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Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and will remain in hospital for several weeks as she begins her recovery,

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
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UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decision

British inflation held at 2.8% in May, unchanged from April's 13-month low and below forecasts from both economists and the Bank of

UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decision
Europe|Political|World

European allies have increased pledges for NATO crisis forces, Rutte says

European allies have stepped up to contribute more forces available to NATO in a crisis, after the U.S. reduced its contribution, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said

European allies have increased pledges for NATO crisis forces, Rutte says
Europe|Health|World

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant

Norway's royal house says Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BMW shares sink after profit warning highlights China and Iran risk

Shares in German premium carmaker BMW fell around 7% on Wednesday to their lowest since late 2020 after it issued a profit warning that surprised some

BMW shares sink after profit warning highlights China and Iran risk
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate

Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate

Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate
Europe|World

Russian frigate that fired warning shots at British yacht was ‘reckless,’ says UK PM Starmer

Russian frigate that fired warning shots at British yacht was ‘reckless,’ says UK PM Starmer

Russian frigate that fired warning shots at British yacht was ‘reckless,’ says UK PM Starmer
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title win

Brazilian MMA star Alex Pereira has accused Frenchman Cyril Gane of landing multiple “illegal shots” during their fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the White House

Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title win
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

A chilling Romanian exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989

An exhibition in Romania’s capital highlights the harsh reality of interrogations by the country's communist-era secret police

A chilling Romanian exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Tourists go viral embracing American culture during World Cup

German Football YouTuber Fiago joins The Lead.

Tourists go viral embracing American culture during World Cup
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

French central bank cuts economic growth outlook as energy prices bite

France's economy is growing more slowly than expected after a sluggish start to the year with the Middle East conflict weighing on activity, the central bank said on Tuesday

French central bank cuts economic growth outlook as energy prices bite
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Volkswagen reduces production at German plant amid uncertain future for site

Volkswagen will pare back production of the open-top T-roc Cabrio SUV at its plant in Osnabrueck, Germany, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, alarming employee

Volkswagen reduces production at German plant amid uncertain future for site
Europe|Political|World

G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump's 'very good' Zelenskiy meeting

U.S.

G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump's 'very good' Zelenskiy meeting
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal

Pope Leo on Tuesday praised the interim deal between the United States and Iran to end the regional war in the Middle East, saying "thanks be to God" that

Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal
Europe|Health|Science|World

G7 leaders call for strong, coordinated response to Ebola outbreak

G7 leaders called on Tuesday for a strong and coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo, urging other nations to dedicate resources in a bid to ensure the virus

G7 leaders call for strong, coordinated response to Ebola outbreak
Crime|Europe|World

UK military investigates after Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht in the Channel

A Russian warship has fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered pleasure yacht in the English Channel

UK military investigates after Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht in the Channel
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|US|World

Four households evacuated after pickup truck crashes into apartment building

Four households evacuated after pickup truck crashes into apartment building

Four households evacuated after pickup truck crashes into apartment building
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China complains UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia

The Chinese embassy in Britain said on Tuesday it had lodged "serious

China complains UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

Shein and Paris department store end controversial partnership

French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein have ended their partnership, just seven months after the opening of a permanent Shein shop in the Paris

Shein and Paris department store end controversial partnership
Crime|Europe|World

Kyiv's damaged monastery could take two years to restore, official says

Repairs to a nearly 1,000-year-old monastery in Kyiv that was damaged by what Ukraine said was a deliberate Russian strike could take around two years, an official said on

Kyiv's damaged monastery could take two years to restore, official says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

BMW lowers profit outlook due to China downturn, Iran war double whammy

BMW slashed its outlook for 2026 on Tuesday, blaming an accelerated downturn in the key Chinese market as well as the impact of the Iran war, which the

BMW lowers profit outlook due to China downturn, Iran war double whammy
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EU must tap trillions of euros in private savings to keep up with US and China, investors say

Europe must tap into trillions of euros of private savings to fund the economic transformation it needs to

EU must tap trillions of euros in private savings to keep up with US and China, investors say
Economy|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine

Group of Seven leaders are meeting for talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative deal with Iran

The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Thyssenkrupp to spin off materials trading division, its biggest by sales

Thyssenkrupp plans to spin off its materials trading division, whose sales account for nearly a third of the group's

Thyssenkrupp to spin off materials trading division, its biggest by sales
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland

A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town of Biala Podlaska, a Polish prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Milan prosecutors probe tram drivers' chat over CCTV images of female passengers

Milan prosecutors have opened an investigation into a WhatsApp group in which about a dozen tram drivers in the city exchanged comments about images of female passengers

Milan prosecutors probe tram drivers' chat over CCTV images of female passengers
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland

A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel

Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside

French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern

Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'

The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.”

Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe

Court clears all defendants in first verdict in Milan urban planning investigation

A Milan court on Tuesday acquitted all eight defendants in the first verdict among a dozen criminal cases into urban planning that

Court clears all defendants in first verdict in Milan urban planning investigation
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB will be proactive against high inflation even after Iran deal, Lane says

The European Central Bank will continue to be "proactive" in its fight against high inflation even after a deal between the United States

ECB will be proactive against high inflation even after Iran deal, Lane says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says G7 agreed Russia is not winning war, discussed more sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday the Group of Seven leaders agreed at a summit in France that Russia was not winning its war in Ukraine, and they

Zelenskiy says G7 agreed Russia is not winning war, discussed more sanctions
Economy|Europe|World

Swiss back new EU agreement by two-to-one margin, poll says

Swiss voters support a new agreement to deepen economic ties with the European Union by a two-to-one margin, an opinion poll showed on Tuesday,

Swiss back new EU agreement by two-to-one margin, poll says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Binance set to lose permission to operate in EU, sources say

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is set to lose permission to serve European Union clients from

Binance set to lose permission to operate in EU, sources say
Education|Europe

Britain’s Prince George will enroll at Eton, the elite $80,000 school his father attended

Britain’s Prince George will enroll at Eton, the elite $80,000 school his father attended

Britain’s Prince George will enroll at Eton, the elite $80,000 school his father attended
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Exiled Russian artist known for anti-Putin cartoons shot dead in Poland

Exiled Russian artist known for anti-Putin cartoons shot dead in Poland

Exiled Russian artist known for anti-Putin cartoons shot dead in Poland
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine

President Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war and Trump is considering reimposing sanctions soon on Russian oil shipments

Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

A new Ishiguro novel heads to 1930s England, with spies, music and wit

Kazuo Ishiguro's next novel, “Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger,” is set in 1930s England

A new Ishiguro novel heads to 1930s England, with spies, music and wit
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but in intensive care after emergency surgery

Singer Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains in intensive care after being hospitalized

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but in intensive care after emergency surgery
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares extend rally as investors await details of US-Iran agreement

European shares edged higher on Tuesday, extending the previous session's rally, sparked by a preliminary agreement between the

European shares extend rally as investors await details of US-Iran agreement
Economy|Europe|World

Iceland's finance minister says EU membership is vital as Arctic rivalry and trade wars intensify

Iceland should join the European Union to help it boost its economy, stand up to larger trade partners and withstand Arctic rivalry, the island's

Iceland's finance minister says EU membership is vital as Arctic rivalry and trade wars intensify
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Naomi Campbell tells tribunal she was 'deceived' as she appeals charity trustee ban

Naomi Campbell has appeared in a London court, seeking to overturn a ban on her being a charity trustee in England and Wales

Naomi Campbell tells tribunal she was 'deceived' as she appeals charity trustee ban
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey told Russia to avoid steps threatening security, interests in Black Sea

Turkey's foreign minister said on Tuesday he told his Russian counterpart about the need to avoid steps in the Black Sea that threatened regional security and Turkey's

Turkey told Russia to avoid steps threatening security, interests in Black Sea
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German auto lobby welcomes EU approval of US trade deal but tariffs still weigh

The European Parliament's approval of Brussels' trade deal with the United States is important for German auto makers seeking clarity but trade barriers remain too high,

German auto lobby welcomes EU approval of US trade deal but tariffs still weigh
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Cyprus watchdog finds possible abuse of power by ex-president Anastasiades

Cyprus' anti-corruption watchdog on Tuesday said it had identified possible abuse of power by former president Nicos Anastasiades while in office, referring the matter to

Cyprus watchdog finds possible abuse of power by ex-president Anastasiades
Asia|Europe|Political|World

German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz

German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A man who set fire to homes linked to Starmer is in jail. His Russian-speaking handler slipped away

A shadowy figure known as El Money orchestrated arson attacks in London linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A man who set fire to homes linked to Starmer is in jail. His Russian-speaking handler slipped away
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Italy arrests seven over anarchist network linked to Winter Olympics rail sabotage

Italian police have arrested seven people accused of belonging to an anarchist militant network and carrying out sabotage on a high-speed railway line during the Winter

Italy arrests seven over anarchist network linked to Winter Olympics rail sabotage
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say

A Ukrainian drone attack started a fire at the refinery that is the largest fuel supplier to the Moscow region on Tuesday, and two industry sources told Reuters that it had halted

Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say
Europe|Sports|World

When Erling Haaland’s youth coaches realized he was something special

When Erling Haaland’s youth coaches realized he was something special

When Erling Haaland’s youth coaches realized he was something special
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G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement

G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement

G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Germany formally rejects UniCredit's Commerzbank offer

Germany has officially rejected UniCredit's offer for Commerzbank shares, the country's finance agency said on Tuesday, citing a low

Germany formally rejects UniCredit's Commerzbank offer
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Greek top court sends leader of November 17 guerrillas back to prison

The mastermind of Greece's defunct and most lethal guerrilla group November 17, who was freed from jail last month, will return to prison after the country's top court

Greek top court sends leader of November 17 guerrillas back to prison
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK places sanctions on Russian 'shadow' ships and Yandex Bank

Britain on Tuesday imposed sanctions on the banking arm of Russian firm Yandex, two other lenders and dozens of vessels accused of

UK places sanctions on Russian 'shadow' ships and Yandex Bank
Business|Europe|Technology|World

As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage 

Centre stage at last week's Berlin airshow was the "wingman" drone, Europe's latest-generation defence weapon designed to accompany

As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage 
Business|Economy|Europe

A decade on from Brexit vote, divided brothers are both disappointed

Two businessmen brothers who held opposite positions on Brexit at the time of the vote are both feeling disappointed 10 years on.

A decade on from Brexit vote, divided brothers are both disappointed
Business|Economy|Europe|World

China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summit

For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America

China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker says

Ukraine is accelerating reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028 despite wartime challenges, to buttress investor

Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker says
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach

A World Cup video review official says his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
Europe|Political|World

Belarus' Lukashenko says both sides must compromise to end Russia-Ukraine war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, one of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's closest allies, said in an interview published on Monday that Russia and Ukraine must compromise

Belarus' Lukashenko says both sides must compromise to end Russia-Ukraine war
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate

Norway is leaning into the country’s Viking heritage as its star-studded men’s team containing Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard heads into a first World Cup in 28 years

Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran has been agreed and the test of the deal will be released sometime after a formal signing on Friday.

Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Amateur saboteurs: the young men carrying out attacks for gangs, Russia and Iran

Shortly after midnight on May 13, 2025, Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych messaged someone he knew as 'EL Money', a mystery figure who

Amateur saboteurs: the young men carrying out attacks for gangs, Russia and Iran
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine starts first phase of EU membership talks in 'Rubicon' moment

Ukraine opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union on Monday, a key step in Kyiv’s efforts to anchor itself in

Ukraine starts first phase of EU membership talks in 'Rubicon' moment
Europe|World

The Latest: Trump projects confidence about Iran deal as he meets global leaders for G7 summit

World leaders are gathering in a French spa town for a Group of Seven summit

The Latest: Trump projects confidence about Iran deal as he meets global leaders for G7 summit
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting Russia

Ukraine has officially started European Union membership negotiations, a long process that requires political reforms while facing a Russian invasion

Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war

President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran

Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrants

Sweden's parliament passed a law on Monday allowing authorities to revoke immigrants' residency permits based on bad behaviour, such as having unpaid debts, doing

Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrants
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Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with eight-year limit for prime ministers

Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Monday that allows prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years, effectively barring former premier

Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with eight-year limit for prime ministers
Europe|Political|World

French watchdog orders conservative news channel CNews to comply with pluralism rules

France's media regulator on Monday ordered rolling news channel CNews to comply with rules on pluralism and diversity of opinion, putting the ultra-

French watchdog orders conservative news channel CNews to comply with pluralism rules
Business|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Arbitration tribunal rejects bulk of Ukraine's Kerch Strait case against Russia

An international court found that Russia flouted some sea laws during the construction of the Kerch Strait bridge between mainland Russia and annexed Crimea, but

Arbitration tribunal rejects bulk of Ukraine's Kerch Strait case against Russia
Europe|Political|World

Right-wing feud strengthens Andy Burnham's bid to be next British prime minister

If Andy Burnham wins Thursday's

Right-wing feud strengthens Andy Burnham's bid to be next British prime minister
Economy|Europe|Political|World

After taking Iran deal to G7 summit, Trump eyes ending Ukraine war

U.S.

After taking Iran deal to G7 summit, Trump eyes ending Ukraine war
Crime|Europe|World

Historic Ukrainian monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks

A 1,000-year-old monastery that symbolises Ukraine's spiritual and cultural heritage was badly damaged on Monday in a major attack by

Historic Ukrainian monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a landmark cathedral

A Russian bombardment of Ukraine's biggest cities has set ablaze part of an Eastern Orthodox landmark and killed 11 people

A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a landmark cathedral
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle

A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century

A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU adds shadow fleet figures, judges, bishop to Russia sanctions list

The European Union targeted Russian shadow fleet figures accused of aiding Moscow's Ukraine war effort as well as individuals linked to opposition figure Alexei Navalny's

EU adds shadow fleet figures, judges, bishop to Russia sanctions list
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Airbus CEO criticises Europe's regulatory costs as it opens new line

The CEO of Airbus on Monday urged France and the European Union to tackle high regulatory costs and weak competitiveness weighing on businesses as

Airbus CEO criticises Europe's regulatory costs as it opens new line
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine weighs damage to historic cathedral after Russian strike causes blaze

Firefighters and employees were cleaning up on Monday after what Ukraine said was a targeted Russian strike that caused serious damage to a nearly

Ukraine weighs damage to historic cathedral after Russian strike causes blaze
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment

Europe's STOXX 600 hit a record high on Monday, boosted by a relief rally across most sectors after the United States and Iran

Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment
Business|Europe|World

Czech government's media revamp sparks criticism over independence

The Czech government has agreed to cut funding and end licence fees for public media services in its biggest revamp in decades, drawing a harsh reaction from

Czech government's media revamp sparks criticism over independence
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Political|Technology

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU vote on US trade deal is set to bring tariff peace, but for how long?

The European Union is poised to implement the import duty cuts it agreed with U.S.

