UN Security Council Meets Over Ukraine Power Grid Strikes

Why is Nvidia so powerful in the AI world, and what could Jensen Huang’s scandal really cost?

A tech CEO’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy is rocking the AI industry.

The Cop31 climate summit is betting on electrification – but still needs a plan to ditch fossil fuels

Electrification alone won’t deliver a clean energy transition. Two major challenges remain.

EU’s new Arctic strategy signals shift in its geopolitical mindset

The EU has unveiled its first Arctic strategy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Unhurried Ritual of the European Morning Table

Across much of Europe, the morning meal is treated less as a nutritional checkpoint and more as a cultural institution. From Parisian café counters to Viennese bakeries, breakfast habits reflect deeply rooted regional traditions.

Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 3.8% in September

Euro area annual inflation rose to 3.8% in September 2026, up from 3.2% in August, according to Eurostat — a sharp increase compared with the 2.2% recorded a year earlier. Energy and services were the largest contributors to the rise, while inflation rates varied widely across EU member states.

WIPO: Connecting Innovators to Global Markets

The World Intellectual Property Organization, a United Nations agency, works to ensure that the ideas of creators and innovators reach markets safely and improve lives globally. WIPO provides cross-border IP protection services, acts as a policy forum, and delivers technical assistance programmes worldwide.

EU on Track for 2030 Emissions Target, But Pace Slows

The European Environment Agency's latest annual review finds the EU still on course to meet its legally binding 55% net emissions reduction target by 2030, but warns that the pace of reductions slowed in 2025 and that full implementation of planned policies is now critical. Transport and buildings remain the most problematic sectors, with year-on-year emissions rising in both.

As French protests escalate into riots, they may prove a gift for Marine Le Pen’s right-wing party

What started as protests about conditions in French schools has widened into riots about cost of living – and taken hold in other European countries, too.

UK Launches Tech Work Placements for 10,000 Youths

The UK government has unveiled a Digital and Technologies Jobs Plan targeting 20,000 entry-level tech jobs per year, beginning with 10,000 work placements backed by major industry names. The initiative also extends to at least one million secondary school students through the TechFirst skills programme.

Europe's Fashion Landscape: Couture Meets the Secondhand

Europe's fashion culture spans the full spectrum, from high-end designer houses rooted in centuries of craft to a thriving secondhand economy reshaping how consumers engage with clothing. Both ends of the market continue to grow, reflecting shifting priorities across the continent.

How Europe Turned the Meal Into a Social Institution

Across much of Europe, mealtimes function as structured social rituals rather than brief refueling stops, shaped by centuries of cultural tradition. From the extended midday break in Mediterranean countries to the late evening dining habits of Spain and Greece, the European table operates on its own unhurried clock.

ECB: AI Already Reshaping Europe's Economy

European Central Bank Executive Board member Philip R. Lane has described artificial intelligence as a general purpose technology with the potential to raise productivity and offset the economic impact of Europe's declining working-age population. Speaking at the International AI Summit, Lane pointed to survey data showing AI adoption among European firms and workers is already significant and accelerating rapidly.