Diplomatic row between France and Spain escalates after Jewish teens kicked off flight
Accounts of what happened differ and have led to allegations of antisemitism, which have been rejected by both the airline and the Spanish authorities. Read More
The EU’s growing list of online platforms under investigation
The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14…
As tourism season peaks, how ready are hotels to welcome visitors?
While 63% of European accommodations expect growth, vacancies for high-skilled roles are difficult to fill. High salary expectations and a lack of work-life balance are among the reasons for this.…
Is Zagreb military parade a reflection of a new Balkan arms race?
The Croatian army parade commemorated the 30th anniversary of Operation Storm, the mission in which Croatian forces seized ethnic Serb-held territory in August 1995. Read More
‘Trump is falling for Putin’s flattery’- Russian opposition activist, Kara-Murza
Russian opposition activist and former political prisoner, Vladimir Kara Murza says Western leaders’ treatment of Putin in the past was “shocking and shameful”, and gave Putin leeway and erode democracy…
Portugal to consult major parties and president about Palestinian state recognition, PM says
Some 144 of the UN’s 193 member states recognise Palestine as a state, including most of the global south but only a handful of the 27 European Union member countries…
Syria wants Russia ‘by our side,’ foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani says in Moscow
Despite having been on opposite sides of the battle lines during the civil war, the new rulers in Damascus, headed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharra, have taken a pragmatic approach…
Thailand and Cambodia plan border visits for diplomats as fragile ceasefire holds
The ceasefire reached in Malaysia was supposed to take effect at midnight on Monday, but it was quickly tested as Thailand and Cambodia continued to accuse each other of violating…
Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place
Nations are scrambling to finalise the outlines of a trade framework with Trump in order to avoid him imposing higher tariff rates that could upend economies and governments. Read more…
Amazing architecture: RIBA reveals its shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2025
Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the…