French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces more accusations of sexual violence
The singer still maintains his innocence, saying he “never sought to coerce anyone into a sexual act”, while declaring that he “does not question the feelings of women.” Read More
Gaza-bound aid flotilla says it is ‘under attack’ as Israel intercepts fleet off Cyprus
The Israeli foreign ministry said the aim of the flotilla was to “serve Hamas, to divert attention from Hamas’s refusal to disarm and to obstruct progress on President Trump’s peace…
Bodies of four divers who drowned in Maldives diving accident found, Italy says
Five Italian divers are believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 metres in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday, according to Italy’s Foreign Ministry. Read…
Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku
Iran’s deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to call for international support to rebuild 150,000 homes damaged in the war. Read more at Read More
Fires and damaged buildings after massive Russian drone attack
Eighteen people were injured in Odesa after Russian drone strikes hit residential buildings overnight. Read more at Read More
Pop watch mania: Swatch appeals for calm as clamour continues for its ‘Royal Pop’
The Swiss watchmaker Swatch has been forced to shut several of its stores around the world as a frenzy spreads over its new pocket watch collection made in collaboration with…
In the money: How much will Shakira receive after winning battle against Spain’s tax authorities?
Pop star Shakira is celebrating victory after a Spanish court annulled a hefty tax penalty imposed in 2011 claiming she failed to declare her residence in Spain. The singer has…
‘We want to create bridges, not burn them,’ says Finnish Foreign Trade Minister on EU-US deal
Finnish Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio expressed “cautious optimism” about the EU-US trade deal, ahead of meetings with fellow EU ministers in Brussels this week. Speaking on Europe Today, he…
Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff released on €2.7 million bail in anti-corruption probe
According to Ukraine’s anti-corruption investigators, Andriy Yermak is a suspect in a large money laundering probe tied to the construction of a luxury residence complex outside Kyiv. Read More
Meloni urges EU to treat energy crisis like defence emergency, relax fiscal rules
Meloni calls for greater budget flexibility to tackle rising energy costs, warning Italy could exit the SAFE defence programme, in a new letter sent to the European Commission. Read More