President Donald Trump has no plans to meet with Vladimir Putin in the near future, a White House official told the media on Tuesday. The official also said that a meeting between the US and Russian foreign ministers is not planned because there is no need for one after their "productive" conversation on Monday.more

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) border management system, implemented at European airports for over a week, has led to significant disruptions to travel to and from Portugal's largest cities. Yesterday, most flights departing from Portuguese airports were delayed by several dozen minutes.more

Supersonic air travel could make a return to the skies. Almost 20 years after Concorde was grounded, a different supersonic aircraft may soon make a comeback. A firm working on a new supersonic plane that would travel from New York to London in just 3 hours and 40 minutes has suggested that by 2029, passengers could once again enjoy supersonic journeys.more

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived today at Paris's Sante prison, where, after administrative formalities, he was taken to his cell. Sarkozy is the first former French leader to serve a court sentence in prison.more

American Eric Lu was declared the winner of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition by a jury chaired by Garrick Ohlsson. Piotr Alexewicz, representing Poland, won fifth prize. ‘It's a dream come true, I'm very moved,’ Lu said after the verdict.more

At the rate of current progress on the battlefield, it would take Russia 103 years to occupy all of Ukraine, estimated the British weekly The Economist, noting that hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers are giving their lives without gaining virtually any ground.more

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was closed suddenly on Sunday after a break-in at its Apollon gallery, the home of the French crown jewels – part of a daring daylight heist in which priceless Napoleonic jewels stolen.more

The British royal couple, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, will visit the Vatican on 23 October, it was announced on Friday. The highlight of the visit will be a joint ecumenical prayer with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel.more

The latest analysis shows that electric vehicle sales in Europe will surpass those of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2028. According to the report's authors, electric vehicles' market share will exceed 50% by 2032.more

In times of increasing violence and escalating conflict, it turns out that there are still countries that are among the most peaceful in the world. They are characterized by low levels of internal and external conflict, high levels of security, and social prosperity. Most of them are located in Europe.more

In the first half of this year, the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), which reports to the Portuguese Ministry of the Interior, issued a record number of over 9,200 immigrants with orders to leave the country, according to information released yesterday by the authorities of this government agency.more

US President Donald Trump announced yesterday that significant progress had been made during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He announced that a meeting between high-level delegations from both countries would take place in the near future, followed by a direct meeting between the leaders in Budapest.more

The anti-drone shield on the eastern flank is to be a key EU defence project. The barrier is to be operational by the end of next year, according to a European Commission document obtained by ‘Wyborcza’, as reported in today’s edition.more

If the war in Ukraine does not end, the US and its allies will take the necessary steps to make Russia pay the costs, US Minister of War Pete Hegseth said yesterday. This is not a war that began under Donald Trump's presidency, but it will end during his term, he announced.more

The global economic growth will reach 3.2% this year and 3.1% next year, while Poland's economic growth will be 3.2% and 3.1%, respectively, the International Monetary Fund predicts in its latest forecast.more

New forecasts point to a critical outlook for Turkey's water security, with the country's largest cities, including Istanbul, facing a potential shortage of tap water by 2050, the Hurriyet daily reported.more

Finnair announced that some Airbus flights scheduled for Monday evening and Tuesday were canceled due to passenger seat covers not being washed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. A total of approximately 40 flights were canceled.more

The mass die-off of coral reefs has already begun, and global warming is pushing humanity closer to further catastrophic tipping points, according to an international team of experts. Fortunately, solutions and positive trends are also emerging.more

Global life expectancy has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent report covering 204 countries published by the Lancet. However, its authors warn that mortality rates among adolescents and young people are rising.more

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service BND Martin Jaeger said on Monday that Russia would not shy away from a military attack against a NATO member state.more

Hackers say they have leaked the personal records of 5 million Qantas customers on the dark web, after a ransom deadline set by the cybercriminals passed. The airline is one of more than 40 firms globally caught up in the hack, reported to contain up to 1bn customer records.more

In Venice, which has been struggling with a declining population for years, six babies were born in one day, local media reported. This is the first such event at the local hospital in 10 years.more

Today, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is launching in Europe. It will only record the entry and exit of third-country nationals traveling for short stays. The system will also record entry refusals, said Lt. Col. Andrzej Juźwiak, spokesman for the Polish Border Guard.more

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79. Keaton, who was born in Los Angeles, shot to fame in the 1970s through her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films. She was also known for starring roles in films including Father of the Bride, First Wives Club and Annie Hall, which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1978.more

Sebastien Lecornu, who was entrusted by President Emmanuel Macron yesterday with forming a government, will once again be France's new prime minister. Lecornu was initially appointed prime minister on September 9th and resigned less than a month later, partly due to a dispute over the government's composition.more

One-third of doctors and nurses in Europe report experiencing depression, with Lithuania and Poland leading the way, with rates close to 50%, according to a recent study by the European Section of the World Health Organization (WHO).more

Alarmed by Russia's vast military spending since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the three Baltic states are drawing up contingency plans to deal with the possibility of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing a Russian troop buildup or attack.more

The deployment of armed drones along the border with Russia and easing restrictions on pilots to allow them to open fire on Russian fighter jets are among the topics of discussion among NATO countries regarding possible responses to Russian hybrid warfare, the Financial Times reported today.more