EU vote on US trade deal is set to bring tariff peace, but for how long?
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand

Spain's government has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a programme that initially expected half a million

Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand
Business|Europe|MidEast|World

France, Britain push Hormuz mission as truce nears, but Iran’s stance key

France and Britain are pushing plans for a multinational naval mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

France, Britain push Hormuz mission as truce nears, but Iran’s stance key
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he had offered to meet Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit in France this week or even in the United States for talks to

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Franco-German KNDS launches new tank for France as joint project lags

Defence group KNDS launched a new battle tank on Monday as a stopgap replacement for France's ageing Leclerc fleet, as questions grow over the future of a

Franco-German KNDS launches new tank for France as joint project lags
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian man found guilty of setting property linked to UK PM Starmer on fire

A Ukrainian man was found guilty on Monday of carrying out arson attacks on property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in May last year on

Ukrainian man found guilty of setting property linked to UK PM Starmer on fire
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says

EU foreign ministers have not reached a consensus to approve sanctions against Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, EU's top diplomat Kaja

No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says
Europe|Political|World

Russia calls Ukrainian allegation its forces struck Kyiv monastery a 'crude fake'

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected as a "crude fake" accusations by Ukraine and the West that Moscow had struck a historic monastery in the Ukrainian capital

Russia calls Ukrainian allegation its forces struck Kyiv monastery a 'crude fake'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch property linked to UK prime minister

Two men were convicted of a plot last year to set fire to two houses and a car linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch property linked to UK prime minister
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkey's offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Commerzbank CEO 'taken aback' by UniCredit claims

Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp said on Monday that the bank was "taken aback" by UniCredit's allegation earlier in the day that it was misleading the public. 

Commerzbank CEO 'taken aback' by UniCredit claims
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger

ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape
Europe|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov says Moscow committed to U.S. proposals on peace, rejects Europe's ultimatums

Russia is committed to U.S.

Russia's Lavrov says Moscow committed to U.S. proposals on peace, rejects Europe's ultimatums
Arts|Education|Europe|World

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history whose golden domes have towered over the capital for almost a millennium, was set

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB needs to do more to contain inflation pressures, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank has taken the first step to contain price pressures, but it is increasingly clear that more needs to be done, Slovak central bank chief and ECB

ECB needs to do more to contain inflation pressures, Kazimir says
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators

In its efforts to secure European approval of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics to

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators
Crime|Europe|World

Stepson of Norway's crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other crimes and is sentenced to four years in prison, an Oslo court ruled on

Stepson of Norway's crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Older voters, cities led rejection of Swiss population cap, data show

Older voters and city dwellers were instrumental in defeating a right-wing proposal to cap Switzerland's population at 10 million, data from Sunday's

Older voters, cities led rejection of Swiss population cap, data show
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger

ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Renault, Thales unveil military vehicle partnership

Renault Group said on Monday it has teamed up with defence technology company Thales to develop a military vehicle, deepening the French carmaker's push into defence as

Renault, Thales unveil military vehicle partnership
Europe|World

Russia says it did not strike Kyiv monastery, says a U.S.-made Patriot air defence missile did

Russia said on Monday that it did not strike the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv in an overnight attack on military factories in the Ukrainian capital and that a

Russia says it did not strike Kyiv monastery, says a U.S.-made Patriot air defence missile did
Crime|Europe|World

Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison

Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Swiss crackdown on white-collar crime has a timing problem, prosecutor says

Swiss financial crime prosecutors are racing against time as outdated regulation in one of the world's top cross-border wealth management centres allows

Swiss crackdown on white-collar crime has a timing problem, prosecutor says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain

In a quiet cafe popular for its free Wi-Fi and good coffee, a Russian interior designer logs onto a virtual private network so she can chat with friends

Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain
Europe|Sports|World

Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F

Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F

Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F
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Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France

Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons in clashes with stone-throwing youths during a protest on Sunday in Geneva against the G7 group of wealthy nations

Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France
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What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France

U.S. President Donald Trump is in France this week for a G7 summit

What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France
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Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect

Britain’s banks recorded the sharpest increase in losses to certain types of fraud since the COVID-era boom in technology-enabled scams, renewing calls for

Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect
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UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal

E4 nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said on Sunday the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program 

UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal
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Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says

U.S.

Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says
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Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business
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Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Geneva police on Sunday fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency as they vented

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
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Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN site

Swiss police fired tear gas as protesters opposed to a G7 summit across the border in France targeted United Nations buildings in Geneva, a Reuters witness said.

Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN site
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace talks in call with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had spoken to U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace talks in call with Trump
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Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit

Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
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Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday

Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday

Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday
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Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP as Antonelli breaks down

Lewis Hamilton has won his first race since joining Ferrari two years ago while Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli broke down at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP as Antonelli breaks down
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Rain sends Germany and Curacao fans on pre-match hunt for umbrellas and beer

An early morning storm soaked Germany and Curacao fans arriving early at the stadium for their teams' World Cup opener on Sunday, sending them scrambling for umbrellas,

Rain sends Germany and Curacao fans on pre-match hunt for umbrellas and beer
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Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million

Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show
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UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws

British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson said he was detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday and had his phone seized, after a week when he posted heavily online about

UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws
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EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says

The European Commission said on Sunday that it is assessing the practical implications of a U.S. export control directive impacting artificial intelligence company

EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says
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Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes

General Roberto Vannacci launched his new far-right party on Sunday, posing a direct challenge to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power as he seeks

Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes
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Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane

Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane

Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane
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British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel

British commandos boarded and intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel on Sunday, leading for the first time an operation to

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel
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UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time

UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time

UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time
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Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet

Britain’s armed forces have boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel

Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
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Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister

Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan on Sunday designated Adrian Vestea, a member of the liberal party, as prime minister, after independent candidate Eugen Tomac

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister
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What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort development

A coastal development project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner is facing widespread resistance

What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort development
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Thousands march in Rome in anti- and pro-migration rallies

Tens of thousands of people marched in Rome in rival demonstrations over migration

Thousands march in Rome in anti- and pro-migration rallies
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Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in France

President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the upcoming G7 summit of leading industrialized nations in France

Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in France
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Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal

A Ukrainian drone attack has killed one person and injured three in Russia’s Krasnodar region, according to local officials

Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal
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Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing

Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in Belfast to denounce anti-immigrant rioters

Thousands rally in Belfast to condemn anti-immigrant rioting that followed stabbing
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Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss

Hungary's main opposition Fidesz party re-elected former Prime Minister Viktor Orban as its leader on Saturday for another year despite the party's loss of power in an

Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss
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Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU
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Pope Leo’s plane was grounded. Then the King of Spain stepped in to help

Pope Leo’s plane was grounded. Then the King of Spain stepped in to help

Pope Leo’s plane was grounded. Then the King of Spain stepped in to help
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1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations

When U.S. President Gerald Ford and leaders of the five other leading democracies gathered at a 14th-century castle outside Paris on Nov. 15, 1975, they planted the seed for what subsequently became the Group of Seven nations

1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations
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King Charles appoints actor Helen Mirren to a select group in his birthday honors list

Helen Mirren, one of the world’s most acclaimed actors, has joined a select group of people recognized by King Charles III for their “major contribution” to British life

King Charles appoints actor Helen Mirren to a select group in his birthday honors list
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EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova

Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries agreed on Friday to advance membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, with the first phase of negotiations set to

EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova
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Hungary's Tisza party submits bill to overhaul public media

Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted legislation on Friday to overhaul public media, which critics at home and abroad say became a government mouthpiece under former

Hungary's Tisza party submits bill to overhaul public media
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EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays

European Union countries agreed on Friday to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for compensation in the EU's next set of airline passenger rights and

EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays
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Bank of Italy trims Italy 2027 growth outlook, forecasts inflation jump

The Italian economy will grow by 0.6% this year and 0.4% in 2027, the country's central bank said on Friday, confirming its previous estimate for 2026 but trimming next

Bank of Italy trims Italy 2027 growth outlook, forecasts inflation jump
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Pope borrows King of Spain's jet to return to Vatican after technical issue

Pope Leo boarded a Falcon jet offered by the King of Spain after a technical issue grounded the larger papal plane on the island of Tenerife,

Pope borrows King of Spain's jet to return to Vatican after technical issue
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Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as two-state hopes dim

Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups delivered an appeal in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution,

Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as two-state hopes dim
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Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
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Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God's wrath

Pope Leo XIV is warning human traffickers that they will face God’s wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants

Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God's wrath
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Google to challenge German ruling saying it is liable for AI-generated false claims

Alphabet's Google will appeal a German court ruling which said it is legally liable for false claims appearing in AI Overviews, the U.S. tech company said

Google to challenge German ruling saying it is liable for AI-generated false claims
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US to give Poland new $4 billion loan for arms purchases, PAP reports

The U.S. will give Poland a new $4 billion loan from the Foreign Military Financing programme, U.S.

