13 EU countries call for ‘deep cleaning’ of European laws
A group of 13 European Union member states is pressing Brussels to examine existing legislation sector by sector, arguing that…
Fed holds rates days before US midterms as two officials push for another hike
The US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest-rate range unchanged at 3.75% to 4% on Wednesday, opting to wait for further evidence on inflation…
‘Inexplicable’ order by control centre investigated after Spain train crash
Spanish investigators are focusing on a decision made at a central rail control centre in Madrid after a high-speed train collision in Castilla-La Mancha…
Support for UN vote to end US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year low
Usagevpn.com – The United Nations General Assembly has once more urged the United States to end its embargo on Cuba, although the annual resolution received its weakest backing in more than three decades.
A total of 130 countries supported the measure, while 17 voted against it and 25 abstained. The result marked the lowest level of support since 1995 for a resolution that Cuba has brought before the General Assembly almost every year since 1992. More than 160 countries endorsed the proposal in the previous year’s vote.…
Discovering the birthplace of apples in Kazakhstan’s wild forests
In the mountain landscapes above Almaty, wild apple trees still grow in forests that hold an extraordinary place in agricultural…
Evacuation or forced deportation: where will trapped citizens of Russia-occupied Oleshky go?
A humanitarian operation planned for the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky has offered a rare opening for civilians trapped by war,…
At least 10 dead in collision of two high-speed trains in Spain
At least 10 people died after two high-speed trains collided close to Urda station in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday,…
Ithaca’s natural horseshoe harbour is picturesque – but it hides a dirty secret
Vathy, the principal harbour on the Greek island of Ithaca, is celebrated for its naturally curved, horseshoe-shaped waterfront. Beneath that…
Macron and Carney vow closer France-Canada ties amid strained US relations
France and Canada signalled a stronger political and economic partnership on Sunday as President Emmanuel Macron hosted Canadian Prime Minister…
Breaking news. Exit polls show Merz’s party suffering heavy losses in 2 German state elections
News: exit polls show Merz facing a difficult political moment after projections indicated heavy losses for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian…
Germans head to the polls in state elections as pressure mounts on Merz
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania are casting ballots on Sunday in two closely watched state elections that may deepen…
Newsletter: Carney is right on EU associate membership — the name is irrelevant, the politics aren’t
This Newsletter examines why Mark Carney’s appearance before the European Parliament mattered beyond the label attached to closer Canada-EU ties.…
Dutch police clash with hundreds of far-right protesters at anti-immigration rally
Riot police in The Hague moved to break up a far-right demonstration on Saturday after disorder erupted among a crowd…
Support for UN vote to end US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year low
The United Nations General Assembly has once more urged the United States to end its embargo on Cuba, although the annual resolution received its weakest
Fed holds rates days before US midterms as two officials push for another hike
The US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest-rate range unchanged at 3.75% to 4% on Wednesday, opting to wait for further evidence on inflation and the
‘Inexplicable’ order by control centre investigated after Spain train crash
Spanish investigators are focusing on a decision made at a central rail control centre in Madrid after a high-speed train collision in Castilla-La Mancha left
Discovering the birthplace of apples in Kazakhstan’s wild forests
In the mountain landscapes above Almaty, wild apple trees still grow in forests that hold an extraordinary place in agricultural history. The Tian Shan range
Shakira returns to Spain in fire, tears and ‘Waka Waka’
Shakira returned to the Spanish capital on Saturday 18 September with a concert shaped by towering flames, water imagery, costume transformations and
Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine comments
Ed Sheeran set to resume his Loop Tour in Philadelphia on Saturday after a turbulent week involving the removal of rapper Macklemore and the withdrawal of
Catherine Ringer dies: grief in music and political circles
The death of Catherine Ringer has brought an outpouring of grief from musicians, actors and political figures, reflecting the unusual place she held in French
Ed Sheeran’s support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments
Ed Sheeran’s support acts have withdrawn from his upcoming US tour after rapper Macklemore was removed from the line-up over his public comments supporting