Pope Leo XIV to Visit France
The Pope will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic and pastoral engagement with the French state and society.
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Banned Flame-Retardant Chemicals Still Contaminate Europe’s Ecosystems
Toxic flame-retardant compounds banned two decades ago continue to contaminate soils, sediments, and food chains across Europe, according to a systematic review published in…
UN Chief Calls for Security Council Reform Amid Global Power Shifts
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered his final UNGA address on September 22, 2026, urging Security Council reform to reflect 21st-century realities and warning of a…
EU Delists Two Russian Oligarchs to Extend Broad Sanctions Until 2029
The European Union agreed to remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 other individuals…
EU and Philippines reach substantial agreement on free trade deal
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a substantial agreement on a free trade deal designed to diversify supply chains against the backdrop of global trade tensions…
EU Ambassadors Agree to Lift Sanctions on Oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman
European Union ambassadors have agreed to drop sanctions against Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman as part of a sweeping three-year extension package.
Zelenskyy Launches Carpathian Eights Regional Bloc With Hungary And Allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has established a new regional cooperation format named the Carpathian Eights, uniting eight regional participants to deepen security and…
Denmark accelerates Ukraine aid after Russian warship fires flares at helicopter
Responding to a Russian frigate that fired flares at a military helicopter in international waters, the Danish government accelerated a 1.8 billion Danish crowns defense package…
Canada Welcomes EU Associate Membership Proposal From von der Leyen
During the State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Union President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the first-ever associate member of the bloc.
France Refuses to Reveal Partners Who Requested Usmanov’s Sanctions Removal
France has refused to disclose the international partners who demanded the removal of Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov from European Union sanctions lists.
Microplastics in European Soils Act as Toxic Trojan Horses for Crops
Microplastics are contaminating agricultural soils across Europe and acting as a toxic Trojan horse for agrochemicals and pathogens, according to a five-year multinational…
EU Proposes Canada as First Associate Member to Deepen Ties
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member during her annual State of the European Union address in…