AI poses ‘Hiroshima’-style threat to humanity without global rules, says Cooper Exclusive: Foreign secretary warns of combined risks of AI, climate crisis, irregular migration and foreign interference The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
Broken lives When renowned artist Pichai Pongsasaovapark was in Pattani, he was stunned to see large piles of scrap wood from decommissioned fishing boats that had been demolished by cranes. These scraps of wood were distributed to local villagers to be used as firewood for boiling anchovies. Bangkok Post · Jul 5
Summit host Turkey eyes major weapons deals with NATO allies Next week's NATO Summit in Ankara is expected to showcase Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rising influence within the alliance, as he aims to use the gathering to overcome resistance to crucial arms deals and highlight the rapid growth of Turkey’s defence industry. Radio France Internationale · Jul 5
‘Attack on civil society’: why Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank is in crisis MCC Brussels received lavish funding from Budapest, but Hungary’s new PM is launching an investigation The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
Serbs are not 'little Russians', says former PM Ana Brnabić Serbia's former prime minister tells Euronews how Belgrade has backed Ukraine since the war began and rejects claims of being pro-Russian, while voicing Serbs' frustration at EU accession double standards. Euronews · Jul 5
India-Peru FTA talks unlikely to conclude soon: Piyush Goyal India's trade deal with Peru faces delays due to market access issues, while progress is reported on agreements with Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The India-EU FTA is expected by year-end. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured the toy industry that mandatory quality control orders will remain, urging a tenfold export increase… The Economic Times · Jul 4
Armenia’s defiant drag scene braves pushback Armenia sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. While in much of the European Union, the drag scene is mainstream, in Armenia it remains underground. Performers face threats of violence, stigma, police pressure and even rejection by their own families. Despite this, drag queens have built… France 24 · Jul 4
Greater unity with the rest of Europe is patriotic, as Neil Kinnock says THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The former Labour leader makes a powerful case in an exclusive interview with The Independent The Independent UK · Jul 4
Pope Leo urges US and Europe to do more for migrants on 4th July anniversary Pope Leo has urged his fellow Americans to welcome and protect immigrants as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday. During a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa he also pressed Europe to do more for people fleeing war and poverty. Radio France Internationale · Jul 4
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock says UK must rejoin the EU: ‘Do it for the kids’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 4
Why Andy Burnham’s idea for Gen Z tax breaks should give us hope on Brexit ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox explains why the prospective prime minister’s bold package of assistance for younger voters is an important indicator of how he might approach Brexit The Independent UK · Jul 4
Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity Pope Leo XIV is spending the Fourth of July in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate The Independent UK · Jul 4
Neil Kinnock: Britain must rejoin the EU – it’s the patriotic thing to do Exclusive: Former Labour leader says incoming prime minister should not be ‘constrained’ by party’s Brexit ‘red lines’ – and says those who ‘love their country’ will want to return to the bloc The Independent UK · Jul 4
Pope defends migrants at Mediterranean island frontier LAMPEDUSA, Italy - Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. Bangkok Post · Jul 4
France 24 · Jul 4 Pope defends migrants on symbolic visit to key immigration hub Lampedusa Pope Leo XIV arrived on Saturday on Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants who risked the perilous crossing from North Africa, in a symbolic rebuke to the anti-immigrant rhetoric coming from US and EU political factions.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4 Brexit rule change means British teens in EU face soaring student fees for UK degrees ‘Home fee’ qualification ends in 2028, leaving those hoping to study in UK not now eligible for British loans
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4 Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win Politicians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition
Euronews · Jul 4 Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the high price of dirty business Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4 Fight them for the beaches: the real villain of Europe’s overtourism is big business From Albania to Portugal, privatisation of the coastline is bringing locals out on to the streets. For them, the economic benefits are few and far between, says Adam Almeida, a writer living in London
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Andy Burnham announces he will keep controversial pensions triple lock when he become prime minister PM-in-waiting ruled out an early election, backed a better post-Brexit trade deal with the EU and chose Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas among his favourite films
France 24 · Jul 3 EU ‘tech sovereignty’: Uncoupling from the US and China? The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU…
France 24 · Jul 3 'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu FRANCE 24’s Europe editor-in-chief Caroline de Camaret hosts Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova. This in the context of an EU-Moldova summit held on June 22, 2026, in Brussels. The ex-Soviet republic of nearly 3 million people that borders Ukraine has opened its first “cluster” of negotiations to join the…
Euronews · Jul 3 European Commission attempts to spur EU defence teamwork with five new major projects In a bid to end the problem of European Union nations procuring defence capabilities separately, the European Commission is trying to kickstart momentum with the participation of 18 member states – and Ukraine.
PC Gamer · Jul 3 Google loses protracted antitrust fight and will have to pay record-breaking €4.1 billion fine equivalent to less than 3% of Alphabet's annual profit Rulings coming home to roost.
Euronews · Jul 3 'Security of the Baltics is our security': Merz meets Baltic leaders before NATO summit Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine.