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Novo Nordisk weight-loss pill powers profit beat in race to catch Eli Lilly

Novo Nordisk beat first-quarter profit forecasts and nudged up its full-year outlook on Wednesday, helped by stronger-than-

Novo Nordisk weight-loss pill powers profit beat in race to catch Eli Lilly
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chance of ECB rate hike has risen, board member Cipollone says

The chance of a European Central Bank rate hike has risen as inflation pressures are high, board member Piero Cipollone said on Wednesday, even as negotiated wage data

Chance of ECB rate hike has risen, board member Cipollone says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Resilient US helps Ahold Delhaize top profit forecast, but CEO change knocks shares

Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize on Wednesday reported first-quarter core profit above market expectations, citing resilience of its U.S. business

Resilient US helps Ahold Delhaize top profit forecast, but CEO change knocks shares
Crime|Europe|Political|World

London police set up specialist Jewish protection team

British police are setting up a new team of 100 officers including counter terrorism specialists to help protect Jewish communities across London after a series of

London police set up specialist Jewish protection team
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A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

Pope Leo marks his first year leading the Catholic Church on Friday with a higher public profile and a ramped-up schedule, having grown more outspoken

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Eastern Poland forest fire kills pilot, scorches over 200 hectares

A pilot was killed and more than 200 hectares of forest scorched after a firefighting plane crashed while battling a major blaze in eastern Poland's protected Solska Forest,

Eastern Poland forest fire kills pilot, scorches over 200 hectares
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain services contract for first time in nearly 3 years, PMI shows

Spain's services sector contracted in April for the first time since August 2023 as uncertainty linked to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran hampered demand and confidence, a

Spain services contract for first time in nearly 3 years, PMI shows
Europe|Health|Political|World

Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there

The regional government of Spain's Canary Islands is

Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit their highest level in more than three years in April, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows
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Ireland services sector contracts for first time in five years, PMI shows

Ireland's services sector contracted for the first time in over five years in April as inflationary pressure caused by the Middle East conflict intensified and new business

Ireland services sector contracts for first time in five years, PMI shows
Education|Europe|Health|World

UK's Princess of Wales to visit Italy in first overseas trip since illness

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, will travel to Italy next week for her first official overseas visit since undergoing treatment for cancer, Kensington Palace said on

UK's Princess of Wales to visit Italy in first overseas trip since illness
Europe|World

Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at

Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
Europe|Health|World

Spain confirms it will receive hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Canary Islands

The Spanish Health Ministry confirmed on Tuesday evening it would receive the MV Hondius in the Canary Islands "in accordance with international law and humanitarian

Spain confirms it will receive hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Canary Islands
Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal reaches its first Champions League final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico

Arsenal is back in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years thanks to a late first-half goal from Bukayo Saka that secured a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid

Arsenal reaches its first Champions League final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes during the night and into daylight hours have killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 others

Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany's struggling coalition government strives to bridge differences

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stuck with his centre-left coalition partners on Tuesday despite weeks of wrangling over tax, welfare

Germany's struggling coalition government strives to bridge differences
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attack kills four in Ukraine's Dnipro, Zelenskiy says

A Russian attack killed four people on Tuesday in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, one of a series of assaults launched in the country's

Russian attack kills four in Ukraine's Dnipro, Zelenskiy says
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users

A top Google scientist sent a warning to EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday that its proposal requiring the company to share search engine data with rivals

Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Czechs pack Prague's Old Town Square to protest government media plans

Thousands of Czechs filled Prague's Old Town Square on Tuesday to show their support for public media and protest planned government changes to funding of the state

Czechs pack Prague's Old Town Square to protest government media plans
Arts|Europe|World

France reckons with Nazi-looted art in a new Paris museum gallery

One of the top art museums in Paris has opened a new gallery dedicated to orphaned masterpieces plundered by the Nazis

France reckons with Nazi-looted art in a new Paris museum gallery
Business|Economy|Europe|Opinion|Science|Technology

Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules

Europe's AI regulations should be reduced and simplified, chief executives of seven of Europe's top technology firms including Christophe Fouquet of the biggest, computer

Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules
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EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears

The European Union's trade chief has urged the United States to swiftly restore the tariffs agreed in last year's EU-US trade deal, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region

Tesla's aim to roll out its supervised "full self-driving" software in Europe got a boost from Belgium on Tuesday, where the Flanders region said it was

Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology

Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has denounced the circulation of a deepfake photo of her posing in bed, wearing lingerie

Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Macron plans to tap ally Moulin to run French central bank

President Emmanuel Macron plans to nominate his former chief of staff, Emmanuel Moulin, as France's next central bank governor, the Elysee said on Tuesday,

Macron plans to tap ally Moulin to run French central bank
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Europe needs bigger banks to compete with US, China, Eurogroup chairman says

The European Union needs its banks to be bigger if they are to compete with their counterparts in the United States and China, the chairman of the euro zone's finance

Europe needs bigger banks to compete with US, China, Eurogroup chairman says
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Jon Rahm resolves his dispute with European tour as LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding

Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, a move that potentially gives him a place to compete in 2027 and beyond with LIV Golf facing an uncertain future

Jon Rahm resolves his dispute with European tour as LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote

Romania’s pro-European coalition has collapsed after lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan

Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say

Brazil's Suzano, the world's largest pulp maker, is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.4 billion joint venture with U.S. consumer

Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say
Africa|Europe|Health|Political|World

