The EU’s age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’
Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its…
Newsletter: EU leaders weigh a NATO-style common defence clause
Also in this newsletter: EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions. Read more at Read More
Vespa turns 80: The spark that put the world on two Italian wheels
From a 1946 patent to global icon: A revolutionary design which became a big screen darling and more. Read More
Is Germany the sick man of Europe again? The Ring in Berlin
In this episode of Ring, recorded in the German capital, it’s Bundestag vs. European Parliament: Christian Democrat Sepp Müller and Leftist Martin Schirdewan go head to head to discuss the…
Can the ‘deadzoning’ trend be a way to improve our wellbeing while travelling?
This new travel craze is sweeping through millennials and Gen Z, who are intentionally becoming disconnected in an era of being chronically online. Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Diplomacy stalls as Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US maintains blockade
Diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States appear to stall, with Tehran rejecting the premise of talks until Washington lifts its naval blockade of its ports. The international community…
Beijing artist marks World Earth Day with peace installation
Chinese artist Kong Ning marks World Earth Day in Beijing with a peace-themed installation, using wearable art to highlight environmental concerns. Read more at Read More
Speed and deterrence: Germany’s defence minister unveils first ever military strategy
Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range. Read…
Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah, Macron says
Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel. Read more at Read More