Which highly symbolic books has Nicolas Sarkozy taken to prison?
The former French president begins a five-year prison sentence today and is allowed to bring three books with him. What will he be reading behind bars, and how are his…
In pictures: Ancient Japanese sumo returns to London for the first time in over 30 years
The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time the event has ever been held outside Japan. Read More
Ryuichi Sakamoto estate joins ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign
The estate of legendary Japanese composer joins the likes of Björk, Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. in the boycott initiative, in response to the genocide in Gaza. Read More
EU making ‘major mistake’ of focusing on drone production over skills, says Ukrainian expert
The EU should build more training centres for drone operators to ensure they can adapt quickly to battlefield developments, the co-founder of a Ukrainian advisory firm said. Read More
European leaders back Ukraine ceasefire proposal at current contact line
European leaders have closed ranks in support of Ukraine after US President Donald Trump announced a potential summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Read More
Education exodus: Amid mounting challenges, how fulfilled are teachers in the EU?
The OECD warns of future teacher shortages, as rising numbers of young educators plan to leave the profession while older staff near retirement. Read More
Fire at Hungary’s largest refinery contained, no injuries reported
Hungary’s strategic oil refinery in Százhalombatta, 27 kilometres from Budapest, may temporarily shut as a result of the fire. Read More
Will the EU’s climate goals be affected by Washington’s trade war?
US pressure and Chinese restrictions on rare earth metals are disrupting EU supply chains, challenging the bloc’s climate goals and increasing dependency on foreign resources. Read More
Fact-checking claims that no female hostages made it out of Gaza
European journalists and commentators have purported that “not a single woman” survived captivity following the release of the last remaining hostages kidnapped by Hamas. These claims are misleading. Read More
Storm wreaks havoc in Paris suburbs, leaving trail of destruction
A powerful storm struck the Val-d’Oise region, northwest of Paris, on Monday evening, leaving one person dead and nine others injured after violent winds caused three cranes to collapse in…