RSF razes multiple villages in Darfur killing dozens as UN warns of rising attacks on children
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have razed multiple villages in the western regions of the country bordering Chad, killing many and displacing thousands as a separate UN report outlines that…
EXCLUSIVE: EU Commission and capitals headed for collision over Serbia’s Cluster 3 negotiations
Brussels is seeking to revive Serbia’s accession bid and could discuss as early as Wednesday its case for opening Cluster 3. But EU capitals remain divided over whether recent measures…
European Commission renews pressure to open new accession cluster with Serbia
Commission pushes EU states to open Serbia’s accession Cluster 3 in July, citing reform progress on foreign policy alignment, rule of law and electoral legislation. But the move is set…
Good breeding: Kazakh ‘satin’ horse becomes new national symbol
A very rare satin hair coloured horse called Aqzhal is widely being celebrated in Kazakhstan as a traditional symbol of prosperity and power. Read More
South Aegean bids for 2028 World Region of Gastronomy title
Greece’s island cuisine stands out for its quality, nutritional value and, of course, its irresistible flavour. Read More
Green groups say EU-backed chemical alliance puts polluters first
A watchdog’s report challenges the industry’s claims that European chemical manufacturers are facing an existential crisis due to high energy costs and Chinese competition – one of the pillars of…
Ukraine hits vital oil refinery more than 2,500km behind Russian border
While Russia continues to pound Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in Kyiv, Ukraine is striking deep inside Russian territory as part…
EU demands fairness and transparency after FIFA’s Balogun reversal
“We support the principle of fair play and transparent competition,” the European Commission said as fury at FIFA intensifies. Read More
Italy tops European tourism in 2026: the most visited regions
Visitor numbers rose in the first half of 2026, driven above all by foreign tourists. Tourism Minister Mazzi: ‘The sector remains a pillar of the national economy.’ Read More
The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards: America is ‘a bit of a disappointment at the moment’
Prior to the release of their 25th studio album this Friday, Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards has commented on whether one of their new songs is an anti-Trump track… Read More