Paris reopens the Seine for public swimming after more than 100 years
Parisians took the plunge into the Seine on Saturday, enjoying public swimming in the river for the first time in over 100 years....
French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Paris to discuss enhancing trade, multilateralism, and cooperation on global challenges.
During their meeting in Paris, Emmanuel Macron and Wang Yi emphasized the importance of promoting multilateralism and preventing global conflicts driven by hegemonic rivalries.
Macron highlighted the shared responsibility of France and China amid global uncertainties and welcomed Chinese investments in France. Both leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation on international economic governance and global challenges.
Wang described China and France as strategic partners and key stabilizing forces, stressing China’s commitment to building an open, market-driven economy while encouraging France to provide a fair environment for Chinese businesses.
The two also addressed recent trade issues, such as the resolution of anti-dumping duties on French brandy, and discussed major international concerns including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Gaza Strip, and the Iranian nuclear issue.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Afghanistan has asked Azerbaijan to support its export efforts to Türkiye and Europe via the Port of Baku, aiming to boost trade through the Lapis Lazuli Corridor.
Parisians took the plunge into the Seine on Saturday, enjoying public swimming in the river for the first time in over 100 years.
The Dalai Lama, already the longest-lived head of Tibetan Buddhism, now says he hopes to live beyond 130, delighting followers during a prayer ceremony in Dharamshala.
The first half of 2025 saw a sharp decline in asylum applications across Europe, with Germany experiencing a nearly 50% drop compared to last year.
A boat capsized in central China’s Dongjiang Lake, leaving several people missing and prompting a large-scale rescue operation.
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