IMF chief on Venezuela's recovery: "Buckle up"
Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company before an expected IPO this year
NFL says it will look into Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's association with Jeffrey Epstein
Trump says he won't tear down the Kennedy Center arts venue but it needs to be closed for repairs
Deflected free kick steers Udinese to win over Roma in Serie A
Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
Diarra gets Sunderland off on the right foot in drubbing of Burnley
Europe|Political|World
NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target
NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target
December 11, 2025Europe
Arts|Europe|Food|World
Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage
Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage
December 10, 2025
Arts|Europe|Science|World
Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat
Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat
December 11, 2025
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World
One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum plans to open a new branch in Eindhoven
December 11, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections
The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc
December 11, 2025
Arts|Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds
Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds
December 11, 2025
Arts|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
December 11, 2025
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‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
December 11, 2025
Europe|Political|World
After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in 11 months
December 10, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
U.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan
December 10, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
December 10, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Barcelona and Lyon top Women's Champions League standings, Chelsea routs Roma
Ewa Pajor put Barcelona on course for a 3-1 win against Benfica in the Champions League and moved within sight of Sam Kerr’s scoring record
December 10, 2025
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41
Twelve more pounds of muscle
December 10, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?
Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?
December 10, 2025
Europe|Political|World
European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating to WWII
European nations have agreed to consider changes that rights advocates say would weaken migrant protections that have underpinned European law since World War II
December 10, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Denmark sees US as potential security concern
Denmark sees US as potential security concern
December 10, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars
The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars
December 10, 2025
Europe|Science|World
Archaeologists find earliest known fire made by humans
Archaeologists find earliest known fire made by humans
December 10, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World
Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation
Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation
December 10, 2025
Europe|Health|Science|World
At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died
At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died
December 10, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe
Brigitte Macron’s use of sexist slur sparks outrage in France
Brigitte Macron’s use of sexist slur sparks outrage in France
December 10, 2025
Americas|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle
McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice
McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice
December 10, 2025
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday
December 10, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World
Nnena Kalu is first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize
Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the Turner Prize for her vivid abstract drawings and sculptures
December 10, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World
Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025
Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025
December 10, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Pope criticizes US bid to 'break apart' US-Europe alliance, insists on Europe role in Ukraine peace
Pope Leo XIV is insisting that Europe must have a role in any Ukraine peace deal
December 09, 2025
Education|Europe|Political|US|World
Rod Paige, first Black to serve as US secretary of education, dies at 92
Rod Paige, the first African American to serve as U.S. secretary of education, has died at 92
December 10, 2025
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World
Appearance by Venezuelan Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado canceled on eve of prize ceremony
A planned news conference by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has been canceled after a several-hour delay, a day before Wednesday's award ceremony in Oslo
December 09, 2025
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel
Vermont rescue team sees increase of calls as social media lures skiers into danger
Stowe Mountain Rescue in Vermont has noticed a troubling trend among skiers
December 09, 2025
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Ukraine is ready to hold elections in next 90 days if allies can guarantee security, Zelensky says
Ukraine is ready to hold elections in next 90 days if allies can guarantee security, Zelensky says
December 09, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
As Trump states Ukraine is losing the war with Russia, officials say the battlefield situation hasn’t changed significantly
As Trump states Ukraine is losing the war with Russia, officials say the battlefield situation hasn’t changed significantly
December 09, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win
Liverpool picked up a much-needed win over Inter Milan in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah while Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost
December 09, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
UN chief calls on Yemen's Houthi rebels to free all UN detainees
The United Nations chief is calling on Yemen’s Houthi rebels not to prosecute detained U.N. personnel and to work “in good faith” to immediately release all detained staff from the U.N. and foreign agencies and missions
December 09, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
NHL cautiously optimistic of Olympic participation despite smaller rink size and ice safety concerns
The NHL remains cautiously optimistic about sending top hockey players to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in February
December 09, 2025
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Rainbow flag moved to new location at Tottenham's stadium after Slavia Prague request
Tottenham says a rainbow flag showing support for the LGBTQ+ community has been moved to a new location inside the team's stadium for the Champions League match against Sparta Prague following a request from the Czech club
December 09, 2025
Europe|World
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his refusal to cede territory, resisting U.S. pressure for compromise with Russia
December 09, 2025
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being 'malign actors' in information warfare
Britain has announced sanctions against several Russian media and ideas organizations
December 09, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Slovakia's parliament approves plan to dismantle whistleblower protection office
Slovakia’s parliament has approved a plan to dismantle an independent office that protects whistleblowers
December 09, 2025
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt
With uncertainty hanging over his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah sent out another message
December 09, 2025
Business|Europe|Sports|World
How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club
How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club
December 09, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
AC Milan back on top of Serie A thanks to Christian Pulisic double
AC Milan has returned to the top of Serie A
December 08, 2025
Europe|World
Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus
Lithuania's government has declared a national emergency over security risks from meteorological balloons sent from Russia-allied Belarus in recent weeks
December 09, 2025
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
The European Union is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations related to its AI models
December 09, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Czech populist billionaire Babiš sworn in as prime minister
Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš has been sworn in as the Czech Republic’s new prime minister following October’s parliamentary election
December 09, 2025
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle
Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop
Christel Dauwe has been living in a holiday wonderland year-round with her Christmas ornament shop in Antwerp, Belgium
December 09, 2025
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto airport tarmac in Crete, forcing halt to flights
Angry farmers protesting delays in the payment of subsidies have swarmed onto an airport tarmac on the southern Greek island of Crete
December 08, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Two-goal Bruno Fernandes leads rampant Manchester United to 4-1 win at hapless Wolves
Manchester United has moved into the English Premier League's top six with a comprehensive 4-1 win over bottom club Wolverhampton
December 08, 2025
Europe|Sports|Technology|World
Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
Hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will be played on slightly shorter ice than NHL regulation size
December 08, 2025
Africa|Business|Europe|Sports|World
Liverpool coach Arne Slot's only response to Mohamed Salah was to say, 'You're not traveling'
Liverpool coach Arne Slot says he hasn't spoken to Mohamed Salah since the forward's public criticism of the club
December 08, 2025
Europe|World
Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security
British, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
December 08, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Zelensky says Ukraine will refuse to concede territory to Russia as peace talks press on
Zelensky says Ukraine will refuse to concede territory to Russia as peace talks press on
December 08, 2025
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps
Pope Leo XIV embraces a Roman tradition by praying for peace at a statue of the Madonna near the Spanish Steps
December 08, 2025
Crime|Europe
Deputies discover driver using flashlight for headlight
Deputies discover driver using flashlight for headlight
December 08, 2025
Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports
Caroline Garcia turned down $270,000 betting company offer for her tennis podcast
Retired French tennis player Caroline Garcia has turned down a $270,000 sponsorship deal for her podcast from a betting company
December 08, 2025
Europe|Health|Sports|World
Real Madrid defender Éder Militão set to be sidelined for a few months because of injury
Real Madrid defender Éder Militão is expected to be sidelined for at least three months because of a left leg injury
December 08, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision
A top European Union official has warned the United States against interfering in European affairs
December 08, 2025
Arts|Crime|Europe|World
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
December 08, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Greenland hosts annual talks with US at end of a year when Trump revived talk of takeover
Greenland is hosting meetings with U.S. officials
December 08, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “ hasn’t read” a U
December 07, 2025
Americas|Business|Europe|Sports
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams, dies at 79
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman and philanthropist who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and an English Premier League soccer team, died Saturday
December 07, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Nine-man Real Madrid loses at home for the 1st time this season
Real Madrid has had two players sent off in a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo as it lost more ground to Spanish league leader Barcelona
December 07, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World
La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by Stalin
The gala crowd at Milan's Teatro alla Scala has cheered the season premiere of Dmitry Shostakovich's "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" with a 12-minute standing ovation
December 07, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Guehi's late goal lifts Crystal Palace to 4th place in Premier League
Defender Marc Guehi has scored late as Crystal Palace won 2-1 at Fulham to move up to fourth place in the Premier League
December 07, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon
December 07, 2025
Europe|Technology|World
As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks
A top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv’s uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy
December 07, 2025
Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here's how to find light in the darkest months
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter
December 07, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine peace talks in Miami end with lingering questions over security guarantees and territory
Ukraine peace talks in Miami end with lingering questions over security guarantees and territory
December 07, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle
This year’s royal Christmas card is a nod to love
This year’s royal Christmas card is a nod to love
December 06, 2025
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Summer Olympians begin torch relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-month countdown
Olympic swimming champion Gregorio Paltrinieri started off the torch relay for the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Saturday marking exactly two months before the Feb. 6 opening ceremony
December 06, 2025
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa, Man City closes gap and Liverpool draws
The Premier League title race has been blown open after Arsenal conceded in stoppage time and lost at Aston Villa 2-1
December 06, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and triggering air raid alerts
December 06, 2025
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
December 06, 2025
Europe|Technology|World
Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts
Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts
December 06, 2025
Europe|Sports|Technology|World
Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri
Max Verstappen took a brilliant pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
December 06, 2025
Business|Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World
New infant burial site discovered at Tuam Mother and Baby home amid ongoing excavation
New infant burial site discovered at Tuam Mother and Baby home amid ongoing excavation
December 06, 2025
Arts|Europe|Sports|World
Nearly half the tickets for Milan Cortina Olympics still unsold with 2 months to go
Construction on the main hockey arena is still not finished
December 06, 2025
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Mexico optimistic about World Cup chances after group-stage draw
Mexico is optimistic about advancing in the 2026 World Cup after being drawn against South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team
December 05, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine
December 05, 2025
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Everyone is in the toughest World Cup group. Just ask the coaches
If you listen to the words spoken after the World Cup draw by the various coaches who were at the Kennedy Center, it would seem impossible for any of them to win next year’s tournament
December 05, 2025
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng
French first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron
December 05, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
EU hits Elon Musk's X with 120 million euro fine for breaching bloc's social media law
European Union regulators have fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros for failing to comply with digital regulations
December 05, 2025
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in the Western Hemisphere
President Donald Trump has come out with a new national security strategy that paints European allies as weak and aims to reassert America’s dominance in the Western Hemisphere
December 05, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World
France intercepts illegal drone overflight at nuclear submarine base
French officials are investigating an illegal drone overflight of the Atlantic coast base for France's nuclear-armed submarines
December 05, 2025
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Trump national security strategy calls for ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe and changing US’ role in Western Hemisphere
Trump national security strategy calls for ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe and changing US’ role in Western Hemisphere
December 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade airport
Riot police have fired tear gas at farmers attempting to block the main access road to the international airport in Greece’s second-largest city Thessaloniki
December 05, 2025
Asia|Europe|Sports|World
Ukraine condemns Olympic diver Lyskun's switch to Russia
Ukraine has condemned two-time Olympic diver Sofiia Lyskun’s switch to represent Russia amid the ongoing war and will try to strip her of awards
December 05, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation
December 04, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle
Kim Cattrall, ‘Sex and the City’ star, marries in small London ceremony
Kim Cattrall, ‘Sex and the City’ star, marries in small London ceremony
December 05, 2025
Arts|Europe|Travel|World
One of Istanbul’s most extraordinary buildings was left to rot for decades. Now it’s been brought back to life
One of Istanbul’s most extraordinary buildings was left to rot for decades. Now it’s been brought back to life
December 05, 2025
Europe|Finance|Political|World
German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits as Europe seeks to counter Russia
German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits as Europe seeks to counter Russia
December 05, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Cauldron for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics lit at Italy's presidential palace with 2 months to go
A preliminary cauldron has been lit by the Olympic flame at Italy’s presidential palace as the countdown to the Milan Cortina Winter Games approaches the two-months-to-go mark
December 05, 2025
Europe|Political|World
German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription
German lawmakers have approved the government’s plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia
December 05, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World
Football players and officials arrested as part of probe into Turkey's betting scandal
Prosecutors in Istanbul have issued arrest warrants for dozens of soccer players and officials in relation to a betting scandal that has shaken Turkey
December 05, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring men to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know
The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring men to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know
December 05, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest
December 04, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Swiss ski racer Marco Odermatt wins World Cup downhill opener, Ryan Cochran-Siegle takes 2nd
Marco Odermatt of Switzerland has won the downhill season-opener, beating American Ryan Cochran-Siegle in a World Cup race on a tricky but shorter Birds of Prey course
December 04, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin
December 04, 2025
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|US|World
Murder suspect refuses to participate in court hearing over attire
Murder suspect refuses to participate in court hearing over attire
December 04, 2025
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver, Nigel Benn elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
Gennadiy Golovkin, the power puncher who made a record-tying 20 consecutive middleweight title defenses, has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame
December 04, 2025
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter out for a month after training crash
Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter has crashed in training and cannot ski until about a month before she is due to defend her title
December 04, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US
December 04, 2025
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Olympic flame for Milan Cortina Winter Games arrives in Italy following handover in Greece
The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Games has landed in Rome following a handover in Greece
December 04, 2025
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World
Luxury fashion firms asked for documents as part of Italian labor abuse probe
Italian prosecutors have asked 13 high-end fashion firms to provide documents on governance, internal controls and audits
December 04, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack
Britain has sanctioned Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency and summoned Moscow’s ambassador after an inquiry concluded that President Vladimir Putin was responsible for a nerve agent attack on British soil in 2018
December 04, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe
Theodor Pištěk, Czech Oscar-winning costume designer, dies at 93
Theodor Pištěk, a Czech costume and stage designer, has died at 93
December 04, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Lithuanian court convicts the leader of a governing party of inciting hatred against Jews
A Lithuanian court has convicted the leader of one of the parties in the country’s coalition government for making antisemitic comments and fined him 5,000 euros or about $5,800
December 04, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM
Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM
December 04, 2025
Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began
London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest
December 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Britain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia
December 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade
China and France have pledged deeper cooperation to address global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade
December 04, 2025
Americas|Europe|World
Native American D-Day veteran Charles Shay dies at 101 in Normandy
Charles Norman Shay, a Native American veteran who was a 19-year-old U.S.
