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A convoy of more than forty civilian boats that set sail for Gaza under the banner of the Global Sumud Flotilla has reignited international debate about Israel’s maritime blockade and…
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Strasbourg, 02.10.2025 – It is imperative that Council of Europe member states “do everything in their power to strengthen their deterrence, preparedness and resilience capabilities against the threat posed by…
Culture
Brussels, October 5, 2025 — Amid global anticipation, Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on October 3, marking what many already describe as the…
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Researchers led by Rice University’s Yong Lin Kong have developed a soft but strong metamaterial that can be controlled remotely to rapidly transform its size and shape. The invention, published in Science Advances,…
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Vatican City – October 5, 2025 — In his October 2025 prayer intention, released globally through The Pope Video on September 30, Pope Leo XIV issued a universal appeal for…
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BRUSSELS—The European economy is facing an unprecedented convergence of external shocks and structural challenges, described by European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde as a dire "geopolitical storm" that threatens…
Europe
In a major show of European solidarity, the European Commission has proposed €945 million in aid from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Spain recover from the deadly “DANA…
Europe
New measures have been introduced to EU chemical rules that will restrict the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in firefighting foams. They will protect people and the environment,…
Europe
In 2027, Heilbronn (Germany) will be the European Green Capital, and the European Green Leaf Awards, for smaller cities, will go to Assen (the Netherlands) and Siena (Italy). Heilbronn got…
Europe
At an informal European Council meeting in Copenhagen, EU leaders discussed how to strengthen Europe's defence, including defence capacities, support for the Eastern flank and governance. They also spoke about…
