Germany considers major defense spending deal before far-right can intervene.

A conference in Brussels focused on how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance accessibility and healthcare, while safeguarding dignity and fundamental rights. An avatar that communicates in Italian Sign Language and International Sign was showcased at the European Parliament, highlighting AI’s role in accessibility, precision medicine, and responsible innovation. Attendees advocated for

Investigators have once again exposed the tactics of Russian intelligence services aimed at fostering conflict between the Polish and Ukrainian peoples, the agency stated.
Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesperson for Poland’s minister for special services, announced on Thursday that a young Ukrainian, working on behalf of Russian services, vandalized buildings and memorial sites with inscriptions praising t

Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 16 Eurotoday Newspaper — Ebola patients flee after an armed attack on a hospital in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo forced healthcare workers and emergency responders to abandon a treatment facility, disrupting efforts to contain the country’s latest Ebola outbreak.
The attack occurred in Ituri province, where health authorities have been responding

Cats sleep 12-16 hours daily, a stark contrast to human sleep patterns. They become more active after sunset, often awake at night, and nap after morning feeding. This behavior is rooted in their predator physiology, which requires energy for hunting, primarily at night. Even domesticated cats retain this instinct, using playtime to mimic hunting behavior. Cats sleep to restore energy for physica

Sir Howard Morrison KC, one of the United Kingdom’s foremost specialists in international criminal and humanitarian law, has taken up the co-chairmanship of a new international advisory council examining three decades of alleged atrocities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sir Howard will co-chair the body with Julienne Lusenge, one of Africa’s most prominent advocates for survivors of confli

The report, set for release on Friday, is an annual assessment that evaluates all 27 EU member countries on their adherence to the rule of law, offering recommendations as needed. POLITICO has not reviewed the entire report.
The report follows a Spanish court’s decision that civil servants improperly created a job for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s brother, David Sánchez, in the public secto

Cats, like humans, communicate a lot through their body language. When they sleep, these often feisty creatures exude charm, appearing angelic in their adorable positions on the sofa.
Cats can be found sleeping in unexpected spots—under blankets, inside drawers, on floors, in sinks, or nestled among clothes. Observing your feline friend’s sleeping position can reveal insights into their current

Tokyo, July 16 Eurotoday — Japanese retail investment is back in focus after Japan’s Nikkei newspaper reported that Seven & i Holdings is nearing an agreement to invest in Poland’s leading convenience store chain, Zabka. If completed, the investment would strengthen Seven & i’s presence in Europe while expanding its international retail portfolio. Neither company has officially confirm

“Agreements are expected to be finalized on nuclear deterrence cooperation,” stated the official briefing reporters. “It is highly likely that German service members will, for the first time, join a French nuclear exercise in the autumn.”
In a pivotal March speech, Macron announced that several European nations, including Germany, had committed to strengthening cooperation

The water conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia is being overshadowed by increasing tensions in the Horn of Africa. Cairo views the issue as an existential threat, but experts say it’s just one element in a broader regional rivalry. Egypt remains persistent in pressuring Ethiopia over the 15-year-old dispute, expanding its military presence there and hindering Ethiopia’s access to the Red Sea