US to give Poland new $4 billion loan for arms purchases, PAP reports
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Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, as the army faces a manpower

Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says
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EU asylum database malfunctions on migration pact launch day

The European Union's central asylum database, Eurodac, suffered a technical malfunction on Friday, the day the bloc's landmark migration and asylum pact went into force,

EU asylum database malfunctions on migration pact launch day
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Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone
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ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore
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Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula

In a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula

Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
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Keir Starmer says he's staying put after defense secretary's departure hammers his authority

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is vowing to fight for his position after the sudden resignation of the defense secretary

Keir Starmer says he's staying put after defense secretary's departure hammers his authority
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A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
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Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office

A Spanish High Court judge investigating former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for suspected corruption has opened a separate probe over jewellery found during

Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office
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Sicily By Car founder under police protection after arson attacks

The founder and chairman of Italian car rental company Sicily by Car, Tommaso Dragotto, said in an interview on Friday he had been given a police escort after a string of

Sicily By Car founder under police protection after arson attacks
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UK PM Starmer says he has not lost authority, will fight to stay in job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday rejected the idea that he had lost authority in his role, and said he would fight to keep his job, adding that anyone who

UK PM Starmer says he has not lost authority, will fight to stay in job
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Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred

Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred
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NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

NATO’s top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere
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Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
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Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says

Italy is working on a new bond aimed exclusively at institutional investors to tap growing demand for inflation-linked products among banks, funds and insurers

Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says
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Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Warfare in Ukraine and beyond faces a paradigm shift in the coming years as artificial intelligence systems integrate into unified networks that speed up

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare
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Pope Leo warns Europe’s migrant traffickers to repent or face hell

Pope Leo on Friday issued a stern warning to human traffickers and criminal groups who exploit desperate migrants trying to reach

Pope Leo warns Europe’s migrant traffickers to repent or face hell
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Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on June 18, according to all 65 economists polled by Reuters, who remained

Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll
Europe|World

EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact

An overhaul of immigration and asylum policy enters into force across the European Union on Friday, a decade in the making, as EU countries have come

EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact
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Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to cement what it sees as its current battlefield advantage over Russia, a Ukrainian defence

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says
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European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lower

European shares surged on Friday, with major indexes jumping more than 1%, as renewed hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East

European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lower
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Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules

Automakers Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, which account for about 60% of Europe's car output, are urging the EU to adopt a simple "Made in Europe" rule and stronger

Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him

Former Albanian leader Sali Berisha, now the head of the main opposition party, said on Friday that the United States has lifted a travel ban placed on him in 2021.

Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him
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David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.

David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88
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Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88
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US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports

The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior

US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
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Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88

Acclaimed British artist David Hockney has died aged 88

Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88
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Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results

A pro-Russian opposition alliance filed a request to Armenia's election commission on Friday to throw out the results of last Sunday's parliamentary election, won by Prime Minister

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results
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Germany sees slow economic recovery as energy prices weigh

Germany's economic recovery is likely to proceed in small steps at best, depending on the conflict in the Middle East, and energy and commodity prices, the economy ministry

Germany sees slow economic recovery as energy prices weigh
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German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says

Heavy government spending on defence and infrastructure will stop Germany from slipping into recession this year, as the war in Iran takes its toll on Europe's biggest

German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says
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UK public inflation expectations surged after Iran war, BoE says

The British public's expectations for inflation in the long term rose to a record high last month after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sent energy prices soaring, the Bank of

UK public inflation expectations surged after Iran war, BoE says
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NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year

NATO will gradually adjust the strength of its peace support mission in Kosovo, which has been in place since 1999, over the next year due to the steady security

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year
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ECB policymakers keep July hike on table

European Central Bank policymakers kept a follow-up rate hike in July on the table on Friday given rapid inflation, but said it was far too early to say if a move would

ECB policymakers keep July hike on table
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Hope springs eternal, especially for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Hope, as the saying goes, springs external.

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets
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Ukraine and Russia trade overnight drone strikes, officials say

Ukraine and Russia exchanged overnight drone strikes into early Friday, with Ukraine hitting oil refineries and a petrochemicals plant while Russia attacked railway stations and

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight drone strikes, officials say
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French inflation rises to highest in over two years at 2.8% in May

Consumer prices in France rose 2.8% year-on-year in May, the highest level since February 2024, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published

French inflation rises to highest in over two years at 2.8% in May
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Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual
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Nelly Korda and 'Legally Blonde' team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA

Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's "Legally Blonde" team finishes three shots off the lead in the Dow Championship

Nelly Korda and 'Legally Blonde' team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA
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Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan

Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages

Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan
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Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards

American novelist Virginia Evans has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction with “The Correspondent,” a bestseller told in letters

Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards
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Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad
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Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'

After watching images of masked groups rampaging through the

Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
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UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military
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Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager

Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager

Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager
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Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities as warfare is transformed by drones,

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays
Europe|Political|World

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer
Europe|World

Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against Israel

Slovenia’s new conservative government has abolished an entry ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and two of his ministers

Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against Israel
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Elliott mulls $2.67 billion takeover of UK's The Very Group, Sky News reports

U.S.-based investment firm Elliott Advisors has joined bidders considering a takeover of The Very Group in a deal that could value the British online retailer at £2 billion ($2.67

Elliott mulls $2.67 billion takeover of UK's The Very Group, Sky News reports
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Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit

France plays host to a Group of Seven summit next week but it is shopkeepers in neighbouring Switzerland who have already boarded

Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit
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IMF cuts 2026 euro zone growth forecast with higher inflation, warns  worse could come

The International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast for the euro zone on Thursday and raised its expectation for inflation because of the U.S.-

IMF cuts 2026 euro zone growth forecast with higher inflation, warns  worse could come
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US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute

The United States and the European Union have yet to decide whether to continue suspending or to reimpose tariffs on $11.5 billion of goods in a

US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute
Europe|Finance|World

Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel

Slovenia's government has revoked a 2025 decision banning the export and transit of weapons and military equipment to Israel, as well as most arms imports from the country, the

Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel
Economy|Europe|World

EU presidency proposes small cut to bloc's 2028-2034 budget to kick off negotiations

The European Union's budget for 2028-2034 should be 2% smaller than the 2 trillion euros proposed last year, the Cypriot EU presidency proposed on

EU presidency proposes small cut to bloc's 2028-2034 budget to kick off negotiations
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Being on US sanctions list not sufficient to refuse EU bank account, court rules

Inclusion on a United States sanctions list is not sufficient on its own for a refusal to open a bank account in the European Union, the Court of Justice of the European

Being on US sanctions list not sufficient to refuse EU bank account, court rules
Europe|Sports|World

Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signaled he is near the end of his career after saying Sunday’s race will likely be his last in Barcelona

Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
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Northern Ireland's Donaldson takes stand to deny sex offences against two girls

Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson denied all charges of historical sex offences against two girls when he took the stand in his trial on Thursday, telling the

Northern Ireland's Donaldson takes stand to deny sex offences against two girls
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ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says

European Central Bank policymakers see keeping interest rates on hold at their next meeting in July as the more likely scenario, if energy prices stayed near their

ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says
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Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65
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Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth

The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday

Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
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Instant View: ECB raises interest rates, as widely expected

The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday, in a aimed at curbing mounting inflationary pressures before a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war

Instant View: ECB raises interest rates, as widely expected
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Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says

