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Plane awkward: How Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron joined the club
From US President Gerald Ford's disastrous fall, to Russian President Boris Yeltsin's no-show, powerful political figures have had trouble getting on and off planes
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:
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Belgium to tighten controls over private aircraft in anti-smuggling crackdown
Belgian customs authorities will place an officer at the national airspace security centre to access military radar and clamp down on private aircraft being used in smuggling operations.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Why nuclear energy is making a comeback across Europe
Belgium has scrapped its nuclear phase-out law, joining a growing number of EU nations reconsidering atomic energy as part of their climate strategies.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Ukraineโs restrictions on long-range weapons were lifted โmonths agoโ, Merz says
The decision to lift any restrictions on the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons by Ukraine was made months ago, the German chancellor clarified on Tuesday.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:War leaves its mark on Lviv through graves and grief
Lviv, a western Ukrainian city near the Polish border, rarely hears explosions, yet it bears the daily weight of war through loss and mourning.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Can the EUย afford to phase out imports of Russian fuel?
Cutting off Russian energy imports is the aim of the new RepowerEU Roadmap presented by the European Commission. The executive cites security reasons, adding that it will also accelerate the EU's energy transition, but what are the obstacles to achieving this?
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:NPR sues Trump over executive order to end funding
President Trump called to cut federal funding to NPR to the maximum extent allowed by law. A lawsuit brought by NPR alleges his executive order violates the First Amendment's protection of free speech and a free press.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:From Londonโs beavers to leopard frogs in Las Vegas, hereโs why we need to rewild our cities
Native animals like beavers, hornbills, and even platypuses are being reintroduced into city parks, wetlands and reserves around the world.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:France lobbying Europeans, UK to recognize Palestinian statehood
Paris is set to move forward with recognition as pressure mounts on Israel to halt its military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Astana: Don't miss these must-see sights on your next trip to Kazakhstan's capital
Whether youโre a tourist visiting Astana for a few days or an expat who wants to learn more about the city, youโll love these essential attractions in Kazakhstanโs capital city.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:At least five dead and 19 injured in chemical plant explosion in eastern China
A further six people are missing after the blast in the city of Weifang in Shandong province.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Venice Art Biennale to honour late curator Koyo Kouoh with 2026 exhibition โIn Minor Keysโ
Plans for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia will go ahead as envisioned by the late Cameroonian curator, following her sudden death aged 58 earlier this month.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:UK seeking to negotiate down Trumpโs 10 percent tariffs
The two sides are discussing non-tariff barriers as part of the talks.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Investing in Europe is at a nine-year low: Is a rebound coming?
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe dropped to its lowest level in nine years in 2024, with France, Germany and the UK experiencing double-digit declines.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Aspiring Paralympian Nomine Fabian can 'do everything but run'
DW visited one of only a few people in Germany who sails and uses a wheelchair. The 11-year-old sails for the pure joy of her sport, but she is also aiming to become a role model for others.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Fact check: New pope hit by wave of AI-generated fake news
Pope Leo XIV has only been at the helm of the Catholic Church for a few weeks and there is already myriad false information circulating on social media.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Now a regional leader, Uzbekistan has global ambitions for its electrical engineering sector
In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the countryโs electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Trump claims victory over EU in 50 percent tariff standoff
Donald Trump threatened the EU with a 50 percent tariff last week, on the grounds that talks between the two sides were "going nowhere."
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan crisis deepened by lack of informal diplomacy
Without civil society actors working behind the scenes, India and Pakistan are left with a vacuum when trying to smooth out thorny issues like Kashmir.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate peace talks with Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Turning trauma into art: Former Hamas hostage Andrei Kozlov tells his story through paintings
After surviving 247 days as a hostage of Hamas, Andrei Kozlov has turned his trauma into art, painting scenes of captivity, resilience, and hope in a New York studio.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Is the future Qosh Tepa Canal in Afghanistan the final nail in Aral Sea's coffin?
Afghanistan is building a 285-kilometre waterway at an accelerated pace to irrigate its drought-ridden northern regions. Central Asian states maintain that decisions regarding transboundary water use should be made collectively.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Decoupling and fastracking Moldova's EU accession ahead of Ukraine could work
Marta Kos, the EU commissioner for enlargement, recently stated she would not rule out โdecouplingโ Moldovaโs accession process from that of Ukraine. While the suggestion has been met with criticism from Kyiv, fast-tracking Moldova into the EU might not be such a bad idea strategically, writes Hugo Blewett-Mundy.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:What TikTok algorithm reveals about weakness of centre-right brand
It seems that the TikTok recommender AI had a clear conception of the centre-left universe and a clear conception of the far-right universe โ but it became very uncertain about what the centre-to-right may be, writes Michael Meyer-Resende.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Pakistan: What's next for ex-PM Imran Khan?
The recent clashes with India have boosted the image of the military in Pakistan, seemingly strengthening Imran Khan's rivals and making his battle to leave jail even more difficult.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Syrian admits triple murder at trial for German knife attack
Issa al H is accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group before the attack.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Europe bets on offshore wind and smart tech to cut energy costs
Offshore wind is no longer just a clean energy option โ itโs fast becoming one of Europeโs key strategies for energy independence. With the EU planning to ramp up offshore wind capacity, the sector faces a challenge: how to scale up wind farms sustainably while keeping costs down?
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Giles Dickson, WindEuropeโs CEO: Wind farms will drive down electricity costs
Offshore wind farms are cutting energy bills, strengthening Europeโs energy independence, and powering industry with clean, locally produced electricity.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan, Galician and Basque official EU languages
The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:EU Commission in a hurry on super-computing quantum strategyย
The plan, aimed to improve Europeโs uptake of the technology, was originally expected in the third quarter of this year.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:North Korea says US 'Golden Dome' missile defence system risks nuclear war in space
Pyongyang's warning comes a week after US President Donald Trump gave more information about the initiative.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:โDisrespectful to Everestโ: Nepal vows to protect Himalayas from overcrowding and climate change
11 tonnes of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton were removed from Everest during the last climbing season.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Pakistan: Man faces prison after walking lion in Punjab
Wildlife authorities confiscated a pair of African lions and arrested a man who had been seen walking one on the street. The suspect was also seen carrying an automatic rifle.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:France awaits verdict in landmark child sexual abuse trial against Joรซl Le Scouarnec
The public prosecutor in the case has previously called for 74-year old former surgeon Joรซl Le Scouarnec who is accused of raping or abusing 299 victims, to be handed a 20-year prison sentence.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Is Joseph Kabila's return to Congo a game changer?
The M23-led rebel alliance claims Congo's former leader, Joseph Kabila, is safe in Goma, which is under their control. Kabila is back in the spotlight after criticizing the government of President Felix Tshisekedi.
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