Angoulême Comics Festival cancels 2026 edition after authors call for boycott
The cancellation of the upcoming festival was expected after a monthslong crisis over its governance. Authors and publishers pulled out of the event last month. Read More
Local French media outlets imitated as part of Russian propaganda strategy
According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in…
Femicide: These EU countries consistently report the highest rates
Many European countries are cracking down on direct and indirect violence against women. Where are they more likely to fall victim to a close acquaintance? Read More
Parliament backs ‘carbon monitoring’ of heavy industry imports into EU
European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc’s carbon border tax. Read More
Greek farmers block border crossings in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action. Read more at Read More
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny dethrones Taylor Swift as most-streamed global artist
Spotify Wrapped has launched for 2025, showing music fans their most listened to artists, songs, albums and more. It also provides global trends for music listening and has revealed that…
Italy bids farewell to tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli
Italy pays tribute to Nicola Pietrangeli with a public viewing and a private funeral attended by figures from sport, politics and entertainment. Read more at Read More
Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack
Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has stopped all operations with Russia, citing unacceptable security risks. Read more at Read More
Von der Leyen pushes ahead with reparations loan for Ukraine as Belgium maintains its opposition
Ursula von der Leyen has offered sweeping guarantees for Belgium to agree to an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine. Belgian authorities say risks could be fatal. EU leaders will gather…
Hungary to sue EU over ‘Brussels diktat’ to phase out Russian energy
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said it will be impossible for his country to decouple from Russian oil and gas by 2027, and described the EU’s new political agreement on…