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Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open

Novak Djokovic has been beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open

Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats

Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats

Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation

Real Madrid has fined Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni $588,000 each for their altercation during practice

Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Europe|Political|World

Denmark's right-wing defence minister to lead government formation talks

The king of Denmark has asked Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen to explore the formation of a potential centre-right government following the breakdown of negotiations

Denmark's right-wing defence minister to lead government formation talks
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks

U.S.

Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged European allies to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action against Iran, even as he sought to repair strained ties with Italy and the Vatican

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican
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Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam have topped the list of baby names in the United States for 2025, marking the seventh consecutive year

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Poland signs first loan deal as part of EU defence spending push

Poland has signed its loan agreement under a European Union defence financing programme, securing 43.7 billion euros to strengthen its military as the bloc steps up efforts

Poland signs first loan deal as part of EU defence spending push
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions

Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address to mark his

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said the United States can have a productive relationship with the Catholic Church despite tensions over President Donald

Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK man denies charge of threatening King Charles' brother Andrew

King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will give evidence in an English court in July at the trial of a man charged with using threatening or abusive words

UK man denies charge of threatening King Charles' brother Andrew
Europe|Political|World

Farage’s Reform UK wins big in local elections, splintering two-party system and piling pressure on Starmer

Farage’s Reform UK wins big in local elections, splintering two-party system and piling pressure on Starmer

Farage’s Reform UK wins big in local elections, splintering two-party system and piling pressure on Starmer
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Hostages in German bank branch released but suspect at large

At least one suspect is at large after taking hostages and then fleeing the scene at a savings bank branch in the western German town of Sinzig, police said on

Hostages in German bank branch released but suspect at large
Arts|Europe|World

Musée d’Orsay opens gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII

Musée d’Orsay opens gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII

Musée d’Orsay opens gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows

Russia has increasingly focused its aerial attacks on small Ukrainian power substations, with increased drone capacity allowing it to

Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows
Europe|World

Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltic states amid drone incidents

Ukraine is considering sending experts to help strengthen air security over the Baltic states, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, after two supposedly Ukrainian

Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltic states amid drone incidents
Business|Economy|Europe

Porsche AG to cut over 500 jobs as it sharpens focus on core business

Porsche AG said on Friday that it planned to cut more than 500 jobs as it discontinues three subsidiaries to focus on core business.

Porsche AG to cut over 500 jobs as it sharpens focus on core business
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Could UK PM Starmer be forced out after local election losses?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to carry on as leader after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local elections that have deepened doubts over his ability

Could UK PM Starmer be forced out after local election losses?
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

A Vatican statement after Pope Leo's meeting with U.S.

Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
Business|Economy|Europe|World

'We are American': Acerinox considers NYSE listing for US arm

The head of Acerinox on Friday kept a door open for a possible New York listing of its U.S. business, which makes the bulk of the Spanish steelmaker's earnings

'We are American': Acerinox considers NYSE listing for US arm
Education|Europe|Travel|World

UK's Princess Kate to visit pioneering Italian schools funded by WW2 scrap metal

On her trip to northern Italy next week, Britain’s Princess of Wales will see how in the years after World War Two communities transformed abandoned military

UK's Princess Kate to visit pioneering Italian schools funded by WW2 scrap metal
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says

EU regulators are giving Alphabet's Google a little bit more time to sooth their concerns after a previous proposal from the company fell short, the European Commission

Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says
Europe|Political|World

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Arts|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

Zara denies infringing Jo Malone trademark in Estee Lauder case

Fashion retailer Zara has denied infringing Estee Lauder's Jo Malone trademark, saying in UK High Court filings that it uses the perfumer's name on fragrances

Zara denies infringing Jo Malone trademark in Estee Lauder case
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children

European Union foreign ministers are expected to adopt new sanctions on Monday related to the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, two EU sources said on Friday.  

EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Water levels on river Rhine in Germany rising after rain but vessels still part loaded

Rain has raised water levels on the river Rhine in Germany enabling vessels to sail with more cargo after shallow water hindered shipping this week, but sailings with full

Water levels on river Rhine in Germany rising after rain but vessels still part loaded
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European shares slide as Middle East tensions flare

European shares slipped on Friday in broad-based losses as a flare-up in the Middle East conflict hit risk sentiment at the end of a week dominated by

European shares slide as Middle East tensions flare
Europe|Political|World

EU wants to move fast on Moldova accession talks, Kallas says

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday there was no exact date yet for opening formal talks on Moldova's accession to the bloc, although the EU

