Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job
She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.
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Kazakh President urges journalists to cover the changes and challenges ahead
In a speech to mark Media Workers Day on 28 June, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has stressed the important role of journalism during his country’s rapid progress to become a freer and more democratic state. He urged them to give extensive coverage to the changes
How bees could help war-hit families in Ukraine
Scientists develop new beeswax wraps to help families preserve food in war zones.
EU leaders agree top jobs, Meloni and Orbán hold out
Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have been nominated to lead the European Union in the next five years, despite opposition of the Italian and Hungarian leaders.
Energy Charter Treaty: EU notifies its withdrawal
The European Union has taken the final and formal step of exiting the Energy Charter Treaty. The President of the Council, as represented by the Belgian presidency and acting on behalf of the Union, gave written notification to the depositary of the Energy Charter Treaty of the
Serbian police shut down festival promoting cultural exchange with Kosovo
The festival ban comes a day after the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said no progress had been made during talks in Brussels towards implementing an EU-backed agreement towards normalising ties between Belgrade and Pristina.
Seven dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing
All seven victims on the bus were burnt beyond recognition in the subsequent fire, officials say.
Train collides with bus in Slovakia, killing at least five people
The train was travelling from Prague to Budapest and was transporting about 100 passengers. At least five people were reported injured.
WATCH: Myanmar monk's funeral sparks public outcry against military
The funeral of Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa, a senior monk fatally shot by Myanmar soldiers, drew hundreds, highlighting tensions with Myanmar's military and Buddhist clergy.
WATCH: Heavy rain causes deadly train derailment in northern Russia
A passenger train derailment in northern Russia killed at least two people and left one person missing, according to Russian Railways on Thursday.
Premier League: Can Manchester United return to former glory?
Under new ownership but still under the same manager, Manchester United is the most intriguing off-season story in the Premier League.
Ukraine's NATO membership is 'our duty', Estonian PM Kallas says
The Estonian leader is one of Europe's most outspoken critics of Moscow and is tipped to become the new EU’s foreign policy chief, taking over from Spain's Josep Borrell.
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WATCH: Key moments in Bolivia's coup attempt captured on video
In a dramatic sequence of events in Bolivia, videos have emerged that chronicle the failed coup attempt and the strong support for President Luis Arce.
EPP environment lead calls for delay to anti-deforestation law
The head of environment policy for the centre-right European People's Party, which emerged victorious in recent EU elections, has called for a two-year delay to market restrictions aimed at discouraging deforestation outside the EU.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit
The Ukrainian leader's visit to Brussels during a summit of EU leaders came days after the country held its first membership talks with the bloc.
Matisse masterpiece to be returned to heirs of Jewish family who fled Nazi Germany
German Jewish family hails 'symbolic justice' after investigation proves ownership of Matisse painting sold 83-years old by holocaust victim to fund escape from Nazi persecution.
Can von der Leyen muster majority backing of European Parliament?
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment by the European Council proceeded as smoothly as expected, with the attention now turning to the European Parliament, where she must secure the necessary votes to seal a new mandate.
Publishers are signing big-ticket deals with OpenAI, but at what cost?
Let’s hope, for the good of the press and all the things that rely on it — civic life, democracy, and so on — that the media execs signing big deals with OpenAI are indeed making the right bet with Big Tech this time around, Jonah Prousky writes.
WATCH: Protests persist in Nairobi despite president's concessions
Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.
AI Olympics: US broadcaster says news items will be commented on by AI-generated voice
NBC is giving the Paris Olympic Games an unlikely twist: an AI-generated voice.
Climate action back in EU’s policy priorities for the next term – leak
Idea of scrapping green priorities unveiled in a previous leak unleashed backlash from environmentalists and lawmakers but a new leak on the Strategic Agenda reveals EU leaders' intention to continue pushing for EU climate action.
Vox backs Le Pen as Spain keeps an eye on French elections
In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, Spain's premier far-right party is hoping for a result that will amplify its own message.
The Vatican goes green: Pope announces new solar plant to power Vatican City
A letter entitled ‘Brother Sun’ laid out the pontiff’s plans.
WATCH: Doctors strike for fair pay ahead of UK election
Doctors in England held their 11th strike on Thursday over pay and working conditions, disrupting hospital services ahead of the U.K. general election.
Deadly heatwaves in June? Climate scientists explain why extreme weather is battering Greece
Marine heatwaves, medicanes and island microclimates: Here’s why Greece is on the frontlines of climate change in Europe.
