EU Waters Down Supply-Chain Due-Diligence Rules
Member states narrow scope, delay deadlines, and drop climate-plan duty as business groups cheer and rights advocates warn of reduced accountability EU governments have signed off on a…
Eileen Gu and Buddhism: Letting Go in the Limelight
A single, understated line from a social-media Q&A—“I recently embraced Buddhism”—took on new weight amid Olympic scrutiny and a moment of grief…
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From fragmented to connected: a shared hub for Europe’s AI
Across Europe, researchers are using AI to tackle everything from underwater noise pollution to media fact-checking and smarter farming. Until recently, there…
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Sudan: SAF drones target civilians despite claims they are protecting the population
In the space of a week, Sudan’s Kordofan region has witnessed a devastating wave of drone strikes and indiscriminate attacks on civilians…
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EU “Buy European” Plan Tests Single Market Rules
Brussels prepares a major procurement shift as industry cheers—and lawyers warn of trade and competition risks The EU is moving toward a…
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Somalia: Number of people going hungry nearly doubles in a year
More than 1.8 million children under five are also at risk of acute malnutrition between now and June, according to latest analysis published on Tuesday by the IPC food security monitoring…
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Ukraine wakes to more violence as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters fifth year
“Four years ago, people in Europe woke up in another world because generations like mine have always had the privilege to live a life in peace,” Ms. Baerbock told journalists in Geneva.…
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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Represents the UAE President at the Global Summit on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in New Delhi
Representing the President of the United Arab Emirates, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, took part in the opening…
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** Despite being homegrown, UK apples are more expensive than imported bananas. This article explores the factors driving this pricing…
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More Europe newsWhat to Do If Your Energy Bill Seems Wrong in the EU
If your electricity or gas bill suddenly spikes, EU rules and national regulators give you clear ways to challenge it.…
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What to Do If Your Personal Data Is Misused in the EU
A suspicious email. A leaked password. A targeted advertisement that knows too much. Across the European Union, personal data misuse…
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What to Do If an Airline Denies EU261 Compensation
BRUSSELS, late evening. You’ve landed hours late, your plans are wrecked, and then the airline email arrives: “compensation not due.” In that moment, most people ask, “Are they…
Human Rights
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A complaint by Montenegro’s Human Rights Action, prompted by leaked preliminary findings linked to the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee,…
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EU Funding at Risk When Public Tenders Impose Faith Tests
Audit rules designed to protect the EU budget can collide head-on with “faith-breaker” clauses that ask bidders or applicants to…
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Scientology launches youth guide promoting EU VALUES
Online initiative explains EU values, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights with official sources, scenarios and a self-check quiz
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Kallas pushes back on US ‘Europe-bashing’ at Munich
EU’s top diplomat rejects Washington’s “civilizational erasure” rhetoric, while insisting the transatlantic bond must endure—even amid sharper ideological friction.
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Brussels Region Forms New Government After Prolonged Deadlock
After months of uncertainty, the capital’s politics is being reshaped at two levels: the City of Brussels and the Brussels-Capital Region
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The Church of Almighty God (CAG) released its 2026 annual persecution report on February 13, documenting the most severe year…
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We honor the saint who stopped Attila at the gates of Rome
On February 18, the Orthodox Church honors one of the brightest defenders of Christianity – Saint Leo, Pope of Rome,…
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UN Report on Minority Rights Flags Systemic Gaps as Human Rights Council Convenes in Geneva
The new OHCHR report, Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, reveals a critical gap in global anti-discrimination protections. Presented to the 61st…
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Representing the President of the United Arab Emirates, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al…
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Baku and Washington usher in a new strategic era
On February 10, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan and the United States officially signed a strategic partnership agreement following a high-level…
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The meeting between Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates, and Hazem Al-Sharaa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Economic…
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World News in Brief: UN humanitarian chief visits South Sudan, shelter fire risks in Gaza, West Bank violence
Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers. On arrival, he headed directly to Malakal in Upper Nile state,…
Security Council LIVE: Sudan in focus amid genocide warnings in Darfur
The UN Security Council meets this morning to discuss Sudan as the war nears its third year, with fighting intensifying across multiple…
‘No corner of Sudan is safe’: UN officials warn of famine and atrocities as war intensifies
“Just over a month ago, Sudan reached a horrific milestone: 1,000 days of a brutal war that has nearly destroyed the third…
What to Do If You’re Scammed Shopping Online in the EU
If an online purchase turns into a scam—no delivery, fake goods, or a seller who disappears—you still have practical options in the…
World News in Brief: Conflict deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan, restrictions hinder aid delivery in Gaza, UN child rights envoy concludes first visit to Syria
About 60 per cent of the population – some 1.2 million people – is already acutely food insecure, according to WFP.Food assistance is…
Sudan: Rights chief alarmed after at least 57 killed in drone attacks in two days
Volker Türk was alarmed by the reports, which said that at least 15 children were among the victims. “These latest killings are yet another reminder of…
Lagarde Exit Talk Triggers ECB Succession Scramble
Speculation that Christine Lagarde could step down from the European Central Bank before her term ends is driving a fresh round of…
The “alleged” violation of the DAO of the National Police in Spain, of an inspector under its command, violates the most basic human rights of the victim
The “alleged” rape complaint linked to the Deputy Operational Director (DAO) of the Spanish National Police, José Ángel González, opens the door…
Grain ATMs and hunger maps: AI innovations spotlighted at UN agency showcase in India
From biometric grain dispensers and smart warehouses to crisis-mapping platforms and humanitarian communication avatars, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) showcase at the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit demonstrated how…