Ukraine bombards Moscow in drone attack, Russia says
The assault killed one woman, damaged homes and halted air traffic, said Moscow’s regional governor. Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow and other parts of Russia in the…
Trump’s new crypto business could create more conflicts if he’s elected president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is promising to make America the “crypto capital of the planet” if he returns to the White House. Fulfilling that promise would likely pay off…
After Berlin, UK’s Starmer continues charm offensive in Paris
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was in Paris on Thursday (29 August) to make the case for his “once-in-a-generation reset” with the EU, just a day after meeting German Chancellor…
How Russia uses Durov’s case to rally doubters against West
Russians who still share Western values are being told to choose sides and support their warring homeland or risk being victimised by the West, in the same way that Telegram…
EU ministers, candidate countries kickstart rule of law reform talks
European affairs ministers and their counterparts from EU candidate countries started informal talks on Tuesday (30 April) on how to strengthen the rule of law both within the bloc and…
French authorities charge Telegram’s Durov in probe into organised crime on app
A French judge put Telegram boss Pavel Durov under formal investigation on Wednesday (28 August) in a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, but granted the entrepreneur bail…
Right-wing extremist set to win the state election in Germany’s Thuringia
A right-wing extremist is poised to win Sunday’s (1 September) local election in the German state of Thuringia, eying the deposition of prime minister amid growing dissatisfaction with the established…
Anti-LGBTQ violence hits ‘new high’: EU report
Violence and harassment against LGBTQ people in Europe have reached a “new high” in the past few years, according to a survey published Tuesday (14 May) by the European Union’s…
Critical Oversight: ODIHR Prepares for Local Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO, 30 August 2024 – In a critical step toward upholding democratic standards, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)…
Italy’s foreign minister says country needs more African students
Foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday (22 August) that he wanted more African students to come to Italy, in remarks that may exacerbate a coalition squabble over immigration and…