The outcome of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine would resonate far beyond Europe, shaping how autocrats assess the West’s strength and resolve, Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski said. “However this war ends, it has to be agreed with Ukraine and reflect Ukrainian priorities,” Trzaskowski told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today on Thursday. “Every dictator in […]
Continue ReadingThe Council of Europe’s (CoE) Secretary General, Alain Berset, told Euronews that reviewing the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to reform protections available to migrants could embolden governments to roll back human rights on other fronts. His comments come following calls from several members of the Strasbourg-based body — the continent’s leading human rights […]
Continue ReadingThe European Investment Bank (EIB) is mobilizing €3 billion to address likely increases in energy bills linked to the European Union’s upcoming carbon tax on road transport and buildings, according to a press statement from the European Commission. The funds are the result of pressure from the European Parliament, which has been urging the EU […]
Continue ReadingEpstein was a wealthy U.S. financier who pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution and was later arrested on federal sex-trafficking charges in July 2019 before dying in jail. The WEF confirmed to POLITICO that Brende had taken part “in three business dinners with Jeffrey Epstein, along with subsequent email and SMS […]
Continue ReadingUnder the terms of the deal, the two countries have agreed to use economic policy tools and coordinated investment to secure supplies of critical minerals and crack down on subsidized imports that risk undercutting domestic production. They will jointly identify priority projects, mobilize financing for developments, and share intelligence on investments that could threaten domestic […]
Continue ReadingA former Conservative council leader has been unveiled by Nigel Farage as the leader of Reform UK in Wales before the Senedd elections in May. Dan Thomas, who was born and grew up in the South Wales Valleys, led Barnet Council from 2019 until 2022 and defected to Reform from the Conservatives in June last […]
Continue ReadingThe infamous photo with then-Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre (center) and Ghislaine Maxwell.Image: www.imago-images.de Feb 5, 2026, 4:11 p.mFeb 5, 2026, 4:11 p.m Email histories from the Epstein files suggest the authenticity of a now infamous photo of former Prince Andrew and Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre. The now deceased Giuffre had accused Andrew of abusing her […]
Continue ReadingUS billionaire Nelson Peltz has praised his “great” son-in-law, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, following his public family fallout. Brooklyn, who married Peltz’s daughter Nicola in 2022, shared an explosive statement on Instagram in January, accusing his parents, former footballer Sir David Beckham and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, of controlling narratives in the press. The statement made […]
Continue ReadingGenie Godula is pleased to welcome Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham. He offers a frank assessment of where the Ukraine-Russia peace talks stand. From a distance, one might assume the mere fact that both sides are talking signals hope. Now that’s not entirely wrong. There is some progress, yes, […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Russia has expelled a German diplomat on Thursday, accusing Berlin of “spy mania” and retaliating for what it claims was the “groundless” removal of a Russian envoy last month. […]
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