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Poland’s first presidential trip to meet Trump exposes a deeper strategic contradiction on the Polish right
13Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, chose to meet Donald Trump on his first foreign visit. The decision immediately strained relations between the Presidency and the governing coalition led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The Ministry of...

EU congratulates President Ali, commends Guyana’s peaceful elections
THE European Union (EU) has extended warm congratulations to His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on their successful re-election following Guyana’s General and Regional Elections held...

Irish Examiner view: Collective action on our environment is long overdue
The hole in the ozone layer seems almost retro, a relic of a simpler time compared to what the planet has been through since.It emerged this past week that its repair has been a success, a long-term consequence of restrictions from the 1980s on...

Climate Justice after the ICJ: Authority, Diffusion, and State Responsibility
The International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change marks a constitutional moment for global climate governance. Requested by a UN General Assembly resolution that was spearheaded by...

Most EU carmakers on track to meet emission targets: study
Almost all European carmakers are on track to meet EU emission targets after winning a reprieve this year as electric vehicles (EV) sales pick up, a study released Monday showed. The European Commission is under pressure to further loosen its...

Interview: Boricua Olympian Trinity San Antonio is about to turn pro in France
A Puerto Rican Olympian and former WAC standout at California Baptist (2021-23) and Grand Canyon (2023-25), Trinity San Antonio is about to play her first season as a pro in France. Now in Toulouse, she’s still settling in as she took time to talk...

EU congratulates Ali, PPP on re-election
See below full statement issued by the European Union: The European Union extends its congratulations to His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPPC) on their successful re-election following the...

Sri Lanka launches first Climate Resilience Revolving Fund for MSMEs
In a landmark step towards strengthening the resilience of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) against climate-induced disasters, Chrysalis, with the support of CARE Germany, officially launched Sri Lanka’s first Climate Resilience...

Meet the Art-World Power Couple Creating a Design-Lover’s Fantasyland in Spain
Belgian architects David Van Severen and Kersten Geers were more than a decade into their practice when they first visited Matarraña, Spain, in 2012. They went at the invitation of art-world power duo Eva Albarrán and Christian Bourdais, who had...

Britain’s Nigel Farage takes center-stage as his Reform UK party piles pressure on Labour
Birmingham, England — In his three decades in and around politics, Nigel Farage has been like a barometer – gauging Britain’s political climate to pick up on pressure points in the electorate. Now, he is more like the weather itself. Although his...

France is entering crisis mode again. It didn’t have to be this way
Paris — It was a question famously asked by France’s wartime leader and former President Charles de Gaulle. “How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese?” More than 60 years on, the answer appears to be no one. With yet another...

France’s Political Crisis: Instability and Economic Challenges Threaten Macron’s Leadership
Paris is once again on the brink of a governance crisis: a country that was previously regarded as a model of political stability is now facing a new wave of instability and internal divisions. At the center of the events are government maneuvers...

Mistral AI: Is This Europe’s Next Tech Giant?
Mistral AI, a dynamic player in the artificial intelligence sector, is garnering attention as a standout tech startup in France. Known for its AI assistant, Le Chat, and a suite of foundational models, the company is becoming increasingly relevant...
Éclipse totale de la Lune de Sang ce soir en France : Paris risque de la manquer
Vous attendiez ce moment depuis longtemps ? Ce soir du 7 septembre 2025, je vous annonce que le spectacle céleste le plus attendu de l’année va illuminer nos cieux français. Une éclipse lunaire totale transformera notre satellite naturel en un...

Where will climate change hit hardest? Global index reveals vulnerability
Over the next few decades, climate change will test communities in ways that go well beyond storms or heat waves. The pressure point is socioeconomic vulnerability, the conditions that determine whether people can prepare, respond, and recover. A...

BYD Is In Europe Because Of Its Buses & Trucks
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The US doesn’t know what it is missing…or just doesn’t realize it. Chinese automotive giant BYD has established a significant foothold in Europe’s commercial vehicle...

Climate change no longer a future threat; it is a present reality!
A stark reminder of the accelerating global climate crisis is probably best seen on 2024 being the hottest year on record. The fact that the 10 hottest years ever recorded all occurred within the last decade also shows us that this is not just a...

Shocking Report: Italy May Need an Extra Decade to Catch Up on Green Transition
Italy risks falling behind in Europe’s green transition, as a new report warns that the country may fail to meet its 2030 carbon reduction targets due to delays in implementing key renewable energy projects and electricity storage...

Wildfires Sweep Portugal and Spain, Forcing Evacuations and Road Closures
Strong winds have fueled fresh wildfires in Portugal and Spain, prompting evacuations, road closures, and mass firefighting operations as authorities scramble to protect vulnerable communities. In Portugal, the largest blaze broke out near the...

Italy may struggle to achieve 2030 green goals according to a study
A study released on Saturday showed that Italy may not be able to achieve the carbon emission targets set at EU level because of delays in green transition areas such as renewable energy generation and energy storage. The report prepared by the...