Swiss singer Nemo, the first non-binary performer to win Eurovision in 2024, has announced they are returning their trophy in protest against Israel’s continued participation in the contest. Nemo cited a “clear conflict” between Israel’s involvement and Eurovision’s stated values of “unity, inclusion and dignity,” referencing a UN
French marine archaeologists have uncovered a massive 120-metre-long undersea wall off Brittany’s Ile de Sein, dating back to around 5,000 BC. Believed to be the largest underwater structure ever found in France, the wall now lies nine metres below the surface but would once have stood on the shoreline, built by a highly organised Stone […]
Germany’s population is projected to shrink significantly over the coming decades, with the national statistics office warning that the country could lose nearly 10 million people by 2070. As the large baby boomer generation ages, Germany is expected to have one in four citizens over the age of 67 within the next decade. By 2038, […]
The European Central Bank has proposed major reforms to simplify the EU’s banking rulebook, aiming to streamline supervisory requirements without reducing overall capital burdens. The ECB argues that reducing complexity should not weaken financial resilience, despite industry pressure for lighter regulations as seen in the U.S. and UK. The plan centres on merging several
Marseille is facing an intense wave of drug-related violence, with children increasingly pulled into the city’s escalating gang wars. The recent murder of 15-year-old Adel—shot, burned, and left on a beach—has shocked residents and fuelled a growing sense of psychose, or collective panic. Local authorities say teenagers are being recruited, coerced, and sometimes enslaved
Thousands of Bulgarians gathered once again across Sofia and several other cities, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s minority government. Demonstrators accuse the leadership of failing to address widespread corruption and mismanaging key national issues as the country prepares to adopt the euro on January 1. Protesters projected messages like
A French culture ministry inquiry has found that the burglars who stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre in October gained a crucial 30-second advantage due to security lapses at the museum. The four thieves, who escaped with jewels worth $102 million, exploited delays in surveillance footage and weaknesses in the museum’s infrastructure, including a […]
British novelist Sophie Kinsella, the globally bestselling author behind the Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55. The news was confirmed through a statement on her Instagram account, which said she passed away following an illness. Kinsella — born Madeleine Wickham — captivated millions of readers with her humorous storytelling and relatable […]
Huawei is reassessing the future of its newly completed manufacturing plant in eastern France as slow 5G deployment and growing restrictions on Chinese telecom equipment reshape its European plans. The €200 million facility near Strasbourg, finished in September, remains unused, with officials and executives suggesting the company is undecided about proceeding. The plant
Billionaire Andrej Babis has been appointed as the Czech Republic’s new prime minister, following a public pledge to relinquish control over his vast Agrofert conglomerate, which spans food processing, agriculture, and chemicals. Babis, 71, promised to serve all citizens and make the Czech Republic the “best place to live,” as he prepares to form a […]









