EU Decoded: Is the EU losing the geopolitical race for critical raw minerals?
The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can…
Spain to meet NATO 2% defence target by 2025
The Spanish Prime Minister confirmed an additional €10.4 billion investment in defence and security to bring the country’s spending from 1.28% of GDP in 2024 to the 2% NATO target…
Search underway after suspected shark attack on Israeli coast
Israeli police continued their search on Tuesday for a swimmer feared to have been attacked by a shark off the Mediterranean coast near Hadera. Read more at Read More
Why fossil fuels are like renting a home – and solar panel imports soon pay for themselves
Ahead of the IEA’s summit on energy security this week, analysts are emphasising the benefits of solar and wind.Read More
Vance and Modi hail positive US-India trade talks amid Trump tariff threat
The US is India’s main trading partner and their bilateral trade stood at €113bln in 2024, with a €39.9bln surplus in favour of New Delhi. Read more at Read More
Detained US university student misses son’s birth after release plea rejected
Mahmoud Khalil, 30, has been held in detention since early March over his involvement in last year’s pro-Palestinian campus protests. Read more at Read More
EU won’t decouple from China as condition for reaching trade deal with Trump
Despite the latest developments, the EU’s policy on China will remain based on “de-risking” rather than “decoupling”, Brussels has said. Read More
These tracking holidays offer ‘total immersion’ into the world of Europe’s wolves
Organisers say these wildlife experiences benefit wolf conservation by teaching about peaceful coexistence and habitat preservation. Read More
Christian Palestinians mourn Pope Francis, an outspoken voice for peace in Gaza
In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis frequently called with the only Catholic church in Gaza to see how people huddled inside were coping with the devastating…
Argentines pay tribute to Pope Francis in his hometown of Buenos Aires
Mourners gathered in Pope Francis’ hometown to pay tribute to the Argentine-born pontiff, who was known for his dedication to the poor. Read more at Read More