Jailed Iranian peace laureate at risk of dying after heart attack, husband says

By Melory Ghazi, Lauren Bacquie and Noemie Olive PARIS, May 5 - The husband of Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi described the family's fears on Tuesday after her

Jailed Iranian peace laureate at risk of dying after heart attack, husband says
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Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final

Vienna police expect protests against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to include "blockades and disruption attempts", they said on

Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final
Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's president gives mandate to election winner Radev to form government

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday she would offer the mandate to form a new government to Progressive Bulgaria (PB), the party of former president Rumen Radev

Bulgaria's president gives mandate to election winner Radev to form government
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports

Injured Mbappé defends commitment to rehab after out-of-town trip before clasico

Kylian Mbappé insists he remains fully committed to his recovery from a left hamstring injury

Injured Mbappé defends commitment to rehab after out-of-town trip before clasico
Europe|Sports|World

Thousands at funeral for Italian auto champ and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi

Thousands of fans have attended the funera for Alex Zanardi after the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist died last week at 59

Thousands at funeral for Italian auto champ and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine Q1 GDP shrinks 0.5% year-on-year, statistics service says

Ukraine's economy shrank 0.5% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, the statistics service said on Tuesday.

Ukraine Q1 GDP shrinks 0.5% year-on-year, statistics service says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing

Meta Platforms on Tuesday sought to stave off an imminent EU order to allow rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging site WhatsApp, as it

Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine's battle-tested security expertise.

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit
Crime|Europe|World

German car-ramming suspect's motive remains unclear. Officials say he had psychiatric treatment

German investigators say the suspect in a car-ramming in the city of Leipzig that left two people dead doesn’t appear to have had any political or religious motive but had spent time recently at a psychiatric hospital

German car-ramming suspect's motive remains unclear. Officials say he had psychiatric treatment
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote

Romanian lawmakers toppled Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's pro-EU government in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, putting at risk the country's sovereign debt

Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces

Ukrainian troops are rapidly increasing medium-range drone strikes on Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, demonstrating a growing

Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces
Business|Education|Europe|Technology|World

Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users

Meta Platforms will expand safeguards for teen accounts to 27 European Union countries and to Facebook in the United States, the U.S. tech giant said on

Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks

Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community

Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions

European shares recovered modestly on Tuesday after slumping in the previous session as a rally in technology stocks and a slate of upbeat corporate

European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions
Business|Europe|World

Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say

A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed five people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr

Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade

Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of the annual May 9 parade commemorating victory over Nazi Germany,

Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan ally wants jailed Kurdish militant leader to have official status

Turkish nationalist party leader Devlet Bahceli said on Tuesday the jailed head of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) should

Erdogan ally wants jailed Kurdish militant leader to have official status
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Hugo Boss tops profit forecasts even as Iran war hits markets

German fashion group Hugo Boss reported a quarterly operating profit above analysts' expectations on Tuesday, sending its shares nearly 5% higher, even as the Iran

Hugo Boss tops profit forecasts even as Iran war hits markets
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Sweden moves ahead with plans for new foreign intelligence agency

The Swedish government said on Tuesday it was moving ahead with plans for a new foreign intelligence agency after past criticism that security officials failed to predict

Sweden moves ahead with plans for new foreign intelligence agency
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year

Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 162,864 cars in the three months through April, down 10% from the same period a year earlier, it said on Tuesday.

Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US

A looming U.S. tariff hike would have a 'significant' impact on German premium carmaker Audi as it pushes ahead with plans to launch its largest SUV in the U.S. this summer,

Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US
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Hungary media mogul who designed Orban's campaigns offers his firms to the state

One of Hungary's top media players, whose companies have benefited from lucrative state contracts under the outgoing government, has

Hungary media mogul who designed Orban's campaigns offers his firms to the state
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK sanctions people, entities for recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine

Britain on Tuesday unveiled sanctions against 35 people and entities it said were involved in recruiting vulnerable migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine and produce

UK sanctions people, entities for recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia

Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan

Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year

Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that

Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill boom faces price war test

Novo Nordisk is seeing brisk early demand for its new weight-loss pill as competition with U.S. rival Eli Lilly intensifies.

Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill boom faces price war test
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European investment banks stutter as Wall Street rivals power ahead

Europe's investment banks are struggling to maintain market share as Wall Street

European investment banks stutter as Wall Street rivals power ahead
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has projected confidence that the European Union will soon green-light the carmaker's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system, but

Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer convenes community leaders to fight antisemitism after attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged leaders from across society on Tuesday to work together to eradicate antisemitism "from every corner", as he convened a

UK's Starmer convenes community leaders to fight antisemitism after attacks
Europe|Political|World

Putin, Zelenskiy proclaim rival ceasefires around Russia's Victory day commemorations

President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia’s World War Two victory, but Ukrainian President

Putin, Zelenskiy proclaim rival ceasefires around Russia's Victory day commemorations
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates.

Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates
Europe|Sports|World

Man City's last-gasp draw at Everton hands Premier League momentum to Arsenal

Manchester City has fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 at Everton in a dramatic encounter that hands the title momentum to Arsenal

Man City's last-gasp draw at Everton hands Premier League momentum to Arsenal
Crime|Europe|World

Two killed, multiple injuries after car hits bystanders in Leipzig

Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured on Monday when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of

Two killed, multiple injuries after car hits bystanders in Leipzig
Crime|Europe|World

A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2

Authorities say a driver has plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the German city of Leipzig

A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2
Europe|Sports|World

Roma thumps Fiorentina and Cremonese misses chance to boost survival chances

Roma has scored three first-half goals on its way to a 4-0 win over lowly Fiorentina in Serie A

Roma thumps Fiorentina and Cremonese misses chance to boost survival chances
Crime|Europe|World

Two dead after car strikes crowd in German city, police say

Two dead after car strikes crowd in German city, police say

Two dead after car strikes crowd in German city, police say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office

The parliamentary leader of Austria's ruling conservatives, August Woeginger, stepped down on Monday moments after a court convicted him of misuse of office and handed him a

Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|US|World

US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs

U.S.

US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs
Americas|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Hotel guests woken by 'vulgar' threats over emergency intercom

Hotel guests woken by 'vulgar' threats over emergency intercom

Hotel guests woken by 'vulgar' threats over emergency intercom
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Monday

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors
Business|Economy|Europe|World

High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says

High global oil prices will not help boost Russian economic growth this year as Ukrainian drone attacks and new Western sanctions weigh on crude output and exports, a think

High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says
Europe|Political|World

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board
Crime|Europe|World

Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna

Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage using antennas on diplomatic buildings

Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Champions League: Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final

Now for the encore, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich

Champions League: Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni

U.S.

Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance

Portugal's government has cut its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2% from 2.3% citing severe storms in January and February and a jump in energy prices

Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance
Europe|Political|World

German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment

The German defence ministry said on Monday that there had been no "definitive cancellation" by the United States of a plan devised under former president Joe Biden to deploy

German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments

Euro zone governments should not lower banks' capital requirements as this would do little to boost credit while demand is weak and the environment is fraught with risks

Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments
Crime|Europe|World

Russian missile strike kills seven in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say

A midmorning Russian missile attack on the town of Merefa, in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, killed seven people and

Russian missile strike kills seven in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen in mid-2027 as a lengthy restoration moves forward

Berlin’s Pergamon Museum will reopen next year after the first part of a painstaking restoration effort that has kept its centerpiece out of the public eye for more than a decade

Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen in mid-2027 as a lengthy restoration moves forward
Crime|Europe|World

Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying

Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae over an "antenna forest" on the roofs of diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said

Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Third person who died aboard hantavirus outbreak cruise ship was German, shipowner says

The third person who died on a cruise ship dealing with a suspected hantavirus outbreak was a German national, a spokesperson for shipowner Oceanwide Expeditions said in a

Third person who died aboard hantavirus outbreak cruise ship was German, shipowner says
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was taken from jail to hospital last week, requires urgent specialised medical care to treat a

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says
Celebrity|Europe|World

Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, palace announces

Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, palace announces

Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, palace announces
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment

European shares dropped on Monday as hostilities in the Middle East showed no signs of easing and crude oil prices soared, with investors grappling

European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel

The Chinese captain of a seized oil tanker with suspected Russian links has been placed under arrest on suspicion of carrying false documents and of violating laws on

Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says

The European Central Bank needs clear evidence inflationary pressures are becoming entrenched to begin raising interest rates, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de

ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows

French manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as customers sped up purchases due to inflationary pressures linked to the Iran conflict, a survey by S&P Global

French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows

German manufacturer sentiment turned negative in April for the first time since October 2024 even as overall activity grew, with firms frontloading orders to beat price rises

German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows

Spain's manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as clients rushed to secure stock amid disruptions due to the war in Iran, a survey by S&P Global showed on Monday.

Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italian manufacturing cost pressures at 4-year high in April, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector hit their highest level in almost four years in April, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday.

Italian manufacturing cost pressures at 4-year high in April, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB surveys see quick return of inflation to target

Euro zone inflation will surge this year on higher energy prices but will then quickly retreat and will be around the 2% target by next year, the European Central Bank's

ECB surveys see quick return of inflation to target
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if war lasts months, ECB poll shows

Euro zone firms see the risk of a new inflation surge akin to that seen after the COVID-19 pandemic if the war in Iran lasts months, disrupting the supply of fuel,

Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if war lasts months, ECB poll shows
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI

Euro area manufacturers rushed to build inventories of raw materials in April amid fears of further supply disruptions and higher costs linked to conflict in the Middle East

Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone investor morale improves slightly in May, Sentix survey shows

The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone improved slightly in May, indicating that investors do not expect a further escalation of the Iran conflict, but

Euro zone investor morale improves slightly in May, Sentix survey shows
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds

In the Labour stronghold of Hackney in east London, human rights lawyer Nadeshda Jayakody is one of many voters switching to the Green

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Russia manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in April, PMI shows

Russia's manufacturing sector contracted for the 11th month running in April as output and new orders fell again and employment posted its sharpest drop in four years, a

Russia manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in April, PMI shows
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S.

