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Pope Leo ends France trip in Metz, spotlighting EU unity
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up a landmark four-day visit to France on Monday in the historic city of Metz, invoking the legacy of Robert Schuman to call Europe…
Twelve women killed in South Africa's Eastern Cape: what we know
At least twelve women have been murdered in South Africa's Eastern Cape since July, sparking national outrage and…
West Bank demolitions surge as global crises demand urgent action
From accelerating demolitions in the West Bank to funding crises in Sudan and Haiti, global emergencies are stacking…
— Politics
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Vučić resigns as Serbia heads into snap elections
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned, triggering simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections in a country shaken by mass protests since late 2024. The vote could mark a turning…
Brazil's Lula bans online gambling in pre-election crackdown
Brazilian President Lula has signed a decree banning online gambling platforms, calling the sector a "cancer" just months…
UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair
Elisabeth Belien told Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing that he built a system designed to exploit people in crisis.…
— Economy
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Starship reaches orbit for the first time in landmark SpaceX test
SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time Thursday in a landmark test flight, though the mission cut short before completing its full reentry profile. The achievement marks…
Greek spectrum plan could reshape how EU funds its budget
Greece is circulating a plan to redirect telecoms spectrum revenues into the EU's own budget — a proposal…
Europe's brain drain crisis: the EU is losing its top thinkers
Europe is losing hundreds of thousands of its most skilled researchers and policy thinkers to higher-paying opportunities in…
— Featured
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As Xi Jinping appears to tighten his grip on Trump's trade instincts, European leaders face a strategic reality they've long dreaded: being…
🏛️EU's Kallas heads to Damascus in Syria normalisation push
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is expected to visit Damascus in a significant push to normalise relations with Syria's new administration.…
💎Lavrov calls for new Eurasian security architecture at UN
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for a sweeping new Eurasian security architecture at the UN General Assembly, vowing Moscow's military campaign…
✨Africa's richest man backs $660m Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline
Aliko Dangote is backing a $660 million fuel pipeline linking Djibouti's port to landlocked Ethiopia, a project that could slash transportation costs…
⚓Hormuz reopening: Iran proposes seven-day plan to end war
Iran's foreign minister has handed Washington a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on a US naval blockade withdrawal…
🚀BiH EU membership remains top foreign policy priority, minister says
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Minister has reaffirmed EU membership as the country's top strategic goal, even as accession talks remain effectively frozen.…
— Energy & Climate
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French fuel price relief expanded with €450 million boost
France has announced €450 million in additional targeted fuel price relief, bringing total support to €1.4 billion. Meanwhile, President Macron's push for…
Bond market fears thwart EU energy crisis plan
Europe's joint energy crisis financing plan is unraveling as bond market fears push key member states into opposition. Debt-wary governments are blocking…
Dangote oil refinery share sale opens to African public
Aliko Dangote is offering the public a stake in his record-breaking $20 billion Lagos oil refinery in what analysts are calling Africa's…
— Member States
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UN data platform puts millions of statistics at users' fingertips
The UN has launched a massive new data platform consolidating over 60 million statistics from across its agencies into one searchable system.…
Longevity medicine under scrutiny after Greek pop star's death
The death of a 52-year-old Greek pop star undergoing experimental anti-aging therapies has triggered scrutiny of Europe's loosely regulated longevity medicine sector.…
Ireland's ploughing show bridges tradition and autonomous farming
Ireland's National Ploughing Championships attracted over 90,000 visitors to County Laois, showcasing everything from horse-drawn competition to driverless tractor technology. The event…
— Opinion
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Catholic influencers are winning France's youth back to the faith
France's Catholic Church is experiencing a surprising revival, driven by a new generation of priests and nuns building genuine communities on TikTok…
Louvre stunt: Two arrested for hanging fake art in Mona Lisa hall
Two Germans were arrested Saturday after hanging their own paintings on the walls of the Louvre's Mona Lisa gallery — apparently just…
Céline Dion Paris comeback show hailed as triumphant return
Céline Dion returned to the stage in Paris on Saturday for her first performance in six years, delivering a sold-out show that…