Signed by 45 countries and the European Union as of 2019, the Council of Europe treaty is meant to standardise support for women who are victims of violence, including domestic abuse.
The president of Moldova urges the European Union to find “creative” solutions to break the impasse and speed up its membership to the EU.
The EU antitrust enforcer is investigating a potential agreement between the two stock exchange groups for derivatives, arguing it may be in breach of European rules designed to spur competition in the EU market.
Poland is betting on strengthening defence preparedness. At the same time, surveys show differing attitudes among Poles towards involvement in defence.
A bus carrying FC Barcelona fans to a Champions League match in Bruges caught fire after a flare was lit.
According to government figures, 262 prisoners were released in error in the year ending March 2025, a 128% increase on the previous 12-month period.
In the first ruling of its kind, Dmitry Kurashov was found guilty of killing an unarmed Ukrainian soldier who had surrendered.
The monarch announced on 31 October that he was removing his brother’s titles and evicting him from his royal residence over his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Miss Universe Thailand organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil tearfully apologized after criticism over alleged disrespectful comments toward Mexico’s contestant, Fatima Bosch.
Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas is one of four senior coastguard figures to face manslaughter charges over the 2023 disaster.
Christmas is coming and we’ll soon by thinking of finding novel gift ideas to give to friends, family and colleagues. The shops will abound with no end of the usual fayre: socks and cheesy festive jumpers to old favourites like chocolates and bubbles. But for those looking for
As Dubai Design Week marks its 11th year and takes community as its focus, director Natasha Carella reflects on the festival's growth while championing regional voices and authentic design narratives.
Lake Iznik's water levels are dropping rapidly due to severe drought and heavy irrigation, with experts warning of irreversible damage without better protection.
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Uzbekistan’s trade unions mark 120 years of operation, by taking the lead in labour reform, pushing for equal pay, safer workplaces, and stronger employee rights.
Launched with much fanfare, the Parliament is examining what lessons can be learnt and how this can inform the cardiovascular plan expected soon. ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: Implementation Findings’, presented yesterday (5 November) to the European Parliament’s Committee on
Angelina Jolie visited Mykolaiv and Kherson — some of Ukraine’s most dangerous southern frontline regions, where civilians describe daily Russian drone attacks as "human safari".
Evocative, symbolic, and visually arresting - Rosalía’s latest release, 'Berghain' is no ordinary music video. Written in English, Spanish, and German, Marcelina Burzec says the operatic track and parade of avant-garde fashion invites viewers to unravel its intricate layers of
AI systems ‘forget’ their safety measures the longer a user speaks to it, making the tools more likely to give out harmful or inappropriate information, a new report found.
Typhoon Kalmaegi has left 140 dead and nearly two million affected in the Philippines, with widespread flooding and severe infrastructure damage.
Montenegro is a frontrunner among EU candidate countries and hopes to wrap up accession talks with Brussels next year. Failure to secure the country’s accession could dent the EU’s credibility and send a ‘horrible signal’ to other candidates, its deputy Prime Minister warns.
Iceland has transformed from a seasonal hotspot into a year-round destination, encouraging visitors to explore beyond the usual routes while supporting local communities.
Seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death will face a new trial in March after a mistrial for failing to provide adequate care before his death in 2020.
France’s competition authority slapped a €4.6 million fine on telehealth firm Doctolib for what it said was anticompetitive behaviour.
The plan to step up financing for sustainable fuels in shipping and aviation by 2027 comes as the bloc is falling short of decarbonising heavy transport by 2050.
Anti-Muslim incidents in the EU have increased since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, particularly in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria.
The researchers trained their AI on reconstructions of ancient climates from the year 0 to 1850.
Germany’s financial watchdog BaFin has imposed a record fine on JPMorgan for systemic failings in its anti-money-laundering controls.
Severe rainstorms led to flooding and chaos in the region, hitting Barcelona hardest with cancelled flights at El Prat airport and numerous emergency responses.
With $110bn committed and 500+ projects advancing, the next big test for hydrogen is demand, as global markets push for real offtake and scalable clean energy investment.
'Hevelius' is a new Netflix series based on the story of Poland's worst maritime tragedy, when 56 people died in 1993. The highly anticipated Polish-made production has already been described as one of the 'most difficult and demanding cinematographic projects' to be staged in
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is accused of neglecting safety and security.
The weapons cache, which is thought to be part of unspecified foreign operations linked to Hamas, was discovered in a suitcase in a rented storage room in Vienna and contained five handguns and 10 magazines.
The legendary "Florentine" diamond, a 137-carat yellow jewel of the Habsburg family, has resurfaced after 100 years hidden in Canada, ending decades of speculation.
A new international study found that radiation therapy did not affect 10-year survival rates for women with early-stage breast cancer who were considered “intermediate risk”.
French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a 'childlike sex doll' that sparked a national scandal.
Airports are up and running while cruise ports eye a return to normal in mid-December.
German MPs claim the far-right AfD acts as a "sleeper cell loyal to Russia," following numerous parliamentary enquiries into military and critical infrastructure.
The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter.
The UK's annual rate of consumer price inflation is standing at 3.8%, nearly double the bank’s 2% target.
Brussels, 5 November 2025 — The European Parliament this week hosted the EU–India Leaders Conference, bringing together senior policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders to strengthen strategic and economic relations between the European Union and India. Among the
Travellers are generally advised to take out insurance as early as they can, and there’s a good reason for doing that when it comes to extreme weather.
The Will & Grace actress has taken issue with Mamdani’s support for Palestine and has gone on a “social media crash-out” regarding the new mayor of New York City.
The swastika is illegal in Germany and is considered a symbol of hate that evokes the horrors of Nazi Germany and the trauma of the Holocaust.
The EU’s Critical Medicines Act (CMA) is becoming the latest battleground between the European Parliament and the Council, as lawmakers clash over how ambitious Europe should be.The European Parliament’s Public Health Committee (SANT) presented the feedback on Tomislav Sokol’s
Cars, walls and postboxes were defaced, in what appeared to be human blood.
Donald Trump warns the US could be left 'defenceless' if the Supreme Court overturns his global tariffs — but he still has multiple legal tools to keep taxing imports.
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Melissa was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall and brought destructive weather to Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba.
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia said it stopped sending wafers to its Chinese unit because of a payment refusal — the latest twist in Europe’s semiconductor standoff with Beijing.