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions

Brussels' antitrust rules have already once helped derail an attempt to create the world's top lift

Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions
Europe|Political|US|World

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany is putting a new spotlight on the U.S. military presence in Europe

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders

Britain is in talks to join the European Union's 90 billion euro ($105.13 billion) loan to Ukraine to qualify for Kyiv's defence orders that the loan finances, but will

UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Thuram's goal and Lautaro's assist lead Inter to the Serie A title and a long-awaited San Siro party

Inter Milan has sealed the Italian league soccer title with a 2-0 victory over visiting Parma

Thuram's goal and Lautaro's assist lead Inter to the Serie A title and a long-awaited San Siro party
Europe|Political|World

Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister

Warsaw has not received any signals suggesting that possible delays of American weapons deliveries to Poland could affect Patriot systems, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw

Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister
Europe|World

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his opinions in order to work with the United States within NATO, but stressed

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced
Election|Europe|World

French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election

Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leading figure in the hard-left France Unbowed (La France Insoumise) political party, will stand in next year's presidential election, he said on

French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine offers Finland a drone deal, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that he had offered Finland to strengthen the two countries' partnership by signing a drone deal, sharing technology and combat expertise

Ukraine offers Finland a drone deal, Zelenskiy says
Europe|Sports|World

Sinner crushes Zverev to win Madrid Open and claim record 5th straight Masters 1000 title

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has cruised past Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open to win the tournament for the first time and become the first man to triumph in five consecutive Masters 1000 events

Sinner crushes Zverev to win Madrid Open and claim record 5th straight Masters 1000 title
Europe|World

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried
Business|Europe|World

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships

Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on targets across Russia on Sunday, hitting the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk and setting it on fire, and striking a number of vessels, as it

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Man United great Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson has been taken to the hospital after feeling unwell ahead of his former team’s Premier League game against Liverpool

Man United great Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'

Concerns that the euro zone could slip into recession if the conflict in the Middle East continued are "real and justified" and talks to end the Iran war will be key for the

ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'
Crime|Europe|Health

Austrian police detain suspect in case of rat poison found in baby food jars on supermarket shelves

Police in eastern Austria say a 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after rat poison turned up in some HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves in central Europe

Austrian police detain suspect in case of rat poison found in baby food jars on supermarket shelves
Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory

The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Europe|Political|World

Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is among only a handful of global leaders due to attend a scaled-back edition of Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow this month,

Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed while

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says

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Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
Economy|Europe|World

Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says

Spain should retain a seat on the European Central Bank's Executive Board and even the presidency was a possibility, outgoing ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said in a

Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
Europe|Health|World

British woman wins right to sterilization after exposing double standards in UK health service

British woman wins right to sterilization after exposing double standards in UK health service

British woman wins right to sterilization after exposing double standards in UK health service
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters

Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Two top Republican lawmakers expressed concern on Saturday about the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany.

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk

Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk

Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk
Europe|Sports|World

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59

Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has died at 59

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some

UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy, Fico discuss Ukraine's EU accession

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed Ukraine's accession to the European Union with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico in a conversation on Saturday.

Zelenskiy, Fico discuss Ukraine's EU accession
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold

Russian troops are inching toward the city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, trying to establish a foothold close to a heavily defended area, Ukraine's top

Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold
Crime|Europe|World

Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks

Britain's prime minister has warned tougher action is needed against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests

Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress

Two people have been killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in Kherson, Ukraine, according to local officials

Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress
Europe|Political|World

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany

NATO is working with the United States to understand the details of the U.S. decision for a planned drawdown of U.S. troops from Germany, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says

The tariff hike on cars and trucks from the European Union announced by U.S.

Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says
Europe|Political|World

U.S. troops based in Europe

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, following a public spat over the war in Iran between U.S.

U.S. troops based in Europe
Business|Economy|Europe|Food

Inside Italy’s secret ‘Cheese Bank,’ where Parmigiano Reggiano becomes financial gold

Inside Italy’s secret ‘Cheese Bank,’ where Parmigiano Reggiano becomes financial gold

Inside Italy’s secret ‘Cheese Bank,’ where Parmigiano Reggiano becomes financial gold
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Travel|World

Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season

Summer is a few months away, but the streets of Croatia’s old town of Dubrovnik are already teeming with tourists

Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
Europe|Political|World

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports

Washington has warned European allies including the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect long delivery delays for U.S. weapons as the war

US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat level

The U.S. embassy in London has cautioned Americans in the UK to stay alert in public places, keep a low profile and review their personal security plans after British

US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat level
Europe|US|World

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Marchers demand reopening of Bosnia's last steel mill

Hundreds of workers marched through Bosnia's central city of Zenica on Friday, protesting against the closure of the country’s last steel mill which they said marked

Marchers demand reopening of Bosnia's last steel mill
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception

More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard boats carrying aid bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized

Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Travel

An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK

After being forced to check his Academy Award on a trans-Atlantic flight, recent winner Pavel Talankin’s Oscar went missing before an airline tracked it down two days later

An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Woman who drove into a tea party outside a London school charged over death of 2 girls

A woman who drove a Land Rover into a tea party at a London primary school, killing two 8-year-old girls, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving

Woman who drove into a tea party outside a London school charged over death of 2 girls
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88

Georg Baselitz, an acclaimed and award-winning neo-Expressionist German artist with a penchant for provocation and known for painting images upside down, has died

Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says a strike hit Russian Black Sea oil terminal in Tuapse

Ukrainian forces have struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, according to Ukraine’s General Staff

Ukraine says a strike hit Russian Black Sea oil terminal in Tuapse
Europe|World

Ukraine rolls out army reform plan as peace talks stall

Ukraine announced plans on Friday to carry out reforms of the army this summer to address problems with infantry shortages and the discharge of the longest-

Ukraine rolls out army reform plan as peace talks stall
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning

Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists detained in international waters and who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza to Israel for questioning

Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russia pounds Ukraine with drones in daytime attack

Russia launched more than 400 drones at Ukraine in a daytime attack, injuring 10 people in the western city of Ternopil, Ukrainian officials said on Friday.

