T-shirts instead of winter coats: what a warm October reveals about winter
At the start of October, temperatures of up to 25C give parts of Europe a last taste of late summer. Yet, according to an old farmers’ rule, a warm autumn…
US sends third carrier strike group to Middle East in biggest buildup since 2003
The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday accompanied by a Marine expeditionary unit of more than 2,000 troops, bringing the potential total US military presence in the region…
Video shows bear slamming into car in northern Japan
A brown bear slammed its body against a car in northern Japan after two bears were spotted on a road in Hokkaido. The larger bear, believed to be the mother,…
Meloni asks Brussels for fiscal leeway as energy shock squeezes Italy
Italian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is urging the European Commission again to relax the EU’s fiscal rules, saying that higher inflation due to soaring energy prices is squeezing households and…
Hundreds of high schools in France close as new protests against conditions erupt
The students say their school hours are excessively long, conditions inadequate including overheated classrooms, and that there are too many staff absences. Read More
EU adds €130 million to drone funding in border security push
The Commission is adding €130 million for drone technology as Brussels steps up border surveillance and prepares to strengthen Frontex’s role. Read More
European diesel reserves cover 10 days of the world’s demands, expert says
“Even if all of 300 million barrels of European reserves are released, it will only cover around 10 to 11 days of the world’s diesel demand”, energy expert, Osama Rizvi…
Fact check: What’s going on with Spain’s ‘Maricarmen’ housing protests?
Spanish protests against the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen have led to misleading claims about Spain’s housing activists and the wider rental crisis. Read More
DiscoverEU applications now open: Thousands of free travel passes for young Europeans up for grabs
Applications for the scheme are open until 15 October, giving eligible young Europeans the chance to explore the continent by train and other sustainable transport, with discounts on accommodation, culture…
Cornell University gang rape allegations: case sparks debate among US students
New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving seven members of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity in 2024. Read more at Read More