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European cities are becoming climate CHAMPs. You could be one, too
All of the examples from Oslo, Stockholm, and Amsterdam represent new thinking and creative approaches to decarbonising a complex system in a partnered, multi-leveled way. And that’s the future of climate action and policy, Dr Michael Shank writes.
Blinken visits Kyiv to reaffirm solidarity with Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv to express Washington's support in light of the escalating Russian aggression.
Discover Vhils' street art, made with hammers, chisels - and sometimes explosives
“I say that I'm kind of an urban archaeologist because I basically carve on the walls of the city,” says Vhils, who is considered one of the world's top urban artists.
OpenAI rival Anthropic launches chatbot Claude in Europe to give users more choice
The company's Claude chatbot supports multiple European languages.
OnlyFans model flashes Dublin-New York portal leading to temporary shutdown
"I thought the people of Dublin deserved to see my two New York homegrown potatoes," the model said.
Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges, Swedish police say
Joost Klein was disqualified from this weekend's Eurovision final just hours before it aired. Now he may face charges, according to Swedish police.
Georgia set to approve controversial law after protests
The bill targets civil society organisations and independent media that receive foreign funding.
Why might the euro continue to weaken against the US dollar?
The euro has shown a weakening trend against the US dollar since the start of the year. The decline can be attributed to divergence in inflation trajectories of the euro area and the US, suggesting a continuation of the euro's depreciation relative to the dollar.
In pictures: Gucci hosts star-studded cruise collection fashion show in London's Tate Modern
For one night only, the concrete basement of London's Tate Modern museum was transformed into a lush green - and it was the hottest fashion ticket in town.
Israel carried out at least eight strikes on aid groups since beginning of war, HRW report says
Israel has carried out at least eight strikes on humanitarian convoys and their facilities in Gaza since the beginning of the war against Hamas, according to a report by Human Rights Watch.
Shifting energy dynamics: Moldova's drive towards independence amidst Russia's influence
Moldova is seen as particularly vulnerable to the consequences of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine. In the past, the Republic of Moldova relied almost exclusively on Russian natural gas, based on an agreement with the Gazprom group, but after the outbreak of the war in
Pro-Palestinian university students in the Netherlands uphold protest
On Monday, students and faculty members from multiple universities in the Netherlands protested, voicing their opposition to Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip.
Is the West ready to defend the Euroatlantic space?
NATO should invite Ukraine to a clear path to membership at the Washington Summit, write Lesia Ogryzko and Maurizio Geri. The upcoming NATO Washington Summit in July is not only a celebration of NATO's 75th anniversary but also a crucial opportunity to reflect on the alliance's
Luxury watches owned by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher are going up for auction
To mark the 30th anniversary of his first Formula One Drivers Championship win in 1994, eight luxury watches belonging to Michael Schumacher are going up for sale at Christie’s in Geneva.
Blinken tells Zelensky US aid on its way during surprise Ukraine visit
The US secretary of state is in Kyiv as weapons from a new American aid package arrive at the front line.
Cannes 2024: Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof flees to Europe ahead of Cannes premiere
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof has left Iran after being sentenced to eight years in prison on national security charges, ahead of the opening of the Cannes Film Festival where his new film is in Competition.
Cooking with climate-harming dirty fuels kills millions every year. How can Europe help?
“I believe if your neighbour’s house is burning, you help them. Africa is our neighbour,” said IEA executive director Dr Fatih Birol.
Nissan backs European electric car production with major investment
Big money and artificial intelligence are going into a wholly electric range of cars to be produced in the UK.
Latest news bulletin | May 14th – Morning
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Reimagining the European Union's Agricultural Policy: A Call for Decentralization
The European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been under intense scrutiny, with critics scrutinizing its rigidity and centralized approach. As the debate intensifies, voices from various quarters, including farmers and politicians, are calling for significant
'Serbia needs to align further with the EU', Commissioner Várhelyi tells Vučić in Belgrade
Serbia applied for EU membership in 2009 and was accepted as a candidate country in 2012, but little progress has been made since then, with the Belgrade government accused of democratic backsliding.
'Overwhelmed' Romanian workers demand lower taxes
Only 69% of Romanians between 20 and 64 are employed, meaning that almost a third of the population struggles with finding work.
