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The European Union will fully phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported. The move aims to cut funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine and strengthen EU energy…

The United Arab Emirates has facilitated backchannel discussions between Israel and Syria, focusing on intelligence-sharing and counterterrorism coordination, Reuters reported. The talks began after Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa’s April 13 meeting with UAE leaders in Abu Dhabi. While Sharaa publicly…

New research from the University of Leeds predicts that up to 250,000 premature deaths could be avoided each year in central and western Europe by 2050 if significant action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The study, which models…

The European Union is escalating its fight against online child exploitation, with new data revealing which member states have implemented—and successfully enforced—the toughest digital safeguards for minors. France, Germany, and Sweden lead the EU in combating online child sexual abuse…

The UK and India finalized a bilateral trade agreement expected to boost annual trade by £25.5 billion by 2040, BBC reported. Announced on Tuesday after three years of talks, the deal eliminates tariffs on key exports: Indian clothing/footwear (currently up…

Germany’s parliament elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as chancellor on Tuesday, following a second-round vote after an initial surprise setback, Anadolu Agency reported. The 69-year-old Christian Democrat (CDU/CSU) secured 325 votes in the 630-seat Bundestag, surpassing the required 316-vote absolute…

Ten people were killed and dozens hospitalized after four boats capsized during a sudden storm on the Wu River in China’s Guizhou province on Sunday. The boats were caught in heavy rain and hail during a popular May Day holiday…

Port Sudan, the Sudanese government’s de facto capital, endured a third day of drone strikes early Tuesday, with explosions rocking its airport, military installations, and critical fuel depots, The Guardian reported. The attacks, attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces…

New Zealand’s National Party MP Catherine Wedd introduced a bill to ban social media access for users under 16, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon endorsing the move as a safeguard against online harms, Anadolu Agency reported. The legislation would mandate…

In 2024, approximately 93.3 million people in the European Union—equivalent to 21.0% of the population—were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to Eurostat data. This marks a slight improvement from 2023, when 21.3% (94.6 million) faced similar risks.…