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Cruise Ship Stranded in France After Stomach Flu Outbreak Among Passengers

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More than 1,200 passengers, many of them British and Irish nationals, remained aboard the cruise ship Ambition in Bordeaux, France, after a stomach flu outbreak spread among travelers during the voyage. French health authorities initially restricted disembarkation as medical teams monitored the situation and treated affected passengers on board. Officials confirmed that a

Pope Leo Slams Europe’s Military Build-Up, Calls It a Blow to Diplomacy

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Pope Leo XIV criticized Europe’s rising military spending, calling it a betrayal of diplomacy and warning that increased rearmament only fuels insecurity and conflict. Speaking to students at Rome’s Sapienza University, the pontiff said governments should not describe expanding arms budgets as “defence spending” when such investments reduce funding for education and

Trump’s Greenland Interest Boosts Tourism and Investment More Than Mining

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Renewed global attention on Greenland following comments by Donald Trump about acquiring the Arctic territory is driving fresh business interest and investment opportunities. Danish export credit agency EIFO said tourism is likely to deliver quicker economic benefits and job creation for Greenland compared to large-scale mining projects, which still face regulatory and

Mbappe and Bardella Clash Again as France’s Political Divide Deepens

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A fresh public dispute has erupted between Kylian Mbappé and far-right politician Jordan Bardella over the growing influence of France’s far-right movement ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a recent interview, Mbappe warned about the consequences of a potential victory for the far-right National Rally, saying such political changes could negatively impact the

German Court Rules Milka Misled Consumers With Shrinking Chocolate Bar

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A court in Germany has ruled that chocolate maker Mondelēz International misled consumers by reducing the size of its popular Milka Alpenmilch chocolate bar while keeping nearly identical packaging. The case, brought by Hamburg’s consumer protection office, accused the company of deceiving buyers after shrinking the bar from 100g to 90g while also increasing the […]

Helsinki’s Massive Cycling Expansion Wins Praise but Faces Backlash Over Costs

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Helsinki is continuing its ambitious push toward sustainable urban transport with major investments in bicycle lanes, tramways, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. In April, nearly 50,000 people attended the opening of Finland’s longest bridge — a 1.2-km structure connecting the inner city to nearby islands and designed exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists, and trams.