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…
“We don’t feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says the head of the Muslim World League
“We don t feel a sense of worry” in Europe, according to Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League.…
Student protests in France: 400–500 schools fully or partially closed Monday
Student protests in France are expected to disrupt education again on Monday, with between 400 and 500 secondary schools fully or partly unable to…
Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov Strike Gold on Opening Day in Baku
Usagevpn.com – The Baku World Judo Championships 2026 began with two defining victories as Japan’s KOGA Wakana captured the women’s -48kg world title and Azerbaijan’s Ahmad YUSIFOV delighted the home supporters by winning the men’s -60kg competition.
The opening day in Azerbaijan’s capital brought the first red back patches of the championships into focus. For the athletes, a World Championships final represents not only a chance to win a medal, but also an opportunity to establish themselves at the top of international judo. Koga and Yusifov both met that challenge, though their routes to gold carried very different pressures.…
Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv: Germany pledges further aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Kyiv by special train on Sunday in an unpublicised visit centred on military assistance,…
Latvia’s pro-European ruling party wins election as populists gain ground
Latvia’s political direction toward Europe and continued support for Ukraine has been reinforced after Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ centre-right United
FlyDubai captain said he had “one more fight left in me” and opened cockpit door
The FlyDubai captain said he had one more fight left in him as he battled to reopen the cockpit door…
North Korea fires intermediate-range missile, claiming evasive flight and AI features
North Korea fires intermediate range missile from the Wonsan area on its eastern coast, claiming the weapon can follow an…
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…
Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov Strike Gold on Opening Day in Baku
The Baku World Judo Championships 2026 began with two defining victories as Japan’s KOGA Wakana captured the women’s -48kg world title and Azerbaijan’s Ahmad
“We don’t feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says the head of the Muslim World League
“We don t feel a sense of worry” in Europe, according to Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League. During a
Student protests in France: 400–500 schools fully or partially closed Monday
Student protests in France are expected to disrupt education again on Monday, with between 400 and 500 secondary schools fully or partly unable to operate
Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv: Germany pledges further aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Kyiv by special train on Sunday in an unpublicised visit centred on military assistance, energy recovery and
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