French navy seizes almost 10 tonnes of cocaine off coast of West Africa
A French soldier checks packages containing cocaine off Guinea, 21 March, 2021 Two French navy ships seized almost 10 tonnes of cocaine valued at €519 million off the coast of…
US drops tariffs on EU cars to 15%
On 25 September, the US dropped tariffs on EU cars to 15%. The European automotive industry breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday as the US formally reduced its tariffs…
BCC: UK should subsidise pay to tackle young worker sickness plight
People walk over Millenium Bridge with The City of London buildings in the background. 3 April 2025. The British Chamber of Commerce is calling on the UK government to boost…
Hamas will have no role in a post-war Gaza, Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas says
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the United Nations General Assembly via video, 25 September, 2025 Palestine’s president told world leaders on Thursday that his people “reject” the 2023 Hamas-led attack…
No neat answers for David Lynch: How my scariest scene in Twin Peaks reminds me to let go
No neat answers: How my scariest scene in Twin Peaks reminds me to let go Since 16 January, when the sad news broke that David Lynch had died, I’ve rewatched…
A day at Puy du Fou: Take a journey into Spain’s most exciting history
Image of the Puy du Fou theme park. Thousands of people visit Puy du Fou España, near Toledo in central Spain, every day. With unique shows amidst walks, queues and…
Nicolas Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence after Libya trial
The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy arriving at court with his wife, Carla Bruni, on Thursday. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP View image in fullscreen The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has…
Flights in Italy face disruption as nationwide air transport strikes hit on Friday
Airport and airline staff in Italy will join nationwide strikes on 26 September Air passengers in Italy should prepare for disruption this Friday, 26 September, as nationwide strikes are likely…
Here are the biggest economic risks for EBRD countries in Europe
Containers are piled upon a cargo terminal in Frankfurt, Germany. 9 Sept. 2025. Some of the Central European countries, including Hungary, Romania and Slovenia, have seen their economic prospects sour…