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Pro-Palestinian protests continue at European universities
Police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at universities in the Netherlands and Belgium on Monday.
'Focusing on the positive agenda': Greek and Turkish leaders meet
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met in Ankara on Monday for high-level talks aimed at boosting relations between the competitive Aegean neighbours.
EU urges Georgia to stick with democratic path to EU membership
The so-called "Russian law" risks jeopardizing Georgia's ambition to join the European Union. 12 member states have asked the EU to clarify whether the law will lead to the potential suspension of membership talks.
European scientists call for 3% of GDP to be devoted to research
The EU falls short of the research funding levels called for and is at a clear disadvantage compared to South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
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Court maintains far-right AfD's 'suspected extremist' status
The ruling is a blow to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of regional and European elections.
OpenAI unveils new AI model ChatGPT-4o
OpenAI has a new ChatGPT model with an upgraded voice assistant and free users will get access to custom chatbots for the first time.
Georgian parliament set to approve controversial 'Russian law'
Georgia is about to approve a controversial law that tightens controls on organisations receiving foreign funds. Critics say it could undermine democracy and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union.
Brian May and Jean-Michel Jarre in concert in Bratislava
The Queen guitarist and the French electronic music pioneer headlined the Starmus festival in the Slovak capital.
Renewed Russian offensive forces thousands of civilians to flee Northe
Thousands more civilians have fled Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine’s northeast that has targeted towns and villages with a barrage of artillery and mortar fire.
US and China to hold talks on AI risks and safety
Governments view AI as crucial for national security and economic growth.
Watch: The eco-trailblazer turning carbon to tiles in India
In partnership with Media City
Tejas Sidnal, the creative force behind CarbonCraft, the sustainable company, is shaping the future of the construction sector.
Busting stereotypes: Do women really feel pain more than men?
This year, a new study will focus on the disparities of sex and gender in pain and try to explain this complicated relationship.
Thousands in Mali replaster the Mosque of Djenne
The annual re-plastering of Mali's Great Mosque of Djenne, the world's largest mud-brick building and on UNESCO's Danger list since 2016, helps maintain its integrity.
The once thriving Balkan holiday resort rising from the ashes of war
Could this bombed-out holiday resort overlooking the Adriatic Sea be restored to its former glory?
Banks are propping up fossil fuels to the tune of €6.5 trillion
Barclays, Santander and Deutsche Bank were among Europe’s biggest fossil fuel financers in 2023.
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Von der Leyen mollifies MEPs over PFAS ban concerns
An exchange of letters reveals German centre-right MEPs' concerns over a proposed blanket ban of PFAS 'forever chemicals', and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to reassure them that industry will be shielded from negative impacts.
Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers
The new rule issues migrants a benefit card for local use, limiting cash withdrawals and banning international transfers.
Universities of Turin and Amsterdam join Pro-Palestinian demonstration
Students protest Israeli actions, demand academic boycotts. Demonstrations echo US actions, call for shared governance.
Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux seeking to avoid any polemic
Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux responded to questions from the international press this Monday, a day before the official start of the 77th edition. Here’s what you need to know.
Trucks and buses to slash CO2 emissions by 90% by 2040
Heavy-duty fleet manufacturers need to shift their efforts towards electrification.
European Commission's von der Leyen visits Rome amid campaign
Prior to her Monday meetings with Italian political leaders, von der Leyen was a guest on national TV, where she spoke about the need to defend Ukraine against Russia's aggression to preserve peace in Europe.
'Let It Be': Rarely-seen Beatles documentary from 1970 restored in 4K
After being virtually lost for 54 years, a newly restored 4K version of the 1970 documentary depicting The Beatles creating their final album, has been released.
Spain’s Balearic Islands bring in new overnight alcohol ban
Holidaymakers also face fines of up to €1,500 for drinking in the streets.
Wildlife crime is inflicting ‘untold harm upon nature’, says UN report
Which species are worst affected by trafficking? This new UN report paints a bleak picture for wildlife.
Rise in cyber attacks on German business costing billions of Euros
Some 80% of the targeted firms were victims of data theft, espionage or sabotage, according to the German digital industry association, Bitkom.
UK-made quantum navigation system successfully tested in flight
The UK completed a successful test flight of a quantum-powered navigation system that can't be jammed by foreign actors.
Poland's PM Tusk vows to fortify border with Belarus
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk travelled to the border with Belarus on Saturday.
Fearing Russian invasion Estonia's civilians heed their country's call to arms
EU member Estonia feels threatened by neighbour Russia. This year, the small NATO country will invest over 3% of its GDP to beef up its defence capabilities. It has also been hosting NATO exercises and training civilians in trench warfare, as EuronewsWitness reporter Hans von der Brelie discovered.
Russia mounts Vovchansk incursion as Ukraine evacuates thousands
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the situation as 'extremely difficult' for Ukrainian forces.