Economic confrontation biggest threat to global stability in 2026, World Economic Forum report says
Geoeconomic confrontation — ranging from sanctions to tariffs — is the top threat, found the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Risks Report on the eve of its annual meeting gathering…
Vienna battles deep freeze as Danube ice threatens shipping
Austria faced overnight disruption into Tuesday morning as black ice continued to refreeze roads and pavements, while icebreaking operations protected cruise ships on the Danube. Read more at Read More
UK and EU tree planting pledges face reality check as scientists warn the climate window is closing
The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made?Read More
Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal
Farmers from FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs unions left Paris after protesting rising costs. Tractors entered Toulouse, defying a local ban, under police watch. Read more at Read More
Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst announces withdrawal from all things Eurovision
Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the…
Who has dethroned Scarlett Johansson as highest grossing actress of all time?
Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson at the box office, with the latest instalment of the Avatar franchise, ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’, hitting $1.23bn at the global box office this…
What is the EU doing to defend its borders?
Europe is shifting into defence mode. EU leaders say the threat is real and growing. As Brussels pours billions into defence, is Europe preparing fast enough for the threats it…
Exclusive: EU Parliament boss calls for swift action against Iranian regime ‘on its last legs’
In an interview with Euronews’ flagship show Europe Today, European Parliament President Metsola said the EU should not wait for Trump to take swift actions against the Iranian regime –…
Newsletter: Metsola predicts Iranian regime collapse; US to host Danish, Greenlandic officials
Also in this newsletter: Trump’s Greenland annexation threats loom large as NATO’s North Atlantic Council meets, and former EU trade boss Pascal Lamy warns that delaying approval of EU-US trade…
Prime Minister Takaichi and President Lee share drum session in Tokyo
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo. Read more at Read More