Trade imbalance: How do EU membership contenders stack up against the bloc?

EU trade with the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova has soared past €80bn a year, but the balance tilts heavily towards the bloc — underscoring how deep integr...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How much packaging waste do EU citizens produce?

Despite packaging waste having risen over the past decade, seven EU countries achieved the 2030 goal of recycling at least 70% of all packaging waste as early as ...

Should we expect more monster storms like Hurricane Melissa as the planet warms?

Experts estimate that Melissa was about 10 per cent stronger because of climate change.

When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica last week, it did so as one o...

Here's how to use AI at work to avoid hallucinations and mistakes

Don’t trust AI to make big decisions for you and think of it as an intern.

Judges around the world are dealing with a growing problem: legal briefs that were gen...

Amazon shares surge 13% on strong AI-driven cloud growth

Amazon reported higher sales and earnings for the third quarter, and it was boosted by its fast-growing web services business.

Amazon posted higher fiscal third-...

Jewish heirs sue Met Museum and Greek foundation over Nazi-looted Van Gogh painting

A Jewish couple was forced to leave Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 'Olive Picking' behind when they fled Nazi Germany. The pair's heirs are now fighting for the painting...

Did Trump invite the AfD's Alice Weidel to the White House? Not exactly

Social media is awash with claims that Donald Trump invited Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel to Washington. He didn’t, but a Republican congre...

Europe's hydrogen heroes are leading the way worldwide

Are European companies still world leaders? Our new series “Made in Europe” takes a look around machine halls and production facilities.

Europe's industry is bac...

Spirit in the sky: Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes the world's tallest church

Barcelona's basilica reached 162.91 metres in height on Thursday after the placement of a piece of its central tower, surpassing the German cathedral in Ulm by ju...

Apple delivers strong results despite global trade war and AI rivalry

Strong demand for iPhones drove the company’s revenue higher in the three months to the end of September, closing its fiscal year with record profits.

Apple deli...

Universal Music Group and AI music firm Udio settle lawsuit and announce new music platform

A legal wrangle over alleged copyright infringement between Universal Music and AI firm Udio has ended with a settlement and a new partnership for a platform to m...

EU countries split over polluting credits for European industry in Green Deal pusback

Negotiations for pollution credits in 2040 climate neutrality goal could further water down the EU’s Green Deal in favor of European industry. A formal decision b...

Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oil

The Hungarian Prime Minister says dropping Russian oil would result in economic collapse, as Hungary imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil from Russia.

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Eurozone inflation slows to 2.1%, yet Lagarde stays cautious

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.1% in October, nearing the ECB’s target. Lagarde praised progress but warned of global and wage-related risks.

Price growth in the ...

Jamaica flight delays continue and package holidays cancelled following Hurricane Melissa

Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages.

All 25,000 international tourists who wer...

Angry families begin burying dead after police raid on Rio favela kills at least 132

The operation's stated objectives were capturing leaders and limiting the territorial expansion of the Red Command gang, which has increased its control over fave...

Cleanup efforts under way after Hurricane Melissa leaves destructive trail in the Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful ever recorded, tore through the Caribbean, with scientists pointing to climate change as a key factor behind the storm...

Latvian Parliament votes to withdraw from treaty opposing violence against women

Some 32 Latvian lawmakers voted to stay in the pact of the Council of Europe that opposes violence against women, while 56 voted to leave it. Two MPs did not vote...

Europe's secret weapon against Russian 'disposable agents'

Russia's "disposable agents" pose a threat to internal and external security. It is difficult to expose them. That is why German politicians are puzzling over how...

Spoiler or supporter? Trump silent on EU enlargement process

Washington has historically supported the enlargement process on the basis that more member states joining the EU means more business and influence. Not anymore. ...

Israel receives remains of two more hostages returned by Hamas

Late Thursday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the remains were those of Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper, who were both captured dur...