December 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky
The European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology
Tesla's UK car sales fall in November, New Automotive data shows
Tesla's UK car registrations fell by 19% in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, following steep drops reported in
December 04, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
UK inquiry to announce findings into woman's 2018 Novichok poisoning
A British public inquiry will deliver its findings on Thursday into the death of a woman who was unwittingly killed by the Novichok nerve agent following the attempted murder
December 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World
Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows
Tesla's UK car sales fell 19% year-on-year in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker continues to lose
December 04, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Moscow meeting, Trump says
The path ahead for Ukraine peace talks is unclear, U.S.
December 03, 2025
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 years
Britain’s King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier put on a show of Anglo-Saxon unity Wednesday as their countries expand cooperation to fend off threats to European security, combat climate change and bolster economic growth
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children
The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations on Wednesday to demand Russia "ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers
Israel says it launched an airstrike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France criticizes French journalist's seven-year jail sentence in Algeria
The French government on Wednesday criticized the decision by an Algerian court to uphold a seven-year jail sentence for French journalist Christophe Gleizes despite its
December 03, 2025
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is embracing his love for travel in his final month in office
December 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill
Germany's opposition far-left Left party said it would abstain from voting on a contentious pensions package on Friday, likely indirectly securing its passage through
December 03, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Lithuania airport shuts for a second time on Wednesday over balloons
Lithuania's Vilnius airport suspended flights for a second time on Wednesday due to suspected balloons in its airspace, the operator said in a statement, the latest in a
December 03, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough
December 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy
The confusion still swirling in Washington over President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear:
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?
Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoys on Tuesday yielded no public breakthrough on a potential Ukraine peace deal, with Kremlin aide
December 03, 2025
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UN chief Guterres says Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'
There was something "fundamentally wrong" with how Israel conducted its military operation in the Gaza Strip and there are "strong reasons to believe"
December 03, 2025
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Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday that a lasting peace with Israel could pave the way to normalising ties with the country and
December 03, 2025
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
Exclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control
December 03, 2025
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EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs
The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled plans to boost EU resilience to threats like rare earth shortages by strengthening trade measures and
December 03, 2025
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European Rearmament Bank seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender
By Maria Martinez and Iain Withers BERLIN/LONDON, Dec 3 - European Rearmament Bank (ERB), an initiative to create a state-backed lender for defence amid the region's worst conflict since World War Two
December 03, 2025
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Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source
German, French and Spanish defence ministers are set to meet on December 11 to discuss FCAS, Europe's next-generation fighter project,
December 03, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat
Germany on Wednesday became the first European nation to deploy the Arrow air defence system, built to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles such as
December 03, 2025
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D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France
Decorated Native American veteran Charles Shay has died at age 101 in France
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Polish army to help power grid protect key infrastructure
The Polish army will help the nation's power grid operator to protect critical transformer stations by sharing information and conducting joint training exercises under an
December 03, 2025
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology
Michelin, Forvia and Stellantis agree on Symbio restructuring plan
Michelin, Forvia and Stellantis reached an agreement over the restructuring and refinancing of hydrogen fuel cell firm Symbio, the jointly owned company said on Wednesday.
December 03, 2025
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Libyan war crimes suspect asks International Criminal Court judges for release
A Libyan war crimes suspect who is accused of overseeing a notorious prison, where inmates were routinely tortured and sometimes sexually abused,
December 03, 2025
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Zelenskiy seeks urgent renewal of supervisory boards in defence sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had urged Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal to carry out an urgent renewal of supervisory boards in the defence sector
December 03, 2025
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Woman suspected by France of spying has ties to Kremlin proxies, social media posts show
A French-Russian national detained in France on suspicion of espionage has an extensive network of ties with Kremlin proxies, Reuters has found by
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Russia raises jail sentence of American Robert Gilman to 10 years for assault on prison staff
Former U.S.
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology
Nebius leverages Microsoft, Meta contracts for AI expansion
Netherlands-based data centre operator Nebius will leverage recent multi-billion dollar contracts with Microsoft and Meta to build
December 03, 2025
Europe|Technology|World
Germany starts putting into place the Arrow 3 missile defense system, bought from Israel
Germany has inaugurated the first elements of the sophisticated Arrow 3 missile defense system, which it is buying from Israel as it moves to strengthen its air defenses following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
December 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says
Two-thirds of the member states of NATO have committed to the weapons for Ukraine through the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which has received
December 03, 2025
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King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit
Britain's King Charles welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday at the start of his three-day state visit to Britain, the
December 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has called on the minority government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to resign following mass protests this week against its 2026 budget.
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflation
Euro zone inflation has delivered some "upside surprises" recently, raising some questions about the European Central Bank's expectations for a dip early next year, the
December 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit
China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards
Turkey demanded an explanation from Iraqi Kurdish officials after former leader Masoud Barzani arrived in a mainly Kurdish Turkish border region last weekend surrounded by
December 03, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Russia's recent battlefield progress in Ukraine had what he described as a positive impact on peace negotiations held with
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and two others have been formally accused of procurement fraud and corruption, conflict of
December 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday said the "very scary" attacks of recent days on Russia-linked tankers in the Black Sea threatened the
December 03, 2025
Arts|Europe|Food|Travel|World
There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds
There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds
December 03, 2025
Crime|Education|Europe|World
British nursery worker admits sexually assaulting children and filming abuse
British nursery worker admits sexually assaulting children and filming abuse
December 03, 2025
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A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions
Minutes after Italy's powerful Court of Auditors rejected plans to build a bridge from the mainland to the island of Sicily, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
December 03, 2025
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Lufthansa to inspect 11 recently delivered Airbus aircraft for fuselage flaw
Lufthansa on Wednesday said it will inspect 11 recently delivered aircraft for a possible fuselage panel flaw flagged by manufacturer Airbus earlier this week.
December 03, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media
A campaign by French President Emmanuel Macron to combat online disinformation has triggered a backlash from right-wing opponents and the increasingly
December 03, 2025
Europe|World
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian negotiator Umerov to hold talks in Brussels
Senior Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov will hold talks in Brussels on Wednesday with European leaders' national security advisers and then visit the United States, Ukrainian
December 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Serbian parliament adopts 2026 budget, sets deficit at 3%
Serbia's parliament on Wednesday adopted the country's 2026 budget, setting a fiscal deficit of 337 billion dinars ($3.35 billion), or 3% of gross domestic product.
December 03, 2025
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ECB urges Italy to reconsider proposal on central bank's $300 billion gold
The European Central Bank has urged Italy to reconsider a parliamentary amendment asserting that the national central bank's gold
December 03, 2025
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How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
December 03, 2025
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France's services sector returns to growth in November, PMI shows
France's dominant services sector expanded slightly more than first estimated in November, hitting a 15-month high as new business gained momentum in the euro zone's second-
December 03, 2025
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Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 30 months in November, PMI shows
Business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years in November as a robust service sector more than offset manufacturing weakness, a survey
December 03, 2025
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German service sector growth slows in November, PMI shows
Germany's services sector grew for a third consecutive month in November, albeit at a slower pace than October's two-year-plus high, due to softer increases
December 03, 2025
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UK services firms report slower growth, more job cuts in lead up to budget, PMI shows
Growth among Britain's services firms declined last month and employment contracted the most since February in the run-up to the government's budget,
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
European shares end flat; Inditex jumps on strong November sales
European shares ended largely steady on Wednesday, aided by gains for technology that offset sharp declines in financials, while Inditex surged to a near one-
December 03, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
Bulgaria’s government has withdrawn a controversial budget proposal after protests erupted into clashes with police
December 02, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue
Airbus is expecting to deliver fewer planes this year due to an issue with fuselage panels on some A320 planes
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds
Sentiment in Germany's automotive sector deteriorated once again in November as companies became more pessimistic in their business expectations, a survey showed on Wednesday
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Spain services sector growth slows slightly in November as global trade weighs, PMI shows
Spain's service sector expanded robustly in November led by domestic demand, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in the previous month due to a decline in international
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty
Hugo Boss aims for long-term 12% operating profit margin in strategic overhaul
German fashion group Hugo Boss on Wednesday said that it aims to achieve an operating profit margin of around 12% over the medium-to-long term as part of a strategic overhaul
December 03, 2025
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Risk-on, risk-off, risk-on
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee There have been a couple of instances over the past month where a market rally was abruptly halted by sudden risk aversion -
December 03, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
German military says thousands of rounds of ammunition were stolen from parked vehicle last week
German military says thousands of rounds of ammunition were stolen from parked vehicle last week
December 02, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.
December 02, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys
Russia and the U.S. did not reach a compromise on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine after a five-
December 02, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Irish services sector growth tops three-year high in November, PMI shows
A rebound in Ireland's services sector accelerated at its fastest pace in three-and-a-half years in November, with growth driven by increased gains in current activity and
December 03, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe
Wrongful death lawsuit in UPS cargo jet crash planned by victims' families
Families of the victims of a UPS cargo jet crash plan to file a wrongful death lawsuit on Wednesday, according to one of the law firms representing the victims.
December 03, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says
Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Airbus prepares A320 inspections as fuselage flaw hits deliveries
Airbus engineers have found defects on a wider set of A320 fuselage panels as they prepare to inspect hundreds of jets for a flaw that the
December 03, 2025
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel
2 women from England like Black Friday in Boston so much they shop with empty suitcases. "We love the bargains."
2 women from England like Black Friday in Boston so much they shop with empty suitcases. "We love the bargains."
November 28, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway
Blasts rocked two tankers from Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea near Turkey's Bosphorus strait on Friday, causing fires on the vessels, and rescue operations
November 28, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Ukraine, U.S. talks on peace proposals to happen soon, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on proposals to end the war with Russia would take place soon.
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Russia's state communications watchdog threatened on Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported.
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says his chief of staff has resigned
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation amid a corruption scandal.
November 28, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court
China's Wingtech on Friday said it has appealed decisions stripping it of control of its Nexperia chipmaking subsidiary to the Netherlands' Supreme Court.
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Northern Irish prosecutors drop charges in case that sparked anti-immigrant riots
Prosecutors in Northern Ireland withdrew charges on Friday against two teenage Romanian boys over an alleged sexual assault that sparked days of anti-immigrant riots in June,
November 28, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Britain on Friday to uphold the "one-China" principle, as Beijing seeks to rally support in its worst diplomatic dispute with Tokyo in
November 28, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Asda warns return to sales growth delayed by Walmart IT split disruption
British grocer Asda warned it does not expect to return to underlying sales growth until mid-2026 after third quarter sales were dented by disruption linked to the
November 28, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry
European Union governments want to put in place safeguards and a review clause in the tariff deal the bloc struck with the United States, to counter concerns
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Top Zelensky adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid
Andriy Yermak, one of Ukraine’s most influential political operators and a close aide of President Volodymyr Zelensky, resigned hours after anti-corruption agencies raided his home – a major crisis as Kyiv faces new pressure from the US to accept a peace deal to end the war with Russia.
November 28, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Georgia marks a year of protests since EU talks stalled and crackdown intensified
Protesters in Tbilisi have marked a year of continuous demonstrations against Georgia's decision to halt EU membership talks
November 28, 2025
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|US|World
Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say
U.S.
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Food
More than $100,000 worth of escargots stolen from French snail farmer with Michelin clientele
More than $100,000 worth of escargots stolen from French snail farmer with Michelin clientele
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Kremlin spokesman says Kyiv gripped by deep political crisis
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday the resignation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff had plunged the country into a deep political crisis.
November 28, 2025
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel
Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop
Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian drones, missiles kill one, injure 11 in Kyiv, cause damage
Russian drones and missiles attacked districts of Kyiv early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 11, officials said, with explosions and falling drone debris triggering fires.
November 28, 2025
Europe|World
Ukrainian forces fighting in Kupiansk, despite Russian claims, top commander says
Ukrainian forces are defending their positions and hunting down sabotage groups in the northeastern city of Kupiansk despite Moscow's statements that its troops are fully in control of it,
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports
November 29, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast
Ukraine has used Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea
November 29, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying there as he focused on strengthening ties with Orthodox patriarchs
November 29, 2025
Americas|Crime|Europe|World
Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum
U.S. officials are meeting in Florida this weekend with their Ukrainian counterparts about the Russia-Ukraine war
November 29, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Pope removes shoes but doesn't pray on visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Pope Leo visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday, removing his shoes in a sign of respect but not appearing to pray in his first visit as leader of
November 29, 2025
Europe|Science|Technology|World
Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge
Ukrainian drone pilot Mex recalled attacking a recent high-value target - and how the 20-kilometre strike on what appeared to be a Russian tank would have
November 29, 2025
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens
A Russian attack on Ukraine killed six people and wounded dozens, officials said on Saturday, while emergency crews restored power to more than 400,000
November 29, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks
Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks
November 29, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Airbus eases estimate of A320 recall impact, sources say
Airbus is telling airlines that emergency repairs to some of the A320 jets affected by a major recall may be less burdensome than first thought, industry sources said on
November 29, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit
Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit
November 29, 2025
Environment|Europe|Science|World
‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast
‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast
November 29, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea
Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea
November 29, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian delegation heads to US for peace talks after lead negotiator's exit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that a delegation headed by security council secretary Rustem Umerov was on its way to the United States
November 29, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Azerbaijani police raid home of leading opposition figure amid coup attempt probe
Police in Azerbaijan conducted a search on Saturday at the home of Ali Karimli, the leader of one of the country's main opposition parties, amid a widening probe into a
November 29, 2025
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest
A confident far-right Alternative for Germany has set up its new youth organization as thousands of protesters converged on the western city of Giessen
November 29, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Macron in Paris on Monday, Elysee says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, Macron's office said, as the Ukrainian leader finds himself in the
November 29, 2025
Europe|Sports|US|World
US midfielder Adams scores spectacular lob goal for Bournemouth in Premier League
U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams scored one of the best goals in the Premier League this season when he lobbed the goalkeeper from nearly 50 yards (meters) for Bournemouth
November 29, 2025
Arts|Europe|Sports|World
No backup plan for Milan Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire
There is no backup plan if the main ice hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Games is not ready on time
November 29, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World
Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88
British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died
November 29, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe
British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Oscar for ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ dead at 88
British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Oscar for ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ dead at 88
November 29, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat
Moldovan authorities said on Saturday that Russian drones had entered the country's airspace, posing a threat to aviation, in the third such incident in nine days.
November 29, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Georgian opposition figure arrested over alleged arson attempt at Tbilisi court
Georgian authorities have detained a prominent opposition figure Alexander Elisashvili on suspicion of attempting to set fire to the Tbilisi City Court office building
November 29, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe
Tom Stoppard leaves 'majestic body' of intellectual work
Tom Stoppard, one of Britain's best-known playwrights, has died at the age of 88. Below are some tributes and reactions.
November 29, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
The Latest: Pope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque and holds Mass in Istanbul
Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, emphasizing Christian unity during his trip to Turkey
November 29, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine
November 30, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Pope Leo takes peace message to Lebanon, target of Israeli strikes
Pope Leo urged political leaders in Lebanon on Sunday to make peace their highest priority in a forceful appeal in a country that remains a target of
November 30, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy picks ex-Ukrainian envoy to US as reconstruction and investment adviser
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he was naming Ukraine's former ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, as his new adviser on reconstruction and investment.
November 30, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ a deal can be reached to end the war after US-Ukraine talks in Florida
Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ a deal can be reached to end the war after US-Ukraine talks in Florida
November 30, 2025
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Swiss voters reject mandatory national service for women and new inheritance tax
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a call to require women to do national service in the military, civil protection teams or other forms as men must do already
November 30, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains
December 02, 2025
Crime|Economy|Europe
Greek farmers clash with police in protests over delayed EU farm subsidies
Greek farmers clashed with police on Sunday during protests in central and northern regions over the delayed payment of European Union subsidies prompted by an
November 30, 2025
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe
A long-lost Rubens painting depicting Crucifixion sells for $2.7 million
A long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens has sold for $2.7 million at an auction Sunday
November 30, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was proud of last week's budget, defending not only what he described as the "fair
November 30, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Ex-officer tells inquiry UK military committed war crimes in Afghanistan
A former senior British officer has told a public inquiry that British special forces in Afghanistan appeared to commit war crimes by executing suspects and
December 01, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Ukrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week
December 01, 2025
Europe|Political|Travel|World
The Latest: Pope Leo celebrates Lebanon's interfaith coexistence as he visits holy sites
Pope Leo XIV visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, drawing Christians and Muslims
December 01, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Pope in Lebanon asks for 'divine gift of peace' alongside country's Christian and Muslim leaders
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Lebanon's tradition of interfaith coexistence as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region
December 01, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK lawmaker Siddiq calls Bangladeshi prison sentence 'flawed and farcical'
British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq said a Bangladeshi court process which has sentenced her in absentia to two years in prison was "flawed and farcical" and said the verdict
December 01, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
HSBC taps French start-up Mistral to supercharge generative-AI rollout
HSBC said on Monday it had signed a multi-year deal with French start-up Mistral AI to integrate generative artificial intelligence tools across the bank, aiming to speed up
December 01, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Rate hike prospect arrests yen decline, for now
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The year that started with a rate hike in Japan might just end with another after the clearest signal yet from Bank of Japan
December 01, 2025
Americas|Europe|Interview|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels
Pope Leo XIV has shared his thoughts during the conclave that elected him, saying he resigned himself to the inevitable and put the rest in God’s hands
December 02, 2025
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
OSCE observers say Kyrgyzstan election was efficient but freedoms increasingly limited
OSCE election observers said on Monday that a weekend parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan had been efficiently run, but stifled by a restrictive campaign
December 01, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Tesla sets Norway's annual car sales record
Electric-vehicle maker Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 2025 than any other automaker ever did in a full year, registration data showed on Monday,
December 01, 2025
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments
Norway's Labour government failed to win backing for its 2026 draft budget by an end-November deadline but talks will resume in parliament
December 01, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK manufacturing PMI shows first growth in over a year in November
Britain's manufacturing sector recorded its first increase in activity since September 2024 last month, bolstered by improved domestic demand and less of a slowdown in orders
December 01, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Ireland on Tuesday, government says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will pay his first official visit to Ireland on Tuesday, the government said in a statement.
December 01, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Euro zone factory activity contracts in November, job cuts accelerate, PMI shows
Euro zone manufacturing activity slipped back into contraction territory in November on weakening demand that forced firms to cut jobs at the quickest rate in seven
December 01, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German consumer confidence dims as Christmas shopping season falters
German consumer sentiment has slumped to its lowest point of the year, just as shoppers should be flocking to stores for Christmas gifts, raising concerns
December 01, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German manufacturing sector faces sharp decline in new orders, PMI shows
Germany's manufacturing sector experienced a marked deterioration in business conditions in November, as new orders fell at the fastest rate in ten months,
December 01, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
French manufacturing sector contracted further in November, PMI shows
French manufacturing contracted further in November as a drop in production and slower demand for goods hit the sector, a survey from S&P Global said on Monday.
December 01, 2025
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UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget
December 01, 2025
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ICC chief says US sanctions won't change court's handling of cases
The president of the International Criminal Court said on Monday U.S. sanctions imposed on senior court officials disrupt their personal lives but vowed the institution
December 01, 2025
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Tesla new registrations plummet in key European markets in November
Tesla registrations in several key European markets plunged in November from a year earlier as the U.S.
December 01, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory
Russia said on Monday that remarks by NATO's most senior military officer that the U.S.-led military alliance could consider a "pre-emptive strike" to be extremely
December 01, 2025
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Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow
European leaders rallied to show support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday after U.S.-Ukrainian talks to revise
December 01, 2025
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Spain to resume pork exports to China from regions unaffected by swine fever outbreak
Spain, which is mobilising to contain an outbreak of African swine fever in Barcelona, received confirmation from major pork importer
December 01, 2025
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Government MPs soften claim on Italian central bank's gold to avoid ECB criticism
Ruling party lawmakers in Italy are backtracking from assertions that the central bank's $300 billion in gold reserves belong to the state, a document showed, in a bid to avoid
December 01, 2025
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Four people killed, 40 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, Kyiv says
Four people were killed and 40 wounded in a Russian missile attack on the eastern-central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Monday, Ukrainian officials said.
December 01, 2025
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Stellantis CEO backs German push to ease EU car emissions rules ahead of key review
Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa on Monday welcomed Berlin's call to soften European Union car emissions rules, saying Germany's proposals aligned with industry
December 01, 2025
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UK stocks fall, dragged down by industrials; Powell speech in focus
Dec 1, 2025 - UK stocks dipped on Monday, dragged down by losses in industrials stocks, amid a general risk-off global sentiment across markets, with investors monitoring domestic data sets and the
December 01, 2025
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Thyssenkrupp, workers agree on job cuts in steel division
Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe said on Monday it had agreed with union IG Metall to cut or outsource about 11,000 jobs, or 40% of its workforce, and reduce production capacity to a
December 01, 2025
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Azerbaijani opposition leader placed in pre-trial detention over alleged coup attempt
A court in Azerbaijan on Monday ordered a key opposition figure to be held in pre-trial detention until mid-February following his arrest on charges of plotting to overthrow
December 01, 2025
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King Charles III’s charity auctions Christmas stockings made from Sandringham drapes
A charitable foundation is making 25 Christmas stockings from the drapes of King Charles III’s Sandringham estate
December 01, 2025
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A controversial infant Jesus is stolen from a Belgian Nativity scene
Belgian authorities are puzzled by the theft of an infant Jesus icon from a Nativity scene in Brussels
December 01, 2025
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Woman's car hit by piece of Route 120 bridge
Woman's car hit by piece of Route 120 bridge
December 01, 2025
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The Latest: US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday over a peace plan to end the war with Ukraine
December 02, 2025
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Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea
December 01, 2025
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UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget
The head of Britain's fiscal watchdog resigned on Monday after the agency last week inadvertently released key details of the government's
December 01, 2025
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Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday he is investigating Shein, to determine whether the fast fashion retailer violated state law related to unethical
December 01, 2025
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Libyan war crimes suspect transferred from Germany to The Hague, ICC says
A Libyan war crimes suspect was transferred from Germany to The Hague and put into the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the ICC said on Monday.
December 01, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Balloon incursions are ‘hybrid attack’ on Lithuania’s airspace, EU says as it summons Belarusian representative
Balloon incursions are ‘hybrid attack’ on Lithuania’s airspace, EU says as it summons Belarusian representative
December 01, 2025
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Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending
Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the
December 01, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia's Putin: Capture of Pokrovsk will enable military to advance further
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the capture of the key Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk would enable the military to proceed with its tasks in its offensive operations in Ukraine,
December 01, 2025
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Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks
Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks
December 01, 2025
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Illegal migrants to face clothing and mouth searches for phones at UK ports
Police in Britain will be able to require illegal migrants to remove their coats and allow mouth searches at British ports so officers can look for mobile phones or SIM cards
December 01, 2025
Europe|World
Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it
President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia's full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory, but the Ukrainian
December 01, 2025
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Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police
Thousands of people rallied in the Bulgarian capital Sofia and several other cities on Monday, protesting against the 2026 budget plan, the first drafted in euros before the
December 01, 2025
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UK shop inflation cooled in November but prices likely to rise in 2026, BRC says
British store chains last month reported lower inflation in the run up to Black Friday sales but higher costs in 2026 mean retailers might struggle to keep inflation on its
December 02, 2025
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UK private sector sees weak growth and gloom persist in months ahead, CBI says
Britain's private sector expects output to slide over the next three months in their gloomiest outlook since May, as cautious consumer spending and cost pressures continue to
December 02, 2025
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Canada joins EU defense fund as the country pivots away from the US
Canada has joined a major European Union defense fund
December 01, 2025
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Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to China this week for his fourth state visit, as Europe seeks to balance economic and security threats from
December 02, 2025
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'One Battle After Another' and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry’s awards season
December 02, 2025
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The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port
Pope Leo XIV has offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he wrapped up his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon
December 02, 2025
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Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S.
December 02, 2025
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EU takes small steps in uphill struggle to wean savers off cash
A decade after it began working on a capital markets union, the EU is still struggling to agree a framework that encourages savers to
December 02, 2025
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Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe
However Donald Trump’s latest push to end the war in Ukraine pans out, Europe fears the prospect of a deal – sooner or later – that will not punish or weaken
December 02, 2025
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Russian-flagged tanker reports drone attack off Turkey, authorities say
A Russian-flagged tanker loaded with sunflower oil reported a drone attack off the Turkish coast on Tuesday, but its 13 crew members were
December 02, 2025
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UK house prices rise 0.3% in November, affordability likely to improve, Nationwide says
British house prices rose slightly faster than expected in November, defying concerns about the impact of finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget, and higher wages were
December 02, 2025
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Germany not doing enough to halt economic 'free fall', says industry body
Germany's government must do more to save industry from the country's economic "free fall", said the BDI sector association on Tuesday, as it slashed its
December 02, 2025
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European shares little changed; Bayer surges on Trump administration backing
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December 02, 2025
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Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival
The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion
December 02, 2025
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Apple faces multimillion-euro Dutch antitrust damages claims after EU's top court ruling
Apple can be sued in a Dutch court for antitrust damages, Europe's highest court said on
December 02, 2025
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Russia's Dmitriev to meet US envoy Witkoff in Moscow, sources say
Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev will meet U.S. special representative Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, sources close to U.S.-Russia talks told Reuters.
December 02, 2025
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Euro zone inflation ticks up, pointing to steady ECB rates
Euro zone inflation unexpectedly ticked up last month, likely solidifying bets that no further European Central Bank rate cuts are coming anytime soon, data from Eurostat
December 02, 2025
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Germany's foreign minister to visit China next week, as EU prepares to toughen up on trade
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will visit China from December 8 to 9, two sources familiar with his plans said, after he abruptly cancelled a planned
December 02, 2025
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Italy to postpone decree on military aid to Ukraine, sources say
Italy's government is set to delay the approval of a decree that would allow Rome to prolong military supplies to Ukraine into next year, sources close to the
December 02, 2025
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Zelenskiy says Geneva document 'refined' after US peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators had "refined" a framework peace agreement developed in Geneva during their recent
December 02, 2025
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Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party narrowed the gap on opposition rival Tisza in November, an opinion poll showed on
December 02, 2025
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Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says
Inflation in the euro zone is practically at the European Central Bank's 2% target and will fluctuate around it despite a tariff-induced price rise in the United States,
December 02, 2025
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EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine
A task force of EU vets began work in Barcelona on Tuesday to help contain an African swine fever outbreak as Spain, one of the world's
December 02, 2025
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No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says
NATO Chief Mark Rutte repeated on Tuesday that the consensus needed for Ukraine to join the alliance is not there at the moment.
December 02, 2025
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What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?
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December 02, 2025
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Belgian police detain former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini in fraud probe
Belgian police on Tuesday detained former European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and a current senior EU diplomat as part of a
December 02, 2025
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Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe in Shein, Temu price war
Amazon is cutting the fees it charges sellers in Europe as it responds to competition from marketplaces like Shein and Temu that sell clothes, homeware and
December 02, 2025
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Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says
Switzerland may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, a top Swiss trade negotiator was quoted as saying on Tuesday after the country reached a tariff deal to get parity with the
December 02, 2025
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Airbus CEO studying December impact of latest glitch after 'weak' November
Airbus is assessing the impact on year-end deliveries of a fuselage quality issue on some A320 jets after the newly discovered snag led to "weak" November
December 02, 2025
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Indonesia, Dutch sign deal to repatriate two convicts, one on death row
Indonesia and the Netherlands on Tuesday signed a deal to repatriate two elderly Dutch prisoners convicted of drug offences, officials said, one of whom was on death row.
December 02, 2025
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France faces pandemic-level spending to support ageing population, audit office says
France's ageing population will drive public spending to pandemic-era highs in coming decades while eroding tax income, the public audit office warned on Tuesday.
December 02, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Russian skiers and snowboarders allowed by CAS to try to qualify for Winter Olympics
Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyaryov says the country’s skiers and snowboarders have won a court ruling to get the chance to apply to compete as neutral athletes for qualification events to the Winter Olympics
December 02, 2025
Europe|Political|World
The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city
The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city
December 02, 2025
Business|Europe|Sports|Technology
Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 as Tsunoda loses F1 seat
Isack Hadjar will team up with his childhood hero Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year after an impressive rookie season
December 02, 2025
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Hillsborough investigation finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct charges
A long-running investigation into the 1989 Hillsborough stadium soccer tragedy has found that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for their failings during and after Britain’s worst sports disaster
December 02, 2025
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Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy
Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy
December 02, 2025
Economy|Education|Europe|Science|Technology
Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades
In a labour market where artificial intelligence is quickly transforming and sometimes replacing jobs, student Maryna Yaroshenko wanted
December 02, 2025
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Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted
Romania's government sought fast-track parliamentary approval on Tuesday for a bill raising the retirement age for judges and prosecutors and capping their pensions after
December 02, 2025
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Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you
President Vladimir Putin warned European powers on Tuesday that if they started a war with Russia then Moscow was ready to fight and that the defeat of
December 02, 2025
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Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Tuesday to sever Ukraine's access to the sea in response to drone attacks on tankers of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black
December 02, 2025
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Hermes heir takes aim at LVMH's Arnault in missing shares civil lawsuit, court document shows
Hermes heir Nicolas Puech has sued Bernard Arnault and his LVMH luxury conglomerate, among other parties, in a civil case related to
December 02, 2025
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UK police must act urgently to prevent sex crimes against women, says report
Police in Britain must act urgently to prevent sexual offences against women and girls and have shown a "troubling lack of momentum and ambition", an inquiry into the case of
December 02, 2025
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Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84
Eugene Hasenfus, who played a key role in unraveling the Iran-Contra affair after his CIA-backed supply plane was shot down over Nicaragua in 1986, has died
December 02, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denied six-figure compensation payout for leaving Royal Lodge, crown estate says
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denied six-figure compensation payout for leaving Royal Lodge, crown estate says
December 02, 2025
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Slovak government's revamp of whistleblower office draws criticism
Slovakia's parliament gave initial approval on Tuesday to dismantle the country's whistleblower protection office and replace it with a new body, a move critics say
December 02, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says speed of peace talks, US interest cause for some optimism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he had some optimism around peace efforts due to the speed of the process and the United States' interest in finding a
December 02, 2025
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At the moment he was elected, Pope Leo told God: 'You're in charge'
Pope Leo revealed on Tuesday that at the moment of his election as leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church, he turned to God with
December 02, 2025
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Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction
Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction
December 02, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
No rebrand for now, says new Gunvor CEO, as he reckons with US pressure over Russia
Gunvor's new CEO, Gary Pedersen, said on Tuesday there were no immediate plans to rebrand the Swiss-based commodities trader, a day
December 02, 2025
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Irish media regulator opens investigations into TikTok, LinkedIn
Ireland's media regulator began investigations into TikTok and LinkedIn on Tuesday over concerns that their illegal content reporting mechanisms are not easy to access or do
December 02, 2025
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Tunisia arrests prominent opponent Hammami to enforce 5-year jail term
Police arrested prominent Tunisian opposition figure Ayachi Hammami at his home on Tuesday to enforce a five-year prison term on a conviction for conspiracy
December 02, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test
Conservative legislators in Germany voted by a large majority in favour of a contested pension reform package in what had been billed as a trial ballot ahead
December 02, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn’t withdraw
Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn’t withdraw
November 27, 2025
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MSC, BlackRock bid for Hutchison's Barcelona terminal faces EU probe, source says
(Corrects first three paragraphs to clarify that the Barcelona terminal deal is separate from the wider bid by BlackRock and MSC for CK Hutchison's global port assets.
November 27, 2025
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European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget
European nations agreed on Thursday to increase spending on space over the next three years by about 30% to 22.1 billion euros, part of an effort to try to catch
November 27, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy: Ukrainian, US delegations to meet this week to discuss formula for peace, security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are to meet this week to work out a formula discussed at talks in Geneva to bring peace and
November 27, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank who appeared to be surrendering
Israeli security forces shot two Palestinian men on Thursday who appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestine TV
November 27, 2025
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Odermatt wins season-opening super-G at Copper Mountain as Kilde's return reduces Shiffrin to tears
Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt has started the World Cup super-G season with a Thanksgiving win at Copper Mountain and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde reduced fiancée Mikaela Shiffrin to tears by making his comeback after nearly two years out
November 27, 2025
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Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre
Moldova's Parliament voted on Thursday to close a Russian cultural centre, a new bid to reduce Moscow's influence in the country a day after Russia's ambassador was
November 27, 2025
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Dutch chipmaker Nexperia urges Chinese units to help restore supply chain
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, whose supply chain was broken up when the Dutch government took over the company in September, urged its Chinese units in an open letter on
November 27, 2025
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EU should reject automakers' biofuel plea, says campaign group
The European Commission should resist automakers' calls to allow cars to run on biofuels beyond 2035 because they are in short supply and not truly carbon-
November 27, 2025
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‘Greatest of them all’: Fabergé’s Winter Egg is poised to smash auction records
‘Greatest of them all’: Fabergé’s Winter Egg is poised to smash auction records
November 28, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
The Latest: Pope Leo XIV calls for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed was established
Pope Leo XIV has marked a significant moment in his first foreign trip to Turkey by visiting the site of the historic Council of Nicaea
November 28, 2025
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Pope joins patriarchs from East and West at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity
Pope Leo XIV has joined Orthodox patriarchs and ecumenical leaders in Turkey to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
November 28, 2025
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A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction
November 27, 2025
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Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas at Kremlin talks with Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks at the Kremlin
November 28, 2025
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Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country’s lead negotiator in talks with the U.S. The resignation on Friday came hours after Yermak’s residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Zelensky’s top aide and key peace negotiator resigns after anti-corruption raid of his home
Zelensky’s top aide and key peace negotiator resigns after anti-corruption raid of his home
November 28, 2025
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Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU
The Louvre museum has approved a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising it from 22 to 32 euros starting in January
November 28, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no
EU antitrust regulators will examine whether Apple's Apple Ads and Apple Maps should be subject to the onerous requirements of the bloc's digital
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's top peace negotiator quits after raid by anti-graft police
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's powerful chief of staff Andriy Yermak, a close ally who has headed Ukraine's negotiation team at fraught U.S.-backed peace talks, quit
November 28, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Google ditches EU antitrust complaint about Microsoft cloud amid EU probe
Alphabet's Google on Friday dropped its EU
November 28, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone growth, inflation on benign path, keeping rate cut bets muted
Euro zone growth and inflation remain on a benign path, a slew of fresh data suggested on Friday, supporting economists' bets that no further European Central Bank rate cuts are
November 28, 2025
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German inflation rises more than expected; labour market, retail sales weak
German inflation accelerated more than expected in November, reaching the highest level since February, while the number of people out of work rose and retail sales
November 28, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Italy ekes out marginal GDP growth in Q3, buoyed by exports
Italy's economy posted marginal growth of 0.1% in the third quarter from the previous three months thanks mainly to exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising
November 28, 2025
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Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the European Union's plan to use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine could endanger the chances for a
November 28, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Bulgaria will resubmit draft 2026 budget after protests
Bulgaria's government will resubmit to parliament for approval its 2026 budget plan, the first drafted in euros before the country adopts the currency on January 1, the prime minister
November 28, 2025
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Spain October retail sales rise 3.8% y/y
Spanish retail sales rose 3.8% in October from a year earlier on a calendar-adjusted basis and excluding the effects of inflation, after falling from a revised 4.1% in September, the
November 28, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation falls to 3.1% in November
Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November, from 3.2% in the period through October, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE)
November 28, 2025
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Swedish GDP grew 1.1% in the third quarter, final data shows
Sweden's gross domestic product grew 1.1% in the third quarter of 2025 from the previous three month period and grew 2.6% compared to the same quarter a year earlier, final
November 28, 2025
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Putin hosts Hungary's Orban for talks on energy and Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow on Friday on a rare visit by an EU and NATO leader, saying he would still be happy for
November 28, 2025
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Tepid end to torrid November
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee On perhaps the slowest trading day of the year, investors are dealing with an outage on CME Group platform affecting
November 28, 2025
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German president visits Guernica, site of 1937 Nazi bombing
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday became the first German head of state to visit Guernica, the Basque town devastated by a Nazi air raid during
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy's 'man for all seasons' resigns amid Ukraine corruption probe
Ask Ukrainians who the country's most powerful figure was after the president, and many would say Andriy Yermak, his chief of staff and a key negotiator during four
November 28, 2025
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China bans pork imports from Barcelona after Spain's swine fever outbreak
China has banned pork imports from Barcelona province after Spain detected its first case of African swine fever in three decades in two wild
November 28, 2025
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French minister backs telecoms group Orange's temporary closure of Marseille site over crime fears
French telecoms group Orange is right to temporarily close its site in Marseille to protect staff from problems related to drug gangs in the area, the country's
November 28, 2025
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Workers strike on Black Friday at Amazon warehouses in Germany
Workers went on strike at Amazon warehouses in Germany on Black Friday aiming to disrupt operations on a key sales day as they push for a collective bargaining
November 28, 2025
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Philippine's detained ex-leader Duterte loses appeal
The International Criminal Court ruled on Friday that the Philippines' 80-year-old former President Rodrigo Duterte must remain detained despite a
November 28, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Romanian defence minister resigns after admitting lying in his resume
Romanian Defence Minister Ionut Mosteanu resigned on Friday after admitting he had lied about his studies in his resume, saying he did not want his personal "mistakes" to distract
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UN says Israeli forces' killing of two West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'
The United Nations said on Friday that the killing of two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank by Israeli security forces the previous day appeared to be a "summary execution."
November 28, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
'Slow' EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials' reliance on China
The EU executive will unveil next week measures to cut the bloc's over-reliance on China
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
At crowded Ukrainian cemetery, mourners yearn for war to end
After losing her son to Russia's war in Ukraine, Olya Kachmaryk hopes a new U.S.-backed peace plan can finally end the fighting - even if it could mean giving
November 28, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel
Lufthansa Airlines aims to increase profitability in 2026, says CEO
Germany's Lufthansa wants to increase profitability at its core brand next year after it is set to return to the black this year, Lufthansa Airlines' CEO Jens Ritter said on
November 28, 2025
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World
Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer's death
Italy’s fashion house Armani has appointed a new board to guide the company following the death of its founder Giorgio Armani earlier this year
November 28, 2025
Arts|Europe|Travel|World
Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors
Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors
November 28, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Sweden promises action against illegal sex doll sales
The Swedish government has pledged to combat the sale of childlike sex dolls online
November 28, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Britain says talks to join EU defence fund have broken down
Britain said on Friday that talks to join the European Union's defence fund SAFE have broken down, in a setback for a much-vaunted post-
November 28, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after D.C. attack
U.N. agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze
November 28, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
Germany's Merz to visit Israel, meet PM Netanyahu
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Israel on December 6 and 7 for his first official visit since taking office, a German government spokesperson said on Friday.
November 28, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Poll shows far‑right leader and independent admiral tied in race for Portugal's presidency
Far-right leader Andre Ventura and a former navy admiral running as an independent are neck-and-neck in voter intentions for Portugal's January presidential
November 28, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption
Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption
November 28, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Pope Leo denounces misuse of religion for ‘justifying’ war, violence or fanaticism
Pope Leo denounces misuse of religion for ‘justifying’ war, violence or fanaticism
November 28, 2025
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German parliament passes debt-heavy 2026 budget
Germany's parliament on Friday passed the budget for 2026 with over 180 billion euros ($208 billion) in new debt, outlining how Berlin will use its financial firepower to revive the
November 28, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World
Paris prosecutor says arrested man is thought to be 4th member of Louvre heist gang
French police have arrested a man believed to be the fourth member of the team that stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre Museum
November 28, 2025
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance
Why Georgia prosecutor killed election interference case against Trump
A Georgia prosecutor on Wednesday officially dropped the historic racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, closing the chapter in a legal effort once seen as a grave threat to Trump’s political future.
November 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks
November 27, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Italy sends Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast to Germany
A Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in 2022 arrived in Germany on Thursday after Italy's top court approved
November 27, 2025
Europe|World
Putin says it's senseless to sign documents with 'illegitimate' Ukrainian leadership
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called the Ukrainian leadership illegitimate and said it was senseless to sign any documents with them.
November 27, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets
Ukraine still has a critical need for external financing, officials said on Thursday, issuing a fresh appeal for the EU to approve a loan backed by frozen Russian
November 27, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Spanish court orders remand in jail for former minister
Spain's Supreme Court ordered prison on remand for former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos on Thursday, who is implicated in one of the corruption scandals dogging the leftist
November 27, 2025
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves
Irish novelist Sally Rooney said Britain's decision to ban pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation could stop her receiving royalties and even lead to her
November 27, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Germany's Merz: Ukraine will need strong army after any peace deal
Ukraine will need strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace deal with Russia is agreed and Kyiv should not be forced to surrender territory, German Chancellor
November 27, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that outline draft peace proposals discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of
November 27, 2025
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Technology|World
Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance
Adam Nagy, one of Hungary’s most popular podcasters, says building an audience on YouTube gave him the financial independence to speak his mind in a media
November 27, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Ukrainian sports minister rejects idea of Russian athletes returning for Winter Olympics
Ukrainian sports minister rejects idea of Russian athletes returning for Winter Olympics
November 27, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Turkey says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire needed first before discussing troop deployment
Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia must be achieved first before any discussions can take place on possible troop deployment for a
November 27, 2025
Education|Europe|Travel|World
Walking tours shed light on Madrid's hidden Black history
In Madrid, specialised tour guides are leading visitors past the customary landmarks to focus on an African heritage that barely appears in Spanish textbooks and
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports
STOXX 600 ends steady after multiple-session rally; Puma, Allfunds jump on takeover buzz
European shares ended largely steady on Thursday after three consecutive sessions of gains, driven by rising hopes of a U.S. interest rate cut next
November 27, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Interpol elects France's Lucas Philippe as new president
Global police agency Interpol elected French police official Lucas Philippe as its president on Thursday.
November 27, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Pope Leo, flying on Thanksgiving, given two pumpkin pies on papal plane
Like many Americans on the annual holiday of Thanksgiving, Pope Leo was travelling on Thursday, flying from Rome to Turkey for his first
November 27, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots' rights, is unacceptable
A maritime demarcation deal signed between Lebanon and Cyprus violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the island and is therefore unacceptable, Turkey said on Thursday.
November 27, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
French antitrust watchdog dismisses complaint filed against Microsoft
French antitrust watchdog on Thursday dismissed a complaint filed against Microsoft by local search engine Qwant which accused the U.S. company of abusing its dominant position.
November 27, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law
Two Swiss lawmakers asked prosecutors to examine whether gifts by Swiss business leaders to U.S.
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Euro zone sentiment indicator, lending data confirm lukewarm growth
Bank lending to euro zone firms held steady last month while a key EU economic sentiment indicator edged up in November, adding to evidence that the currency bloc continues to
November 27, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia to close Polish consulate in Siberia in row over railway sabotage
Russia on Thursday ordered Poland to close its consulate in the Siberian city of Irkutsk in retaliation for Warsaw's decision to close the last Russian consulate in Poland
November 27, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
ECB's Kazaks says time is not ripe for a rate cut
It is too early for the European Central Bank to discuss another interest rate cut as inflation in the euro zone might still turn out higher than expected, ECB policymaker Martins
November 27, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Russian court jails eight men for life over Ukrainian truck bomb attack
A Russian military court on Thursday sentenced eight men to life in prison over their purported role in a deadly Ukrainian truck bomb attack on the
November 27, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK net migration drops by two-thirds as government rolls out tougher policies
Long-term net migration to Britain fell by more than two-thirds in the year to June, official data showed on Thursday, extending a downward trend fuelled by tougher
November 27, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB accounts show no hurry to cut rates, debate on declaring end of easing
European Central Bank policymakers were in no hurry to cut rates when they met last month as uncertainty remained high and some even thought that no more easing would be needed,
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
JPMorgan to build multi-billion pound tower in London's Canary Wharf
JPMorgan Chase & Co will build a tower in London's Canary Wharf financial district, unveiling plans on Thursday to invest billions of pounds on the heels of a budget
November 27, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Spanish parliament rejects government's 2026 spending plan
Spain's lower house rejected the government's proposed 2026 spending plan on Thursday, providing a setback to the government's attempts to restore a normal budget timetable.
November 27, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Air France, Airbus dispute pilot roles in Rio-Paris crash
Air France and Airbus clashed over the role of pilots in a mid-Atlantic crash that killed 228 passengers and crew more than 16 years ago as the two companies fought
November 27, 2025
Europe|Political|World
France's Macron unveils voluntary military service amid 'accelerating threats'
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Portugal's centre-right government passes 2026 budget with Socialists' abstention
Portugal's parliament on Thursday gave final approval to the centre-right minority government's 2026 budget, projecting slightly faster growth and a fourth
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
UK's Reeves fights criticism that she raised taxes to fund welfare
British finance minister Rachel Reeves fought back on Thursday against criticism that she was raising the tax burden to a post-World War Two high to
November 27, 2025
Europe|World
French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new military service program for volunteers aged 18 and 19
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
New Remy CEO targets growth after cost cuts cushion profit drop
Remy Cointreau's new CEO outlined a series of strategic changes on Thursday, including lowering prices to sell more cognac, and said the
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Is the dollar headed for the carvery?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook As markets settled in for the U.S.
November 27, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Moldova complains of unacceptable intrusion of Russian drone
Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday to complain about the latest intrusion of drones into its airspace and urged Moscow to take measures to prevent further instances.
November 26, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Mbappé scores 4, PSG hits 5, Arsenal topples Bayern and teenage scorers shine in Champions League
It was a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Turkey central bank to adjust policy to hit target despite disinflation slowdown, chief says
Turkey's central bank will adjust policy to hit its targets despite a recent slowdown in the disinflation process, Governor Fatih Karahan said on Wednesday.
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian nationals among 4 people arrested in France over espionage investigation
French authorities have arrested members of a pro-Russia group over alleged links to espionage-related activities
November 26, 2025
Business|Europe|Sports|World
European league of American football and breakaway teams reach deal to reunite
An American football league in Europe and the teams that recently broke away from it demanding structural reforms have reached a deal to reunite and play next season
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Health
US Medicare price cuts manageable for most drugmakers, analysts say
U.S.
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Italy's Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts
Italy's Senate has postponed debate on a landmark bill that would stipulate for the first time that sex without consent constitutes rape, exposing tensions within Prime Minister
November 26, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Berlin needs to brace for shifting, unreliable alliances, says minister
Germany must redefine its geopolitical role to adapt to a situation in which it is unclear what alliances can be relied on and will persist in future, Defence Minister Boris
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
STOXX 600 climbs on Fed cut hopes; banks rally post-UK budget announcement
By Anastasiia Kozlova, Purvi Agarwal and Tharuniyaa .
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB should cut rates only if inflation path points downward without rebound, Vujcic says
The European Central Bank must not try to micromanage monetary policy and should only cut interest rates again if price growth is heading below target without rebounding,
November 26, 2025
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute
The Czech Republic's populist ANO party on Wednesday proposed appointing to cabinet a right-wing eurosceptic who has been criticised for performing a Nazi salute, complicating
November 26, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia rules out big concessions on Ukraine as leak shows Witkoff advised Moscow
Russia will make no big concessions on a peace plan for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday, after a leaked recording of
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Hungary to boost oil deliveries to Serbia as US sanctions cut supplies
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL will increase crude oil and fuel deliveries to Serbia after supplies to its Russia-owned NIS refinery were cut due to U.S. sanctions, Hungary's
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's security council chief questioned in corruption probe, media report
Senior Ukrainian security official Rustem Umerov, a key figure in peace negotiations with Moscow and Washington, was questioned as a witness by anti-corruption investigators probing
November 26, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
President Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Euro zone banks should prepare for risk of dollar squeeze, ECB says
Euro zone lenders with big dollar businesses should bulk up their liquidity and capital cushions to withstand any squeeze in a U.S. currency made more volatile by President Donald
November 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU urgently seeks agreement on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as US touts other ideas
The European Union has accelerated efforts to agree on a scheme to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine after a U.S.-backed peace plan last week set out
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe
RWE and Apollo Global Management close transaction for German power grid
German power utility RWE and U.S. investor Apollo Global Management said on Wednesday that they successfully closed their partnership transaction for a joint venture to fund power grid
November 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin cannot leave Ukraine war successfully, German chancellor says
Russian President Vladimir Putin must accept he has no option to leave the war in Ukraine successfully, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday.
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Relatively cheap European stocks set for another 11% gain in 2026- Reuters poll
European shares will repeat this year's strong gains in 2026, a Reuters poll indicated, with investors hopeful that an improving economic environment combined with
November 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Poland to receive $51 billion from EU's defence investment programme, PM says
Poland will receive 44 billion euros ($50.91 billion) from the European Union's SAFE programme to boost its armed forces, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday.
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday said there were signs the economy is turning a corner following his landmark reform of fiscal rules earlier this year,
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology
European carmakers hope for reprieve on 2035 combustion engine ban
Europe's embattled carmakers are hoping for a reprieve when Brussels unveils an auto sector package next month, which could water down an effective ban on new combustion engines initially
November 26, 2025
Europe|Health|Technology|World
EU Parliament pushes for age limits on social media to safeguard minors
The European Parliament called on Wednesday for the European Union to set minimum ages for children to access social media, to combat a rise in mental health
November 26, 2025
Europe|Interview|Sports|Travel|World
British globe trekker faces changed world on final leg of 27-year journey
Karl Bushby, a British ex-paratrooper who set out in 1998 to walk around the world, is on the final stretch of his 27-year-long trek
November 26, 2025
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Russia says its proposals on New START arms treaty are intended to prevent negative global scenarios
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that Moscow's proposals regarding the New START nuclear arms control treaty are designed to prevent negative global
November 26, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner release, sources say
The Trump administration and Belarus are discussing the possible release of at least 100 political prisoners by Minsk soon, three sources familiar with the
November 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Belgian national strike disrupts schools, flights and public transport
The third and final day of a national strike in Belgium on Wednesday grounded most flights at Brussels Airport and disrupted public transport.
November 26, 2025
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World
European states buy underwater drones for military use, manufacturer says
Two European governments have agreed to buy underwater drones for military use, their German manufacturer told Reuters,
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|Technology|World
EU states back away from forcing Big Tech to detect and remove child pornography
European Union member states have agreed a common position on draft online child protection legislation without forcing global tech companies to identify and remove online child
November 26, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Meta slams EU's 'aberrant' antitrust demands for data on Facebook
Meta Platforms on Wednesday hit out at EU antitrust regulators for what it said were "aberrant" requests for information during two investigations four years ago,
November 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Ireland tightens immigration rules in bid to slow population growth
Ireland introduced measures to tighten its immigration rules on Wednesday that the justice minister said were aimed at slowing a "worryingly" high rate of population growth amid
November 26, 2025
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World
AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination
Alibaba's AliExpress said it has banned a China-based seller of childlike sex dolls from its marketplace after a Reuters examination of
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Reality check for EU: China is eating your lunch, find growth at home, ECB chief economist argues
The world economy is undergoing transformative changes beyond U.S. tariffs and Europe needs to start finding growth at home because its traditional sources of
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World
France's highest court upholds Sarkozy conviction in 2012 campaign financing case
France's highest court on Wednesday upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for illegal campaign financing in his failed 2012 re-election bid, his
November 26, 2025
Business|Europe|MidEast|World
Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum
A senior Kremlin official confirms that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Jailed Georgian opposition politician gets extra sentence for splashing water at judge
A leader of one of Georgia's main opposition groups was sentenced to an additional 1-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of contempt of court for throwing
November 26, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Trump brushes off concerns about Witkoff’s interactions with Russians as leaked transcript roils Washington
Trump brushes off concerns about Witkoff’s interactions with Russians as leaked transcript roils Washington
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|Sports
Man pleads guilty to ramming crowd at Liverpool soccer parade
A driver accused of injuring over 100 people by ramming his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship has changed his plea to guilty
November 26, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games after bad weather forced officials to move the traditional lighting from ancient Olympia to a nearby museum
November 26, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know
Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know
November 26, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know
Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Germany remains EU's top net contributor despite economic slump, study shows
Germany remained the European Union's largest net contributor in 2024 despite its ongoing economic crisis, though its payments have fallen sharply
November 26, 2025
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process
After 26 years in a Turkish prison, Abdullah Ocalan is carving out a key role for himself as Ankara tries to end his outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party's four-decade insurgency.
November 26, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Italy antitrust watchdog may curb Meta as WhatsApp AI probe widens
Italy’s antitrust watchdog said it may impose interim measures on Meta as it widened a probe into whether the U.S. tech giant abused its dominance by blocking rival
November 26, 2025
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Russian drones injure 19, cause extensive damage in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces staged a mass drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia late on Tuesday, triggering fires, injuring 19 people and badly damaging buildings and vehicles,
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
China's GWM targets 300,000 annual production with first Europe car plant
China's Great Wall Motor is targeting annual production of 300,000 vehicles by 2029 in Europe where it is scouting locations for its first car
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
UK ban on pro-Palestine group branded 'authoritarian' as appeal begins
The British government's ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation amounted to an authoritarian restriction on protest, lawyers
November 26, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal
U.S.
November 26, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
Tesla struggles to course correct from sales skid
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent much of this year focused on the carmaker’s robotics pursuits and winning shareholder approval for his freshly minted $1 trillion
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
INEOS plans to transform the Nini oil field in the North Sea into a carbon storage site
November 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
US Army secretary takes unlikely role as key negotiator in push to end Russia-Ukraine war
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has become a key negotiator in the Trump administration’s push to end the Russia-Ukraine war
November 26, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Trump says he's sending his envoys to see Putin and Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war
President Donald Trump says his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been "fine-tuned."
November 25, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin says authorities must 'strengthen' Russian identity in Ukraine
Russian authorities must increase the number of people who identify as Russian and speak Russian in the parts of Ukraine incorporated into the country since Moscow's 2022 invasion,
November 26, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich returned to prison after refusing 'forced deportation'
Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich, who was freed from prison in a U.S.-brokered deal but refused to leave his native country, has been returned to prison
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World
European car industry risks 'irreversible decline', Stellantis chairman warns
Stellantis Chairman John Elkann on Tuesday warned that the European auto industry risks an "irreversible decline".
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World
France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse
France and Germany are ratcheting up pressure on their industrial champions to rescue Europe's next-generation fighter
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe
In plea to EU, Stellantis chairman warns European car industry risks 'irreversible decline'
Stellantis Chairman John Elkann on Tuesday warned the European auto industry risks an "irreversible decline" if the European Union does not soften its stance on cuts in carbon
November 25, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK to move with EU on Russian frozen assets, Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday told a Coalition of the Willing meeting that London was "ready to move" with the European Union on providing financial support to
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says Kyiv ready to move forward with peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv was ready to move forward with a U.S.-backed peace deal, and that he was prepared to discuss its sensitive points with U.S.
November 25, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe
Renoir painting of son sold for $1.68 million at auction
A rarely seen painting by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, depicting his son and his nursemaid, was sold for 1.45 million euros ($1.68 million) at an
November 25, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
The leaders of the European countries supporting Ukraine, the so-called coalition of the willing, on Tuesday insisted to keep pressuring Russia with sanctions in a video call with
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK government approves 4.1% rise in minimum wage for 2026
Britain's main minimum wage rate will rise by 4.1% to 12.71 pounds ($16.67) an hour next April to keep up with average pay, the government said on Tuesday, despite
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
'Coalition of the Willing' supports Trump's efforts to put an end to Ukraine war
Leaders of Britain, France and Germany, following their Coalition of the Willing meeting on Tuesday, expressed support for U.S.
November 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was ready to advance a U.S.-backed framework for ending the war with Russia and
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian president's chief of staff expects US army secretary Driscoll in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said on Tuesday he spoke to U.S.
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal
Kirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key player in drafting a new proposal to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World
2026 World Cup draw can separate top-ranked Spain, Argentina, France and England until semifinals
The 2026 World Cup draw next week will reward the four highest-ranked teams who are Spain, Argentina, France and England with being placed in separate sections of a new tennis-style seeded tournament bracket
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Brussels airport says 110 extra flights cancelled on Wednesday due to strike
Brussels Airport will cancel 110 of the 203 incoming flights on Wednesday, in addition to the departing flights already scrapped due to a nationwide strike, a spokesperson said,
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Italy's southern regional votes cast shadow on Meloni's 2027 prospects
Key wins for Italy's opposition in southern regional elections show cracks in the ruling conservative bloc's dominance, raising doubts over Prime
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
EU Commission says euro zone 2026 fiscal stance should stay neutral
The aggregated fiscal stance of euro zone countries should stay neutral next year, the European Commission said on Tuesday in a recommendation that is to help coordinate fiscal
November 25, 2025
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Travel|World
‘We trained for this’: Recent drill helped Louisville airport crews rapidly respond to plane crash
‘We trained for this’: Recent drill helped Louisville airport crews rapidly respond to plane crash
November 25, 2025
Arts|Environment|Europe|Travel|World
‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome
‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome
November 25, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probation
Cristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World Cup despite his red card in a qualifying game last week for elbowing an Ireland opponent
November 25, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Bizarre red cards: Gueye joins list including Zidane, Simunic and Hazard after slapping own teammate
Idrissa Gueye’s sending-off for Everton for slapping his teammate in the face during the Premier League match at Manchester United joins the list of soccer’s most bizarre red cards
November 25, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World
4 more arrested in $102M Louvre jewel heist, Paris prosecutor says
The Paris prosecutor has announced four more arrests in connection with the $102 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum
November 25, 2025
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World
Italian man accused of dressing up as his dead mom to claim her pension
Italian man accused of dressing up as his dead mom to claim her pension
November 25, 2025
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics
The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games will be lit at Ancient Olympia, continuing a tradition that uses the sun’s rays to symbolize continuity with the original Greek competitions
November 25, 2025
Arts|Crime|Europe|World
Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist
Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist
November 25, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
NATO scrambles jets after deepest drone breach yet into Romania
Romanian and German NATO fighter jets were scrambled on Tuesday near Romania's border with Ukraine to respond to a drone incursion that penetrated deeper than ever into Romanian
November 25, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World
French prosecutor opens probe on Ebay over suspicion of sale of illicit goods
The French prosecutor's office on Tuesday said it had opened an investigation on U.S.
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Reform UK's Farage says he 'never directly racially abused anybody' after school charges
Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's anti-immigration Reform UK party, has said he has "never directly racially abused anybody", after a report alleging he made antisemitic remarks
November 25, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Vatican warns against rise in polyamory, saying ‘succession of faces’ does not rival exclusive union
Vatican warns against rise in polyamory, saying ‘succession of faces’ does not rival exclusive union
November 25, 2025
Europe|World
Britain still planning for multinational force in Ukraine - PM Starmer's spokesperson
Britain is still making plans for a multinational force in Ukraine after a ceasefire is agreed, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Tuesday.
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Sweden wants long-range weapon systems able to strike inside Russia
Sweden's military wants long-range cruise missiles able to strike targets deep inside other countries, a deterrent which the defence minister said on Tuesday was
November 25, 2025
Arts|Crime|Europe|World
Person suspected of being fourth member of Louvre robbery gang has been arrested -Le Parisien
A person suspected of being the fourth member of the main gang that robbed the Louvre last month has been arrested, reported Le Parisien paper on Tuesday.
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UK tax options for finance minister Reeves in budget
British finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to raise tens of billions of pounds in taxes in her budget on Wednesday to stay on track for her self-imposed fiscal rules, a key
October 30, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Russia says amended US peace plan must reflect 'spirit and letter' of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that an amended peace plan for Ukraine must reflect the "spirit and letter" of understandings reached between President
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
NATO must speed up work on eastern flank drone protection, Poland says
NATO must speed up work on strengthening the protection of its eastern flank from drones, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said after Romania scrambled fighter jets
November 25, 2025
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World
France seeks three-month suspension of Shein over sex dolls
The French government will ask a Paris judge on Wednesday to order the suspension of Chinese online platform Shein in the country for three months
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
UK retailers' confidence collapses to 17-year low before budget
British retailers have reported the sharpest drop in confidence in 17 years and their sales fell again ahead of Wednesday's budget which is likely to include tax increases, according
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
European companies cut jobs in response to slowing economy
Several European companies have frozen hiring or cut jobs this year, citing difficult economic conditions exacerbated by U.S. tariffs.
October 28, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia launches deadly strikes in Kyiv as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi
Russia launches deadly strikes in Kyiv as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
The European Union votes to deepen defense industry ties with Ukraine
European Union lawmakers have voted to deepen integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine as a U.S. peace plan remains in flux and Russia’s unconventional warfare operations rattle the 27-nation bloc
November 25, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Finland clings to happiness crown as economic gloom deepens
Harsh economic headwinds are sending
November 25, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian barrage on Kyiv kills seven, disrupts energy supplies
Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Tuesday, officials said, killing seven people, wounding 21,
November 25, 2025
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
EU needs new approach to spending to boost growth, ECB's Sleijpen says
The European Union needs to revamp how it spends money to revive growth, curbing state aid and redirecting funds towards "public goods" that will be critical for future growth, Dutch
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares jump on Ukraine peace prospects, US rate cut hopes
European shares extended gains on Tuesday, led by materials and financial stocks, as investors continued to draw optimism from prospects of a
November 25, 2025
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ECB policy 'in a good place' despite small inflation worries, policymakers say
European Central Bank policy is in a "good place" the Dutch and Irish central bank governors said on Tuesday, repeating the bank's long-standing mantra that has kept expectations for
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Ageing populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD
Countries must act now to keep slowing population growth from wreaking havoc on their long-term economic prospects, the European Bank for Reconstruction and
November 25, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
EU court says same-sex marriages should be recognised throughout bloc
The EU's highest court ruled on Tuesday that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
UK's Domino's Pizza CEO steps down as strategy shift takes shape
Britain's Domino's Pizza said on Tuesday that CEO Andrew Rennie has stepped down, marking another senior departure as the company shifts strategy to tackle weak sales and rising costs.
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German home prices on track for 3%-plus annual rises, further stretching affordability- Reuters poll
German home prices will rise around 3% annually over the coming years, according to property analysts polled by Reuters, outstripping overall inflation and further
November 25, 2025
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Germany's foreign minister to visit China before year's end after postponed trip
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul plans to visit China before the end of this year, he said at a policy forum in Berlin on Tuesday, after postponing a planned October trip at
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
UK's easyJet beats annual profit expectations, lifts target for holidays business
British carrier easyJet reported better-than-expected full-year operating profit on Tuesday and lifted its medium-term target for its holidays
November 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
From Paul VI to Leo XIV: A history of the pope's overseas tours
Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon.
November 25, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
French President Macron says Trump's Ukraine peace plan needs improvement
U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan needs improvement to make it acceptable for Ukraine and Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron told RTL radio on Tuesday.
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology
European car sales rise 4.9% in October, ACEA says
New car sales in Europe rose 4.9% in October as electric cars outpaced petrol and diesel registrations, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association data showed on
November 25, 2025
Americas|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle
Court order prevents LA coroner from releasing details of teen's body found in singer d4vd’s Tesla
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office says a court order forbids the coroner from releasing details of the investigation into the death of a teen girl whose body was found in the trunk of a car registered to the singer d4vd
November 24, 2025
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|US
Udo Kier, striking German actor from 'My Own Private Idaho' and 'Ace Ventura,' dies at 81
A German actor known for his icy gaze and unique screen presence, Udo Kier has died at 81
November 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
German family-business association lifts ban on contacts with far-right AfD
Germany’s association of family-owned companies has lifted its ban on contacts with AfD lawmakers, signalling the far-right party’s growing acceptability in parts of the business
November 24, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
US and Kyiv discuss reworked plan to end war in Ukraine
U.S. and Ukrainian officials sought to narrow the gaps between them on Monday over a plan to end the war in Ukraine, after
November 24, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Germany's Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security
Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany, drawing revelers to enjoy mulled wine, grilled sausages, and festive attractions
November 24, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Officials say progress made on amending US peace plan for Ukraine
Officials say progress was made in urgent weekend talks on amending the U.S. peace proposal for Ukraine that many saw as favoring Russia
November 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Amazon's satellite internet licence faces legal challenge in France
A French union filed a legal challenge on Monday against a decision by the country's telecoms regulator to grant radio spectrum to Amazon's
November 24, 2025
Environment|Europe|World
Russian heating and power plant back on line after Ukrainian drone attack
A heating and power plant in Russia's Moscow region has resumed operations after shutting down due to a fire caused by a Ukrainian drone strike, regional governor Andrei Vorobyov
November 24, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|World
Italian regional votes show no sign of opposition breakthrough
Italy's leftist opposition and ruling parties held their ground in regional votes, provisional results showed on Monday, wrapping up a round of races in 2025 that saw
November 24, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Poland's foreign minister summons Israeli ambassador over Yad Vashem post
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski has summoned the Israeli ambassador over a post by Yad Vashem
November 24, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his ability to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise
November 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology
EU missing the boat on AI, jeopardising its future, Lagarde warns
Europe is jeopardising its own future by missing the boat on artificial intelligence and must quickly remove obstacles that prevent the diffusion of this new technology, European
November 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Northrop expects Europe growth even after a Ukraine ceasefire
U.S. defence company Northrop Grumman expects continued growth in Europe even if the Russian war in Ukraine is halted, as nations aim to replenish weapons
November 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World
US demands 'balanced' EU digital rules before it cuts steel tariffs
The United States on Monday demanded that the European Union make its regulation of the tech sector more "balanced" in exchange for a reduction of U.S. tariffs
November 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Health|Science|World
Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's drug trials fail in blow to weight-loss giant
Novo Nordisk's closely watched Alzheimer's trials of an older oral version of its semaglutide drug failed to help slow
November 24, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World
Trafigura's former top nickel trader denies he colluded on $600 million fraud
Trafigura's former head nickel trader denied allegations by Indian businessman Prateek Gupta on Monday in a London trial that he helped devise a $600 million fraud to
November 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|Health
Ice cream only: Magnum braces for life on its own as Unilever spinoff nears
Unilever's ice cream business is gearing up for its multi-billion-dollar spin-off next month, ready to tackle challenges from logistics to the rising
November 24, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK PM Starmer says more work needed for 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday there was more work to do to establish a "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine, but progress was being made.
November 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Iran's foreign minister to hold talks in Paris on Nov. 26, French foreign ministry says
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart in Paris on November 26 to discuss bilateral and regional issues as well as Iran's contested
November 24, 2025
Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
As clouds threaten ceremony, Greece prepares a backup flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Organizers in Ancient Olympia conducted an emergency lighting of the Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, taking advantage of a brief spell of sunshine amid Greece’s stormy weather
November 24, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin says European counter-proposal for Ukraine peace does not work for Russia
The Kremlin on Monday said that a European counter-proposal to a U.S. 28-point peace plan for Ukraine was not constructive and that it simply did not work for Moscow.
November 24, 2025
Africa|Americas|Asia|Education|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|US|World
Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism
In 1946, young men in khaki shirts marched through Atlanta performing Nazi salutes and promising racial vengeance. They lasted 10 months. Today’s fascists aren’t as easily banished.
November 24, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Poland charges third Ukrainian with helping Russia in railway sabotage
Polish prosecutors have arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of collaborating with Russia to sabotage a rail track, they said on Monday.
November 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU vows to keep supporting Ukraine with cash and weapons as peace talks continue
European Council President Antonio Costa pledged on Monday that the European Union will keep on supporting Ukraine, as he hailed "new momentum" in peace negotiations to end the war
November 24, 2025
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe
Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81
Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81
November 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
French PM pressures lawmakers to pass 2026 budget despite parliament tensions
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu put pressure on lawmakers on Monday to pass the 2026 budget by the end of the year after the deeply divided lower house of parliament rejected
November 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
EU approves Omnicom's acquisition of IPG without conditions
The EU Commission on Monday said it had unconditionally approved Omnicom Group's $13.25 billion all-stock deal to buy rival Interpublic Group.
November 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German business sentiment unexpectedly falls in November, Ifo survey finds
German business morale unexpectedly fell in November, a survey showed on Monday, as companies lose hope on a recovery of the German economy following two years of
November 24, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says Kyiv working with US, other partners on peace proposals
Ukraine will continue to work with partners including the U.S. on peace proposals, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday, the second day of talks in Switzerland after Washington
November 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Norway's lesson for Europe on wealth taxes: let some millionaires go
Sitting in his lakeside villa in the Swiss city of Lucerne, Borger Borgenhaug misses his grandchildren and the smell of the Nordic sea on a clear
November 24, 2025
Europe|Political|World
United EU position is key to 'good outcome' from Ukraine peace moves, EU's Costa says
A united and coordinated European Union position is key to ensuring a "good outcome" from talks on ending the war in Ukraine, European Council President Antonio Costa said on
November 24, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Kremlin says it will wait to see how talks between US and Ukraine on a potential peace plan pan out
The Kremlin said on Monday that it would wait to see how talks between the United States and Ukraine on a potential peace plan pan out, and would not be commenting on media reports
November 24, 2025
Arts|Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?
Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?
November 24, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Spain's chief prosecutor quits after leak verdict
Spain's chief prosecutor said on Monday he was resigning after the Supreme Court last week found him guilty of leaking confidential information in a case involving a leading
November 24, 2025
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World
Young street musicians jailed for singing anti-Kremlin songs have fled Russia, media report
Two young street musicians who were jailed for more than a month in Russia for singing anti-Kremlin songs have left the country after being released from detention,
November 24, 2025
Education|Europe|Travel|World
Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary
Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Turkey, marking a key event in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity
November 24, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US touts ‘productive’ talks with Ukraine after Trump slams Ukrainian leadership
US touts ‘productive’ talks with Ukraine after Trump slams Ukrainian leadership
November 23, 2025
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World
Shein's first bricks-and-mortar shop highlights department stores' existential pain
Shein's move into the flagship BHV in Paris has added political heat to the troubles of department stores, which are facing an
November 24, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine peace plan darkens the mood across a war-torn nation
A proposed peace plan for Ukraine led by the United States has been met with anguish by many Ukrainians, who fear a post-war amnesty for Russian forces would erase accountability for alleged atrocities
November 23, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
In Geneva, US and Ukraine officials report progress on ending Russia's war but offer few specifics
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they've made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war
November 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Four killed in massive Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, officials say
Russian forces staged a "massive" drone attack on Sunday on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing four people and injuring several others, officials said.
November 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Separatist candidate wins presidential vote in Bosnia's Serb region
A close ally of Bosnia's Serb Republic separatist leader Milorad Dodik won a snap presidential election in a tight race with opposition
November 23, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Real Madrid's winless streak continues with 2-2 draw at Elche, Bellingham gets late equalizer
Real Madrid has been held to a 2-2 draw at Elche in the Spanish league to see its winless streak extend to three matches in all competitions
November 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
US, Ukraine say they have an 'updated and refined' peace framework, but questions remain
The United States and Ukraine said they had created an "updated and refined peace framework" to end the war with Russia that apparently modified
November 23, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Pulisic scores and Maignan saves a penalty as Milan beats Inter in Serie A derby
Christian Pulisic scores in his first start for more than a month and Mike Maignan saves a penalty as AC Milan beats Inter Milan 1-0 in a thrilling derby
November 23, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
Slovenians reject in a referendum a law on assisted dying for terminally ill patients
Slovenians have rejected in a referendum a law that allowed terminally ill patients to end their lives
November 23, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Too Eze: Midfield star's hat trick helps Arsenal beat Spurs and take 6-point lead in Premier League
Eberechi Eze was the inspiration behind Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Tottenham in the north London derby that left his team with a six-point lead in the Premier League
November 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says Ukraine is grateful for efforts by US, Trump
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Ukraine was grateful to the United States and to President Donald Trump for all U.S. efforts aimed at helping Kyiv.
November 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Rubio says Ukraine meeting in Geneva probably the best so far
U.S.
November 23, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Europeans propose changes to US Ukraine plan with higher army cap, NATO-style security pact -doc
Europeans have submitted a modified version of the United States' peace plan for Ukraine that pushes back on proposed limits to Kyiv's armed forces and territorial
November 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Full text of European counter-proposal to US Ukraine peace plan
Below is the text of a European counter-proposal to the United States' draft 28-point Ukraine peace plan, seen by Reuters on Sunday.
November 23, 2025
Africa|Europe|Political|World
Finland's Stubb says Trump 'working very hard' to find solution to war in Ukraine
Finland's President Alexander Stubb told Reuters in an interview on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg that he thought U.S.
November 23, 2025
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's Erdogan says he will speak to Russia's Putin on Monday
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he would have a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine, adding that he would also
November 23, 2025
Europe|Sports|US|World
US ski star Shiffrin wins 2nd straight World Cup slalom of Olympic season
Mikaela Shiffrin dominated another women’s World Cup slalom as the American ski star made it two convincing wins from two races in the discipline in the Olympic season
November 23, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine raises death toll from Ternopil missile strike to 34
Ukrainian authorities on Sunday said 34 people were killed in last week's Russian attack on the western city of Ternopil, the deadliest Russian missile strike on civilians in 2025.
November 23, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force or army reduced -EU's von der Leyen
Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force, its army cannot be reduced leaving it vulnerable to an attack and the European Union must have a central role in a peace deal for
November 23, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel
Christmas tree retailers find lots to like at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction
Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country in the form of a giant Christmas tree sale
November 23, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Ukraine strikes Russian power and heat station in Moscow region
Ukraine struck a heat and power station in the Moscow region on Sunday with drones, triggering a major fire and cutting off heating for
November 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Germany wants to build Europe’s strongest army – a new conscription bill is moving that closer
Germany wants to build Europe’s strongest army – a new conscription bill is moving that closer
November 23, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
China's Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed increased participation from Italian companies in the Chinese market and expressed hope for a fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese
November 23, 2025
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in US thrown into legal limbo by Trump immigration crackdown
Kateryna Golizdra has survived six months in legal limbo - so far.
November 23, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
AP mapping shows France's poorest regions backing Le Pen's party as support for Macron wanes
President Emmanuel Macron's promise to win over far-right voters in France is faltering
November 23, 2025
Europe|World
Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work, Trump signals scope for changes
Western leaders said on Saturday that a peace plan proposed by the United States can be a basis for talks to end Russia's war in
November 22, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
US senators say Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list'
U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio who told them that the peace plan Trump is pushing Kyiv to accept is a “wish list” of the Russians and not the actual U.S. plan
November 22, 2025
Europe|Technology|World
Drone sightings disrupt traffic at Eindhoven airport
Air traffic at Eindhoven airport in the south of the Netherlands was suspended for several hours on Saturday evening due to multiple drone sightings, Dutch defence minister Ruben
November 22, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Liverpool and Man City lose again to boost Arsenal's Premier League title pursuit
Liverpool’s Premier League title defense has lurched deeper into crisis with a 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest
November 22, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's allies push back on a US peace plan seen as favoring Moscow
Ukraine’s Western allies have rallied around the country as they push to revise a U.S. peace plan seen as favoring Moscow
November 22, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine’s allies voice concern over US peace plan ahead of talks Sunday
Ukraine’s allies voice concern over US peace plan ahead of talks Sunday
November 22, 2025
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy
Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital on Saturday in a protest against “injustice and repression”, accusing President Kais Saied of cementing one-man rule by
November 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
France's Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday a peace plan submitted by the U.S. to end the war between Ukraine and Russia was a good basis for work but needed to be revisited,
November 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
European leaders say US peace plan for Ukraine needs work
European leaders said in a joint statement on Saturday that a 28-point U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine, which has been seeking to repel Russian
November 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Germany's Merz: made Europe's commitment to Ukraine clear to Trump during call
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had made clear to U.S.
November 22, 2025
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World
Protesters in Serbia demand accountability for attacks on students
Thousands of anti-government protesters, led by students, marched peacefully through the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday, demanding accountability for those responsible for
November 22, 2025
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle
Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80
Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, personal designer to the late Princess Diana who became a fixture at London Fashion Week for four decades, has died aged 80, his family said in
November 22, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Lukashenko pardons 31 Ukrainians jailed in Belarus, state news agency reports
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens convicted of criminal offences on the territory of Belarus, the state news agency Belta reported on Saturday.
November 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine to meet US in Switzerland to discuss ending war
Kyiv will hold consultations with the U.S. in Switzerland on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, a top Ukrainian security official said on Saturday.
November 22, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Catholic bishop in Spain resigns after abuse allegation
Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of a bishop in Spain who is being investigated over an alleged abuse case, the Vatican said on Saturday.
November 22, 2025
Europe|World
G7 and European leaders discuss Ukraine plan on margins of G20, sources say
Group of Seven nations, EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, and other European leaders were discussing Washington's proposed peace plan for Ukraine on
November 22, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe
Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91
Ornella Vanoni, a beloved Italian singer with a career spanning seven decades, has died at 91
November 22, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine
An American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago
November 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Russia's Ryabkov says potential Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda
The possibility of another meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is on the agenda, a senior Russian diplomat has said.
