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Nobel prize-winning physicist’s IMF speech cancelled due to his questioning of the climate crisis
US Nobel Prize winner Dr John Clauser has had his speech cancelled at a conference organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Irish party in chaos after €400,000 pot of gold ‘disappears’
A marginal political party operating in Ireland has been left in chaos after the disappearance of its “pot of gold” - literally.
Solar panels may be much more carbon-intensive than thought
An investigative report by US-based campaign group Environmental Progress, in collaboration with UK online media outlet The Blind Spot, has caused concerns about…
Feel bad man? Frogs have no EU rights, EC claims
Frogs being farmed for food have no welfare rights under European law, the European Commission has said.
Just Stop Oil activists get taste of their own medicine
The radical activists behind UK-based Just Stop Oil are renowned for their disruptive methods and often draw public criticism.
Shit happens? How about a relevant comment, Commissioner Vestager?
It was odd to say the least that when asked about the scandal surrounding the failed appointment of a US citizen to the post of top European Commission economist,…
Unruly French MPs hit with record year of parliamentary penalties
The French Parliament has dished out a record number of disciplinary penalties to unruly MPs and party deputies this year.
Norway reels as 12 ministries hit in cyber attack
Norwegian state officials are in crisis-response mode after 12 of its ministries were hit in a cyberattack.
Cheers! Boffins say beer is good for your health
Portuguese scientists said they have found evidence that moderate consumption of beer may be good for our gut health and that both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer…
Norway’s Communist party leader resigns after stealing sunglasses
Bjørnar Moxnes, the MP and head of the Norwegian Communist party, has stepped down as its leader after being caught red-handed stealing a pair of sunglasses from…
Berlin mayor wants to enshrine LGBTQI+ in German Constitution
The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has promised to amend the constitution and add “sexual identity”…
Greta Thunberg avoids jail after climate-protest guilty verdict
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has managed to avoid jail time despite being found guilty of disobeying police during an environmental protest in June.
German adventurer has trusty cart stolen after trekking from China to Munich
A German adventurer was robbed of his cart in Munich after he had walked with it all the way from China.
Spanish elections: Catalans ‘to seek independence’ in exchange for support for Sánchez
Following Spain’s inconclusive general election on July 23, the two largest separatist parties in the Spanish region of Catalonia have pledged to support another…
Tusk calls for march against Polish abortion laws ahead of national elections
A political storm has erupted in Poland over a woman being interrogated by the police after she took an abortion pill.
Macron and French police headed for confrontation
Emmanuel Macron is headed for confrontation with his own police force amid demands that he change the country's legal system.
Man who guided Poland into EU says bloc is becoming ‘oligarchic superstate’
Polish MEP Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, who as a Polish MP was primarily responsible for negotiating Poland’s accession to the European Union in 2004, has said that the…
Is this a joke? Lavalier microphones are sexist, says French MEP
A French MEP for the left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) party has lashed out online against certain types of microphones, calling them “sexist”.
Miss Italy chief bans transgender women from beauty pageant
The Miss Italy beauty pageant has banned transgender women from competing in the contest.
Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘terrorism’ after drone strike near Moscow army HQ
Russia has accused Kyiv of "terrorism", saying that two Ukrainian drones had damaged buildings in Moscow, including one close to the Defence Ministry's headquarters…
European Commission denies being ‘secretly influenced’ by pro-migrant group
The European Commission has denied its actions are influenced by a prominent pro-migrant organisation.
German Greens may ban strawberry and tomato farming
The German Green party is pushing for a ban on farming strawberries and tomatoes.
Meloni may signal plan to exit China Pact during US visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could notify the US as soon as this week about her plan to pull Italy out of a controversial investment pact with China, according…
Belarus says Wagner mercenaries ‘want to enter Poland’
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says the Russia-backed Wagner Group of mercenaries have been pushing him to let them pay an “uninvited visit” to Poland.
Germany’s Christian Democrats fall out over proposed cooperation with AfD
Infighting has erupted within Germany's Christian Democrat parties over a proposal that they should be willing to cooperate with the populist AfD, which is gaining…
Scotland has felled more than 16 million trees to make way for wind farms
The Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon, from the Scottish National Party (SNP), has admitted that almost 16 million trees have been felled since the…
Bittersweet victory for Spanish centre-right
Alberto Núñez Feijóo's centre-right Partido Popular (PP) has triumphed in Spain's general election though his result has fallen short of the party’s expectations.
Waking up to reality: There is a Europe wide push back against net zero
It is the very nature of reality to always reassert itself.
Sweden’s NATO membership is a regrettable necessity
Sweden’s main enemy for most of its history has been Russia. In the period between the 1400s and 1809, the two countries fought 11 wars against each other.