Power restored in Spain, Portugal but reason for blackout remains a mystery
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says “no hypothesis is being ruled out” as he vows to investigate and uncover the cause behind the massive blackout that gripped much of the…
Donald Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs
President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reversal as the import…
Day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia wraps up: Key takeaways
Manfred Weber, running as the sole candidate for the presidency, was re-elected as European People’s Party President with 502 votes in favour and 61 against during day one of the…
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns two-state solution is ‘near a point of no return’
The United Nations says the promise of a two-state solution is at risk of disappearing as fighting continues in Gaza with Israel intensifying its ground and aerial operations across the…
Swedish police say several injured in apparent shooting in eastern city of Uppsala
In a statement, police said they had received several calls from members of the public to report noises that sounded like gunfire. Read More
Sycamore Gap tree felling was a ‘deliberate and mindless’ act, UK prosecutor says
The tree, revered for its symmetrical perch between two hills along ancient Hadrian’s Wall, was cut down in the early hours of 28 September 2023, damaging the stone wall as…
UN agencies slash jobs, warn of impact to services amid US funding cuts, officials say
The cuts to the UN agencies underscore the impact of President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US back from its position as the world’s single largest aid donor. Read…
Trump has neutral impact on European voting patterns, study finds
Donald Trump isn’t influencing voting patterns in Europe and the EU may be more disconnected from his presidency than was originally thought, according to a report by academics within the…
EU governments discuss action on disinformation over climate policy
Environment ministers discussed on Tuesday how to counter disinformation and propaganda targeting the EU’s climate and environmental policies, less than 24 hours after a catastrophic power cut in Spain and…
How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children?
Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids.…