Volkswagen is pressing ahead with sweeping job cuts and cost reductions in Germany as planned, shrinking its workforce by 19,000 by the end of the year, CEO Oliver Blume is

Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says
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Russian diplomat discusses Ukraine war with French, German and British ambassadors

Ambassadors from France, Germany and Britain in Moscow met Russia’s deputy foreign minister on Thursday to condemn the latest escalation in the war in Ukraine and reaffirm

Russian diplomat discusses Ukraine war with French, German and British ambassadors
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ECB raises interest rates in long-telegraphed move

The European Central Bank raised interest rates as expected on Thursday, hoping to prevent an Iran war-induced surge in energy prices from broadening out into higher

ECB raises interest rates in long-telegraphed move
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UK minister says violence in Northern Ireland is racist thuggery

Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain's minister for the province

UK minister says violence in Northern Ireland is racist thuggery
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Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes

Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply

Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes
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China urges economic cooperation on Macron-led video call ahead of G7 summit

China's vice premier urged economic cooperation and inclusive growth during a video call hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on

China urges economic cooperation on Macron-led video call ahead of G7 summit
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ECB raises rates to nip war-driven inflation in the bud

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday in the hope of curbing

ECB raises rates to nip war-driven inflation in the bud
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European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike

European shares closed higher on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as investors looked past escalating rhetoric from U.S.

European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike
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Poland to jail online streamers of violent crime, rape, cruelty for up to 5 years

Polish lawmakers voted on Thursday to crack down on so-called 'trash streaming', imposing jail terms of up to five years for online broadcasts of crimes like rape and

Poland to jail online streamers of violent crime, rape, cruelty for up to 5 years
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France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows

French officials have suggested an overhaul of the EU's diplomatic service that could include boosting the role for foreign policy

France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows
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UN human rights chief 'appalled' by violence in United Kingdom

The United Nations human rights chief said on Thursday he was appalled by violence erupting in different parts of the United Kingdom in recent days.

UN human rights chief 'appalled' by violence in United Kingdom
Europe|Travel|World

Pope slams world's indifference to migrants while visiting onetime 'dock of shame' in Canary Islands

Pope Leo XIV has traveled to the Canary Islands, an epicenter of the European migration debate

Pope slams world's indifference to migrants while visiting onetime 'dock of shame' in Canary Islands
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Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

The nebulous nature of narco-terrorism has allowed presidents from Reagan to Trump to deploy the term when it serves broader political goals in Latin America.

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners
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A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several

A fire that broke out in a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca has killed two people and left several injured

A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several
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Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week

The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war

Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
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Commission's appeal against COVID vaccine contract disclosures should be dismissed, court adviser says

The European Commission's appeal against a 2024 ruling forcing it to disclose information about COVID-19 vaccine contracts should be dismissed, an adviser to Europe's top

Commission's appeal against COVID vaccine contract disclosures should be dismissed, court adviser says
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Kremlin shrugs off planned new EU sanctions on Russian banks

The Kremlin on Thursday shrugged off the prospect of new European Union sanctions against its banks, saying they had already been operating under sanctions for a long time

Kremlin shrugs off planned new EU sanctions on Russian banks
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Pope Leo says history will condemn leaders who ignore migrant deaths

Pope Leo appealed to world leaders on Thursday to treat migrants more humanely, warning in a visit to Spain's Canary Islands, one of Europe's

Pope Leo says history will condemn leaders who ignore migrant deaths
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Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children
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Sweden drops plan to jail violent offenders as young as 13

Sweden's government said on Thursday it had dropped plans to lock up violent offenders as young as 13 in special prison units as there was not enough support for the

Sweden drops plan to jail violent offenders as young as 13
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Ousted Turkish opposition leader's team resigns to trigger chairman vote

The team of the ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition, Ozgur Ozel, has resigned from the party's assembly, his office said on Thursday, adding that the move should

Ousted Turkish opposition leader's team resigns to trigger chairman vote
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French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces preliminary charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment involving several women between 2008 and 2019

French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault
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Police fire water cannon on second night of anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland

Police fire water cannon on second night of anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland

Police fire water cannon on second night of anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland
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Hugo Boss shares jump above offer price after Frasers' bid

Shares in Hugo Boss rose more than 11% on Thursday after its largest shareholder, Frasers Group, launched a $2.3 billion takeover bid for the

Hugo Boss shares jump above offer price after Frasers' bid
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Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs

Germany's economy is expected to recover more slowly than expected as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war weigh on households, companies and

Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs
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French singer Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, one of France's top-selling recording artists, has been placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault,

French singer Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault
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Ukraine police chief says Russia recruits young women to kill Ukrainian servicemen

Ukraine's police chief has accused Russia of recruiting teenage Ukrainian girls to kill Ukrainian military personnel, following the arrest of a 17-year-old

Ukraine police chief says Russia recruits young women to kill Ukrainian servicemen
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The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election

About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision

The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election
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Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
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German construction sector says downturn not over, urges faster action

Germany's construction sector has not yet emerged from its downturn, with a tentative recovery being hit by a new geopolitical price shock, the head of its main industry

German construction sector says downturn not over, urges faster action
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Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing

Police have used water cannons on protesters in Northern Ireland after violence erupted a second night over a stabbing in Belfast

Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing
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G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur

French and Swiss authorities are imposing pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit begins

G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur
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Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light.”

Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary
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Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets

The governor of Sevastopol in Russian-held Crimea said on Wednesday that plans for distributing rationed petrol had been delayed because

Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets
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UK property market remains fragile and landlords curb rentals

Britain's housing market remained in the doldrums last month despite a hint that buyers might be recovering a bit of interest, a survey showed on Thursday.

UK property market remains fragile and landlords curb rentals
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Frasers Group launches €2 billion takeover offer for struggling Hugo Boss

Frasers Group, the retailer controlled by British billionaire Mike Ashley, launched a €2 billion ($2.31 billion) takeover offer for struggling

Frasers Group launches €2 billion takeover offer for struggling Hugo Boss
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With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights

Pope Leo visited Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on Wednesday and inaugurated the newest of its soaring geometric spires that makes the

With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights
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Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast

The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack appealed for calm on Wednesday after the incident triggered a wave of anti-

Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast
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Tesla gets go-ahead to sell self-driving technology in Belgium

Tesla Full Self-Driving supervised driver assistance software has been

Tesla gets go-ahead to sell self-driving technology in Belgium
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Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists

Thousands took to the streets of Albania's capital Tirana on Wednesday in the largest demonstration yet against the development of a

Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists
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Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece
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Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal

Taiwan-listed technology firm Ennoconn Corp said on Wednesday it has launched a takeover bid for Austria-based Kontron, offering 23.50 euros per share to all its shareholders.

Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal
Europe|Health|World

US doctor isolated in Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring released, heading home

A U.S. doctor who was transferred to a Czech hospital from Uganda last month as a precaution after having contact with a patient with Ebola has been released and is on his

US doctor isolated in Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring released, heading home
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Italy fines Philip Morris €7 million over 'smoke-free' marketing claims

Italy's competition authority on Wednesday slapped a €7 million ($8.1 million) fine on Philip Morris' Italian unit over allegedly misleading marketing for non-combustion

Italy fines Philip Morris €7 million over 'smoke-free' marketing claims
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Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave

Russian President Vladimir Putin told top officials on Wednesday that there are grounds to expect a cut in the central bank's key interest rate when it meets next week, and

Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave
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Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say

By Ali Sawafta TAYBEH, West Bank, June 10 - Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local

Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say
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BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is looking to take over an existing factory in southern Europe for its second assembly plant on the continent, with

BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says
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European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up

Europe's STOXX 600 ended a choppy session little changed on Wednesday, as investors weighed a renewed flare-up in tensions

European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up
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Love nature? Got $28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling this private island in Venice lagoon

Love nature? Got $28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling this private island in Venice lagoon

Love nature? Got $28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling this private island in Venice lagoon
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Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent

Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup
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Germany's Merz says new Franco-German air defence data project to be outlined by July

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that German and French defence ministers will jointly outline a reworked collaboration project between the two countries

Germany's Merz says new Franco-German air defence data project to be outlined by July
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German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse

Germany's ILA air show, among Europe's premier aerospace showcases, opened on Wednesday under the twin shadows of the Iran war and

German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse
Africa|Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belfast's anti-migration violence brings back dark memories of the 'Troubles'

Staring at the burned out shell of his Belfast home, Jamie Corry said he would never get over the sight of watching his house go up in

Belfast's anti-migration violence brings back dark memories of the 'Troubles'
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Dogs on Tour: Professional tennis players bring their pups on the road

At the French Open, puppy love nearly outshined the tennis at Roland Garros. CNN's Don Riddell looks at the canine phenomenon helping players and fans smile.

