IOC urged to help overturn France's hijab ban
Sports and human rights organisations call on International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to help overturn a ban on French athletes wearing the hijab.
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US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade
The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda.
EU and Germany to help Ukraine repair and rebuild energy infrastructure
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises to focus on renewable energy and hydrogen potential as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Berlin on Tuesday.
Macron's EU influence is at risk after European elections
French President Emmanuel Macron's delicate political situation could limit his influence in the election of the new top European officials.
Biden vows to respect son's guilty verdict in gun trial
The US President’s son Hunter Biden was convicted for lying about his illegal drug use to buy a gun, making him the first child of a sitting US president to be convicted of a crime.
UK prime minister unveils Conservative Party manifesto ahead of general election
The manifesto launch comes shortly after PM Rishi Sunak was forced to deny rumours he might resign before polling day.
'I start from a big, red alarm' - Enrico Letta urges radical EU single market shake-up
The EU's single market is based on free movement of goods, services, capital and people. Ex Italian PM and author of a report into the single market, Enrico Letta argues a 5th freedom - encompassing research, education and innovation - is vital for Europe's future prosperity.
French right uproar over call for far-right alliance
Republicans leader Ciotti angers colleagues after he calls for an electoral pact with National Rally.
NATO's eastern flank countries gather in Riga ahead of crucial July summit
The Bucharest Nine (B9) group was created in the wake of Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Austrian Airlines plane suffers severe damage in hailstorm
Intense hail and turbulence smashed the plane's windscreen and nose as it flew from Spain to Austria.
Watch: Retracing Michael Mosley's final hours
The BBC's Joe Inwood shows the path where the TV presenter collapsed and died.
Super election year: What are candidates in the UK, US and Australia planning on the climate?
In a major election year, approaches to climate policies around the world range from outright rollbacks to uncertainty and a lack of focus on the key issues.
King Charles III's portrait targeted by animal rights activists
The activists were criticising the welfare standards of RSPCA "assured farm" status, with King Charles being a patron of the charity. This follows a report from Animal Rising, saying its members visited farms that had won the RSPCA Assured stamp of approval and found animal
'I am not quite myself': Danish PM gives first interview after attack
Danish Prime Minister Metter Frederiksen suffered minor whiplash in a street attack that follows a wave of attacks on politicians across Europe.
Danish PM still not feeling well after street attack
Mette Frederiksen talks about her condition after she was struck by a man in Copenhagen's old town last week.
Iceland grants whale hunting permit despite animal welfare concerns
The government grants a licence to Iceland's sole whaling firm - a move condemned by animal welfare groups.
New study shows UK music festivals continue to lag on gender representation
New research shows that on average this year at UK music festivals, 63% of acts are male artists or all-male bands, compared to just 21% of female solo artists or bands.
Czech single waste collection pick triggers competition concerns
EU executive sent an official warning to Prague raising concerns over Czech company's dominant position and its impact on sustainability.
Climate finance for adaptation needs a clear destination
The least the international community can do is fully and strategically finance climate adaptation to provide the best possible protection against climate hazards and risks, Mark Chandler writes.
Fury among EU lawmakers as French conservative leader opens up to far-right National Rally
Éric Ciotti's surprise move fuels fear that Europe's mainstream right is dismantling the firewall that has kept the far right in check.
Injured passengers offered compensation after turbulent Singapore Airlines flight
Extreme turbulence killed one and injured dozens the flight last month. Now passengers are being compensated.
Which countries saw poorest voter turnout for European elections?
While Belgians, Luxembourgers and Maltese emphatically turned out to vote in the 2024 European elections, a number of Member States saw less than or around a third of eligible voters cast their ballots.
French centre-right leader Ciotti calls for pact with far right in surprise move
Eric Ciotti, the leader of French moderate conservatives Les Republicains, is seeking to save his party from a likely painful defeat in the 30 June and 7 July snap French parliamentary elections. Yet, his decision might split it in half.
Football fan tokens kick off ahead of Euro 2024 championship
The tokens can be a good way for fans to engage better with their teams of choice at the same time as also being able to trade them.
French democracy in danger as Les Républicains (EPP) ally with Le Pen’s far right party
The European Green Party is outraged by the agreement with Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National (RN, ID on European level) that Eric Ciotti, President of Les Républicains (LR, European People’s Party on European level), announced on French television. Mélanie Vogel, co-chair
Election results show ‘urgency’ to get abortion funding at EU level, advocates say
Women's rights campaigners say a surge in support for the far-right in Europe has made efforts to fund abortion at the EU level even more urgent than before.
