It’s been less than a week since Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, and now it’s Vladimir Putin’s turn to land in the Chinese capital for a state meeting with Xi Jinping. What does this actually signal for Europe?
The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Wes Streeting’s call for Britain to rejoin the European Union, and Andy Burnham’s more cautious but still sympathetic noises, signal something important: the question of EU membership is no longer taboo in mainstream politics, writes Edward McMillan-Scott, former British MEP. A
Pont Neuf wrapped once more: artist JR unveils a monumental installation turning Paris’s oldest bridge into a cavern and sparking dialogue between past and present.
Also in this newsletter: UK Minister of State for Trade, Chris Bryant, tells Europe Today the UK and EU are inching closer to a deal on steel, and we break down why the EU's envoy for talks with Russia could be the job from hell.
More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before booking to avoid overpaying.
Leading European networks representing some two thousand cities and regions across Europe (the Local Alliance) welcome the European Parliament’s draft report on the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) within the next EU budget for 2028-2034. The joint
The 2026 International Booker Prize has been won by Taiwanese writer Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King for "Taiwan Travelogue", a historical romance judges praised for succeeding as "both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel."
Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing.
More than 140 years after the original Orient Express captivated travellers, a new luxury rail route will carry passengers from Rome to Istanbul for five days of Michelin-starred dining and classic European scenery, with tickets starting at €20,000.
According to Portugal’s state television, Lisbon’s São Francisco Xavier Hospital admitted on Monday 19 May what is believed to be the first suspected hantavirus case.
Aliko Dangote is a visionary who has invested his time, resources, and unwavering belief in Africa’s potential to build industries, strengthen energy security, and create lasting economic opportunity across the continent. Each year, the African Energy Industry’s “African Energy
MEPs have reached a deal on the EU-US trade arrangement signed last July with Donald Trump. We’ll speak exclusively with Bernd Lange, the lead Member of the European Parliament on the issue. Meanwhile, in China, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Chinese
The EU is simplifying its landmark AI Act until 2027 while fast-tracking a ban on ‘nudifier’ apps after fake explicit images of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni circulated online. Watch the video!
The EU should avoid falling into the same trap Britain fell into: funding defence spending by cutting aid, says former British Army Major General Charlie Herbert."There’s no lasting security at home when large parts of the world are consumed by conflict and uncertainty. To
Two BBC correspondents break down the China-Russia relationship.
Thousands of Arsenal F.C. fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium in London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years.
Visit Finland is inviting 16 international guests on an all-expenses-paid culinary trip this autumn as it aims to put Finnish cuisine on the global foodie map.
Bees pollinate 75% of the world's key crops.
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Football players from across the world have signed an open letter calling on FIFA to introduce heat safety guarantees before the 2026 World Cup, as health experts warn of dangerous temperatures.
China’s capital has evolved into far more than a traditional political center. In today’s rapidly shifting global order, Beijing represents influence, legitimacy, and strategic relevance on an international scale. Across the Global South and beyond, presidents, prime ministers,
The Gunners have finally secured a Premier League title ending a 22-year wait for the coveted title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth. The north Londoners can now set their sights on winning their first Champions League final in Budapest, where they face holders Paris
Campaigners are questioning whether French TotalEnergies and Czech EPH’s partnership will really improve Europe’s energy security.
Jeff Landry's visit to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, has touched a nerve among some Greenlanders.
On Wednesday, Putin said he had held "substantive" talks with Beijing on bilateral cooperation.
European negotiators agreed late on Tuesday to implement the controversial trade agreement concluded last summer with the US. However, the deal — signed in the Scottish city of Turnberry — remains fragile as long as US President Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a tool
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where young Chinese flag-wavers and officials welcomed him at the airport ahead of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
Estonia suspects the drone was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming.
Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from standardised housing models.
The officers were vacationing in Barcelona, Spain, and not on official duties, Toronto Police Service said.
European parliamentarians, EU member states and Commission mediators are in the thick of talks aimed at bolstering the bloc’s defence industry by cutting down on bureaucracy. Despite the political will for the continent to rearm itself, significant divisions have emerged on the
The UAE said drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear plant last week were launched from Iraq, indicating Tehran-backed militias have continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructure on behalf of Iran.
The loan of the work, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, had sparked numerous protests in France, mainly due to its fragility.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. Merkel warned that Europe could no longer take peace and security for granted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She also said changes in US security policy showed old certainties
Finance ministers from G7 economies gathered in Paris for a second day of talks focused on global economic pressures, including the Iran conflict, US tariffs and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
Fertiliser producers argue that the EU's carbon pricing rules at the border protect the European industry from cheaper imports produced under weaker environmental rules. But farmers fear they are indirectly paying the bill through higher fertiliser costs.
The European Order of Merit conferral ceremony came off as a celebration of the past with little hope for the future. Merkel was among those awarded.
Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a
A giant bronze statue of Pelé was installed outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures?
The only confirmed positive case continues to do well and is eager to begin a “normal quarantine”. From Tuesday, the other 13 isolated people may leave their single rooms wearing PPE and masks.
The only confirmed positive case is still doing well and is keen finally to serve a 'normal quarantine'. From Tuesday, the 13 in isolation may leave their rooms wearing PPE and a mask.
Workers at SoFi Stadium protested outside the venue demanding guarantees that personal data collected during FIFA accreditation would not be shared with US immigration authorities.
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Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
The SMILE mission will track the Earth’s magnetosphere, which protects the planet from charged particles that come from the Sun.
For the first time, a NATO fighter jet shot down what is believed to have been a stray Ukrainian drone over the Baltic country. Ukraine apologised for the “unintended incident”, while Russia threatened retaliation.
For the first time in France’s recorded history, beer has overtaken wine as the drink of choice. Oh. Mon. Dieu.