New data show Romania’s brown bear population higher than previously thought
According to a census conducted by Romania’s Forestry Research Institute, there are up to 13,000 bears living in Romania, much higher than the 8,000 previously estimated. Read More
Spanish police arrest Russian couple linked to exotic cat smuggling ring based in Mallorca
The suspects are alleged to have advertised species including pumas, white tigers and clouded leopards — for which they were charging €60,000. Read more at Read More
UN trade agency urges US to exempt poorest countries from reciprocal tariffs
UN report says 28 of the 57 nations targeted by the Trump administration’s now-paused tariffs each account for less than 0.1% of the US trade deficit. Read more at Read…
Can we stop pretending the Katy Perry-Blue Origin space trip was anything but a crass PR stunt?
“That space mission this morning? That’s end time shit.” No truer word has been spoken. And just because it was the first all-female flight since 1963, doesn’t make it a…
Young men’s financial insecurity helping to fuel anti-feminism in the EU, research claims
Faced with the radicalisation of the discourse against women’s rights, an analysis by a think tank suggests that its origin is not only cultural but also economic. Read More
Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and vehicles burned
Vechicles were set on fire in several prison car parks and a prison in the southern city of Toulon was fired at with an automatic weapon. Read More
Venice’s daytripper fee returns this week, rising to €10 for last-minute bookings
Venice daytrippers face steep fines if they don’t pay the fee designed to combat overtourism. Read More
Students arrested at University of Amsterdam pro-Palestine protest
At least 5 people were arrested after students occupied a building at the University of Amsterdam, while clashes with police also took place nearby. Read more at Read More
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French President Emmanuel Macron to honour Notre-Dame de Paris restorers
About 100 craftspeople and public servants who helped restore the cathedral will be honoured with the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit. Read More