November 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Any Ukraine peace plan must be accepted in Kyiv, says Polish president
Any peace plan for Ukraine must be accepted in Kyiv, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said, after the U.S. signalled to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Ukraine must accept a U.S.-
November 22, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
French lawmakers reject income part of budget bill as it heads to Senate
The French lower house rejected parts of the 2026 budget bill on Saturday, leaving open whether the politically fragmented parliament, under pressure from investors to reduce a budget
November 22, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe
Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’
Rosalía has won over millions of music lovers for her fusions of flamenco and urban Latin beats
November 22, 2025
Europe|Technology|World
Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life
When Russians look back at 2025, they might remember it as the year when the government took even tighter control of the internet
November 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia says it has taken string of east Ukrainian villages
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had captured a string of frontline settlements in eastern Ukraine, a claim Kyiv has either denied or declined to acknowledge.
November 22, 2025
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Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskiy will have to approve US-backed peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will have to like a U.S.-backed peace plan to halt Russia's invasion and ultimately approve it, U.S.
November 21, 2025
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Putin envoy Dmitriev: Peace plan seeks to end Ukraine losses of land, lives
Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Friday the U.S. plan for a settlement of the war in Ukraine was aimed at preventing more Ukrainian deaths and
November 21, 2025
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Ukraine faces 'difficult choice' as Trump demands acceptance of peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned on Friday that Ukraine risked losing its dignity and freedom — or Washington's backing — over a U.S. peace plan
November 21, 2025
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Zelensky warns of ‘difficult moment in history’ after Trump gives Ukraine days to accept his plan to end war
Zelensky warns of ‘difficult moment in history’ after Trump gives Ukraine days to accept his plan to end war
November 21, 2025
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces a stark choice and risks losing American support over US peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told his country that it could face a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereignty and preserving the American support it needs, as leaders discuss a U.S. peace proposal seen as favoring Russia
November 21, 2025
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Berlin, Paris push companies for fighter jet agreement by mid-December
Germany and France are piling pressure on industrial leaders to find a solution for the troubled joint fighter jet project FCAS - or SCAF - by mid-December, two sources briefed
November 21, 2025
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French foreign minister to hold call with European counterparts to discuss Ukraine, source says
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will host a call with European counterparts on Friday evening to discuss Ukraine, a French diplomatic source said.
November 21, 2025
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Zelenskiy, after Vance call, says Ukraine will work on peace plan at advisor level
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday after a phone call with U.S.
November 21, 2025
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French drone makers eye Ukraine deals amid funding uncertainty
French and Ukrainian drone makers are racing to clinch co-production agreements and orders by year-end, industry, diplomatic and military sources said
November 21, 2025
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Putin says U.S. peace plan can be the basis for peace in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine could be the basis of a resolution of the conflict
November 21, 2025
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SIX Group weighs pan-European SME exchange, acquisitions
By Charlie Conchie LONDON -The operator of the Swiss and Spanish stock markets is weighing acquisitions and the launch of a pan-European equity exchange for small and medium-sized firms, its chief
November 21, 2025
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First skeleton test race on controversial new Olympic sliding track won by Weston
The first official test race on the controversial sliding track being rebuilt for the Milan Cortina Olympics was won by skeleton world champion Matt Weston of Britain
November 21, 2025
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Zelenskiy: Ukraine faces one of the most difficult moments
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Ukrainians to maintain unity amid talks with the U.S. on the new framework for a peace deal with Russia, saying the country risks losing its major
November 21, 2025
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Zelenskiy says he won't betray Ukrainian interests in US-led peace process
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he would not betray Ukraine's interests in a U.S.-led peace process, warning that Kyiv faces a choice
November 21, 2025
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US peace efforts on Ukraine should be supported, Meloni says after talks with Merz
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke on Friday with her German counterpart Friedrich Merz and together they stressed the importance of supporting U.S. efforts to end the war
November 21, 2025
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AIP plans sale or listing of French aluminium plant, union says
U.S. investment firm American Industrial Partners plans to sell or list on the stock market Aluminium Dunkerque, France's largest aluminium plant, a union official said on Friday.
November 21, 2025
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Olympics in doubt for Swiss ski star Gut-Behrami after knee injury in training
Ski star Lara Gut-Behrami has suffered a potentially career-ending left knee injury during training in the United States
November 21, 2025
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Premier League to introduce a spending cap from next season
Premier League teams have agreed to introduce spending caps in England’s top flight from next season
November 21, 2025
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Kering CEO plans 'House of Dreams' investment arm to help trim reliance on Gucci
Kering's new CEO Luca De Meo plans to set up a new unit to scout for up-and-coming brands to invest in, documents seen by Reuters show, as he
November 21, 2025
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Former Reform UK politician jailed for taking bribes from pro-Russians
A British former member of the European parliament and ex-leader of the populist Reform UK in Wales was jailed for more than 10 years on Friday after admitting
November 21, 2025
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EU opens case against Slovakia over constitutional change
The European Commission opened a case against Slovakia on Friday over what it said was a breach of EU law after the country amended its constitution to assert national sovereignty over
November 21, 2025
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What does Russia's claimed capture of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk mean?
President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders told him was the full Russian capture of the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory
October 29, 2025
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US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal, sources say
The United States has threatened to cut intelligence sharing and weapons supplies for Ukraine to press it into agreeing to the framework of a U.S.-brokered peace deal,
November 21, 2025
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Israel-Premier Tech is rebranding as NSN Cycling Team from 2026 with new base in Spain
The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team has found a new name and will race as the NSN Cycling Team from next year
November 21, 2025
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Turkish committee to visit PKK leader Ocalan in prison as part of peace initiative
A Turkish parliamentary committee has agreed to meet with Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan at his prison island
November 21, 2025
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Milan Cortina Olympic mountains are wintry white after 1st big snowstorm of the season
The mountains that will host the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have been hit with their first significant snowstorm of the season
November 21, 2025
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Red Cross to shed nearly 3,000 jobs, scale back budget amid donor fatigue
The International Committee of the Red Cross will reduce its 2026 budget by nearly a fifth to 1.8 billion Swiss francs ($2.2 billion) and cut 2,900 jobs, it said in a
November 21, 2025
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Draft of U.S.-backed peace proposal for Ukraine
Here is the text of a draft version of the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine backed by the United States, according to a copy seen by Reuters 1. Ukraine's sovereignty to be reconfirmed. 2.
November 21, 2025
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Germany, France, UK leaders discuss US-backed Ukraine plan in call with Zelenskiy
The leaders of Germany, France and Britain agreed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a phone call on Friday that Ukrainian forces must remain capable of defending the
November 21, 2025
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Kremlin says around 5,000 Ukrainian troops are trapped in the Kharkiv region
The Kremlin said on Friday that around 5,000 Ukrainian troops were trapped on the eastern bank of the River Oskil, in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region.
November 21, 2025
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Three decades after peace deal, Bosnia still struggles with division
Franjo Sola remembers November 21, 1995, as the best day of his life, when a U.S.-brokered peace deal ended war in Bosnia and
November 21, 2025
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Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'
Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they’re changing the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness
November 21, 2025
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Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal
Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal
November 21, 2025
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France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
France's government is taking action against Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, after it generated posts questioning the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz
November 21, 2025
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Radio Free Europe closing in key Trump ally Hungary
U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) will shut down in Hungary on Friday, it said, ending a five-year run of a media service that a U.S. official
November 21, 2025
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How US sanctions on Russian oil majors will impact the rouble and economy
Here is a look at how U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil, which take effect at 1701 GMT on Friday, may affect the Russian foreign currency market.
November 21, 2025
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Kremlin says US has yet to discuss its Ukraine peace plan in detail with Moscow
The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia had not yet received anything official from the United States about a 28-point U.S. peace plan for Ukraine, but it was ready to negotiate.
November 21, 2025
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Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service shuts down after Trump funding cuts
Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service, Szabad Európa, has ceased operations after the Trump administration decided to cut its funding
November 21, 2025
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EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen
The European Union will keep on supporting Ukraine as Ukraine is the victim of an aggression, the EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday, adding that
November 21, 2025
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Germany's Merz to join call on US-Russian plan to end Ukraine war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will join a phone call about a U.S.-Russian plan to end the war in Ukraine on Friday, two government sources told Reuters.
November 21, 2025
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Polish PM says Russia-backed sabotage has crossed a critical line
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday that sabotage acts inspired and organised by Russia are aimed at destabilising and weakening Poland and bear the hallmarks of "state
November 21, 2025
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European shares log a weekly decline, defence stocks slide
By Anastasiia Kozlova, Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa .
November 21, 2025
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Ukraine says it holds defensive line in northern part of Pokrovsk
Ukraine said on Friday its forces were holding defensive lines in the northern part of the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk and were blocking attempts by Russian troops to advance
November 21, 2025
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EU's von der Leyen to reach out to Zelenskiy on Ukraine peace plan
European Union leaders and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will reach out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss a U.S. peace plan on
November 21, 2025
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Ukraine's president is under growing pressure. Here are 5 things to know
The president of Ukraine is facing a confluence of crises testing his ability to lead an increasingly weary nation nearly four years into a devastating full-scale invasion by Russia
November 21, 2025
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Euro zone business activity grows steadily in November, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity grew steadily this month as services expanded at the quickest pace in 1-1/2 years, while weak demand sent manufacturing back into contraction
November 21, 2025
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German business activity growth loses momentum in November, PMI shows
Germany's private sector growth has lost momentum in November as the manufacturing sector has unexpectedly contracted and the service sector has not expanded as
November 21, 2025
Europe|World
Kyiv says work continues on technical level between teams to study US proposals
Ukraine called on its partners to respect its position as work continues on the technical level to study a U.S.-backed plan to end the war, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday.
November 21, 2025
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French economy stabilises in November as services expand, PMI shows
French business activity almost stabilised in November, according to a survey published Friday, as unexpected growth in the country's dominant service sector nearly offset a sharper
November 21, 2025
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Ubisoft flags strong Q2 bookings in a report delayed by debt covenant breach
French video game group Ubisoft reported quarterly bookings above its guidance on Friday, after a week-long delay in publishing the results related to an accounting change
November 21, 2025
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Russian attack kills five in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, regional governor says
A Russian attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia late on Thursday killed five people and injured three, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said.
November 21, 2025
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Zelenskiy ready for 'honest' work on US-backed plan as Europeans push back
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said after talks with a top U.S.
November 20, 2025
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Rural Greece struggles to cope with predator comeback
Populations of brown bears and wolves are burgeoning in Greece, thanks to conservation efforts
November 21, 2025
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Three-alarm fire as tech selloff resumes, Takaichi stimulus lands
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November 21, 2025
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Trump’s 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine would require land concessions and military reduction
Trump’s 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine would require land concessions and military reduction
November 20, 2025
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EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says
The EU is prepared to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects and will soon announce a list of projects it will support, EU Trade
November 21, 2025
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Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP
President Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv’s military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press
November 20, 2025
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Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg expected to leave his post as new peace plan emerges
President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has informed the White House he’ll leave his post in January
November 20, 2025
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State Department to identify DEI policies and mass migration as ‘human rights infringements’
State Department to identify DEI policies and mass migration as ‘human rights infringements’
November 20, 2025
Europe|World
Rescuers continue to recover bodies from rubble, days after deadly Russian attack on western Ukraine
Rescuers continue to recover bodies from rubble, days after deadly Russian attack on western Ukraine
November 19, 2025
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Russian forces take Ukraine's Kupiansk, top military official says, Ukraine denies it
The chief of Russia's general staff told President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Russian forces had taken control of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, but Ukraine's
November 20, 2025
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Russian video shows soldiers walking freely through ruins of Ukraine's Pokrovsk
Russia's defence ministry released video on Thursday showing its soldiers moving freely through the southern part of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, patrolling deserted streets lined
November 20, 2025
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Spain's Supreme Court finds chief prosecutor guilty in leak case
Spain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it found the country's chief prosecutor guilty of leaking
November 20, 2025
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Zelenskiy will talk with Trump in coming days after receiving peace plan, his office says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has received the draft of a U.S. plan to revive a diplomatic end to the war, and will discuss the "key points required to achieve peace" in the
November 20, 2025
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Bulgaria arrests 35 in large-scale trafficking of cultural goods
Bulgaria has arrested 35 people linked to a criminal network involved in large-scale trafficking of cultural goods across Europe, BTA news agency reported on Thursday, quoting the head of
November 20, 2025
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EU is in touch with X regarding hate speech content on Grok
The European Union is in touch with social media network X regarding hate speech content on X's Grok, which the EU described as 'appalling' and going against European human rights
November 20, 2025
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Europe plans service to gauge climate change role in extreme weather
The EU is launching a service to measure the role climate change is playing in extreme weather events like heatwaves and extreme rain, and
November 20, 2025
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US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official says
The Trump administration says it's seeing signs that its sanctions on Russian oil producers are working
November 20, 2025
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Lawmakers pass bill raising taxes for Russians branded as ‘foreign agents’
Russian lawmakers have passed a new bill boosting taxes for those labeled as foreign agents by the government
November 20, 2025