France honours victims of deadly Paris terror attacks 10 years on

France is commemorating 10 years since the Paris terror attacks with ceremonies led by President Macron and Mayor Hidalgo, honouring the 132 victims at multiple s...

Europe's private drone industry sees opportunity as NATO strengthens defence

Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting European leaders to agree to develop a "dro...

G7 foreign ministers show support for Ukraine after talks in Canada, but avoid issues like trade

The G7 ministers said in a joint statement at the conclusion of the two-day gathering that they are increasing the economic costs to Russia and exploring measures...

Trump signs government funding bill after House votes to end longest shutdown in US history

The signing ceremony came just hours after the House passed the measure on a mostly party-line vote of 222-209. The Senate had already passed the measure Monday. ...

No timeline on when US flights will return to normal after government shutdown nears end

An estimated 5.2 million passengers have been affected by staffing-related delays or cancellations since the government shutdown began on 1 October.

Airlines hav...

Italian government faces a high-stakes bank merger clash with Brussels

On Wednesday, Italy will face tough questions from the Eurogroup on its decision to block UniCredit's acquisition of Banco BPM in an attempt to stop infringement ...

Italian government faces a high-stakes bank merger clash with Brussels

On Wednesday, Italy will face tough questions from the Eurogroup on its decision to block UniCredit's acquisition of Banco BPM in an attempt to stop infringement ...

European shares hit record highs on US shutdown progress

European stocks rallied to new record highs as optimism grew over a US government shutdown resolution and strong corporate earnings. Gains were led by healthcare ...

UK pledges £850 million to fight malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS, down 15% from 2022

The UK’s diminished pledge comes amid cuts to global health from other major donors.

The United Kingdom said it will invest £850 million (€966 million) in the fi...

UK pledges £850 million to fight malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS, down 15% from 2022

The UK’s diminished pledge comes amid cuts to global health from other major donors.

The United Kingdom said it will invest £850 million (€966 million) in the fi...

Google bets €5.5 billion on Germany’s AI future

The tech giant is making its biggest European investment yet and ensuring it dominates AI-related technologies in the continent's biggest economy.

The tech giant...

Google bets €5.5 billion on Germany’s AI future

The tech giant is making its biggest European investment yet and ensuring it dominates AI-related technologies in the continent's biggest economy.

The tech giant...

Microsoft to invest more than $10 billion in AI infrastructure in Portugal

The investment could help Portugal shore up a data centre hub in Sines.

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion dollars (more than €8.6 billion) in Portugal to exp...

Bright nights, hotter planet? Light pollution may be driving ecosystems to release more carbon

A new study analyses the effect of artificial light on ecosystems

Light pollution is on the rise, increasing by around 2 per cent every year. And artificial ligh...

European Commission unveils its big plan to save democracy

Fighting for democracy is the 27-member bloc's foremost enshrined value, but NGOs and MEPs argue that the new Democracy Shield falls short on concrete measures an...

How do environmental factors contribute to cardiovascular disease in Europe?

In the EU, factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and chemicals are estimated to cause at least 18% of all cardiovascular disease deaths, with Polan...

Citigroup cleared to exit Russia as Kremlin keeps tight grip on company departures

A presidential order allowing Citigroup to sell its Russian unit to Renaissance Capital underscores Moscow’s control over foreign asset sales as Western lenders c...

Healing, culture and coastlines: Why Thailand is the ultimate travel reset

From soothing massages to street-side Muay Thai gyms, Thailand is redefining wellness - proving that “Healing is the New Luxury".

Thailand isn’t just about prist...

AI-powered robots are ‘unsafe’ for personal use, scientists warn

The AI models were prone to safety failures and discrimination, a new study found.

Robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are not safe for general use, a...

Rising electricity demand drives urgent need for diverse, resilient energy, IEA says

Renewable energy, led by solar power, will grow faster than any other major source in the next few years, the annual outlooks says.

Electricity demand will rise ...

Rising electricity demand drives urgent need for diverse, resilient energy, IEA says

Renewable energy, led by solar power, will grow faster than any other major source in the next few years, the annual outlooks says.

Electricity demand will rise ...