Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO, sending shares lower
Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek poses for a photo in Stockholm, Sweden. 18 June 2009. Spotify announced on Tuesday that founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to…
Which countries in Europe already have a digital ID cards?
UK government imposes plans for mandatory digital ID The United Kingdom last week announced a mandatory digital ID system, dubbed the ‘Brit Card,’ for all UK residents by 2029. The…
European imports of Russian shipped gas send €8.10bn to Moscow’s coffers – report
Anis Belghoul The Kremlin reaped around €8.10bn in tax revenues from European energy companies importing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) between 2022 and 2024, according to new research published on…
Ukraine begins sharing drone expertise with Denmark deployment, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian servicemen prepare a Kazkhan drone that delivers supply and carry heavy bombs on the front line near Chasiv Yar, 15 May, 2025 The Ukrainian military is sharing its expertise…
South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel
FILE: Paris’ ring and the Palais des Congres, right, at the Porte Maillot are pictured in Paris, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. South Africa’s ambassador to France was found dead outside…
Menorca’s autumn light: where culture meets calm
© When summer eases into autumn, Menorca shifts pace. The sun softens, heritage sites glow with golden light, and the island reveals a gentler rhythm. Autumn in Menorca is an…
‘Rain Dogs’ turns 40: Celebrating Tom Waits’ greatest album – and his unparalleled discography
Tom Waits ‘Rain Dogs’ turns 40 I was eight years old when I experienced my first Tom Waits song. It was like nothing I’d ever heard before. Granted, at the…
Europe’s bluefin tuna made a remarkable comeback. Will it last?
Europe’s Atlantic bluefin tuna populations have made a reassuring comeback after nearly collapsing two decades ago. Today, tight international controls keep fishing sustainable across the Mediterranean and East Atlantic —…
The science behind Europe’s stunning bluefin tuna recovery
The speed of Europe’s Atlantic bluefin tuna recovery stunned even the scientists monitoring it. Once proper controls were in place, populations bounced back faster than anyone expected. Tristan Rouyer leads…
Why is Palestine so important in Ireland?
Mural in support of Palestine, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Earlier this month, Ireland threatened to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel’s bid were to proceed. “RTÉ believes that Ireland’s…