How to fix Europe’s securitisation market

Unclogging the pipes

Source: Financial Times

The Russian mercenary

Soldiers from the Wagner Group have helped Vladimir Putin advance his aim of restoring Russian power in Africa. But on the ground, they’ve learned hard lessons.

Source: Washington Post

Australia’s PM denies double standard after alleged attacks on Muslim women

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says any attack on a person on the basis of their faith is 'reprehensible'.

Source: Al Jazeera

Trump says AP will remain restricted at White House until it adopts 'Gulf of America'

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will continue restricting the Associated Press' access to events and news conferences until the outlet adopts his renaming of the Gulf …

Source: France 24

Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault case

US Rapper A$AP Rocky dove into the arms of his partner Rihanna in court, after a jury found him not guilty.

Source: Al Jazeera

Ukraine updates: Russian drones leave Odesa without power

Russian drone strikes leave much of the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa without power, water, or heat. Meanwhile, European leaders will meet again in Paris to discuss the situation …

Source: Deutsche Welle

US agriculture department says it accidentally fired bird flu officials

Agency works to rehire employees shortly after touting plan to ‘optimize workforce’ by cutting staff with help of Musk

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it accidentally fired …

Source: The Guardian

Putin rates US talks ‘highly’, says Russia ready to negotiate over Ukraine

Russia's president says that he is ready for new negotiations to take place and that Ukraine will not be excluded.

Source: Al Jazeera

Trump administration rescinds congestion pricing for New York City

Daily $9 fee designed to reduce traffic in heart of Manhattan and raise billions to upgrade subway train and bus systems

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it intends to …

Source: The Guardian

Why Europe’s leadership is skeptical of negotiating with Putin

The idea that US President Donald Trump’s negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin will bring about lasting peace in Ukraine has been met with scepticism across Europe. FRANCE 24 spoke …

Source: France 24

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

After becoming embroiled in scandal, formerly hot startup and Wall Street star had said it would likely run out of cash

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola has filed for Chapter …

Source: The Guardian

European dairy boss says uncertainty about green rules holding back investment

Chief executive of Arla blames drop in milk production on lack of clarity about EU regulation

Source: Financial Times