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Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes
Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official.
Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges
Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.
Russian forces gain ground in eastern Ukraine
Fighting is currently raging near Avdiivka in the Donetsk region as Moscow tries to take advantage before Western aid arrives.
Girl, 7, among five dead on Channel migrant boat
French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.
Spain accidentally releases alleged Dutch cartel boss
The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in Spanish courts.
Is the Thames safe to swim in? London mayor Sadiq Khan vows to make it so by 2034
A 25-kilometre super sewer is set to help - but campaigners say the scale of the challenge remains ‘absolutely massive’.
MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets
Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
Commission carries out first raid under foreign subsidies regulation
The EU Executive has used new powers for the first time against an unnamed security equipment company.
Charity warns 2023 was the worst year for child sexual abuse content
Links sharing explicit content of underage children have been spreading in the last year. Here’s what we know about the worst year in history for child sexual abuse imagery.
These European countries could lose more than 30 days of comfortable weather a year by 2100
Researchers at MIT have developed an innovative new way to measure real-life impact of global warming.
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UK to ramp up defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by decade's end, Sunak says
Announcement comes even as Britain's strained public services struggle after years of government spending cuts.
Commission's data cookie pledge crumbles
A European Commission initiative aimed to let Big Tech companies voluntarily commit to a "cookie pledge", which would allow consumers to make effective choices regarding tracking-based advertising models, has failed to gain traction, a Commission spokesperson told Euronews.
TikTok and YouTube Shorts push misogynistic videos to young male watchers, study finds
A new study looked at how long it took for TikTok and YouTube Shorts to recommend misogynistic content to the accounts of young men.
WATCH: Russia and Kazakhstan continue to grapple with floods
According to Russian authorities, more than 500 properties remain flooded in 17 settlements in Russia's eastern Tyumen region, while some 3,500 people have been evacuated.
These are the unmissable events taking place during London's Digital Art Week
From W1 Curates' immersive digital projections to HOFA Gallery's curated AI artwork showcase, don't miss out on these stunning events during London's Digital Art Week.
Biden's Earth Day pledge: Rooftop solar grants could save US households over €300 million a year
Biden announced €6.6 billion in grants that can be used for investments such as rooftop solar and community solar gardens
Police in Bosnia arrest 23 suspected members of drug kingpin's 'inner circle'
The world-notorious kingpin was arrested in 2022 and ultimately sentenced to seven years in prison.
How did 90s Eurodance Swedish band Rednex become the most played artist in the world?
Yes, you read correctly. Rednex, the 90s Eurodance band, have broken a YouTube record to beat Adele's best efforts. And now, their hit ‘Cotten Eye Joe’ has been heard by 4% of the world's population.
JD Sports off and running in US market with billion-dollar offer for major US competitor
British sports fashion retailer JD Sports has put in a billion-dollar bid to buy American sports brand Hibbett, as the UK's largest sportswear retailer aims to expand its presence within the US.
Céline Dion on touring again: 'I just don't know - my body will tell me'
The singer opens up about her life ever since her career was put on hold due to a rare autoimmune condition, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), in 2022.
Low emissions traffic schemes linked to cleaner air
Air quality markers revealed the day before a European Parliament plenary vote will set new guidance on tackling air pollution.
70% of flights cancelled: French airports set for severe travel disruption amid workers’ strike
Flights that need to enter French airspace may also be affected - even if they do not take off or land in the country.
A climate activist faced jail for a jury sign. The judge says UK case against her was ‘fanciful’
Trudi Warner has described her ‘joy’ after the High Court judge ruled the government had no contempt of court case against her.
Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border with new commuter scheme
A new scheme will see French commuters able to get to their offices in Luxembourg without charge - and it offers environmental benefits too.
Watch: Russia strikes batter Odesa, injuring at least nine civilians
Russian strikes on Ukraine have intensified in recent months with Kyiv struggling to keep resupplying its defences.
UK announces €580 million in new military aid for Ukraine
The pledge comes just days after the US approved a multi-billion support package for the war-torn country.
Paris Police evict migrants from makeshift camp in action decried as 'social cleansing'
The swoop is the latest move in a widely criticised strategy to prepare the French capital for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Ukraine tightens pressure on fighting age men abroad
Ukraine suspends consular services for men aged 18 to 60 as it aims to boost numbers in the military.
Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo
Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key international organisations or its own EU aspirations will be frozen.
People think old age starts later than they used to, study finds
People's perception of when "old age" starts has changed over time.
Emotional reunions to frozen spider webs: The winning images of Sony World Photography Awards 2024
French photographer Juliette Pavy won Photographer of the Year, for her series on the forced contraception and sterilisation of Greenlandic Inuit women.
Lavazza coffee maker looks to take a bigger gulp of IVS vending machine business
Lavazza, one of Italy's most famous coffee makers, offers €185 million for a greater share of vending machine business IVS, with plans to own it outright.
MEPs green light new EU fiscal rules amid fears of return to austerity
The landslide vote heralds a return to fiscal responsibility after the pandemic era – but some worry new norms could kill vital green investment
BBC witnesses boarding of boat which left five dead
The BBC's Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK.
CMG hosts 4th International Chinese Language Video Festival to mark 2024 UN Chinese Language Day
China Media Group (CMG), the parent company of CGTN, is marking the 2024 United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day with a video festival. The 4th International Chinese Language Video Festival is hosted at the Palais des Nations on Tuesday jointly by CMG, the UN Office at
BBC sees people struggling on migrant boat before five died
The BBC’s Andrew Harding witnessed a vessel leave the French coast in which five people later died.
Will Spain's Vox benefit from the rise of the extreme right in Europe?
Spain's far-right party lost more than 600,000 votes in the country's latest general election – but now it has a chance to turn things around this summer.
The banking lobby's influence on policymakers risks undermining digital euro's potential
Lawmakers as representatives of the people should resist the anticompetitive proposals of the banking sector and embrace a vision of the digital euro that serves the collective interests of Europeans, Dr Martijn van der Linden and Vicky Van Eyck write.
Council of Europe's human rights commissioner condemns UK's Rwanda bill
Shortly after Rishi Sunak's bill finally passed through parliament, five people were reported to have died crossing the English Channel in a small boat.
Eurozone growth accelerates in April, but price pressures may test the ECB
European private sector economic activity rebounds strongly in April, led by robust demand in services, although manufacturing continued to contract. However, resuming inflationary pressures cast uncertainty on the speed of ECB rate cuts.
Private equity giant CVC set to launch €1.6 billion Amsterdam IPO
CVC, which holds stakes in the Six Nations rugby and Lipton Teas, prepares to sell over 100 million shares after years of planning.
Russian court sentences Meta spokesman to six years in prison in trial in absentia
A court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison.
EU to ban forced-labour products in move mostly targeted at China
The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules designed to stamp out products tainted with forced labour from the EU market.
FTSE 100 hits new record as Associated British Foods reports strong results
London's FTSE 100 hit an all-time high on Tuesday as traders digested latest economic data and positive corporate earnings from Primark owner Associated British Foods.
Luxury designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
Nancy Gonzalez, a fashion designer who has worked with major Hollywood stars, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty of smuggling crocodile handbags into the US.
After Russiagate, MEPs rush to denounce emerging Chinagate
Members of the European Parliament have reacted furiously after the institution was hit with fresh allegations of espionage.
Africa's youth is a geopolitical force courted by Europe, the US, Russia, and China
The European Union should increase its investment in the next generation of African leaders, Stefano Manservisi and Mehari Taddele Maru write.