Dogs on Tour: Professional tennis players bring their pups on the road
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EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker

The European Union is set to fulfil its side of the EU-U.S. trade deal through a vote in parliament next week, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday, while expressing

EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker
Europe|Political|World

German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse

Germany's ILA air show, among Europe's premier aerospace showcases, opened on Wednesday under the twin shadows of the Iran war and

German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia probes two car bombs in Moscow

Russian investigators said on Wednesday that they had arrested at least two suspects behind a car bombing in Moscow, detaining teenagers who the domestic security service

Russia probes two car bombs in Moscow
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Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14

Paramount Skydance Corp's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, backed by Gulf sovereign wealth funds, is under European Union subsidy scrutiny,

Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Bosch on track to meet 2026 targets but wary of Middle East risks, CEO says

The world's top automotive supplier, Robert Bosch GmbH, is on track to meet its financial targets this year despite new challenges emerging, including possible supply chain

Bosch on track to meet 2026 targets but wary of Middle East risks, CEO says
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Ukraine strikes key logistics in Russian-occupied south

Ukrainian forces struck the Russian-occupied port of Mariupol, Kyiv said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of drone attacks on logistics across a critical

Ukraine strikes key logistics in Russian-occupied south
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus leans towards Saab as Franco-German fighter unravels

Airbus is increasingly looking to Sweden's Saab as a preferred future partner as the collapse of a Franco-German

Airbus leans towards Saab as Franco-German fighter unravels
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024, according to a survey

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows
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UK leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing

U.K. leaders have called for calm after the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of a stabbing in Belfast sparked anti-immigration protests

UK leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing
Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia

A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries

Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
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UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain

UK's FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday with energy and consumer staples stocks providing a lift, though the index remained stuck near three-week lows as investors monitored a

UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain
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Russian-held Crimea grapples with fuel shortages as Ukraine conducts more drone attacks

Residents in Russian-controlled Crimea were grappling with gasoline rationing on Wednesday after Ukrainian drone attacks constricted supplies from Russia, a

Russian-held Crimea grapples with fuel shortages as Ukraine conducts more drone attacks
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Germany risks recession as Iran energy shock hits growth, DIW economists say

Germany's economy is likely to slip into a technical recession this year as an energy price shock triggered by the war in Iran derails a fragile recovery, the DIW economic

Germany risks recession as Iran energy shock hits growth, DIW economists say
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Italy PM Meloni hails industrial output rise, analysts remain cautious

Italian industrial output unexpectedly rose in April from the previous month, data showed on Wednesday, posting a 0.5% increase that marked the third

Italy PM Meloni hails industrial output rise, analysts remain cautious
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Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes

At Birdwhistles Guesthouse, in a rustic two-storey wooden barn in the Latvian forest 50 km from the Russian border, all eight

Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes
Africa|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs

Greece's parliament approved legislation late on Tuesday to fast-track deportation of rejected asylum seekers and allow their transfer to "return hubs" outside the bloc

Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs
Economy|Europe|World

Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances

French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving Group of Seven countries and China over how to address global economic imbalances, the

Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Truckmaker Volvo says demand is good in Europe, strong in North America 

Truckmaker Volvo Group said on Wednesday customer demand and deliveries in Europe are stable at good levels across the business in the second quarter while in

Truckmaker Volvo says demand is good in Europe, strong in North America 
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Homes set alight in Belfast anti-immigrant protests after 'brutal' knife attack

Masked men burned families out of their homes in Belfast in a wave of anti-immigrant violence on Tuesday night after a Sudanese man was charged over a

Homes set alight in Belfast anti-immigrant protests after 'brutal' knife attack
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World

German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup

German retailers expect the soccer World Cup starting on June 11 to provide a modest boost to sales, though the impact will likely be limited to specific sectors because

German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French government seeks to defuse crisis after girl's killing exposes judicial failings

Last year, lawmaker David Taupiac wrote to France's justice ministry warning about major staffing and operational issues at the Auch prosecutor's office

French government seeks to defuse crisis after girl's killing exposes judicial failings
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures

The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica every day can still be surprised with some fresh wonder

Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures
Environment|Europe|Science|World

May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say

The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push

May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
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Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law

The European Commission has urged Albania to act without delay to ensure it is aligned with EU environmental legislation if it wants to accede to the bloc, a Commission

Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law
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Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona

A group of more than 130 people in Barcelona gave a unique welcome to Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday night by forming a human tower

Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona
Europe|Science|World

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests
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The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
Europe|Sports|World

Benfica says Mourinho has agreed a move to Real Madrid after Arbeloa departure announced

Benfica says its coach José Mourinho has agreed to return to Real Madrid, which earlier announced that it had parted ways with coach Álvaro Arbeloa

Benfica says Mourinho has agreed a move to Real Madrid after Arbeloa departure announced
Europe|Health|World

Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence

Pope Leo XIV is presiding over a youth rally in Barcelona

Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence
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UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence

Britain, Canada, France and Norway announced new coordinated sanctions on Tuesday against Israeli networks involved in

UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years

A Tunisian court sentenced prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim to four years in prison in absentia, she said on Tuesday, in a ruling critics say highlights a growing crackdown on

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years
Europe|Political|World

Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members ​

The European Union should discuss the option of temporarily limiting some voting rights of the bloc’s future new members and creating more rule-of-law safeguards, Germany,

Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members ​
Europe|Travel|World

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour

Pope Leo spoke in Catalan, a language key to the region's identity, as he arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday for the second stop of a week-long tour of

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour
Arts|Crime|Europe|US

Charlotte train stabbing federal case delayed over suspect’s mental competency

Charlotte train stabbing federal case delayed over suspect’s mental competency

Charlotte train stabbing federal case delayed over suspect’s mental competency
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion

Europe faces a widening €1.4 trillion ($1.62 trillion) annual investment gap that risks holding back its economic objectives including energy transition, the European

European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month

Britain said on Tuesday that a law to crack down on proxies acting for states deemed to be hostile such as Iran was expected to come into force next month, as it steps up

UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month
Europe|World

Bulgaria's new government says it will not provide arms for Ukraine

Bulgaria's newly appointed defence minister, Dimitar Stoyanov, said on Tuesday his country would no longer provide arms to Ukraine and urged Moscow and Kyiv to sit down at

Bulgaria's new government says it will not provide arms for Ukraine
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta ordered by EU to allow rival AI chatbots back on WhatsApp for free

Meta Platforms has been ordered by EU antitrust regulators to give rival AI chatbots such as OpenAI free access to WhatsApp while they continue to

Meta ordered by EU to allow rival AI chatbots back on WhatsApp for free
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
Arts|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit

A Miami federal judge on Monday ordered Donald Trump's lawyers to explain why they should not be penalized for missing a Friday deadline to respond to the BBC's motion to dismiss

US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending a vote by member states on his fate, the court's

ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop

Consumers in Britain increased their spending in May after reducing it in April, but their expenditure on travel dropped for a third month in a sign of caution over the

UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he had a 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had a "positive" conversation with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and praised what he called their

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he had a 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner
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UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment

The Confederation of British Industry cut its forecast for the country's economic growth on Tuesday and predicted unemployment would rise to its highest in more than a

UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks

Ukraine has signed a drone deal with Latvia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday as he met with Latvian Prime Minister

Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks

European shares surrendered early gains on Tuesday to close lower for a third straight session, led by declines in commodity-

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Nordic and Baltic leaders at summit in Estonia amid tensions over Ukrainian drones straying into the region

Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and two other people, Ukrainian officials said on

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German exports rise unexpectedly in April

German exports rose unexpectedly by 0.9% in April compared with the previous month, data from the federal statistics office showed on Tuesday.

German exports rise unexpectedly in April
Economy|Europe|World

German exports up, production falls short of forecasts

German industrial production rose less than expected in April and economists said the outlook for Europe's largest economy remains weak, despite an unexpected

German exports up, production falls short of forecasts
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Trump call, no dates for U.S. envoys' Russia visit

There are currently no plans for a telephone call between U.S.

Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Trump call, no dates for U.S. envoys' Russia visit
Business|Europe|Technology|World

No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay

EU regulators slammed Apple on Tuesday for blaming EU tech rules for its decision not to roll out its upgraded

No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

Italian prosecutors put Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla
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Airbus sees no sign of jet order cancellations despite fuel pressures, CEO says

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he is not seeing any demand for cancellations of jet orders despite recent turmoil that has left the airline industry battered, speaking at

Airbus sees no sign of jet order cancellations despite fuel pressures, CEO says
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Judge upholds oversight of US consulate builder in Milan over labour probe

A judge on Tuesday upheld a decision to place the Italian arm of U.S. builder Caddell Construction under judicial control, as it faces an investigation into

Judge upholds oversight of US consulate builder in Milan over labour probe
Europe|Travel|World

Pope’s visit to Canary Islands puts focus on treatment of migrants

Pope Leo's visit to Spain's Canary Islands, which have struggled to absorb a surge in irregular migration over the past decade,

Pope’s visit to Canary Islands puts focus on treatment of migrants
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Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver
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Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI

Apple and the European Union are blaming each other for delaying the rollout of Apple's Siri AI app to European users

Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci

Dubbed "Leonardo's Ferry," a cable-guided vessel offers commuters a peaceful five-minute ride across northern Italy's Adda River

Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain

Pope Leo XIV will bridge 1,000 years of church history Wednesday when he visits a medieval monastery on a mountaintop that local Catholics consider sacred and then celebrates Mass at Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica

Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
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ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body on sexual misconduct allegations

The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has been suspended from his duties after the court’s oversight body referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings

ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body on sexual misconduct allegations
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Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response

The Vatican says that Pope Leo XIV has met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis

Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response
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Intesa launches $35 billion Monte dei Paschi bid to redraw Italy's financial map

Italy's top banking group Intesa Sanpaolo made a €30.6 billion ($35 billion) unsolicited cash-and-share bid on Monday to

Intesa launches $35 billion Monte dei Paschi bid to redraw Italy's financial map
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death

French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday he had told public prosecutors to review 70,000 ongoing allegations of violence against minors, after an outcry over

France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death
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Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests

Albania will plough on with a luxury resort planned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch of Balkan coast despite persistent

Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests
Environment|Europe|World

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks

The EU wants to target fewer, clearer goals at the world's annual climate summit in November, building alliances in advance to avoid a repeat of last year's

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks
Arts|Europe|World

Pop-up art show takes over German president's residence before yearslong renovation

A pop-up art show featuring contemporary works is set to open at the German president's official residency this week before renovations begin

Pop-up art show takes over German president's residence before yearslong renovation
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Australia, Canada, Japan trade bodies fret over being left out in made-in-Europe drive

Europe's push to cut its reliance on U.S.

Australia, Canada, Japan trade bodies fret over being left out in made-in-Europe drive
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation

Spain's lawmakers have given Pope Leo XIV a lengthy standing ovation after his historic address to parliament

Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation
Europe|Political|World

Poland's Tusk seeks calm and dialogue with Ukraine in row over army unit

Poland's prime minister called for solidarity and talks between Warsaw and Kyiv on Monday after diplomatic relations deteriorated over the naming of a Ukrainian army unit

Poland's Tusk seeks calm and dialogue with Ukraine in row over army unit
Election|Europe|Political|World

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in a general election seen as a test of Russia’s influence

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence
Europe|Health|Sports

Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match

Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match

Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match
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Reuters poll: UK home prices to rise less than previously thought on fears of higher borrowing costs

British home prices will rise less than previously predicted this year and dip in the once flourishing London market as expectations for higher borrowing

Reuters poll: UK home prices to rise less than previously thought on fears of higher borrowing costs
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements

More than a third of lawmakers from Britain's governing Labour Party signed a letter on Monday calling on the British government to end trade with Israeli

A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements
Europe|World

Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis

Pope Leo told Spain's parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a

Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis
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Leo meets abuse victims in Spain as some protest

Pope Leo met on Monday with six survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy in Spain, the Vatican said, as groups of survivors who were not

Leo meets abuse victims in Spain as some protest
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026, military chief says

Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square km of territory so far this year, Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Monday, the latest sign of

Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026, military chief says
Europe|Political|World

An Italian general rallies his troops, threatening to outflank Meloni

Roberto Vannacci's new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale, is fast becoming a political headache for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

An Italian general rallies his troops, threatening to outflank Meloni
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|Travel

Wizz Air to offer Starlink in-flight internet from 2027

Wizz Air said on Monday that it would offer Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet across its fleet from next year, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to do so.

Wizz Air to offer Starlink in-flight internet from 2027
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months
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Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says

A fall in Hungary's inflation and risk premia has likely lowered the interest rate level needed for price stability, but the central

Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

Kosovo prime minister looks to other parties for cooperation after election win

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti called for cooperation from other parties to end 18 months of political deadlock after his Vetevendosje party came out

Kosovo prime minister looks to other parties for cooperation after election win
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Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes

As soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the Iran war send ripples across the global travel market, a

Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes
Europe|Health|Technology|World

UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on "harmful" online platforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media

UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Bank of England's Taylor sees rates on hold barring worst-case scenario

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said interest rates at their current level were restrictive for the economy and he did not see the need for an increase to tackle

Bank of England's Taylor sees rates on hold barring worst-case scenario
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Sports

Soccer-Perez wins Real Madrid vote to extend reign after rare election challenge

Florentino Perez survived Real Madrid's first genuine presidential contest in two decades in the early hours of Monday, securing four more years at the

Soccer-Perez wins Real Madrid vote to extend reign after rare election challenge
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK pay settlements hold at 3.5% for second month, IDR survey shows

Pay settlements awarded by British employers held steady in the three months to April despite an increase in the country's minimum wage, according to a survey that was

UK pay settlements hold at 3.5% for second month, IDR survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK firms pause hiring as Iran war stings, REC survey shows

Britain's jobs market cooled rapidly in May after employers put the brakes on permanent hiring after the Iran war heightened cost pressures and uncertainty about the

UK firms pause hiring as Iran war stings, REC survey shows
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European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia

The leaders of Britain, Germany and France said on Sunday they supported a proposal for talks between Ukrainian

European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian magnate Abramovich came to Kyiv with offer of help

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday said Russian magnate Roman Abramovich had met him in Kyiv and offered to take a message to the Kremlin on peace prospects, but the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian magnate Abramovich came to Kyiv with offer of help
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus notifies A320neo series customers of delays on jets due in 2027 and 2028, Bloomberg News reports

Airbus SE has been notifying some customers of delays on A320neo series jets that are due to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar

Airbus notifies A320neo series customers of delays on jets due in 2027 and 2028, Bloomberg News reports
Europe|Political|World

European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia

The leaders of Britain, Germany and France said on Sunday they supported a proposal for talks between Ukrainian

European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia
Europe|Political|World

Kosovo's Kurti wins snap election but lacks majority needed to end crisis

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won Kosovo's parliamentary election on Sunday, the Balkan country's third in just 18 months, but fell short of the

Kosovo's Kurti wins snap election but lacks majority needed to end crisis
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports

The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.

US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Moldova's president pushes for development of interceptor drones

Moldova's President Maia Sandu said the war in neighbouring Ukraine showed that her country badly needed high-technology interceptor drones and new

Moldova's president pushes for development of interceptor drones
Europe|Political|World

European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missiles

The leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia’s powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday

European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missiles
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo

The ruling party of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election

Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo
Europe|Sports|World

Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend his victory streak and F1 lead

Kimi Antonelli’s rise to the top of Formula 1 continued in bizarre circumstances as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver won a much-delayed Monaco Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend his victory streak and F1 lead
Europe|Sports|World

Years of pent-up emotions came flooding out of Alexander Zverev when he finally won the French Open

Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title

Years of pent-up emotions came flooding out of Alexander Zverev when he finally won the French Open
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner throw a big Italian wedding

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner throw a big Italian wedding

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner throw a big Italian wedding
Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine’s deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and discontent is bubbling up

Ukraine’s deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and discontent is bubbling up

Ukraine’s deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and discontent is bubbling up
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Italy's ITA Airways to decide imminently on lawsuit over RTX engine faults

Italy’s ITA Airways will decide within the next eight weeks whether to sue aerospace supplier RTX’s Pratt & Whitney due to engine problems that

Italy's ITA Airways to decide imminently on lawsuit over RTX engine faults
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West

Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West

Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
Crime|Europe|Political|World

British deputy prime minister tells JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for teen's murder

Britain’s deputy prime minister said Sunday that he told U.S. Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound

British deputy prime minister tells JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for teen's murder
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says

Israeli settlers could face further sanctions in coming days in protest at the escalation of illegal settlements in the West Bank and a surge in violence by settlers against

More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor

Over a million people filled the streets near one of Madrid's main squares on Sunday to join Pope Leo for an outdoor Mass, likely to be the

Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus

Armenians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat

Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera

An opera by a Ukrainian composer that premiered in Kyiv this week tells the story of two mothers and a grandmother who risked their lives to travel 3,000 miles

Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says

Russian forces deliberately struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chornobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in an "

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says
Economy|Europe

Case for joint European debt is compelling, ECB's Patsalides says

It is time for Europe to give up its long-standing political resistance to joint debt issuance, as a large-scale safe asset would bolster the bloc's sovereignty and

Case for joint European debt is compelling, ECB's Patsalides says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France

Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free-iliad Group said on Saturday they

Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Divisions, migration and Bad Bunny. What Pope Leo’s Spain visit tells us about his priorities

Divisions, migration and Bad Bunny. What Pope Leo’s Spain visit tells us about his priorities

Divisions, migration and Bad Bunny. What Pope Leo’s Spain visit tells us about his priorities
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges that he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Russian teen Mirra Andreeva says she had to overcome so many demons inside to win the French Open

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15

Russian teen Mirra Andreeva says she had to overcome so many demons inside to win the French Open
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, youth in Spain

Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to stop dividing their electorates with "sterile simplifications," calling on them to listen

Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, youth in Spain
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Senior British royals gather as King Charles' nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling

King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other senior British royals were among guests attending the wedding of Charles' nephew, Peter Phillips

Senior British royals gather as King Charles' nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

British royals gather for wedding of Princess Anne's son

King Charles and senior British royals gathered at a village in south-west England on Saturday to celebrate the wedding of Princess Anne's businessman son, Peter

British royals gather for wedding of Princess Anne's son
Europe|Political|Sports|World

US get World Cup prayer as Pope Leo roots for the home team

Pope Leo may have traded his life in Chicago for the ornate apartments at the Vatican's apostolic palace, but he still plans to root for

US get World Cup prayer as Pope Leo roots for the home team
Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies

U.S.

Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote

Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they were due to stand in general elections,

Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner

Lithuania's ruling Social Democrat party voted on Saturday to remove the populist Nemunas Dawn, whose leader was sentenced for antisemitism, from the

Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks

Residents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France, dies at 93

Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France, has died

Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France, dies at 93
Economy|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
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Russia's Sechin says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Olesya Astakhova ST.

Russia's Sechin says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’
Arts|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem
Americas|Crime|Election|Europe|Political

Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary

Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, insists voters will support him despite controversies about his past

Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary
Europe|Political|World

Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says

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Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration

UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration

UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration
Crime|Europe|World

Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says

Pope Leo will meet with survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his week-long visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Friday.

Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says
Crime|Europe|World

British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen's stabbing death

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office has condemned comments by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who blames immigration for the death of a university student

British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen's stabbing death
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's open letter offering face-to-face peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but

Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing Azerbaijani nationals in drone attack on ships

Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of killing Azerbaijani crew on board two cargo vessels headed for a Russian port, in a drone attack which Baku said had killed at least five

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing Azerbaijani nationals in drone attack on ships
Americas|Crime|Europe

Dash cam video shows wrong-way driver on Interstate 295 in Portland, Maine

Dash cam video shows wrong-way driver on Interstate 295 in Portland, Maine

Dash cam video shows wrong-way driver on Interstate 295 in Portland, Maine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Death of an 11-year-old in France exposes cracks in the judicial system

A firestorm of recrimination rages in France over the death of an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna

Death of an 11-year-old in France exposes cracks in the judicial system
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles

Serena Williams’ comeback will include a stop in Berlin this month

Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran

Two Romanian men whom British prosecutors said were acting as proxies for the Iranian government were on Friday found guilty of stabbing a journalist working for a Persian-

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran
Crime|Europe|World

UK man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence

A British man on Friday pleaded guilty to helping the perpetrator of a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue in October to carry out earlier reconnaissance on a UK defence

UK man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskiy after the

Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla

French anti-terrorism prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes over the alleged mistreatment by Israeli

French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Commerzbank says UniCredit tender acceptances reach 7.85% in bid battle

Commerzbank said on Friday that shares equivalent to 7.85% of its capital have so far been tendered under UniCredit's €40 billion takeover bid, as the two

Commerzbank says UniCredit tender acceptances reach 7.85% in bid battle
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say

The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe

Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Father of 6 imprisoned for rape following one of UK's worst miscarriages of justice

A father of six has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for a rape 23 years ago, which another man was wrongly convicted of

Father of 6 imprisoned for rape following one of UK's worst miscarriages of justice
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs

Norway rejects a U.S. assessment that the Nordic country has failed to prevent forced labour, its foreign minister told Reuters, adding that the allegation was unfounded and should

Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it

A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit

Switzerland has agreed a military cooperation plan with neighbouring France for the upcoming gathering of world leaders at the Group of 7 summit in mid-June, the government

Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya
Crime|Europe|World

Finland says four people suspected in subsea cable breach

Finnish police investigating last year's damage to two subsea telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea said on Friday that four people are suspected of a crime, and that

Finland says four people suspected in subsea cable breach
Europe|Political|World

Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7, Elysee says

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on

Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7, Elysee says
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A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.

A Ukrainian maritime drone has exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania, with three others self-detonating outside the port, according to Romanian authorities

A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.
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Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each in swap

Ukraine and Russia each exchanged 185 service personnel in the latest prisoner of war swap on Friday, officials in both countries said.

Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each in swap
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What's at stake in Armenia's election on Sunday?

Armenia holds a parliamentary election on Sunday that pits the governing Civil Contract party, which is pursuing closer ties with the West, against an

What's at stake in Armenia's election on Sunday?