Estonian government approves additional funding to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP
Estonia’s government approved the multi-billion Euro plans that will see the Baltic country boost its defence investments to over 5% of GDP, in line with Trump’s demands for NATO members.…
Police plane crashes into sea in Thailand, killing all six officers on board
Police say they don’t know why the plane crashed but are gathering data from the aircraft’s black box. Read more at Read More
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The killing and ensuing five-day search leading to Mangione’s arrest rattled the business community, with some health insurers deleting photos of executives from their websites and switching to online shareholder…
More than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria into Niger, says rights group
The mass deportations come amid rising tensions between Algeria and its southern neighbours, all now led by military juntas that ousted elected governments previously aligned with Algiers. Read more at…
Putin and Netanyahu absent from Pope Francis’ funeral, Beijing remains silent
Russia and Israel will be represented at Pope Francis’ funeral — but China is likely to stay absent. Read more at Read More
WFP says its food stocks have run out under Israel’s ongoing blockade of Gaza
Some 80% of Gaza’s population of more than two million relies primarily on charity kitchens for food, because other sources have shut down under Israel’s blockade, according to the UN.…
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Letter fragment suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford
New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the early 17th century. Read More
What are the most dynamic and sustainable European cities? These are the winners
London, Paris and Berlin have consistently retained their position. But what makes them so special? Read More
Brew festivals and ethical cafes: Why coffee-lovers should head to Helsinki this year
An increasingly diverse coffee culture has taken root in the Finnish city over the last decade. Read More