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US government asks EU court to intervene in X fine case
The US Department of Justice, supported by the State Department, has applied to intervene in Elon Musk and X’s legal challenge against a €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission. The EU’s General Court will determine whether the United States government has the right to participate in the case. Washington argues that intervention is…
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Pope Leo XIV starts first papal France visit since 2008
Pope Leo XIV has begun a historic four-day visit to France, the first formal papal visit there since Benedict XVI’s trip in 2008. The journey is significant because it combines public engagement with renewed Catholic interest in the officially secular country, where more than 21,000 adults—particularly those aged 18 to 25—have been baptised this year.…
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Moment Spanish riot cops smash their way through barricaded door of 87-year-old woman’s flat to evict her after investment brothers hiked her rent 275% in case that sparked riots
Spanish riot police forcibly evicted an 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, from her Madrid apartment on Wednesday after an investment firm sought to increase her rent by 275 per cent. The court-ordered eviction prompted police to breach a furniture barricade erected by supporters, and violent clashes erupted between demonstrators and officers outside the building in the…
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Frontline NATO ally shares shocking take on Russian invasion threat
Estonia’s foreign minister has stated that his country’s intelligence detects no evidence of Russia preparing for a full-scale military invasion of NATO, contrary to growing European fears. Though Estonia shares a 180-mile border with Russia and has historically been vocal about Moscow’s threat, Margus Tsahkna distinguished between conventional military preparations and the intensifying campaign of…
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Remembering When a Kindred Spirit Helped Paul Simon Mess up His Traditional Sound on an Unforgettable LP in 2006
Paul Simon’s 2006 album “Surprise” marked a significant creative departure, featuring electronic experimentation designed to refresh his established songwriting approach. At a career stage where commercial singles were no longer a priority, Simon sought to captivate longtime fans through new sonic methods, partnering with renowned producer Brian Eno to achieve this transformation. The album was…
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Washington supports Musk’s challenge to €120m EU penalty
The US government is supporting Elon Musk and X in their legal challenge against a €120m EU fine over the platform’s blue verification badges. It argues that the European Commission exceeded its authority by applying EU rules to a US company, raising wider concerns about the reach of European technology regulation. The fine also covers…
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Finland and Sweden jointly intercept Russian aircraft over Gulf of Finland
Finland and Sweden conducted their first joint operation on Thursday, scrambling fighter jets to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of Finland in international airspace. The operation involved tracking a group of Russian aircraft including a transport plane and several fighter jets, demonstrating NATO cooperation at a time when European nations are…
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Premier League joins European peers in demanding urgent Fifa reforms
The Premier League has joined La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga in demanding fundamental governance reform at Fifa, arguing that its current structure is “not fit for purpose”. The intervention increases pressure on Gianni Infantino ahead of his expected bid for a fourth presidential term, with the leagues saying his willingness to consider an…
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Tales Of Syria’s Disappeared; Lebanese Wartime Adoption & Palestinian Mental Health Set For Cinemed-Aflamuna Project Incubator
The Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival and Beirut-based Aflamuna have selected seven Arab film projects for their fifth joint incubator, to be held during Cinemed in October. The programme highlights stories involving Syria’s disappeared, Palestinian mental health and family trauma, while helping filmmakers connect with European producers, institutions and potential partners. Among the projects is Anas…
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NHL’s Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has returned to Russia after his father, Alexander, was killed in a bear attack during a fishing trip in southern Siberia. The incident occurred before the NHL season, prompting the Penguins to express their condolences and support for Kuzmenko and his family. Alexander Kuzmenko, a 62-year-old ice hockey coach, was…