Over 70 competitors from 15 countries gathered in De Panne, Belgium, for the 6th European Seagull Screeching Championship, a pub contest where contestants are judged on how convincingly they can imitate a seagull's cry

Tehran has proposed to the US a deal focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, while deferring nuclear talks to a later stage. The White House received the proposal but has not committed to engaging with it

A global report highlights the growing toll of workplace stress, insecurity, and harassment, warning that modern work trends could further worsen health risks without urgent action.

At a business forum in Athens, the French president praised Greece’s post-crisis recovery and deepening economic ties with France, while both leaders highlighted a strategic partnership they say can serve as a blueprint for Europe’s future competitiveness and unity.

The French president marked his Athens visit with symbolic social media messages referencing unity and cooperation, following a joint visit to the Greek frigate “Kimon” with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

The Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina remains unresolved decades after war, and is now being referenced in wider geopolitical tensions involving the United States and NATO allies.

The world’s largest condom maker says global supply disruptions linked to the Iran war are driving higher costs and shortages, forcing price increases and slowing deliveries worldwide

The French president’s two-day trip to Athens highlights deepening defense, economic and digital cooperation between the two countries, with new agreements expected to expand their strategic partnership across multiple sectors

Greece’s debt is set to fall sharply while Italy’s rises slightly, marking a historic shift after years in which Athens held the highest debt burden in the euro area.

The four Mediterranean EU states agreed on closer coordination to manage potential migration pressures linked to Middle East instability, stressing border protection, legal compliance and stronger European cooperation to prevent a repeat of past crises

Moscow says hosting French nuclear-capable aircraft would make European countries potential targets, escalating tensions over NATO’s expanding nuclear posture.

An internal U.S. memo outlines potential steps to pressure allies, including suspending Spain from NATO roles, amid frustration over limited European support during the Iran conflict.

The Greek prime minister referred to the issue of a release of EU funds to support Ukraine, in response to a press question

Reform UK surges as Labour faces a punishing verdict in elections that could shake Westminster to its core

Hanna Tetteh urges urgent progress on elections, economic reform and unity, warning that continued stagnation risks entrenching division and instability across Libya

New research reveals younger travelers express stronger eco-intentions, but older generations take more concrete action, while extreme weather increasingly shapes travel decisions worldwide.

At the same time, the high-profile Albanian prime minister emphasized his strong intention to resolve outstanding issues between Athens and Tirana

Antenna Group is accelerating the development of GEDI’s radio stations, with the aim of creating a strong hub in the Mediterranean, and is expanding its activities into streaming, podcasts, documentaries, music production and film

On a visit to Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo denounced war, inequality, and the misuse of religion in conflict, warning that global instability and weakened international law are endangering humanity’s future

Germany remains the primary destination for people born abroad, hosting 18 million foreign-born residents, 72% of whom are of working age.