Fact check: The EU hasn’t banned carry-on luggage fees (yet) A parliamentary vote supporting an end to carry-on luggage fees has triggered a flurry of misleading headlines. Euroverify fact checks. Euronews · Jul 4, 2025
Here’s how First Nations landholders can share the benefits of the NSW energy transition The shift to clean, renewable sources of energy presents a rare opportunity for First Nations people, not only as energy users but as landholders. The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025
Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal. Euronews · Jun 26, 2025
EU leaders leave Israel partnership on shelf despite pressure to act Despite a report saying there are “indications” that Israel was in breach of its human rights obligations over its ongoing war in Gaza, European leaders could only agree at their council summit on Thursday to "continue discussions" on a follow-up to the report. Euronews · Jun 26, 2025
‘Significant step’: Shetland tunnel plans advance to next stage SHETLAND councillors have agreed to take forward proposals for the construction of tunnels between islands, describing the move as “a… The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025
Scottish Labour councillors fail to block motion in support of Palestine Action Scottish Labour councillors have failed in their attempt to block a motion condemning the UK Government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025
Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics. Euronews · Jun 24, 2025
'Unionists join together' as Labour councillors survive no-confidence vote LABOUR councillors in Stirling have survived a vote of no-confidence but have been accused of being joined at the “political hip” with the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2025
Key players tangle at UNSC at ‘perilous turn’ of US-Israel-Iran conflict Tensions soar at the UN as Iran and its allies condemn US military actions, while the US and Israel reject censure. Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2025
Group of 'neo-Nazis' thrown out from council meeting about 'far-right racist' banners A GROUP of “neo-Nazis” had to be escorted from West Dunbartonshire Council’s HQ after disrupting their last full council meeting ahead of the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025
Exclusive: After 17 years, EU anti-discrimination bill hits a dead end Despite broad support from the member states, opposition from a few countries has blocked progress on the Equal Treatment directive, prompting the Commission to shift focus to non-legislative measures — a move criticised by NGOs and civil society groups. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
Exclusive: EU visa rule change set to target Israeli citizens Mechanism to suspend short-stay visa-free travel into the EU has been reformed to include human rights breaches, and Israel could be one of the first countries affected. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
EU Parliament to criminalise AI-generated child abuse material EU lawmakers from left to right voted by landslide to criminalise AI-generated child abuse images. The sweeping law also tackles grooming, livestreaming, sextortion and age of consent, aiming to close loopholes and protect children across the EU. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
Hungary and Slovakia resist EU’s energy security plan During a discussion among the 27 EU member states on reducing the Union’s dependency on Russian fuel, Hungary and Slovakia opposed the roadmap proposed by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Euronews · Jun 16, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025 SNP take control of Dumfries and Galloway council from Scottish Tories The SNP have taken over control of Dumfries and Galloway council after the Tory leader quit before a no-confidence vote
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Councils in England warn of mass bankruptcies as Send deficits soar Local authorities say a £5bn shortfall in special needs funding could leave dozens effectively insolvent within months
Radio France Internationale · Jun 9, 2025 ESA at 50: looking back and launching forward The European Space Agency marked its 50th anniversary in May, kicking off a landmark year of mission launches and strategic planning. With the ESA Ministerial Council set to meet in November, Director General Josef Aschbacher reflected on five decades of progress and outlined the agency’s future in exploration, climate science,…
Euronews · Jun 6, 2025 EU countries green light charges for cabin baggage despite Spanish and German resistance EU countries adopted their own position on long-waited updated rules for air passengers on Thursday, though provisions on cabin baggage remain controversial.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025 Public fury sparks vote to ban arms testing in Edinburgh's public parks COUNCILLORS in Edinburgh will be taking a vote today on whether arms manufacturers should be allowed to use public parks in the city to test their…
Reason · Jun 3, 2025 D.C. Pauses Plans To Hike Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers The issue has long polarized a city that is dominated by liberal and progressive politics and politicians, some of whom have confronted that good intentions do not equal good outcomes here.
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2025 Reform UK to send first ‘Doge’ team to look at council spending The unit will visit Kent County Council on Monday.
Evening Standard · May 29, 2025 London council under fire as school crossing 'lollipop' patrols are axed Anxious parents have raised concerns about the move to axe school crossing patrols by the end of the year
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Palestinians In Gaza 'Deserve More Than Survival,' Says UN Envoy Palestinians living in Gaza "deserve more than survival," the United Nations envoy for the Middle East told the Security Council on Wednesday, as Israel's war there enters its 600th day.
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025 Tesla wins council approval for new factory in South Australia despite vocal anti-Musk sentiment Marion councillors vote to seek state government approval for battery-repurposing plant in Adelaide despite hundreds of submissions opposing it
Evening Standard · May 27, 2025 London council considers legal action against Home Office over £5m asylum seeker bill Hillingdon council said it is supporting an increasing number of migrants who have been evicted from hotels