EU wants to move fast on Moldova accession talks, Kallas says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK housing market slows as Iran war hits demand, Halifax data shows

British house prices fell in April for a second month in a row as concerns about the impact of the war in Iran hurt buyer demand and in annual terms they

UK housing market slows as Iran war hits demand, Halifax data shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany's March exports beat expectations, but industrial output falls

German exports rose unexpectedly in March, official data showed on Friday, lifted by higher demand from Europe, as industrial output fell despite a forecast

Germany's March exports beat expectations, but industrial output falls
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Commerzbank plans 3,000 job cuts, raises targets as it fends off UniCredit takeover

Commerzbank plans to cut 3,000 jobs to help it reach more ambitious profit targets as part of a strategy to fend off a takeover by Italy's

Commerzbank plans 3,000 job cuts, raises targets as it fends off UniCredit takeover
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Lagarde is sceptical of euro stablecoins

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde expressed scepticism on Friday over the need for stablecoins pegged to the euro, saying they may hamper the ECB's own

ECB's Lagarde is sceptical of euro stablecoins
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew

A man has pleaded not guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior toward the former Prince Andrew near his home at King Charles III’s Sandringham Estate

Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew
Business|Europe|Political|World

A year in, what's on Pope Leo XIV's to-do list? And what has he done so far?

While Pope Francis opened his pontificate with a flurry of reforms and appointments to shake things up, Pope Leo XIV has taken his time to find his footing

A year in, what's on Pope Leo XIV's to-do list? And what has he done so far?
Economy|Election|Environment|Europe|World

Hungary's incoming prime minister plans a 'regime-change celebration' to mark Orbán's departure

Péter Magyar takes office as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

Hungary's incoming prime minister plans a 'regime-change celebration' to mark Orbán's departure
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Travel|World

British MPs to visit China this month, sources say

A cross-party delegation of British lawmakers will visit China this month, two

British MPs to visit China this month, sources say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK to summon Chinese ambassador after spying convictions

Britain will summon the Chinese ambassador following the conviction of two men for spying on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China,

UK to summon Chinese ambassador after spying convictions
Europe|Political|World

More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says

Russian air defence units have intercepted more than 50 drones heading for Moscow over a period of about 15 hours, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. 

More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange logic'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia's proclamation of a limited ceasefire for its World War Two commemorations exposed the "strange and inappropriate

Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange logic'
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Aston Villa routs Nottingham Forest to reach Europa League final against Freiburg

John McGinn scored twice as Aston Villa routed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League to reach its first major European final in 44 years

Aston Villa routs Nottingham Forest to reach Europa League final against Freiburg
Europe|Political|World

Moldovan parliament restricts use of Russian, prompts opposition walkout

The parliament in ex-Soviet Moldova, controlled by pro-European President Maia Sandu's party, curbed the use of the Russian language in the chamber on

Moldovan parliament restricts use of Russian, prompts opposition walkout
Europe|Health|Sports

Real Madrid's Valverde suffers head injury in altercation with teammate Tchouaméni

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has suffered a head injury, the club said, in an altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni ahead of a weekend match against fierce rival Barcelona

Real Madrid's Valverde suffers head injury in altercation with teammate Tchouaméni
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X

Paris' public prosecutor has opened a judicial investigation into Elon Musk's X social media platform, a new step in a probe over alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent

Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgia hands down long sentences to election-day protest organisers

Georgia sentenced ten people, including a prominent opera singer, to lengthy prison sentences on Thursday after finding them guilty of attempting to overthrow

Georgia hands down long sentences to election-day protest organisers
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain

A U.K. border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting China’s spy agency by conducting “shadow” policing operations in Britain

UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Schnabel bolsters rate hike bets, warns of 'quiet erosion' of central bank independence

One of the European Central Bank's top policymakers warned on Thursday of the rising risk of higher inflation in the wake of the Iran war and

ECB's Schnabel bolsters rate hike bets, warns of 'quiet erosion' of central bank independence
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics

European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said on Thursday that there appeared to be a disconnect between record stock market valuations and the risks facing the

ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Spain seizes 30 tons of cocaine in record European haul, detains 23 crew

Spanish police have seized 30 tons of cocaine from a ship off the Canary Islands and detained its 23-member crew without bail in Europe's largest-ever bust of the drug, the

Spain seizes 30 tons of cocaine in record European haul, detains 23 crew
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Airbus April deliveries at 67, trails year-ago

Airbus said it delivered fewer aircraft in the year to April than in the same period a year earlier, underscoring the pressure on the European planemaker to accelerate handovers to

