Drug use report: Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise
A new study has monitored illicit drug use through wastewater analysis in 115 European cities from 25 countries. From 2024 to 2025, MDMA’s residues in wastewaters decreased by 16%, while…
Iran fires barrages at Israel and wider region after killing of two of its top security officials
Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials.…
Napoli fan ‘stabbed by wife’ at home after VAR decision sparks domestic dispute
The 40-year-old man was stabbed by his wife after a misunderstanding while watching a Napoli game at their home, according to Italian media. Read More
Starmer says ‘we can’t lose focus’ on Ukraine amid Iran war during Zelenskyy visit
Zelenskyy’s visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read…
Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest against Iran war
As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats. Read more at Read More
Ukraine ‘informally’ opens all six clusters in EU membership bid but veto remains
Brussels and Kyiv are trying to keep the process afloat by at least extending the technical talks while the Hungarian veto on Kyiv’s membership remains in place. Read More
European Parliament moves to revive the EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock
MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and…
From museum-curated living to sustainable Alpine fine dining: The greatest European places in 2026
A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list. Read More
Kyiv open to discussing drone interception expertise with Netanyahu, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine’s president said he is ready for a dialogue with the Israeli prime minister on drone interceptors and Kyiv’s expertise in countering Tehran’s UAVs, as the Iran war entered its…
Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation ‘calmer’
The French president rejected US President Trump’s calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides. Read…