Eurozone Construction Output Falls 1.3% in June

Germany Weighs the Return of Coal as Energy Security Concerns Mount

Germany, long committed to phasing out coal-fired power generation, has faced renewed pressure to reconsider that trajectory following disruptions to natural gas supplies from Russia. The debate reflects broader tensions across Europe between climate commitments and the practical demands of energy security.

European Parliament Calls on EU to Condemn Attacks on Aid Workers and Address Global Humanitarian Funding Shortfalls

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging the EU to unequivocally condemn the obstruction of humanitarian aid and the killing of aid workers in conflict zones, while also sounding the alarm over a global humanitarian and development funding crisis. The resolution follows a joint communication on humanitarian action published by the European Commission and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on 27 May 2026.

UN Mourns King Harald V of Norway

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep sadness at the death of Norway's King Harald V on 28 August, praising the monarch's dedication to children's welfare, environmental issues, and international solidarity. Guterres conveyed his condolences to King Haakon VIII and the Norwegian people.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term – despite World Cup controversies

National football associations are lining up to endorse Infantino for a fourth term as Fifa president.

Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries

The Nancy Grace Roman telescope will probe dark energy and discover exoplanets.

Eight lifesaving ways to improve wildfire risk management

Deadly fires in Almería, Spain, have shown that firefighting alone is not enough – people need to be properly prepared.

Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell

The game belongs to the fans. Fifa would do well to remember that. It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far.

After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making

Anti-immigration critics seized on the Ceuta migrant situation as evidence of the failure of soft policies, but in reality the bloc has become far more restrictionist in the past decade.

London's Streets Serve Up a World on a Plate

There is a particular kind of magic that happens when a city decides its pavements are as worthy of great cooking as any white-tablecloth dining room. London has always understood this instinctively. Walk through Borough Market on a crisp morning, drift past the rumbling carts of Brick Lane, or linger near the waterside stalls of Greenwich, and you will find something remarkable: a city feeding itself with joy, creativity, and an almost reckless generosity of flavour.

Paris Reinvents Itself as Europe's Must-Visit Capital

Paris has long held a singular place in the imagination of travelers worldwide, but increasingly, the French capital is offering far more than the postcard landmarks that defined its reputation for generations. A wave of thoughtful urban transformation, cultural ambition, and culinary reinvention is reshaping what it means to experience this city — and visitors are taking notice.