US academic faces years in prison in Thailand for allegedly insulting monarchy
Paul Chambers, a political science lecturer at Thailand’s Naresuan University, rejects the charges. Read more at Read More
Lego says new factory in Vietnam will make toys without without adding emissions to the atmosphere
It is hoped that the factory’s 12,400 solar panels and energy storage system will help set a precedent for more sustainable manufacturing in Vietnam.Read More
Germany’s CDU and SPD reach coalition deal, paving way for new leadership
The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which they plan to present on Wednesday afternoon. Read More
UK defence industry calls for quick security pact with Brussels to access EU money
One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth €150 billion, would largely exclude British suppliers. Read More
Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland’s EU referendum, says prime minister
“I don’t want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear,” Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told Euronews in an interview. Read More
Universal unveils plans for Europe’s biggest theme park in UK
Universal Studios will open its first European theme park in the UK in 2031. Read More
Musk calls Trump advisor ‘moron’ in quarrel over Tesla
The South African-born billionaire’s latest spat further fuelled rumours of his growing rift with Trump. Influential allies have also criticised the US president’s tariffs. Read more at Read More
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Wildfires ravage parts of Russia’s Far East and Caucasus
Several buildings were destroyed after wildfires broke out on the outskirts of Chita, a city in Russia’s Far East, on Tuesday, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry. Read more at…
Royalties row: ‘Freed From Desire’ singer Gala fighting for her anthem rights
Despite the worldwide success of her hit ‘Freed From Desire’ in the 90s and the anthem’s renewed ubiquity in the 2020s, Italian singer Gala has been living “penniless in Brooklyn…