720 seats & Five years to run: Unpacking the European Election
Join our panel of experts on June 13th as they dissect the impact of the European elections
Scientists have built a ‘digital twin’ of Earth to predict the future of climate change
The complex computer model takes into account weather and climate systems as well as our impact on the planet.
EU and Belgian election results give veteran Green hope
One of Brussels' best known former MEPs says he is relieved that predictions of a major breakthrough for Far Right parties in the EU elections was not realised. Some nationalist parties did score heavily in certain EU member states such as France, Italy and Germany. But the
US health advisers back drug to slow Alzheimer's disease
US regulators will make a final decision on the drug later this year.
The Rise of Betting Games
Gambling games like blackjack and baccarat began life in Europe before becoming globally popular. Roulette is another good example of how these games evolved as the first major change to occur away from Europe was the use of a double zero wheel in the US. Although the original
EU Reporter Election Watch - The results and analysis as they came in
EU Reporter broadcast live from the European Parliament in Brussels as the results of the European election came in on Sunday night. Former Irish Minister for Europe Dick Roche gave his expert analysis when he joined me for an evening when many of our predictions came true. But
YouTube and X failed to act on disinformation ahead of EU vote - report
Instagram and Facebook are performing better, factcheckers claim.
Baku Energy Week opens a new chapter in Azerbaijan’s energy portfolio
Shahmar Hajiyev, Senior Advisor at the Center of Analysis of International Relations Azerbaijan hosted Baku Energy Week, combining three prestigious events as the 29th International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition (4-6 June), the 12th Caspian International Power and Green Energy
Ukraine 'hits missile launch sites in Russia'
The mayor of the city of Kharkiv says the situation there is "calmer" as Russia has been shelling less.
Commission secures 40 million vaccines against avian flu pandemic
With outbreaks of avian influenza being reported in several countries across the world, the European Union has secured a batch of preventive vaccines to prepare for possible spread among humans.
To be (there) or not to be? Brussels at odds over von der Leyen's presence at key job talks
EU leaders meeting in Brussels next week will start discussing who should get top jobs, including the Commission chief role Ursula von der Leyen has been holding for five years and would like to extend for another term.
15,000 European artists earn more than €10k, according to Spotify data
New data from Spotify shows how much European artists are earning through royalties. But how healthy is the industry?
Dare to Dream: Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign celebrates its 11th edition
More than 400 designers and makers are taking part in Denmark's biggest design festival, opening Wednesday 12 June.
Raspberry Pi shares rise by more than a third on London market debut
Although Raspberry Pi has seen impressive interest in its IPO so far, with its share price soaring just after the launch, the dangers of a post-IPO plunge, like Deliveroo, remain a risk.
Malawi vice president confirmed dead after wreckage of missing plane found
Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima has been killed in a plane crash, the president said on Tuesday, after searchers located the wreckage of the airplane.
Spanish PM Sanchez and his socialists dismiss backing down after European elections
Spain's centre-right PP party came on top in the European elections on Sunday. Yet, their resurgence did not result in the collapse of Premier Pedro Sánchez's government as the conservatives had hoped.
Watch: Medical supplies being transferred in the Gaza Strip
Footage has been released by the World Health Organisation showing the delivery of supplies to two hospitals in northern Gaza
Watch: 15-year-old boy's funeral after being shot by Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces in an overnight raid on Al-Fara'a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank according to Palestinian health officials.
Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire plan with 'remarks'
Hamas responded to a US-backed ceasefire proposal with remarks, currently under review by the US, according to Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
Donald Trump asks in new book: Is ‘unusually beautiful’ Taylor Swift ‘legitimately liberal’?
In an upcoming book which hits shelves later this month, Trump comments on Taylor Swift's appearance and questions her political beliefs. This comes at a time when President Biden’s campaign is actively seeking an endorsement from Swift.
Women participate more in meeting with an AI female teammate, research shows
Women participate more in meetings and share more ideas when they are paired up with a female-sounding AI agent, new research shows.
At Art Basel, art cannot be contained to the exhibition booth
June in Switzerland can only mean one thing: Art Basel. The world’s most prestigious art fair opens to the public on Thursday (13 June) – expect fields of wheat, unusual venues, and even an animatronic gorilla.