Thousands in Slovakia and Czech Republic rally against leaders on Velvet Revolution anniversary
The Velvet Revolution in 1989 brought an end to decades of Soviet-dominated communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia, which peacefully split into two nations in 1993. Read more at Read…
EU wants a seat on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, Commissioner for the Mediterranean says
The EU should be represented on US President Donald Trump’s transitional body for Gaza, Dubravka Šuica, the EU’s Commissioner for the Mediterranean, has told Euronews. Read More
Syria begins first public trial over deadly clashes in minority’s coastal heartland
Half of the 14 defendants were loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, while the other half were members of the new government’s security forces. Read more at Read More
Poland suggests Russia is responsible for railway blast on Ukraine delivery line
Polish prosecutors have initiated an investigation into “acts of sabotage of a terrorist nature” committed for the benefit of foreign intelligence. Read more at Read More
New Zealand book award disqualifies two authors for AI artwork
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust introduced a new rule this year stating that any book submitted for the Ockham awards must not contain AI material of any kind. Read…
COP30: World is falling behind on crucial methane emissions cuts, new report warns
Research from a UN agency says the world is set to miss targets agreed four years ago despite readily available technology and clear incentives. Read More
Singapore reveals world’s first green fuel tax on flights. How much will Europeans have to pay?
The aviation fuel levy will impact flyers on economy and premium cabins, but won’t come into effect until 2026. Read More
Zagreb skyscraper fire causes major damage
A large fire tore through the Vjesnik skyscraper in Zagreb, heavily damaging multiple floors, though authorities say there is no risk of the building collapsing. Read more at Read More
France probes Vinted over alleged exposure of children to pornographic content
France’s child protection chief demanded probe into second-hand clothes platform Vinted after ads were found redirecting users to adult websites. Read more at Read More
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