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
Thousands of Arsenal F.C. fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium in London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years.
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 after City drew with Bournemouth on Tuesday. The north London club now have their eyes set on the UEFA Champions League final, where they face PSG in Budapest for a chance to clinch their maiden title.
Campaigners are questioning whether French TotalEnergies and Czech EPH’s partnership will really improve Europe’s energy security.
Putin is meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss a range of things, from bilateral ties, to growing trade and cooperation between the two allies, as well as discussing global agendas including the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
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.
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.
Francisca Marvão directs a documentary full of music and energy with a mostly female cast, in which artists and bands of today bring back the music of the first person to record a rock song in Portugal.
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have questioned whether the military has the legal authority to use lethal force against civilian-style vessels in international waters outside of a declared theatre of war.
Uzbekistan is broadening its export base through market diversification, industrial growth, and trade reforms, targeting higher value-added products and new international markets.
Pope Leo's first major document will confront the age of AI.
Entrepreneur Ajit Chambers ' Brompton Road Report' is now with the London Police Fraud Unit, with access provided directly to Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. 'Chambers' is the man who decided to open London's 26 abandoned tube stations, known as 'Ghost Tube Stations',
Brussels’ iconic Manneken Pis statue received a makeover in honour of the annual World Fair Play Day. Celebrated on 19 May, the event shines a spotlight on "fair play'' in the world of sport.
Money talks. Especially at Real Madrid. If you can't personally guarantee €187 million and boast 20 years of club membership, there's no way to take over the club, which has allowed its president Florentino Pérez to rule for nearly two decades.
Posts claiming that the infamous pan-European music competition was rigged gained significant traction online, amidst wider scrutiny about the contest's voting rules and promotional campaigns.
The Ukrainian human rights defender and European Order of Merit laureate said that after three centuries in Russia's shadow, Ukraine is now "back in Europe.”
With fertiliser prices soaring due to the volatility of global markets, the European Commission is attempting to calm struggling farmers ahead of key political talks on the European Union's agricultural budget for the next seven years.
Search and recovery operations remained underway in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll after five Italian divers went missing during a deep cave dive near Alimathaa Island.
Two UK NGOs, Just Treatment and Global Justice Now, are preparing the first steps towards a possible judicial review against the UK government over legislation implementing the UK-US pharmaceuticals pricing agreement struck to avoid the threat of ‘Section 301’ unfair trade
The band announced that they were breaking up on Instagram after having been together for more than three decades. Their single ‘Barbie Girl’ sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and became a huge hit on several continents when it was released in 1997.
Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach.
Holidaymakers from more than 90 countries could soon face shorter visa-free stays in Thailand, as officials move to curb crimes involving foreign nationals despite tourism remaining vital to the country’s economy.
Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation Plus memberships in several markets. The decision has prompted criticism from players who argue that subscription gaming is becoming increasingly expensive.
Iranian state TV has broadcast live weapons training, including simulated shooting at Trump, Netanyahu and the UAE flag, as the IRGC formally recruits children as young as 12 for checkpoints.