From wine-soaked spa treatments to living like a rockstar: Europe’s most unusual luxury hotels
These hotels across Europe offer luxurious stays with a quirky twist.
EU states agreed that the proceeds from frozen Russian assets will be used to help Ukraine militarily
On May 8th EU states reached an agreement on the first stage of a plan to direct the revenues generated by Russian assets frozen by the EU towards the reconstruction of post-war Ukraine. This move follows a long and protracted debate regarding the likelihood of using frozen
US curator denies smuggling scorpions from Istanbul
Lorenzo Prendini tells the BBC he had official permits allowing him to take the samples out of Turkey.
Drama on and off screen at Cannes Film Festival
Events off screen could be as dramatic as those in the selection of star-studded film premieres.
Proud mullet-wearers embrace their style at festival
More than 200 people attended the European mullet festival in Quievrain, Belgium
Eurovision responds to complaints of bad behaviour
The EBU says it "regrets" that some countries "didn’t respect the spirit" of the contest in Sweden.
Pro-Palestinian protests continue in Belgium and the Netherlands
Police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at universities in the Netherlands and Belgium on Monday.
Dublin Portal changes after 'inappropriate behaviour'
The two circular livestream video portals visually connect New York and Dublin in real-time.
Knokke Art Fair : tradition and contemporary display
Knokke Art Fair continues an almost 50-year-old tradition with respect for the past and an eye for what has come to the fore today. Figuration endures and even seems reborn. Painting, graphics, drawing, photography and sculpture are abundant and convincingly present in the art
Leaders of regional rivals Greece and Türkiye meet in bid to thaw relations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met in Ankara on Monday for high-level talks aimed at boosting relations between the competitive Aegean neighbours.
Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister?
Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.
EU urges Georgia's government to stick with democratic path to EU membership
The so-called "Russian law" risks jeopardizing Georgia's ambition to join the European Union. 12 member states have asked the EU to clarify whether the law will lead to the potential suspension of membership talks.
European scientists call for 3% of GDP to be devoted to research
The EU falls short of the research funding levels called for and is at a clear disadvantage compared to South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
Court maintains far-right AfD's 'suspected extremist' status
The ruling is a blow to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of regional and European elections.
OpenAI unveils new AI model ChatGPT-4o with eerily human voice assistant
OpenAI has a new ChatGPT model with an upgraded voice assistant and free users will get access to custom chatbots for the first time.
Brian May and Jean-Michel Jarre in concert in Bratislava
The Queen guitarist and the French electronic music pioneer headlined the Starmus festival in the Slovak capital.
WATCH: Renewed Russian offensive forces thousands of civilians to flee Northeast Ukraine
Thousands more civilians have fled Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine’s northeast that has targeted towns and villages with a barrage of artillery and mortar fire.
US and China to hold talks on AI risks and safety
Governments view AI as crucial for national security and economic growth.
Watch: The eco-trailblazer turning carbon to tiles in India
Tejas Sidnal, the creative force behind CarbonCraft, the sustainable company, is shaping the future of the construction sector.
Who is Andrei Belousov, Russia's new minister of defence?
Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term in office by nominating an economist as the country's new minister of defence.
Do women really feel pain more than men? New study looks to bust gender stereotypes
This year, a new study will focus on the disparities of sex and gender in pain and try to explain this complicated relationship.
Thousands in Mali replaster the Mosque of Djenne
The annual re-plastering of Mali's Great Mosque of Djenne, the world's largest mud-brick building and on UNESCO's Danger list since 2016, helps maintain its integrity.
Post-apocalyptic holiday resort overlooking the Adriatic Sea to be restored to its former glory
Could this bombed-out holiday resort overlooking the Adriatic Sea be restored to its former glory?
Banks are propping up the fossil fuel industry to the tune of €6.5 trillion, new report finds
Barclays, Santander and Deutsche Bank were among Europe’s biggest fossil fuel financers in 2023.
Latest news bulletin | May 13th – Evening
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Von der Leyen mollifies MEPs over PFAS ban concerns
An exchange of letters reveals German centre-right MEPs' concerns over a proposed blanket ban of PFAS 'forever chemicals', and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to reassure them that industry will be shielded from negative impacts.
Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers as migration numbers increase
The new rule issues migrants a benefit card for local use, limiting cash withdrawals and banning international transfers.