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.…
Ukraine and Russia launch drone attacks as Kyiv dismisses Putin’s three-day truce
A 12-year-old girl was killed and three others injured in a Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, local officials said. Read more at Read More
Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes takeover of strategic Arctic island
The visit by Denmark’s King Frederik X aims to show unity with Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring the island. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
LUX Audience Award finalists discuss cinema and social change
The 2025 edition of the LUX Audience Award features rich themes, stylistic and linguistic diversity. Co-productions and the creative process in cinema today were among the topics debated with the…
Which formats do online buyers prefer the most for their books?
Ireland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have the highest shares of residents buying printed books, magazines or newspapers online. Read More