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EuroVerify

No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%

EuroVerify investigates the suspiciously low figure, which has most notably been shared by members of France's far-right National Rally party.

EuroVerify

Hyper-realistic AI generated news anchors fool the internet

Anchors who appear to have the same enthusiasm, energy and diction as real newsreaders are actually AI-generated. What's more, they are spouting fake news.

EuroVerify

Photo of young Merkel with 'future leaders' goes viral. But it's fake

A viral picture falsely purports to show former German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a teenager, alongside other world leaders including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

EuroVerify

Debunking claims that sunscreen is harmful and causes cancer

Summer is officially here. While many Europeans have been swapping their computers and desk chairs for beachside sun loungers, the longstanding online debate about sunscreen persists.

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Europe in Motion

How have cuts to humanitarian aid impacted the sector?

The humanitarian aid sector is reliant on a relatively small number of large donor, rendering it vulnerable to shocks.

Iran

Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos

Human rights groups have accused Tehran of carrying out a policy of hostage diplomacy, using Europeans and dual nationals as "bargaining chips" to facilitate its negotiations with the West.

Europe in Motion

Do young Europeans believe in democracy?

Despite the fact that the majority of young Europeans said they backed democracy, 21% said that under certain circumstances, they would favour an authoritarian government over a democratic one.

Europe News

Hitler's Austrian town to rename two streets honouring Nazi supporters

The streets currently bear the names of classical music composer Josef Reiter and entertainer Franz Resl, both of whom were Nazi party members.

Europe News

Family of French journalist jailed in Algeria asks Zidane for help

Christophe Gleizes, a 36-year-old freelance sports journalist, was sentenced last week over an interview with an Algerian football coach accused of ties to a banned separatist movement, in a case rights groups say criminalises routine reporting.

Business

France hands Shein €40 million fine for deceptive commercial practices

Through analysing products listed as being on sale on Shein's French website, investigators found that 57% of products had no price reduction, 19% had a slight discount, while 11% of products actually had a price increase.

Europe News

Front door to UK Parliament does not work despite £9.6 million cost

Despite the costly works, the door must have a security officer manning it at all times, in order to press the button which opens it — otherwise it does not work.

Europe News

Iran charges two imprisoned French nationals with spying for Israel

The charges carry the death penalty. However, French diplomatic sources have stated that to their knowledge no sentence against the couple has been delivered as of yet.

North Korea

Which tourists is North Korea hoping to attract with new resort?

Plans for North Korea's mega resort remain unclear, as the country is unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. Instead, it could turn to Russian and Chinese tourists.

Europe News

A year after riots, France hosts summit on future of New Caledonia

New Caledonia was hit by mass riots in May 2024, triggered by France's plans to give thousands of non-indigenous long-term residents voting rights.

Europe News

UK Royal Mail workers faced more than 2,000 dog attacks last year

Roughly 30,000 postal workers have been attacked by dogs in the last decade in Britain.

Europe News

UK rejects challenge against selling military parts to Israel

In a 72-page ruling, two High Court judges ruled that the issue was one of national security, given that the parts were considered vital to the defence collaboration, as well as the UK's security and international peace.

Europe News

Norway's lottery mix up leads thousands to think they won big prizes

According to Norway's state-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping no incorrect pay-outs were made.

World News

We don't know where they are, say families of French prisoners in Iran

The families of French prisoners held in Iran are anxiously awaiting news of their whereabouts following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel on 24 June.

Europe in Motion

Majority of UK today would vote to stay in the EU, new poll reveals

Additionally, more than half of the participants would like to vote in a new referendum at some point in the next 25 years, according to the latest YouGov poll.

Europe in Motion

How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market?

Although Israel and Iran's ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz's closure, this is not the first time that Iran has said it would block it.

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