Category: World

In a bold move that could reshape Georgia’s European trajectory, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has declared that his country will suspend its European Union (EU) membership talks until the end of 2028. This announcement comes in the wake of widespread criticism from the European Parliament regarding the integrity of Georgia’s controversial 26 October 2024 parliamentary […]

It’s no secret: when we savour a delicious piece of fish or a platter of seafood, we’re not just consuming valuable omega-3s and vitamin D. Alongside these benefits come less appetising elements — countless micro- and nano-plastics. A sampling of the freshwater invertebrates C. fluminea in the Loire river. Amélie Châtel, Fourni par l’auteur These […]

“If this trend is confirmed, it will be the largest gain in more than 15 years… however, this positive trend is not shared equally across regions,” said ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo. Speaking in Geneva at the launch of ILO’s Global Wage Report, Mr. Houngbo noted that today’s global wage gains reflect a notable recovery compared […]

The sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group is on the verge of being finalized, with sources indicating that the deal could be confirmed within the next two weeks. Kretinsky, known for his extensive investments across Europe, has reportedly made additional concessions to secure the acquisition of one of the UK’s […]

WFP announced a major surge in its operations across Sudan, part of a scale-up effort to reach millions in the most needy and isolated conflict areas. More than 700 trucks carrying emergency food aid are on the way to communities across the country, including 14 “hotspots” that are facing severe food insecurity and the threat […]

On a Sunday evening in June 2022, a patient walked into a hospital in Rio de Janeiro. “I remember it very clearly,” says Mayara Secco, the doctor responsible for handling emergency cases that night.  “The patient just returned from Europe and had a single lesion on his body. He didn’t have fever or any other […]

Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors […]

Royal Navy and Global Fishing Watch sign information sharing agreement to tackle global scourge of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing New agreement will see partners sharing information, data and technical advice on maritime activity to raise awareness of and prevent illegal acts Cooperation is a tangible example of UK commitment to security and prosperity in […]

  In April this year, the EU carried out a major reform of its economic governance framework to make it simpler, more transparent and with greater national ownership. The European Commission has now presented the first European Semester Autumn Package under this new framework. It delivers on the promise of the reformed framework to safeguard […]

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and its ensuing geopolitical tensions have sharply exposed the vulnerabilities of Europe’s energy security. With reliance on Russian oil and natural gas having previously been a cornerstone of the European Union’s energy strategy, the war has underscored the dangers of such a heavy dependence on a single geopolitical actor. Meanwhile, the […]