Russia pounds Ukraine with drones in daytime attack
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Jewish leaders in London reveal safety concern after stabbing attack

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Jewish leaders in London reveal safety concern after stabbing attack
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions

The long-awaited trade deal between the South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union is finally on, at least provisionally

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit

President Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph

King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy

A man who last year tried to enter Israel's London embassy armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" was on Friday convicted in a London court of preparing an act

Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy
Arts|Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis

The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis

The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April

Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD kept chipping away

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Makhlouf concerned energy prices may stay higher for longer

European Central Bank Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf said he is concerned that energy prices may stay higher for longer without a clear timeline for the end of

ECB's Makhlouf concerned energy prices may stay higher for longer
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Missing Oscar statuette for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' is found

An Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel Talankin who won best documentary this year for "Mr.

Missing Oscar statuette for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' is found
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London

A 45-year-old man appeared in a London court on Friday charged with attempted murder over an attack during which two Jewish men were stabbed

UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Financial firms last month did not expect BoE to raise rates, BoE survey shows

Financial firms surveyed by the Bank of England last month did not expect the central bank to raise interest rates this year, though they no longer expected rates to be cut,

Financial firms last month did not expect BoE to raise rates, BoE survey shows
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

London hails new Banksy statue of man blinded by flag

London authorities said on Friday they welcomed a statue installed by street artist Banksy showing a man blinded by a flag that had blown into his face, and

London hails new Banksy statue of man blinded by flag
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Man jailed after being charged with attempted murder in stabbings of Jewish men in London

A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London

Man jailed after being charged with attempted murder in stabbings of Jewish men in London
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Russian attack hit port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, officials say

A Russian drone attack overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region and wounded two people in the city of Odesa, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on

Russian attack hit port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, officials say
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians

Azerbaijan summoned the EU's ambassador on Friday to protest against a European Parliament resolution condemning Baku's detention of Armenian prisoners of

Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger

The European Central Bank may need to tighten policy, perhaps as soon as June, policymakers said on Friday, warning that the inflation outlook is

ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger
Business|Economy|Europe

UK house prices rise in April despite Iran war headwinds, Nationwide says

British house prices unexpectedly rose for a fourth month in a row in April, despite headwinds to consumer confidence from conflict in the Middle East,

UK house prices rise in April despite Iran war headwinds, Nationwide says
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Banksy’s new flag-wielding London statue satirizes blind patriotism

Banksy’s new flag-wielding London statue satirizes blind patriotism

Banksy’s new flag-wielding London statue satirizes blind patriotism
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback

At a U.S Army training facility in Germany on Thursday, some senior officers highlighted the benefits of

Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Irish manufacturers see steepest rise in costs since 2022

Irish manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in four years in April, but firms also faced their sharpest rise in input costs since September 2022 on the back of the

Irish manufacturers see steepest rise in costs since 2022
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
Europe|World

Wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship lost during WWI has been found off the coast of England

The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England

Wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship lost during WWI has been found off the coast of England
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain

President Donald Trump on Thursday said "probably" when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain, a day after

Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
Europe|Political|Travel|World

After charming Trump, King Charles gets Appalachian welcome then heads to Bermuda

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up their four-day state visit to the U.S. on Thursday

After charming Trump, King Charles gets Appalachian welcome then heads to Bermuda
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

President Donald Trump says he's removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom

Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

UK raises national terror threat level after the stabbing of 2 Jewish men

The British government has declared antisemitism in the U.K. an emergency and announced plans to spend millions on increasing security around Jewish sites

UK raises national terror threat level after the stabbing of 2 Jewish men
Arts|Europe|World

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
Crime|Europe|World

‘Visibly Jewish’ people are ‘not safe’ in Britain, chief rabbi says after stabbing attack

‘Visibly Jewish’ people are ‘not safe’ in Britain, chief rabbi says after stabbing attack

‘Visibly Jewish’ people are ‘not safe’ in Britain, chief rabbi says after stabbing attack
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings as Starmer says Jews are scared

Britain raised its national terrorism threat level to "severe" from "substantial" on Thursday, a day after an antisemitic stabbing

UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings as Starmer says Jews are scared
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Ackman blames retail traders for sudden drop in new closed-end fund

Billionaire Bill Ackman on Thursday blamed retail investors for the sudden drop in his newly listed closed-end fund's stock price on Wednesday and said he expects the

Ackman blames retail traders for sudden drop in new closed-end fund
Arts|Europe|World

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns
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King Charles III boosts his charity fundraiser with first appearance at gala joined by Lionel Richie

King Charles III has given his own charity a lift

King Charles III boosts his charity fundraiser with first appearance at gala joined by Lionel Richie
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran

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Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says

Spain's Repsol is in no rush to list its oil and gas production unit in the United States, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz

Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers are likely to raise interest rates at least twice, starting at their next meeting in June, unless a favourable resolution to the Iran

ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says

The euro zone economy isn't facing stagflation even as growth and inflation risks intensify, European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said on

Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla and plans to drop off activists in Greece

Activists attempting to break Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza say Israeli forces have intercepted their flotilla near the southern Greek island of Crete

Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla and plans to drop off activists in Greece
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Georg Baselitz, the German painter who turned postwar art upside down, dies at 88

Georg Baselitz liked to insist — sometimes as a taunt, sometimes as a shield — that he did not know how to paint. That he had "no talent".  