Airbus April deliveries at 67, trails year-ago
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Porsche axes board position as part of restructuring

German sports car maker Porsche is cutting the number of executive board members to seven from eight as part of a strategic realignment of the company under new CEO Michael

Porsche axes board position as part of restructuring
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Interview|Opinion|World

An outsider artist takes the world's biggest stage with the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

U.S. artist Alma Allen had just months to prepare his exhibition for the Venice Biennale after a fraught selection process came down to the wire

An outsider artist takes the world's biggest stage with the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer
Economy|Europe|Political|World

British voters have spoken in local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

British voters have cast ballots in local and regional elections that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer

British voters have spoken in local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership
Crime|Europe|Political

Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened

Police in England say a man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon near the home of the former Prince Andrew

Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Radev sets out plans for new Bulgarian government after election win

Pro-Russian eurosceptic Rumen Radev promised on Thursday to bring down prices and restore stability in Bulgaria as he named a new cabinet after the president gave him the

Radev sets out plans for new Bulgarian government after election win
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK police arrest man for allegedly threatening former Prince Andrew, Telegraph reports

British police have arrested a man after he allegedly threatened the former Prince Andrew close to his place of residence on Wednesday, the Telegraph newspaper reported on

UK police arrest man for allegedly threatening former Prince Andrew, Telegraph reports
Arts|Europe|Political|World

Anti-Kremlin Pussy Riot demonstrate in Venice against Russia's Biennale return

Dozens of activists from the anti-Kremlin art collective Pussy Riot held a demonstration in Venice on Thursday, waving Ukrainian flags and chanting slogans against President

Anti-Kremlin Pussy Riot demonstrate in Venice against Russia's Biennale return
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys

Ukraine's top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, has arrived in Miami for a series of meetings with U.S. representatives as peace talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?

President Donald Trump announced that he will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as a rift over the Iran war widens between the Republican's

Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China

Two men, including a British immigration officer, were found guilty in a London court on Thursday of spying on behalf of Hong Kong and

Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China
Europe|Travel|World

Tourist wins payout after missing out on sun loungers during family vacation

Tourist wins payout after missing out on sun loungers during family vacation

Tourist wins payout after missing out on sun loungers during family vacation
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio's fence-mending visit over Trump attacks

The Vatican says the “need to work tirelessly in favor of peace” was discussed in talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio's fence-mending visit over Trump attacks
Crime|Europe|World

EU prosecutors arrest 21 Croatians over suspected farm aid fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office said on Thursday it had arrested 21 Croatians, including an acting and a former public official, in a probe into possible corruption and fraud

EU prosecutors arrest 21 Croatians over suspected farm aid fraud
Business|Europe|World

Ukraine Gripen fighter jet deal could be signed within months, defence minister says

Ukraine's purchase of Saab-made Gripen fighter jets could be signed within months, the country's defence minister said on Thursday as he visited his

Ukraine Gripen fighter jet deal could be signed within months, defence minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger

German satellite maker OHB will consider legal action if EU antitrust regulators approve a planned merger of the satellite businesses of Airbus, Thales and

Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger
Arts|Europe|Political|Travel|World

The dark fascist secret hidden beneath one of Europe’s largest railway stations

The dark fascist secret hidden beneath one of Europe’s largest railway stations

The dark fascist secret hidden beneath one of Europe’s largest railway stations
Crime|Europe|World

UK police make third arrest over attempted arson at London synagogue

British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in north London last month, marking the third

UK police make third arrest over attempted arson at London synagogue
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Putin's security is being tightened for Victory Day events

The Kremlin said on Thursday extra security measures were being put in place for Russian President Vladimir Putin in case of a Ukrainian attack on May 9 celebrations marking

Kremlin says Putin's security is being tightened for Victory Day events
Europe|Sports|World

Bayern Munich falls short of Champions League final again ruing referee decisions

Twice in three seasons Bayern Munich has fallen short in the Champions League semifinals with regrets about a referee’s decision in the second leg

Bayern Munich falls short of Champions League final again ruing referee decisions
Europe|Political|World

Russia continues to violate Kyiv-proposed ceasefire, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia continued to flout a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Thursday, adding that Ukraine would continue its long-range strikes if Russia carried on

Russia continues to violate Kyiv-proposed ceasefire, Zelenskiy says
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution

Greece is preparing sweeping constitutional reforms that would require artificial intelligence to serve human society and protect individual freedoms

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer

Millions of British voters cast their ballots on Thursday in local and regional elections that are expected to deal a huge blow to Prime Minister Keir

UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Armenia is being dragged into EU's 'anti-Russian orbit'

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that Armenia was being drawn into what it described as the European Union's "anti‑Russian orbit".

Russia says Armenia is being dragged into EU's 'anti-Russian orbit'
Economy|Europe|Political|World

A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops

The picturesque Bavarian town of Vilseck has hosted U.S. forces since the end of World War Two and could bear the brunt of President Donald Trump's

A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
Europe|Political|World

Russia says 32 drones targeting Moscow shot down ahead of Victory Day

Russia said on Thursday that air defences had destroyed 32 drones heading towards Moscow since the start of the day, as the country prepares for Russia's May 9 Victory Day

Russia says 32 drones targeting Moscow shot down ahead of Victory Day
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK builders hit by biggest surge in cost inflation in nearly four years

British builders saw one of the biggest month-on-month jumps in cost inflation on record in April, according to a survey on Thursday that also showed the Iran war increased

UK builders hit by biggest surge in cost inflation in nearly four years
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

European shares pull back as Mideast peace prospects assessed

European shares slipped on Thursday after a steep rally in the previous session, as investors assessed progress towards a U.S.-Iran peace deal that

European shares pull back as Mideast peace prospects assessed
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Shell's profit beats expectations at $6.9 billion, raises dividend by 5%

Shell's first-quarter profit beat estimates and hit its highest in two years at $6.9 billion on Thursday, boosted by gains linked to

Shell's profit beats expectations at $6.9 billion, raises dividend by 5%
Europe|Technology|World

Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks

Latvia and Lithuania on Thursday called on NATO to boost air defences in their region after two suspected stray Ukrainian drones

Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks
Economy|Europe|World

Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) is on track to become the strongest party in an eastern state election in September, a poll showed on Thursday, raising the prospect

Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World

Britain's JD Sports says Nike's Hill 'doing a great job'

Nike CEO Elliott Hill got a vote of confidence from one of its largest customers, British sportswear retailer JD Sports, whose boss said on Thursday he was "doing a great job

Britain's JD Sports says Nike's Hill 'doing a great job'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German industrial orders surge in March as firms brace for more Iran war pain

German industrial orders rose more than expected in the first month following the outbreak of the Iran war, even when excluding volatile

German industrial orders surge in March as firms brace for more Iran war pain
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Euro zone's integration fails to reach stock markets, ECB says

Euro zone financial integration has made steady progress in the past few years but the region's equity markets remain stubbornly fragmented, lagging behind advances in

Euro zone's integration fails to reach stock markets, ECB says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Once the city of peace, Geneva sees the United Nations' presence fade

When in 1937 the League of Nations vacated the 225-room Palais Wilson in Geneva, the global intergovernmental body created to preserve peace

Once the city of peace, Geneva sees the United Nations' presence fade
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say

Three Western intelligence officials from different countries have told The Associated Press that a campaign of targeted killings they blame on Russia has ramped up since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Interview|World

How a court case and their loyal fans helped to shape Kneecap’s second record, 'Fenian'

Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop group, recorded their second album, “Fenian,” while dealing with a legal battle

How a court case and their loyal fans helped to shape Kneecap’s second record, 'Fenian'
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Protesters in pink balaclavas swarm Russia's pavilion at Venice Biennale and release colored smoke

Punk group Pussy Riot and Ukraine's FEMEN feminist organization have swarmed the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, protesting outside the venue and releasing colored smoke

Protesters in pink balaclavas swarm Russia's pavilion at Venice Biennale and release colored smoke
Africa|Business|Environment|Europe|World

European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds

A new report reveals European companies have taken a third of the Indian Ocean's tropical tuna catch

European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds
Europe|Sports|World

Paris Saint-Germain returns to Champions League final as Dembélé goal stifles Bayern Munich

Ousmane Dembélé has scored early and Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Bayern Munich with a 1-1 draw to reach the Champions League final again

Paris Saint-Germain returns to Champions League final as Dembélé goal stifles Bayern Munich
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Passengers on hantavirus-stricken ship sway between fear, boredom

It was billed as an Atlantic odyssey to some of the most remote islands in the world.

