EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns
The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair…
Climate killer methane: On the hunt for natural gas leaks with Theo
I’m travelling in Croatia, looking for leaks in the natural gas network from which methane is escaping, one of the most dangerous climate killers of all. The European Union wants…
Which European countries are the most and least progressive when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights?
A new ranking shows how European countries are progressing when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, with the UK and Hungary seeing the biggest drops. Read More
Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border
The regulation, adopted in March, allows Polish authorities to temporarily suspend the asylum rights of migrants arriving in the country via Belarus. Read More
Kallas demands probe after IDF fires ‘warning shots’ near foreign diplomats in West Bank
The Israeli military said in a statement that while the visit had been approved, the delegation “deviated from the approved route” and Israeli soldiers fired warning shots into the air…
Brexit complicated travelling with a pet between the UK and EU, but new rules could change that
Before Brexit, UK residents enjoyed straightforward travel with their pets involving minimal paperwork. Read More
‘Transformative journey’: The Salt Path inspires walkers to tackle England’s epic coastal route
The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea. Read More
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza; newborn and toddler among dead
Palestinians in Deir al-Balah held funeral prayers on Wednesday for victims of an Israeli airstrike, including a seven-day-old baby and a two-year-old toddler. Read more at Read More
Central Asian countries push for regional development at Termez Dialogue
The Termez Dialogue in Uzbekistan aims to create a permanent platform for Central and South Asian cooperation, emphasising connectivity and economic integration. Read more at Read More
Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian action in Gaza in first audience
The pontiff urged immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to its people’s “heartbreaking” suffering during his first general audience in St Peter’s Square. Read more at Read More