Georg Baselitz, the German painter who turned postwar art upside down, dies at 88
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed an old threat that Washington could reduce its military presence in Germany

Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it
Europe|Political|World

Royals boost Dutch military volunteers as Europe looks to ramp up troop numbers

The Dutch military is looking to more than double the number of volunteer reservists in its ranks as it boosts recruitment to tackle new threats

Royals boost Dutch military volunteers as Europe looks to ramp up troop numbers
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo

Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo

Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo
Crime|Europe|World

Vatican court deadline passes for prosecutors to deposit all evidence in financial trial

Vatican prosecutors have seemingly defied an appeals court order to turn over to the defense all the evidence gathered in the Vatican’s big financial trial

Vatican court deadline passes for prosecutors to deposit all evidence in financial trial
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work

Elusive street artist Banksy has claimed responsibility for a new sculpture in central London

Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Prime Minister Giorgia

Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Scared and angry British Jews demand more from government after knife attack

Scared, angry at the government, and wondering whether they need to

Scared and angry British Jews demand more from government after knife attack
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal

Ukraine will seek clarification from U.S.

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift

Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB keeps rates unchanged but June hike firmly on table

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but extensively debated a hike to combat soaring

ECB keeps rates unchanged but June hike firmly on table
Election|Europe|Political|World

Kosovo acting president calls snap election for June 7

Kosovo's acting President Albulena Haxhiu called a snap election for June 7 on Thursday, after the parliament failed to elect a new president.

Kosovo acting president calls snap election for June 7
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions

Antitrust regulators proposed a revamp of European Union merger rules on Thursday to give companies more leeway to argue the benefits of their deals,

EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump

Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Prada first-quarter revenue rises 3%, driven by sales in Americas

Revenue at Italian luxury group Prada rose 3% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter, excluding the contribution of Versace, with double-digit

Prada first-quarter revenue rises 3%, driven by sales in Americas
Crime|Europe|Political

Reputed head of crime family to run again for seat in Irish parliament

Gerard Hutch, named in a 2023 court case as the head of a well-known crime family in Ireland, will seek election to the Irish parliament in a by-election next month after

Reputed head of crime family to run again for seat in Irish parliament
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit

The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and warned that the war in Iran was fuelling an energy-led rise in euro zone inflation while taking a

ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Wife of Spain's PM Sanchez files assault complaint against far-right influencer

The wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has filed a legal complaint against a far-right political campaigner and social media influencer for alleged assault on

Wife of Spain's PM Sanchez files assault complaint against far-right influencer
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis CEO says Leapmotor venture a model for future China partnerships

Stellantis has a mutually rewarding partnership with China's Leapmotor which can be a model for future cooperation with other Chinese automakers, CEO Antonio Filosa said on

Stellantis CEO says Leapmotor venture a model for future China partnerships
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Under pressure to cut back, Volkswagen weighs Chinese models for Europe

Volkswagen could begin building its China-specific models in Europe for sale to local markets, or share plants on the continent with Chinese partners, CEO

Under pressure to cut back, Volkswagen weighs Chinese models for Europe
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after commitments on 'hallucination' risks

Italy's antitrust authority said on Thursday it had closed investigations into three AI companies over allegedly unfair commercial practices involving generative artificial

Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after commitments on 'hallucination' risks
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Russia's Medvedev questions US suitability to play role of conflict mediator

The United States is unlikely to serve as an effective mediator in international conflicts, given its actions on the global stage, senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev

Russia's Medvedev questions US suitability to play role of conflict mediator
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Italy March jobless rate falls to 5.2% but 12,000 jobs lost

Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in March but a net 12,000 jobs were lost during the month, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Thursday.

Italy March jobless rate falls to 5.2% but 12,000 jobs lost
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Russian drones strike Ukraine's Odesa overnight, wounding 18, officials say

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's southern city of Odesa overnight, for the second time this week, wounding at least 18 people and damaging residential buildings, officials said

Russian drones strike Ukraine's Odesa overnight, wounding 18, officials say
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People rescued after bus falls into river Seine near Paris

A bus fell into the river Seine near Paris on Thursday, officials said, adding that the four people on board - the driver, her tutor and two passengers - had been rescued

People rescued after bus falls into river Seine near Paris
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Stellantis CEO vows steady cash flow improvement after quarterly miss hits shares

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa pledged to improve the group's free cash flow performance quarter-by-quarter after the automaker's

Stellantis CEO vows steady cash flow improvement after quarterly miss hits shares
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Man, machine and AI combine in battle to clear Ukraine of mines and shells

Near the village of Myrotske in

Man, machine and AI combine in battle to clear Ukraine of mines and shells
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Portugal's quarterly GDP growth fizzles out after storms 

Portugal's economy stagnated in the first quarter compared to the previous three-month period, when it expanded 0.9%, official data showed on Thursday, after severe storms

Portugal's quarterly GDP growth fizzles out after storms 
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Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 2.9% y/y in April, above forecast

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose by 1.7% in April from the month before, with the annual inflation rate surging to 2.9% from 1.6% in March amid increasing

Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 2.9% y/y in April, above forecast
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Ukraine's army chief shakes up troop rotations after outcry

Ukraine's top general ordered on Thursday a mandatory two-month time limit for front-line troops serving in forward positions, a week after photos of

Ukraine's army chief shakes up troop rotations after outcry
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Switzerland probes alleged pacts to avoid keyword bidding on Google and Bing

Switzerland's competition commission has opened an investigation into suspected anti-competitive pacts in which travel companies and online casinos agreed not to bid

