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EUROPE
Out With a Bang: Bird Killer or Something Else?
The mass death of protected finches in Bulgaria sparks debate over whether New Year's fireworks, environmental factors, or harsh weather were to blame, highlighting the need for stricter regulations to protect wildlife.
Exhibitions
European Cinema: Art Nouveau is Back, or Just Another Blockbuster Trap?
European cinema continues to experience a resurgence of Art Nouveau as seen by films like Poor Things (2023).
BUSINESS
Gulf Tour Commences for British Prime Minister Starmer
On Monday morning, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer began a regional tour of the Gulf starting in the United Arab Emirates.
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Armenia’s EU Turn is Russia’s Own Making
Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.
Ukraine Postpones Elections as Brussels Holds the Line
Zelenskyy brands snap wartime elections a tsunami that would split Ukraine apart, leaving Brussels holding the sharpest check left on Kyiv's power.
Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.
Como Bans Bicycles After Mayor Hit
A mayor's collision with an electric bicycle produced a citywide ban. Can personal misfortune justify policy for everyone else?
EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop
EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.
