Italy to attend Trump's Board of Peace session as observer, Meloni announces
Italy will attend Donald Trump's new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home.
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Looks like AI is an existential threat after all
So the other day I wrote a post about how humanity is inevitably going to be disempowered by the existence of AI. A bunch of people wrote to me and asked me: “What made you change your mind?”. Three years ago, shortly after the release of the original ChatGPT, I wrote a post
France on record flood alert as storms slam Spain with deadly winds
The storms have so far killed three people across France and Spain and left dozens injured in the extreme weather-related accidents.
Watch the video: EU's defence clause - yes, it does exist, and now everyone talks about it
Did you know the EU has its own mutual defence clause? Your reporter did not. But suddenly, it is the hottest topic in Europe.
Iran's foreign minister will meet IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks
DUBAI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said he will meet the UN nuclear watchdog chief on Monday, ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks to tackle their dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme and avert conflict as U.S. warships deploy to the Middle East. The
John Wilson, Sara Dosa Among Speakers in Lineup for CPH:DOX’s Conference and Summit Program
The industry section of Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX has unveiled the Summit and Conference program, which runs March 16-19. Featured speakers include U.S. filmmaker John Wilson, Emmy nominated three times for “How to With John Wilson,” and U.S. filmmaker Sara Dosa,
Does the EU need an urgent staff renewal? The EPSO exam is back
For years, the EPSO exam was a cornerstone of the Brussels career circuit and a key entry point into the EU administration. Then, it disappeared.
North Korea opens homes for troops killed in Ukraine
North Korea opens a Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as Kim Jong Un vows to honour “martyrs”.
The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry
From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.
India doubling down on Rafales despite combat loss
India’s move to expand its Rafale fleet comes as it weighs recent combat lessons, urgent force-structure shortfalls, and longer-term strategic ties with France in a rapidly shifting regional security environment. This month, the Indian Ministry of Defense and multiple media
ByteDance Pledges Safeguards for Seedance 2.0 After Disney Legal Threat Over IP Violations
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has committed to strengthening safeguards for its controversial AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0 following a barrage of cease-and-desist letters from major Hollywood studios and condemnation from industry guilds, according to BBC News. The
Producer prices for energy decline gradually in 2025
In December 2025, in the EU, industrial producer prices for energy in the domestic market fell by 1.3% compared with the previous month and by 7.7% compared with December 2024. Looking back at the past 5 years, industrial producer prices for energy surged in 2022, before
BFI Boosts U.K. Documentary Filmmaking Funding Support by 20 Percent
"Independent U.K. documentary is one of the most vital, truth-telling forces in our cultural life."
Universe may end in a “big crunch,” new dark energy data suggests
New data from major dark-energy observatories suggest the universe may not expand forever after all. A Cornell physicist calculates that the cosmos is heading toward a dramatic reversal: after reaching its maximum size in about 11 billion years, it could begin collapsing,
‘Lost Embrace’ Creator Daniel Burman on ‘So Far, So Good,’ Male Crisis, Butterflies and What We Leave Behind
Even Pope Francis has a hardback copy of his graphic novel. He has a loving relationship with his glamorous wife, who travels the world. As a globally renown cartoonist, he can afford a carer for his parents. On face value, Ariel has it all. In fact, the protagonist of Daniel
Rubio speech friendlier but Europeans are 'not naive', top analyst tells Euronews
Rasmussen Global CEO Fabrice Pothier tells Euronews that Rubio's talk of an "intertwined destiny" for the US and Europe was not an “olive branch".
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show did not violate any rules following investigation
US Conservative lawmakers called for a federal investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show... And they should have kept quiet. An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission has proved that the Puerto Rican superstar’s show did not violate any rules.
Korea Box Office: ‘The King’s Warden’ Stays No. 1 as ‘Humint’ Opens Wide
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” maintained its dominant position at the top of the South Korean box office for a second consecutive weekend, according to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. “The King’s Warden” earned $6.4 million from
Move over, Dubai-style chewy cookies: ‘Frozen jelly’ set to be South Korea’s next dessert craze
Texture, sound and viral appeal of the dessert have caused an increase in demand for sour gummies.
Can Europe reassert itself after Ukraine?
Washington’s 2025 strike on Iran, the raid to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early 2026 and its renewed interest in acquiring Greenland have clarified the country’s international priorities. Meanwhile, securing Ukraine’s independence, once a defining rallying cry
Salma Hayek, Mexican President Back New 30 Percent Film Tax Incentive
Mexico unveils a series of incentives to support local cinema and attract international productions, just as the Trump government is threatening tariffs.
Newsletter: A friendlier Rubio, but no olive branch for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Finnish minister warns Russia's reinforcing nuclear and Arctic assets near border; and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Hungary on the second stop of his Central Euroepan tour
ZDF Studios Seals 1,200-Hour Drama Deal With Hungary’s TV2 Group (EXCLUSIVE)
ZDF Studios has closed a multi-year deal to supply Hungary’s TV2 Group on more than 1,200 hours of drama, with free TV, pay TV and VOD rights for Hungary that allow the broadcaster to run the package across its linear channels and streaming services. The package leans into
Oscar Nominees ‘Perfect Neighbor,’ ‘Mr. Nobody’ Compete for Fipresci’s Documentary Grand Prix
The International Federation of Film Critics, also known as Fipresci, and the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival have revealed the nominees for the inaugural Documentary Grand Prix, which will be given to the best documentary film of the year. They include two Oscar
Median age in the EU increased by 2.1 years since 2015
On 1 January 2025, the median age of the EU’s population reached 44.9 years. This means that half of the people in the EU were older than 44.9 years, while the other half was younger. Across the EU, it ranged from 39.6 years in Ireland to 49.1 years in Italy. At EU level, the
‘No one is above the law’: Malaysian King warns graft offenders in government agencies
He stressed that graft will not be tolerated in the country’s administration.
Bondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first time
The 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Charli xcx's 'The Moment', the early drawings of Lucian Freud, and a murder mystery series set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what to look out for this week.
Female Israeli soldiers rescued after being chased by ultra-Orthodox men
The two women were helped by police after being forced to run from a mob in the city of Bnei Brak.
China Box Office: ‘Love Go Go Go!’ Opens at No. 1 Ahead of Lunar New Year Frame
Romantic comedy “Love Go Go Go!” debuted atop the China box office for the Feb. 13–15 weekend, taking RMB36.9 million ($5.2 million), according to Artisan Gateway. Directed by Philip Yung and starring Qin Xiaoxian and Wang Yinglu, the film follows the friction-filled romance
