The back-to-back launches came after Pyongyang made it clear that it had no intention of improving ties with Seoul, whose government steadfastly expressed its hopes of restoring long-dormant dialogue.
In 2023, an estimated 1.0 million people under the age of 75 in the EU died from diseases and conditions that could have been treated or prevented. Of these deaths, 376 434 were due to treatable diseases and conditions that could have been avoided through high-quality
Sweden’s security service Sapo says Iran has ramped up its targeting of dissidents since the start of the Iran war, accusing them of conscripting organised crime groups to carry out “acts of violence” on Swedish soil.
Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Louvre Museum in Paris is preparing to undertake an ambitious restoration and repair project of centuries old paintings by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens to save them from ruin.
In 2025, the EU trade in goods balance registered a surplus of €128 billion, representing a decrease of €8 billion compared with 2024 (€136bn). Between 2015 and 2025, the EU recorded a trade surplus every year except for 2022, when the negative trade balance was driven by the
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The European Commission has proposed a €115 million pilot fund to fast-track defence technology from European start-ups, cutting the time from application to grant to just four months. Watch the video.
In the latest episode of Eurostat’s Stats in a Wrap podcast, we introduce the Web Intelligence Hub. This is a project dedicated to building a statistical infrastructure that helps use web content appropriately to produce official statistics. Our host Jonathan Elliott is joined
In 2024, nearly 1.2 million people acquired the citizenship of the EU country where they lived, an increase of 11.6% (+122 700 people) compared with 2023. The number of citizenships granted jumped by 54.5% compared with 2014, when a total of 762 100 were attributed. The
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In 2024, the amount of municipal waste generated per person in the EU corresponded to 517 kg, 6 kg more than in 2023 (511 kg). Compared with 2014, the amount increased by 38 kg (+8%). The available data reveals significant differences across EU countries. Austria (782 kg per
Art Paris returns to the Grand Palais this weekend with 160 galleries, new design showcases and curated themes exploring language, history and reparation.
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Music tourism has become one of travel’s hottest trends and now a US-based app is aiming for similar chart-topping popularity.
Europe’s largest wild land mammal has been brought back from the brink of extinction.
In 2024, 8.5% of people in the EU lived in households where at least one member needed long-term care due to health problems. Among EU residents living in households where at least one member reported a need for long-term care, 28.3% received professional homecare services.
Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistani police destroyed hectares of opium poppy fields in a tribal region near the Afghan border, as farmers said poverty leaves them few alternatives.
A European Commission evaluation of the existing versions of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and the Tobacco Advertising Directive (TAD) released last week, provide some insights on the next steps in tobacco and nicotine regulation to come. TPD and TAD date back to 2014
Construction workers set up a roadblock on the Nantes ring road to protest rising fuel costs, saying the sharp increase is putting pressure on their businesses.
Lucescu had a lengthy coaching career and was in his second spell with the Romanian national team until stepping down last Thursday after falling ill during training.
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the French president says.
Alongside the FIFA investigation, the Catalonia police force has opened its own probe, which is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination.
Cuba produces only 40% of the fuel it consumes and the shortage has paralysed the country, affecting its health system, public transportation and the production of goods and services.
One-fifth of the world's oil typically passes through the strait and Iran's chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world.
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A small group of anti-war protesters gathered outside the US embassy’s Tel Aviv office, calling for an end to the conflict before police moved to disperse the demonstration.
Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war on Tuesday, saying he was "considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil."
Jet fuel prices have increased by 95% since the United States and Israel launched military attacks against Iran on 28 February. Higher fares, fuel surcharges and reductions in capacity or limiting of unprofitable routes will be the new normal, energy analysts warn.
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Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged part in a scheme to obtain funds from the government of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi in exchange for political and diplomatic favours.
In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spirals out of control”, adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, “before it escalates beyond
The Russian foreign ministry issued veiled threats to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, accusing them of assisting Ukraine in Kyiv’s campaign against Russia’s oil terminals.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has proposed a €56 billion deal to merge Universal Music Group with a US acquisition vehicle, delivering shareholders a 78% premium and a potential New York Stock Exchange listing.
A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.
Claims circulating online suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily for political reasons linked to the war in Iran. However, official statements and reporting from multiple sources indicate the situation is more procedural than political.
Angine de Poitrine have conquered the internet in a matter of weeks with their alien polka-dotted get-up and experimental math rock. Their recent YouTube video made them a viral sensation. Another here-today-gone-tomorrow act? Or are they the real deal?
Nine of the 11 MPs submitted written statements to the committee, while former Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras and MP Notis Mitarakis appeared in person to make their case.
No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.
Recent studies not only show the importance of the microbiome but also give clear indicators as to how changes in gut bacteria can signal or influence specific health outcomes.
Macron has distanced France from the war in Iran, saying his country wasn't consulted in advance about the US-Israel strikes and didn’t want the war.
Orbán offered his support to Putin, likening his assistance to that of a mouse helping a lion in a well-known Hungarian fable, according to a phone conversation transcript obtained by news agency Bloomberg.
The IOM has previously highlighted the Central Mediterranean as the deadliest migration corridor in the world.
ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing.
Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.
Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.
Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.
This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half.