Browsing: Europe

Amid all the chaos in the world, it’s important to remind yourself there are plenty of great things happening, too. This week we’re looking at the great efforts in Germany in turning sewage into shipping fuel.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has unequivocally rejected President Trump’s calls for the US to take control of Greenland, emphasising that the matter impacts the global order established over generations.

Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid, advancing to the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid and maintaining hopes for a treble this season.

Stock markets in London, Paris, and Berlin fell on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs. The UK has been hit with a baseline 10% while the EU has been hit with 20%.

Volkswagen and BMW have reported booming sales in the United States as Donald Trump is set to announce a new wave of US tariffs on non-American goods.

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, was recently convicted by a French court of embezzling European Union funds, resulting in a five-year ban from holding public office. This ruling marks a significant setback for her political career and her ambitions for the presidency.

Marine Le Pen has received an immediate five-year ban from public office after being found guilty of misappropriating €3 million in EU funds by a French court.

Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban from public office following her conviction for embezzlement, alongside other members of her National Rally party.

The US President suggested his next round of tariff announcements, expected on Wednesday, will hit all countries, rather than just those who sell more goods to the US than they buy. 

France’s Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating European funds to finance her far-right party.

Marine Le Pen faces a ruling on alleged misuse of €3 million in EU funds, with prosecutors seeking a five-year ban from public office if convicted.

France’s Ministry of Foreign Trade has condemned US interference in its firms’ diversity policies as “unacceptable,” following a letter from the US embassy warning against diversity programs.

President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars, set to begin on 2 April, which he terms “liberation day.”

Zelensky urges US and allies to stand strong against Russia – defiant that Russia is the evil empire. He acknowledged the bipartisan support within the US for Ukraine but cautioned against the influence of Russian narratives on American officials that could undermine their stance.

Emmanuel Macron expressed concerns over Russia’s tendency to reinterpret ceasefire agreements, following a recent tentative deal involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia concerning strikes in the Black Sea region.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has announced plans to accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on a trip to Greenland this Friday. The visit, initially intended for Usha to attend Greenland’s national dogsled race and explore cultural sites, has been refocused to include both the Vice President and Second Lady visiting the U.S. Space Force’s Pituffik Space Base to assess Arctic security concerns. 

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A large glowing spiral was observed in the night sky across the UK and Ireland, likely caused by frozen exhaust from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.

David Pelicot recounts the devastating moment he learned his father, Dominique, drugged and raped his mother, Gisele, involving numerous other men in the abuse, severely impacting the family.

Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Istanbul for five consecutive nights, decrying the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges.

Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.

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The EU’s new defence strategy underscores the necessity for enhanced military capabilities, driven primarily by Russian aggression and the complex global security landscape, with an aim to bolster defence readiness by 2030.