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Originating from rocks used in phosphate fertilisers, cadmium is a carcinogenic heavy metal that accumulates in soil and crops through agricultural use, making food the main source of human exposure.

State media reported around 60 people were injured.

An internal EU review of the trade agreement with Israel says there are "indications of a breach" of the human rights commitments set out in the deal.

The EU maintains its mantra that diplomacy should take precedence over military action.

American involvement marks a serious escalation in the war in the Middle East.

Fishing communities that have stewarded the waters for generations are being punished by the current fisheries management system in the EU.

EU leaders call for the release of hundreds of other political prisoners in Belarus.

Josep Borrell suggested NATO members are trying to please Trump by agreeing an 'arbitrary' spending goal.

Guido Crosetto argued that NATO must adjust to a more global reality, and that the alliance in its current form "no longer has any reason to exist".

Trump pours cold water on European diplomats' engagement with Iran.

Just when Trump is turning the world upside down with tariffs and threats, the EU might have a chance to demonstrate an alternative vision of trade, green industrialisation, and economic security.

The EU and Italy unveiled new investment deals with Africa, touting a bold development agenda – but civil society groups remain unconvinced, warning of old priorities in new packaging.

Despite the finding it's still unlikely the bloc will opt to suspend its trade deal with the country.

The sheer ferocity of the Commission president's remarks at the G7 this week was genuinely shocking. Whence the fury?

The EPP welcomed the directive’s withdrawal, but other parties accused the Commission of yielding to right-wing pressure.

This past week has given yet more reason to call for restraint and diplomacy. But Brussels' powers of negotiation are diminishing.

Talks have stalled for months over ministry posts and Commission-required fiscal reforms to curb the deficit.

Elon Musk's company xAI acquired his platform X in May for €28 billion ($33 billion) - raising questions about the social media company's corporate structure and DSA liability.

Cypriot MEP Fourlas says the new pharma framework is especially important for smaller member states, though Greek MEP Nikos Papandreou says reservations remain.

It’s the latest blow to the dream of a single, open space where 450 million Europeans could move freely.