Switzerland probes alleged pacts to avoid keyword bidding on Google and Bing
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Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says was stolen will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that a vessel carrying grain that Kyiv says was stolen from its territories occupied by Russia would not unload its cargo in Israel,

Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says was stolen will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
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Lithuania should join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz, president says

Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda said he was supportive of his country joining the U.S. freedom of navigation mission in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that he would

Lithuania should join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz, president says
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Some 287 nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Trump likely among them

Some 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on

Some 287 nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Trump likely among them
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Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war

Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war

Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
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Divers find wreck of US’ largest naval loss of World War I

Divers find wreck of US’ largest naval loss of World War I

Divers find wreck of US’ largest naval loss of World War I
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French economy flat in the first quarter, below forecasts -preliminary GDP

The French economy was flat in the first quarter of this year, slowing from the previous three months, as contributions from inventories were offset by a decline in contributions

French economy flat in the first quarter, below forecasts -preliminary GDP
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Austria falling short in fight against money laundering, says global watchdog

Austria continues to fall short in its investigation and prosecution of money laundering despite facing a range of illicit finance threats as a gateway

Austria falling short in fight against money laundering, says global watchdog
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Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany

President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of

Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany
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Inventory clean-up helps Puma beat first-quarter expectations 

German sportswear maker Puma on Thursday reported first-quarter sales and operating profit that beat expectations, supported by faster-than-expected inventory

Inventory clean-up helps Puma beat first-quarter expectations 
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French preliminary inflation at 2.5% in April, above forecasts, as energy costs bite

French consumer prices rose more than expected in April, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Thursday.

French preliminary inflation at 2.5% in April, above forecasts, as energy costs bite
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Capgemini's first-quarter revenue up 7%, in line with estimates

By Leo Marchandon April 30 - French IT services group Capgemini reported a 7% rise in first-quarter revenue at constant exchange rates on Thursday, in line with guidance.

Capgemini's first-quarter revenue up 7%, in line with estimates
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King's visit to US shows UK playing long game in fixing strained ties

King Charles' courting of President Donald Trump on his state visit will not repair the recent fraying of U.S.-British relations but

King's visit to US shows UK playing long game in fixing strained ties
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StanChart profit surges on Gulf bond issuance, books $190 million charge on Iran war

Standard Chartered on Thursday posted a better-than-expected 17% profit gain, buoyed in part as Gulf countries rushed to raise

StanChart profit surges on Gulf bond issuance, books $190 million charge on Iran war
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DHL beats profit forecasts aided by cost and capacity management

German logistics giant DHL reported a higher-than-expected quarterly operating profit on Thursday, as capacity management and structural cost

DHL beats profit forecasts aided by cost and capacity management
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Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints

Remy Cointreau reported positive annual sales on Thursday for the first time since 2023 but still fell short of forecasts, undermining CEO Franck Marilly's

Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints
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German unemployment rises above 3 million mark in April

The number of unemployed people in Germany rose more than expected in April and surpassed the politically important 3 million mark in seasonally adjusted

German unemployment rises above 3 million mark in April
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Italy ekes out modest growth in Q1 as risks loom ahead

The Italian economy grew slightly more than expected in the first quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, with turmoil in the Middle

Italy ekes out modest growth in Q1 as risks loom ahead
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ArcelorMittal beats earnings forecasts as high steel prices offset demand hit

ArcelorMittal, the world's second-largest steelmaker, reported stronger-than-expected core earnings on Thursday, helped by higher steel prices and improved

ArcelorMittal beats earnings forecasts as high steel prices offset demand hit
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German economy grows in Q1 but unemployment climbs above 3 million

Germany's economy grew by more than expected in the first quarter of 2026 despite the shock to energy prices from the war in Iran, but unemployment rose

German economy grows in Q1 but unemployment climbs above 3 million
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Euro zone economy barely grew in first quarter

The euro zone economy saw faint growth in the first quarter, a preliminary estimate showed on Thursday, offering the first snapshot of activity since the outbreak of

Euro zone economy barely grew in first quarter
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Euro zone inflation soars further above ECB target on oil prices

Euro zone inflation surged further in April on soaring energy costs, Eurostat data showed on Thursday, adding to the case for interest rate hikes, even if benign

Euro zone inflation soars further above ECB target on oil prices
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Two Jewish men stabbed in London, police treat attack as terrorism

Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by an attacker who ran down a street targeting Jews in what police said was a

Two Jewish men stabbed in London, police treat attack as terrorism
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Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

President Donald Trump is leveling a new threat against NATO ally Germany by suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence there

Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
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UK firms' worries about economy rise by most since 2020, Lloyds survey shows

British businesses' confidence about the economic outlook fell this month by the most since April 2020 although their assessment of their own prospects was less downbeat,

UK firms' worries about economy rise by most since 2020, Lloyds survey shows
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Bank of England set to hold rates as Iran war clouds outlook

The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday as it awaits the economic fallout from the Iran war and investors will be on

Bank of England set to hold rates as Iran war clouds outlook
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla honor 9/11 victims on visit to New York

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have begun their trip to New York City with a visit to the National 9/11 Memorial, honoring victims of the 2001 attacks

King Charles III and Queen Camilla honor 9/11 victims on visit to New York
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King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC

While Charles and Queen Camilla made their first state visit to the U.S. since he became king, they also supported The King’s Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary

King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC
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Romanian man sentenced to 4 years in prison for swatting spree targeting dozens of US officials

A Romanian man has been sentenced to four years in prison for organizing a wave of swatting calls and bomb threats against dozens of U.S. government targets, including members of Congress, cabinet-level officials, federal judges and the heads of federal law-enforcement agencies

