Commission denies unfair trade practices as US opens new probe
The European Commission dismissed new US trade investigations as unjustified, as uncertainty keeps growing over the EU–US trade deal struck in the summer of 2025. Read More
Superhero animals and green political wins: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.Read More
Top chef René Redzepi leaves Noma restaurant over abuse and assault allegations
Celebrity Danish chef René Redzepi has quit Noma, the world renowned modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, after admitting he abused and physical assaulted staff over many years. Read More
EU’s largest economies push for faster capitals market integration in joint letter
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain are urging the EU to agree by summer on a set of proposals designed to strengthen oversight of financial market infrastructures and…
This European capital was named the best creative city for 2026
Ljubljana beat more than 200 other cities for the top gong, with the jury praising its festival calendar and creative quarters. Read More
Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials, intelligence agencies warn
Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing. Read more at Read More
Lebanon’s displaced face soaring rent, tepid state response and fears of all-out war
Hundreds of thousands flee southern Lebanon after Hezbollah fires on Haifa, facing chaotic evacuations, profiteering landlords and limited state aid. Read more at Read More
Video shows moment ship struck off Iraq
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed it had attacked a vessel off Iraq, releasing a video that purports to show the moment the ship was attacked. The footage claims to show…
‘Weakening climate leadership’: Is the EU’s 2040 emissions target ambitious enough?
Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036.Read More
Controversial AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood releases the worst song you’ve ever heard
There’s been some heated backlash against AI creation Tilly Norwood, and it’s only getting worse with the release of the digital avatar’s first single… Read More