Renewables surge: Green energy made up the majority of the EU’s electricity in 2023
Wind and solar power increases combined with a sharp drop in fossil fuels pushed renewables into the lead.
EU leaders to agree on top jobs despite Meloni discontent
The Italian leader has made it clear she resents having been left out of a deal to divide up the EU's top jobs.
Doctors Without Borders and IDF trade barbs over slain Gaza charity worker
The IDF has released photos claiming to be proof that Fadi al-Wadiya, who was killed in an airstrike on Tuesday, was a “significant operative” in the Islamic Jihad group in Gaza. MSF has rejected the claims.
What is the 'fediverse' and why can't we fully access it in Europe?
Thread users everywhere except the EU will now see their posts deeper in the so-called "fediverse". We take a look at this new more privacy-focused way of being on social media.
'Very worrisome': Canada's 2023 wildfires spewed four times the emissions that planes do in a year
The devastating fires lasted for months and burned an area bigger than the size of Norway.
Lessons from the EU and Malta’s ‘citizenship by investment’ dispute
by Christina Georgaki, Founder and Managing Partner of Georgaki and Partners Law Firm. @c_georgaki The EU and Malta’s ‘Cash for Citizenship’ dispute is a cautionary tale – both for poorly thought-through investment migration schemes and those who’d try to stop them. Last week,
Belgian inflation soars to highest level in 10 months
Italian producer prices also saw their slowest fall since April 2023, as European markets readjust after the price surges seen due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
What will Brexit look like in 2026?
by Brendan Donnelly, leader of The Rejoin EU Party Since 2020, when the UK left the European Union, British public opinion has moved in only one direction. More and more British voters are coming to realise that Brexit was a major error. The promises of its advocates remain
Isabelle Huppert named as this year’s prestigious Lumière Award recipient
The celebrated French actress who wowed audiences in countless films like 'The Piano Teacher', '8 Femmes' and 'Elle' succeeds last year’s laureate Wim Wenders as the Lumière Prize recipient.
WATCH: Glastonbury festival’s historic lineup
The UK's Glastonbury Festival, held at Worthy Farm in southwest England, opened on Wednesday, welcoming attendees to one of the world's most renowned summer music events.
Scientists Committed to Revolutionize Chemical Safety Testing met in Brussels
By Jeanne Laperrouze, Altertox Leading scientists from Europe and North America convened in Brussels in June to chart a future for chemical safety testing that prioritizes ethics, accuracy, and efficiency. The mission: to advance scientific test methods that can enhance
Le Pen threatens to challenge Macron's army powers
The far-right ex-leader warns the French president will not be able to send troops to Ukraine.
Bolivian general arrested after military coup attempt fails
The South American country already struggling with financial chaos and political deadlock now faces a new crisis.
'Peace has a price': Football fans display mosaic of fallen Ukrainian soldiers at Euro 2024 match
A banner revealing 182 photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers who were football fans was shared during the Ukraine-Belgium Euro 2024 match.
Deepfakes and smartphone eyecare tech in focus at GSMA MWC Shanghai
GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 has returned this week with a focus on AI, the future of 5G and driving industry collaboration.
Seoul warns Russia over North Korea-supplied weapons
The warning came at a time when Russia forced 10,000 recently naturalised citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the battered eastern Donetsk region.
Drones, heatwave and full bins: Glastonbury 2024 opening in pictures
Check out fresh pictures and footage from Glastonbury, one of the world’s most celebrated music festivals - which opened with an impressive first-time drone show this year.
Election gambling scandal engulfing Britain's ruling party, explained
With a week to go until a general election in the UK, an investigation into potentially illegal betting by people close to Rishi Sunak is the last thing the collapsing Conservative Party needs.
Moldovans and Ukrainians remain hopeful over potential EU membership
After Brussels recently opened negotiations with the two Eastern European countries keen to join the EU, Moldovans and Ukrainians alike hope for a quick transition that would allow them to join the greater European family.
Birkenstock's key shareholder set to offload stock despite rosy forecast
US private equity firm L Catterton will still hold the biggest slice of the Birkenstock pie.
Two yacht officers set to remain in custody over Hydra fireworks blaze
Some 3,000 acres of pine forest were destroyed in the blaze overnight on Friday, said to be caused by fireworks shot off a yacht carrying Kazakh oligarchs.
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French-Spanish legend Manu Chao to release first album in 17 years
It’s been a hot minute, but he's finally back. Here's why we're excited about 'Viva Tu', Manu Chao's first album in 17 years.