Romanian man sentenced to 4 years in prison for swatting spree targeting dozens of US officials
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Royals leave handwritten message of ‘enduring solidarity’ at New York’s 9/11 memorial

Royals leave handwritten message of ‘enduring solidarity’ at New York’s 9/11 memorial

Royals leave handwritten message of ‘enduring solidarity’ at New York’s 9/11 memorial
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Potapova tops Pliskova in Madrid to become 1st 'lucky loser' in semifinals at a WTA 1000-level event

Anastasia Potapova has become the first ‘lucky loser’ to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event

Potapova tops Pliskova in Madrid to become 1st 'lucky loser' in semifinals at a WTA 1000-level event
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King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla commemorated victims of the September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack on New York City on Wednesday, laying a floral

King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit
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Hungary's Magyar says he had 'successful' talks on funds with EU's von der Leyen

Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said he had "extremely constructive and successful" talks on Wednesday with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on

Hungary's Magyar says he had 'successful' talks on funds with EU's von der Leyen
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Porsche adds Middle East to list of problems as first-quarter profit falls

German sports car maker Porsche saw its profit erode further in the first quarter of 2026 as it doubles down on cost-cutting to deal with mounting

Porsche adds Middle East to list of problems as first-quarter profit falls
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Mysterious 'El Money' paid men to carry out arson attacks on property linked to Starmer, London court told

Three men with links to Ukraine carried out a series of arson attacks on property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on behalf of a mystery

Mysterious 'El Money' paid men to carry out arson attacks on property linked to Starmer, London court told
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Ukraine asks Israel to seize vessel it says is carrying grain stolen by Russia

Ukraine has asked Israel to seize a vessel carrying grain it says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia, its top prosecutor said on Wednesday, amid a

Ukraine asks Israel to seize vessel it says is carrying grain stolen by Russia
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Russia to mark war anniversary with parade, but no equipment

Russia will mark victory over Nazi Germany next month with a military parade on Moscow's Red Square, but with no military equipment displayed in view of the operational situation

Russia to mark war anniversary with parade, but no equipment
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London police say the stabbing of 2 Jewish men is an act of terror. The suspect was arrested

Two Jewish men have been stabbed and injured in London on in what police call an act of terror

London police say the stabbing of 2 Jewish men is an act of terror. The suspect was arrested
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Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for the 1st time in nearly 2 decades

The Russian Defense Ministry says the traditional Victory Day parade will take place without military equipment

Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for the 1st time in nearly 2 decades
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Two Jewish men stabbed in London in what police call terrorist incident

Two Jewish men stabbed in London in what police call terrorist incident

Two Jewish men stabbed in London in what police call terrorist incident
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PSG and Bayern's 5-4 thriller points to a new era of high-scoring soccer

It was possibly the wildest match in Champions League history and may just change some long-held perceptions about soccer

PSG and Bayern's 5-4 thriller points to a new era of high-scoring soccer
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William and Kate share family photo marking 15th wedding anniversary

William and Kate share family photo marking 15th wedding anniversary

William and Kate share family photo marking 15th wedding anniversary
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Bulgaria uncovers cannabis farm inside former zinc mine

Bulgarian police have charged three people and are seeking a fourth after an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering uncovered a cannabis farm

Bulgaria uncovers cannabis farm inside former zinc mine
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German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April as energy costs soar

German headline inflation picked up in April due to surging energy prices fuelled by the war in Iran, data showed on Wednesday, though a drop in core

German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April as energy costs soar
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UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official

The U.K. has expelled a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official and the smear campaign that followed

UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official
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French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules

France's consumer protection authority said on Wednesday that three‑quarters of the products it tested from major e‑commerce platforms last year

French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules
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Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat

Russia will hold a slimmed-down version of its annual parade to celebrate victory in World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry, the Kremlin

Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
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Italy's Fincantieri and KAYO to work together on strengthening Albania's navy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Albania's KAYO have set up a joint venture to build and maintain vessels in Albania, which is seeking to modernise its military

Italy's Fincantieri and KAYO to work together on strengthening Albania's navy
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UK watchdog says counterterrorism law could hit protests, free speech

Britain's terrorism watchdog on Wednesday said the government risked stretching counterterrorism laws beyond their original purpose by using such powers

UK watchdog says counterterrorism law could hit protests, free speech
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Adidas gets World Cup boost in 'very volatile' market

Adidas on Wednesday reported stronger than expected first-quarter operating profit and sales, helped by early demand for World Cup soccer products

Adidas gets World Cup boost in 'very volatile' market
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Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III

In the world of diplomatic faux pas it could have been a lot worse

Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III
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Ukraine says it hits Russian oil pumping station 1,500 km away

Ukraine struck what it said was an oil pumping station 1,500 km (900 miles) into Russia near the Ural Mountains with drones overnight, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv

Ukraine says it hits Russian oil pumping station 1,500 km away
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Octogenarian Athens shooter acted in 'protest and despair', lawyer says

An 89-year-old gunman arrested for wounding five people in two shootings in Athens on Tuesday acted in "protest and despair" against Greek public services, his lawyer said

Octogenarian Athens shooter acted in 'protest and despair', lawyer says
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Volvo Cars aims to retain premium pricing as US tariffs pile on pressure

Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that it had underestimated the impact of scrapped U.S.

Volvo Cars aims to retain premium pricing as US tariffs pile on pressure