of strain in the Russian economy. Does that mean sanctions are working? It’s complicated. Read More
Hostages taken in bank robbery in western Germany, police say
The hostage takers and at least one captive were believed to be holed up inside the bank’s vault, the Bild newspaper reported. Read More
Europe’s airlines face jet fuel shift as safety concerns grow
Potential jet fuel shortages due to the war in Iran could force a shift in fuel types, raising operational and safety risks across airlines and airports. Read More
Iraq announces huge oil find near Saudi border as Hormuz crisis bites
Iraq has the fifth largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at 145 billion barrels, representing about 17% of total Middle Eastern reserves and around 9% of global reserves,…
Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade — and who is not?
For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. But this time, even Russia’s former allies are staying away, leaving the Kremlin alone…
Brown bears rescued from harsh captivity conditions in Armenia
Bears rescued from captivity in Armenia are recovering at a wildlife refuge after being kept in poor conditions as status symbols. Read more at Read More
Music meets wellness: Edinburgh Fringe 2026 will have theatre inside UK’s biggest sauna
The “Sauna Theatre” will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing an immersive experience for wellness and culture fans alike. Read More