Where in Europe is the hard-right on the rise?
Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its score in Germany’s 2025 elections. But the nationalist right isn’t just on the rise in Germany. Here’s an overview of where they’re gaining ground in Europe.
Day: February 24, 2025
Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert on 10th day of hospitalization
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia and the onset of slight kidney failure, but he remains alert, the Vatican said. Story by Florent Marchais.
Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight-loss drugs
Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean they’re easier to get.
German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy
Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy.
Top tech companies turn to hydrogen and nuclear energy for AI data centers
Silicon Valley is looking at hydrogen and nuclear energy alternatives to meet the energy demands of the AI race.
Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers as sales sag
Starbucks made the layoff announcement after four straight quarters of falling same-store sales.
Ukraine’s key allies in Kyiv to show support as war mark third anniversary
Ukraine hosted European leaders on Monday to mark three years of all-out war with Russia, while top U.S. officials stayed away in a clear illustration of President Donald Trump’s lurch towards Moscow since returning to power. Story by Antonia Kerrigan.
INNOCNT: A heartbreak set to music
In this edition of arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Franco-Belgian singer-songwriter Antoine Innocent, aka INNOCNT. The rising star is a true cultural and musical melting pot. Born in Paris to a Franco-Romanian mother and a Haitian father, he sp…
Taxi driver & waiter arrested over Brit Campbell Scott’s ‘murder & kidnap’ as body found in sack miles from Nairobi club
POLICE have reportedly arrested two people for questioning over the alleged kidnapping and murder of British businessman Campbell Scott.
Campbell was last seen in Nairobi on February 17 as cops launched an extensive search for him before d…