MEPs say protests such as those seen this week in Belfast “must remain peaceful and lawful”. The message, from the ECR Group in the European Parliament, comes in the wake of violent disturbances in the Northern Irish city. This follows clashes over consecutive nights between
Young people across Europe are being invited to share their stories, ideas and creative visions of China-Europe friendship in a major international competition that offers the chance to win an unforgettable trip to China. The Mission of the People's Republic of China to the
During his visit, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
The Commission published its 48th update of the EU Air Safety List on 8 June. First released in 2006, the EU Air Safety List informs passengers of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union because they do not meet
Despite not hosting a single match, Portugal could see nearly €1 billion in economic benefits from a World Cup increasingly driven by digital engagement and consumer spending, according to a new study.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, the European Union is attempting to figure out it's own on-field strategy for combatting finance crunches triggered by energy shocks and shifting geopolitics.
Police used water cannon during a second night of unrest in Northern Ireland after a Belfast stabbing sparked anti-migrant tensions.
Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Familia’s new tower in Barcelona, now the world’s tallest church, in a mass marking 100 years since Antoni Gaudí’s death.
Apple’s Siri AI delay has turned the DMA from a Brussels bubble debate into a consumer issue. The DMA is meant to ensure a fair market, but what are the measurable benefits for consumers and founders?
The demonstrations have grown into a broader anti-establishment movement, with protesters accusing both the government and opposition parties of failing to address the country's political and economic challenges.
Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib has announced €16.5 million in additional EU support to stop the Ebola outbreak, after visiting frontline responders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and engaging with the African Union and the Africa Centres for Disease
Trump, who was in part elected on his promises to tackle inflation, said he had been prepared for the war in Iran to hit stock markets and oil prices.
The European Commission and Australia have successfully concluded negotiations on Australia's association to Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship €93.5 billion research and innovation funding programme. Australia will associate to Pillar II of Horizon Europe, which addresses
The much anticipated FIFA World Cup kicks off today, bringing together some of the world's biggest footballers for a month of matches. We speak exclusively to Glenn Micallef, the EU Commissioner for Sports to hear the Brussels view on one of the most political World Cups to date.
Europe faces a paradox: economies need workers while governments tighten migration rules. This tension grows as the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect on 12 June, marking the bloc’s strictest migration policy in decades.
The European Commission has expanded the EU's role in ocean observation by adopting OceanEye. This initiative aims to position the EU as the world's leading provider of ocean intelligence by contributing to 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035 and securing 35% of
The exhibition, NIGO: From Japan With Love, brings together over 700 objects from his personal archive, charting his evolution from teenage Americana obsessive to global designer and artistic director of Kenzo.
France aims to protect an additional 250,000 hectares of forest by 2030, including 180,000 hectares in French Guiana.
The stock market debut of Elon Musk's AI and space company could make thousands of SpaceX employees significantly wealthier, including some of the firm's lowest-paid staff.
AI language models can mimic human emotional states, opening new doors for mental health research, according to a new study.
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Young voices took centre stage in Sofia, where they joined European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva to map out a more competitive and innovation-driven future for the EU startup ecosystem. Students, researchers, and early-stage founders shared their first-hand experiences and
The new US assault across multiple Iranian cities came as efforts to negotiate an end the war again appeared stuck, with Iran insisting it would maintain its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global energy supplies and sent oil prices higher.
The World Cup is on, the single biggest sport event of the year, followed by millions of people around the world. So far, the vibes are strangely subdued. Ticket sales and hotel bookings are below expectations and immigration issues are making headlines - especially in the US.
The rate of human-induced warming remains at an all-time high, according to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change report.
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the case.
Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel speaks in Jerusalem to a group of European and American journalists on a press trip to Israel. Picture from EIPA/AMEPA. "I already told the Jewish community in France to pack up and come to Israel. I don’t think they have a place
Somali referee Omar Artan was welcomed by hundreds of supporters in Mogadishu after being denied entry to the United States and removed from the 2026 World Cup officials list. Artan vowed to return for the next tournament.
The 2026 men's World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams and is the biggest and most ambitious in the event's history, with matches taking place in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
The blockade, coupled with expanded US sanctions that punish companies doing business with the Cuban state, has intensified the worst economic and energy crisis on the island in over a generation.
President Donald Trump welcomed new inflation data showing prices rising 4.2%, saying the numbers were "great." He argued higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict were temporary and claimed US forces were moving millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ireland will place health innovation, competitiveness and patient access at the centre of its agenda when it assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July, with a strong focus on the forthcoming Biotech Act, reform of medical devices legislation and more
The Japanese performance Amaterasu was staged at Brussels Town Hall as part of celebrations marking the 160th anniversary of relations between Belgium and Japan. Organised by Be-Japon, the event showcased Japanese heritage through kimono fashion and brought together cultural
Bulgaria, which is member of NATO and the European Union, has been providing military aid Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.
The Agriculture and Food Commissioner warned that, to avoid looming food shortages in the face of rising fertiliser costs, the bloc must secure sustainable fertiliser supplies and not just provide short-term financial support.
As security threats grow and geopolitics shift, the European Union and Republic of South Korea have celebrated a new Digital Trade Agreement at a summit in Brussels.
The resolution comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the US having launched airstrikes against Iran early on Wednesday and Tehran firing back at countries in the region.
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The body of the girl, named as Lyhanna, was found last week after she went missing on 29 May in the southwestern town of Fleurance.
Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.
Witnesses said that the helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from a helipad. Ambulances arrived at the scene and transported the victims to a nearby hospital.
Steven Spielberg revisits his passion for interstellar visitors, with a government conspiracy begging to be blown wide open... NB: Spoiler-free review.
French pop star and actor Patrick Bruel has been formally charged over several allegations of sexual violence, including rape and sexual harassment. The 67-year-old, who denies all the claims, has been released on conditional bail which forbids him from visiting "massage
Annual inflation accelerated to 4.2% in May, driven largely by higher fuel costs, as rising prices continue to weigh on household budgets and cloud the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook.
Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.
Kenya saw fresh unrest on 9 June as protesters defied a court order and clashed with police near Laikipia Air Base over plans for a US funded Ebola quarantine facility, fuelling fears about the virus and prompting arrests.
The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation into the cause.
Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries.