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After 16 years in power, Viktor Orbán’s government controls much of the media, pressures the judiciary and strains EU relations - Hungary’s parliament...
Millions of Indigenous people protect the Amazon, a crucial global carbon sink threatened by mining, oil and agribusiness - their protests to defend l...
Many risk the Channel crossing in flimsy boats to reach the UK for safety, work or family ties; overcrowded, unseaworthy vessels, smuggling networks a...
Israeli forces have advanced into southern Lebanon, encircling villages and displacing civilians while parallel talks seek a ceasefire - tensions cent...
President Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself in a Christ-like pose on his official account and then clashed with the Pope - even many of hi...
In Germany Union Berlin appointed Marie-Louisa Eta as head coach - the first woman in the Bundesliga - highlighting a persistent gender gap across maj...
Spain is granting residency to around 500,000 previously undocumented migrants - many from Latin America and the Maghreb - allowing them to live and w...
Japan has eased long-standing limits and now allows exports of lethal weapons to strengthen security ties and enter the global defense market - a move...
Cannes now hosts the World AI Film Festival alongside the main event - AI is already widely used across filmmaking from scriptwriting and VFX to editi...
After three years of brutal conflict between the army and RSF militias, parts of Sudan - including Khartoum - need extensive demining to remove landmi...
In Germany Fridays for Future protesters - mainly students - are rallying because they fear Germany’s shift to green energy is being stalled: the econ...
Fast-food chains crowd many city centres in France, prompting residents and mayors to block new openings - they argue these outlets harm local retail,...
Many French inmates sleep on mattresses on the floor amid severe overcrowding - 87,000 prisoners for 63,000 places with 200 arrivals weekly - while st...
In France Vincent Bolloré has amassed newspapers, TV channels, publishers and even kiosk networks, raising concerns that his vast media ownership give...
Many victims freeze during sexual assault and cannot resist or object - so the EU Parliament has pushed for a clear consent-based standard: sex is onl...
Airlines fear a summer crisis as Middle East conflict and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz restrict jet fuel supplies - some flights cancelled and o...
Growing availability of tracking tools lets parents monitor their kids constantly - a booming business - but it raises hard questions about where supe...
Several cruise passengers died after developing severe respiratory symptoms and tested positive for a rare hantavirus; while it evokes pandemic fears,...
Kremlin security for Vladimir Putin has reportedly been ramped up - a confidential intelligence report suggests he is increasingly isolated, fearing a...
Soaring ticket prices, inflated transport fares and sky-high accommodation make attending World Cup matches unaffordable for ordinary fans - supporter...
In Germany a new draft system began in January requiring everyone born from 2008 onward to complete a questionnaire leading to medical assessment - me...
Glitter, glamour and rows - Israel's participation in the 70th Eurovision in Vienna has sparked controversy: five countries withdrew and some stars ur...
A US president visits China for the first time in a decade - a summit of two superpowers watched worldwide, especially in Europe - and whether it yiel...
President Javier Milei’s proposed austerity measures would sharply cut university budgets and impose tighter fiscal controls, prompting hundreds of th...
Cannes requires films in competition to have theatrical distribution in France, a condition tied to strict local rules on release windows that limit w...
The Ebola virus has resurfaced in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in an area beset by armed groups, which hampers access for emergency health...
Recent weeks saw deadly shootings in Nantes, arson near Lyon and a shooting in Nice - attacks linked to drug cartels. Organized-crime groups are using...
India is building a massive port and new city on Great Nicobar, an island of white‑sand beaches, tropical rainforest and many species found nowhere el...
U.S. authorities have indicted Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes that killed several people. Although the attacks happened ab...
Swatch, Lindt, Apple - companies constantly release limited editions, and these always result in enormous queues outside stores, sometimes even involv...
Thousands of civilians recently marched in Taiwan to demand higher military spending and better readiness. Concerns stem from repeated threats and mil...
Much of Europe has recorded unusually high temperatures for May, with historic readings in places like France and the UK. The immediate cause is a "he...
France is proposing a law that would toughen penalties both for organizing and for attending free parties - outdoor, often illegal techno events held...
Earlier this year ICE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - was in the headlines after violent arrests that coincided with deaths of detainees....
France was one of the world’s major colonial powers in the 17th century, ruling parts of the Caribbean where hundreds of thousands of enslaved African...
Despite a ceasefire that has been in place since mid-April, Israel continues military operations in Lebanon and has recently extended its ground offen...
June 3 marks World Bicycle Day. Affordable, healthy, and environmentally friendly, cycling is becoming an increasingly popular part of daily life acro...
Paris' Centre Pompidou has opened a new branch in Seoul through a partnership with South Korean conglomerate Hanwha, whose businesses include defense...
India's newly formed Cockroach People's Party (CJP) emerged as a satirical response after a senior judge reportedly referred to young job seekers as "...
Bolivia is sinking deeper into crisis. For a month, protesters have blocked parts of the country, demanding higher wages to keep up with inflation. Th...
Could El Niño trigger especially severe storms, droughts, heatwaves, or cold spells this year? The recurring climate pattern already causes extreme we...
Inspired by nature, Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí created groundbreaking forms and devoted his life to his work. One hundred years after his death on...
Iran is set to compete in the men's FIFA World Cup in the United States starting on June 11, despite the ongoing conflict between the two countries. F...
The killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of how justice systems handle child sexual abuse. The main suspect had rep...
The manosphere is a network of online communities that promote traditional views of masculinity and often misogynistic ideas. Many influencers - from...
You buy a video game, invest time in it, and then it suddenly becomes unplayable because the publisher shuts it down. Growing numbers of gamers worldw...
After mass protests and a harsh crackdown in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump promised that his military campaign would help bring about regime chang...
Haiti has been dominated by criminal gangs for years. The population faces violence, poverty, unemployment, weak governance, and the absence of an ele...
Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths worldwide and has been successfully reduced in recent decades. Yet studies show that airborne partic...
Tommy Robinson is a British far-right activist whose prominence stems from anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim campaigning online and on social media. Posi...
Many Britons under 24 are frustrated that they were too young to vote in the Brexit referendum and now face its consequences: fewer job opportunities,...
In recent years, several Latin American countries have moved from left-leaning governments toward right-wing and populist leadership. New presidents o...
Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Crimea, disrupting fuel supplies, transport, and infrastructure. Although Russia has controlled the peninsula...
Four environmental NGOs and the City of Paris sued TotalEnergies, arguing it should be responsible for greenhouse gases from the use of its products,...
During Pride Month, some companies use rainbow imagery to market products - from cosmetics and bags to sandwiches or burgers - while doing little to s...
Rescuers are searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings after the double earthquake, with northern Venezuela worst affected. Thousand...
New customs duties take effect today: every parcel entering the European Union will face a fee of at least €3, regardless of value. Previously, shipme...
Amid a deep economic and social crisis, thousands of South Africans have taken to the streets to protest undocumented migrants, with clashes, looting,...
The US 250th anniversary celebrations have sparked criticism over events like MMA fights, air shows and traveling "Freedom Trucks" presenting a simpli...
A viral video shows a Russian veteran publicly criticizing President Vladimir Putin and warning of possible unrest within the ranks. As conditions at...
As NATO leaders gather to project unity and deter Russia, debate over defense spending has resurfaced. U.S. President Donald Trump has again criticize...
Jordan Bardella, 30, leader of France's National Rally and a popular TikTok figure, is under scrutiny over allegations of misusing European Union fund...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under fire after the red-card suspension of U.S. forward Balogun at the FIFA World Cup was overturned following rep...
France's parliament has approved a new law changing how police shootings are handled. Under the new rules, police officers who use their firearms are...
Data poisoning is the large-scale publication of false information online to deliberately mislead AI systems. Some activists use this tactic to expose...
Europe is facing more frequent wildfires that spread rapidly, destroying nature, homes and threatening lives. This year, fires started unusually early...
Players continue to face racist abuse because of their skin color from fans, public figures and on social media. FIFA has introduced measures both onl...
In the UK, most decisions are made in London, leaving regions, cities and towns with limited funding and influence. That could change as Labour leader...
France has introduced a right to assisted dying for people with incurable illnesses after years of political debate. The law allows medically supervis...
The heatwaves of recent weeks are estimated to have claimed more than 14,000 lives in June alone. Those most affected are often the most vulnerable me...
Data centers power services like ChatGPT and streaming, but their massive water and energy use, public subsidies, and limited job creation are fueling...
Last year, Germany recorded 2,150 drug-related deaths, with one in four victims under 30. Young people increasingly obtain drugs through the internet...
Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone are approved in some countries but remain highly controversial. Farming groups support their use to stay competitive,...
France has introduced a minimum age of 15 for social media, with age checks expected this year. Similar rules in Australia have shown limited impact....
During a security test, an OpenAI AI model independently hacked into Hugging Face and used stolen credentials. The incident suggests AI may bypass rul...
Canada celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on its side. Instead of boosting trade, it has become a symbol of ongoing tariff...
On July 30, the UN Security Council holds its first informal vote to choose the next UN Secretary-General. After several rounds of mostly behind-the-s...
At the International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Lenacapavir is attracting global attention. The drug works like a vaccine, protecting against...
In less than a week, 42,000 hectares of forest burned near Bordeaux, forcing more than 200,000 people to evacuate. Pine forests can spread fire rapidl...
A decade after the Bataclan attacks, terrorism remains a threat in Europe, with perpetrators becoming younger through online radicalization. The 21-ye...
The Danube hosts dozens of hydro, coal and nuclear power plants that rely on its water for generation or cooling. Record low water levels caused by dr...
Since mid-July 2026, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck warehouses and logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries, Russia's Amazon-like e-commerce g...
Since the 2026 whaling season began in mid-June, around 30 whales have reportedly been killed, according to environmental groups. Only one company sti...
Despite a ceasefire and a peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump in late 2025, fighting and displacement continue in Gaza. The conflict beg...
Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter, having built its industry around low-cost mass production since the late 1970s. Today, risi...
Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has vowed to confront drug cartels and armed groups with maximum force. A first military strike re...
Yabloko is one of Russia’s few parties openly opposing Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. It was approved in late July to contest September’s Stat...
In late July, two swimmers died in the Baltic Sea after severe Vibrio infections. Meanwhile, cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, are spreadi...
E-scooter use is rising across Europe, as are accidents. Young people account for a significant share of those injured or killed. In response, some ci...
They are cute, fluffy and irresistibly adorable: red pandas! Taipei Zoo has welcomed two new arrivals, Tian Tian and Le Le, reportedly gifted by China...
After 15 years of violence under Bashar al-Assad’s rule, Syrians are hoping for justice. A national commission has been established to address past ab...
Donald Trump has signed a new order to reduce recommended childhood vaccinations. He claims vaccines are dangerous and links them to autism, despite n...
Nearly 30 U.S. states are suing Meta in federal court in California, accusing the company of deliberately designing its apps to make young users addic...
Sweden has begun transferring prisoners to Estonia under an agreement reached this year to ease overcrowding in Swedish prisons. The first inmates arr...
It is good news for the planet: whales are returning to New York Bay, where they find abundant food. But growing maritime traffic is increasing the ri...
At the UN conference on desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the stakes are high: deserts and drylands already cover 40% of Earth's land. In many...
The Matterhorn, the Alps’ most iconic peak, lost thousands of tons of rock on August 5. Other summits are also crumbling, especially Mont Blanc, which...
Icelanders are voting on whether to reopen EU membership talks. The referendum comes as Arctic tensions rise, with renewed US interest in Greenland ad...
In August, several container ships left China and South Korea for Europe, choosing the Northern Sea Route along Russia’s coast instead of the usual Su...
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has settled a US lawsuit over claims that its algorithms can be addictive for teenagers. Under the...
The integration of Syria’s Kurdish population is underway. Under military and political pressure from the new authorities in Damascus, the Kurdish-led...
As the school year begins in France and Germany, we’re taking a closer look at the situation of teachers. Although their role is crucial, their pay an...
The hybrid war has been going on for some time. But now German authorities have confirmed that the drone carrying explosives at Leipzig Airport was in...
Why does its communication appeal to voters? Ulrich Siegmund, a leading AfD politician and TikTok star in Saxony-Anhalt, uses new communication strate...
Smart glasses can record video, play music, make calls and access the internet, but they have sparked controversy as videos of people circulate online...
For years, African Union countries have called for a more balanced representation of the world. For centuries, maps have distorted the relative size o...
The far-right AfD won the state election but lacks an outright majority. While Germany’s political establishment is shocked by its historic victory, a...
Several Western countries are seeking ways to pressure Israel over its continued annexation of Palestinian territory. In early September, they backed...
Toxic dust and fumes released by the collapse of the Twin Towers exposed New Yorkers and cleanup workers for weeks. Many later developed serious illne...
Nepal is highly vulnerable to climate change despite contributing very little to global greenhouse gas emissions. To address such inequalities, the co...
Former Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxen warned after leaving the company that advanced AI could potentially wipe out humanity within the next year....
Huge container ships already wait several days to transit the canal. This could take even longer as fewer ships are allowed through each day - a measu...
Can posting a photo of opposition leader Alexei Navalny be deemed “extremist”? Russian authorities have excluded candidates over such posts and other...
A video game designed to escort migrants back across the Rio Grande is one of the latest ideas from Trump's team to attract international attention. A...
For the first time, in mid-September, the United States officially acknowledged having deployed weapons in space, in orbit around Earth. The announcem...
Strikes and demonstrations are taking place at almost every major car-production site across Germany — not France, but Germany. The powerful IG Metall...
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