2025-05-13

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set

The case is widely seen as a key post- #MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Man arrested over fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's house

Police are investigating whether the 21-year-old may be connected to three fires in London in recent days.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum

Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Germany bans biggest 'Reichsbürger' group and arrests four leaders

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the so-called "Königreich Deutschland" (Kingdom of Germany) group had created a "counter-state".

13/05/2025

Culture news

Cannes Film Festival officially says 'non merci' to nudity

It's a 'non merci' from Cannes to any flesh on the red carpet (or any other area of the festival). The new policy has sparked attention, as sheer and "nude dresses" are a current red carpet staple...

13/05/2025

Health news

What we know about the surge of hepatitis A in the Czech Republic

The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Polish far-right MEPs uncomfortable in Sovereign Nations group 

The three Polish members of Europe of Sovereign Nations are unhappy with the group’s stance on Russia. But they will not leave it (for now).

13/05/2025

Europe News

Trump needs prison space - can Europe help him out?

As the European Union scrambles to find bargaining chips for future trade talks with the Trump administration, there is something Brussels could offer to catch the US president’s attention: prison space.

13/05/2025

Europe News

338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock?

Brussels has been without a regional government for almost one year. How is this impacting locals, and expats? Will there be another election to break the deadlock?

13/05/2025

Art

'Istanbul Encyclopaedia': New Netflix drama explores generational ties

Now streaming on Netflix, Turkish director Selman Nacar's 'Istanbul Encyclopedia' series has won high praise since its release and it's also revived interest in the unfinished work of a peculiar Turkish historian Reşad Ekrem Koçu.

13/05/2025

Business

US and Saudi Arabia seek closer ties as Trump heads to Riyadh

The Saudi-US Investment Forum starts on Tuesday in Riyadh with the US President set to attend, along with CEOs and other government leaders.

13/05/2025

Markets

Investors wary as Trump says China removing non-tariff trade barriers

Trump stated that China had agreed to remove non-tariff trade barriers, likely referring to the country’s rare earth export controls imposed on the US in April. The market rally appears to be pausing, as investors await further details of the US-China trade agreement.

13/05/2025

Economy

EBRD cuts regional economic outlook as geopolitical tensions linger

Recent US tariffs and worldwide economic tensions are likely to contribute to subdued economic growth in several key European economies and regions.

13/05/2025

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13/05/2025

Europe News

Too few women in peacebuilding can lead to blind-spots: NATO official

Women represented only 16% of negotiators in active peace processes led or co-led by the United Nations in 2022.

13/05/2025

Europe News

French MPs reignite divisive debate over assisted suicide

The end-of-life bill is back in the legislative process after it was interrupted by French President Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of parliament last year.

13/05/2025

Culture news

Trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins in New York

Prosecutors called two witnesses to the stand to testify in the first day of the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York. The hip hop star is facing a five count indictment that could land him at least 15 years and up to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels

A group of 21 students who started an almost 2,000 kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday have arrived at their final destination – Brussels.

13/05/2025