AOC turns egg freezing into a political statement
AOC turns egg freezing into a political statement
By Editor on September 8, 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has turned a deeply personal decision into an unusual political intervention by publicly documenting her egg-freezing treatment, bringing reproductive choices, fertility and the...
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EU drops planned defence initiative
EU drops planned defence initiative
By Editor on September 8, 2026
The European Union has abandoned plans to establish an expert group aimed at strengthening the bloc’s defence policy, after opposition from several member states, particularly...
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Mladic funeral draws huge Serbian nationalist following
Mladic funeral draws huge Serbian nationalist following
By Editor on September 8, 2026
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide for his role in the Srebrenica massacre, is due to be buried in Belgrade...
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California moves to recognize Jewish ethnicity
California moves to recognize Jewish ethnicity
By Editor on September 8, 2026
California could become the first U.S. state to formally include Jewish ethnicity as an option on government demographic forms, a move that has triggered a...
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Two young doctors take on a 300-kilometre paddle for a lifesaving cause
Two young doctors take on a 300-kilometre paddle for a lifesaving cause
By Editor on September 7, 2026
Two young medical engineers are preparing to cross almost 300 kilometres of the Mediterranean by canoe, carrying a message — and a piece of potentially...
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New ferry route links northern France with Ireland
New ferry route links northern France with Ireland
By Editor on September 8, 2026
A new ferry connection between Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France and Cork in southern Ireland is aiming to offer an alternative to air travel while giving...
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Average wages fall short of housing costs across Europe
Average wages fall short of housing costs across Europe
By Editor on September 8, 2026
For most Europeans, earning an average salary is no longer enough to afford a standard family-sized home. A new academic study estimates that around 72%...
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Arctic shipping route gains momentum as melting ice reshapes global trade
Arctic shipping route gains momentum as melting ice reshapes global trade
By Editor on September 7, 2026
A new Arctic shipping route connecting Asia and Europe is beginning to emerge as a viable alternative to traditional trade corridors, cutting transit times while...
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China finds itself isolated at G20 as G20 backs tougher stance on trade imbalances
China finds itself isolated at G20 as G20 backs tougher stance on trade imbalances
By Editor on September 7, 2026
China was left isolated at the G20 finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, after 19 members backed a joint position addressing trade imbalances and “non-market...
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Leonardo chief calls for greater European defence cooperation
Leonardo chief calls for greater European defence cooperation
By Editor on September 7, 2026
European defence spending is rising, but the continent remains far more fragmented than the United States, with too many different platforms and requirements. Leonardo CEO...
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Posts tagged as “Migrant crisis”

Denmark expects first migrants to be sent to non-EU return hubs in 2027

Denmark expects first migrants to be sent to non-EU return hubs in 2027

By Editor on September 7, 2026

Europe has been discussing the creation of deportation centres in third countries for years, with Germany among those pushing the idea. Denmark has now set…

“For me, writing is about craft”
“For me, writing is about craft”
By Fritz Mag on August 16, 2026
Berlin-based writer and poet Nina Hanz spoke with us about her life, work, and what it means to be a reader. Nina is originally from the...
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“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
By Fritz Mag on August 14, 2026
We spoke with Nina Ellis, Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the American University in Cairo, about her academic career, her work, and...
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Putin’s pressure campaign could give Nato a new lease on life
Putin’s pressure campaign could give Nato a new lease on life
By Andrew Osborn on September 3, 2026
Russia's escalating provocations across Europe may be intended to test Western resolve. But Vladimir Putin could be creating the opposite of what he wants: a...
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The global economy is entering a new era of financial pressure
The global economy is entering a new era of financial pressure
By Padraic Mallahan on September 1, 2026
Bond yields are rising, governments are carrying record levels of debt and policymakers are increasingly turning to unconventional measures to keep markets and currencies under...
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Global markets struggle to find their direction
Global markets struggle to find their direction
By Padraic Mallahan on August 21, 2026
Geopolitical tensions, government uncertainty and weak leadership can all be cited as the main reasons behind the fog hanging over financial markets. Financial circles are...
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Kemi Badenoch is shaping a new kind of Conservative party
Kemi Badenoch is shaping a new kind of Conservative party
By Sophia M. on August 18, 2026
Under Kemi Badenoch’s leadership, the Conservative Party appears to be developing a rather unusual set of rules about who deserves a second chance — and...
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A new era begins in the Premier League
A new era begins in the Premier League
By I.H. Ozturk on August 18, 2026
A new season is about to begin in the world's most-watched league, but this time it is not just a new campaign. The Premier League...
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