London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the Labour Party to commit to rejoining the European Union in its next general election manifesto. In an interview, he described Brexit as damaging economically, socially, and culturally, and said returning to the EU was “inevitable.” He also urged the government to first rejoin the customs union and […]
Russia has raised concerns over what it describes as a surge in Ukrainian attacks on key gas infrastructure, particularly compressor stations operated by Gazprom. According to Moscow, these facilities support the TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines, which transport natural gas across the Black Sea to Turkey and onward to parts of Europe. While recent attacks […]
Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutor has called for BBVA to be fined 181.8 million euros ($208.16 million) over allegations that the bank hired a private investigation agency to conduct illegal spying between 2004 and 2016. The case is part of a broader inquiry into several Spanish companies using the agency run by former police commissioner Jose Manuel […]
Poland plans to introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phone use for students under 16 in schools starting September 1, 2026, the country’s education minister said. The move is part of a broader legislative change aimed at improving classroom focus and reducing digital dependency among children aged 7 to 15 in primary education. Education Minister […]
Pope Leo XIV has called on nations to ensure universal healthcare access, describing it as a “moral imperative” for any just society. Speaking at a healthcare conference in Vatican City, he emphasized that access to medical services is essential to human dignity and social justice. The pope stressed that healthcare must not become a privilege […]
A cattle disease outbreak has spread across at least 10 regions in Russia, with authorities identifying cases as pasteurellosis or rabies. Quarantine measures have been imposed in affected areas, including Chuvashia, while a state of emergency has been declared in Novosibirsk as officials attempt to contain the situation. However, farmers and veterinary experts have raised
Leaders of France and Germany are set to discuss the future of the troubled Future Combat Air System (FCAS) during an upcoming EU summit. The project, which also includes Spain, aims to develop a next-generation air combat system but is now at risk due to ongoing disputes between major industry players. The conflict centers around […]
A damaged Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, is drifting uncontrolled in the Mediterranean Sea, raising serious concerns among European officials. The vessel, carrying large quantities of liquefied natural gas along with fuel oil and diesel, suffered major damage earlier this month and is now unmanned, with a visible breach in its structure. Authorities in Italy […]
Sebastien Delogu, representing the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, has withdrawn from the second round of Marseille’s mayoral election in an effort to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from winning the city. Delogu had secured nearly 12% of votes in the first round, trailing Socialist incumbent Benoit Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio, who […]
Germany has unveiled plans to at least double its domestic data centre capacity and quadruple artificial intelligence data processing by 2030, as part of a strategy to compete with leading AI hubs in the United States and China. Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger outlined measures including allocating land for new facilities, streamlining regulatory approvals, and









