Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame? | Radio Schuman
The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years. This is due in part to domestic political crises in both France…
Exclusive: US to offer Ukraine security-for-resources fund sharing agreement
US to offer bilateral agreement giving it co-management role over the country’s resources in exchange for a long-term financial commitment to the reconstruction of the country after the war, according…
EU’s medicine stockpiling strategy challenged by national security concerns
The European Union’s efforts to build a medical stockpile and strengthen health crisis preparedness face a major challenge: a blind spot over national reserves. Many member states are reluctant to…
US funding freeze could mean HIV treatment delays for thousands in Ukraine
Experts say issues with US funding could lead to delays in HIV treatment for thousands of Ukrainians already grappling with the impact of war on health services. Read More
Mystery illness kills more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In most cases, those falling ill were dead around 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. Read More
French ex-surgeon on trial for alleged sexual assault of 299 people
A former French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 people, mostly children. Read More
UN rejects US resolution that urges an end to the war in Ukraine without noting Russian aggression
The United Nations General Assembly has rejected a US resolution that urges an end to the war in Ukraine due to its failure to note Russian aggression. Read More
Trump curbs Chinese investment and proceeds with tariffs on Canada and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has said he will proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month and tighten Chinese investment rules in the US. Market sentiment soured as risk-off…
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire ‘feasible’ in next few weeks, Macron says
After meeting US President Donald Trump on Monday, the French leader said that a ceasefire with Russia was possible but that Ukraine must be given security guarantees. Read more at…
Fact or fiction? Syria plans to erase Queen Zenobia from history books over claims she never existed
Syria’s Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to the school curriculum, including the removal of any reference to symbols of the former regime, including the national anthem. Syrian Queen…