A train driver was killed after a high-speed passenger train travelling at around 160 km/h (99 mph) collided with a lorry at a level crossing in northern France on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred between Béthune and Lens, leaving two people initially critically injured—though later reported to be recovering—and 13 others with minor injuries. The […]
Economic growth across the euro zone slowed sharply in March as rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions weighed on business activity. According to data from S&P Global, the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the region fell to 50.7 from 51.9 in February, marking its lowest level in nine months, though still marginally indicating […]
Germany’s service sector growth lost momentum in March, with business activity slowing sharply due to weakening demand linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The latest survey by S&P Global showed that the services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 50.9 from 53.5 in February, marking its lowest level in seven months, though still slightly […]
A Romanian court has removed all preventative judicial control measures imposed on internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan while criminal investigations against them continue. The ruling ends requirements such as regular police check-ins that had been in place following their detention in late 2022 over allegations including human trafficking. The decision
A European Central Bank policymaker has warned that inflation expectations in the euro zone could climb faster than previously seen, urging the ECB to remain ready to raise interest rates if price pressures persist. Dimitar Radev said rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict have pushed inflation above the ECB’s 2% target, increasing risks […]
Spain’s ruling Socialist Party, led by Pedro Sánchez, has seen a rise in voter support following its strong opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war involving Iran. Recent polls show the party gaining momentum after Sánchez took measures such as restricting U.S. military flights linked to the conflict from Spanish airspace and bases, positioning himself as a […]
Germany is working to clarify provisions in its updated military service law that require men aged 17 to 45 to seek permission before leaving the country for more than three months. The rule, which came into effect in January, drew attention only recently and could potentially impact millions. The defence ministry said it is now […]
Spain’s pork industry is grappling with significant financial losses following an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), which has led to a sharp drop in export demand and prices. Farmers like Jordi Saltiveri say each pig has lost €30–€40 in value since the outbreak, even in areas not directly affected. Spain, Europe’s largest pork producer, […]
Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to abandon conflict and embrace peace during his first Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. Addressing thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff urged those with the power to wage wars to instead work toward ending violence, stressing the need for peace in a world increasingly affected […]
Two merchant ships near Italy rescued 32 migrants and recovered the bodies of two others after a boat attempting to cross from Libya toward Europe capsized over the Easter weekend, according to rescue charities. Survivors were later transferred to an Italian coast guard vessel and taken to the island of Lampedusa, while authorities had not […]