Passengers on hantavirus-stricken ship sway between fear, boredom
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

“The Sheep Detectives” is not your average talking animal movie

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google has offered to change its spam policy criticised by publishers, according to a European Commission document seen by

Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France moves aircraft carrier group toward Strait of Hormuz for possible defensive mission

France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea

France moves aircraft carrier group toward Strait of Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Chinese carmaker Geely buys Ford assembly facilities in Spain, local media reports

Chinese automaker Geely has purchased part of a Ford factory in Spain and plans to build one of its models there, Spanish trade publication La Tribuna de Automocion reported, citing

Chinese carmaker Geely buys Ford assembly facilities in Spain, local media reports
Europe|Political|US|World

Top Vatican cardinal calls Trump's attacks on Pope Leo 'strange'

A senior Vatican cardinal on Wednesday called U.S. President Donald Trump's disparaging attacks on Pope Leo over the Iran war "strange," a day before the U.S.

Top Vatican cardinal calls Trump's attacks on Pope Leo 'strange'
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance

Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission

France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo likely to visit France in September, bishops say

Pope Leo is likely to visit France at the end of September, the country's bishops announced in a statement on Wednesday, in what would be the pontiff's second visit to a

Pope Leo likely to visit France in September, bishops say
Economy|Europe|Political

EU negotiator says 'still some way to go' on US trade deal under threat of higher auto tariffs

European lawmakers and governments are making good progress in negotiations to finalise a deal scrapping duties on U.S. imports but "there is still some way to go", the

EU negotiator says 'still some way to go' on US trade deal under threat of higher auto tariffs
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister

British voters will cast ballots in elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s troubled term

Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties

Hungary has returned cash and gold of Ukraine's Oschadbank seized by Budapest's security service in March, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, as Kyiv welcomed the

Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties
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Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from US

Investors are showing signs of diversifying away from U.S.

Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from US
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones

Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine, ignoring a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv

Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones
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Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"

Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"

Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"
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British Jews gather for annual celebration in shadow of recent attacks

Thousands of British Jews gathered in north London on Tuesday to mark the Lag B'Omer festival, a celebratory event in the Jewish calendar, after weeks of heightened tension

British Jews gather for annual celebration in shadow of recent attacks
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Fragmentation looms as record number of hopefuls seek seats in Cyprus vote

A record number of candidates submitted bids for Cyprus's May 24 parliamentary election on Wednesday in a race which could shape one of the most fragmented legislatures in

Fragmentation looms as record number of hopefuls seek seats in Cyprus vote
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Crew rescued after ship with cargo of baking soda sinks off Greece

Greece has rescued all nine crew members of a cargo ship that hit rocks and sank off the South Aegean island of Andros early on Wednesday, a coast guard official said.

Crew rescued after ship with cargo of baking soda sinks off Greece
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Pope will inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia tower and meet with migrants in June trip to Spain

Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica during his visit to Spain next month

Pope will inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia tower and meet with migrants in June trip to Spain
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‘It was hard for our son’: This US couple says moving to Germany was a tough adjustment for their young family

‘It was hard for our son’: This US couple says moving to Germany was a tough adjustment for their young family

‘It was hard for our son’: This US couple says moving to Germany was a tough adjustment for their young family
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Pope to visit Canary Islands, migrant entry point, on trip to Spain

Pope Leo will visit two of the Canary Islands, major entry points off Africa's western coast for desperate migrants braving dangerous Atlantic waters

Pope to visit Canary Islands, migrant entry point, on trip to Spain
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Fresh forensic leads revive Italy's infamous Garlasco murder mystery

Nearly two decades after 26-year-old office worker Chiara Poggi was found dead in her home in the small northern town of Garlasco, a case that once seemed

Fresh forensic leads revive Italy's infamous Garlasco murder mystery
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German woman on hantavirus-hit ship to be tested at German hospital

A German national who was onboard a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus will be brought to a hospital in the German city of Duesseldorf for testing, a hospital spokesperson

German woman on hantavirus-hit ship to be tested at German hospital
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, to travel to Italy in first overseas royal engagement since cancer treatment

Catherine, Princess of Wales, to travel to Italy in first overseas royal engagement since cancer treatment

Catherine, Princess of Wales, to travel to Italy in first overseas royal engagement since cancer treatment
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Russian strikes kill 27 in Ukraine ahead of rival ceasefires around Moscow’s Victory Day parade

Russian strikes kill 27 in Ukraine ahead of rival ceasefires around Moscow’s Victory Day parade

Russian strikes kill 27 in Ukraine ahead of rival ceasefires around Moscow’s Victory Day parade
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Wealthy Latin Americans are turning this exclusive European neighborhood from ‘rich to richer’

Wealthy Latin Americans are turning this exclusive European neighborhood from ‘rich to richer’

Wealthy Latin Americans are turning this exclusive European neighborhood from ‘rich to richer’
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France's services sector contracts further in April, final PMI shows

France's services sector contracted in April, as demand weakened amid economic and political uncertainty linked to the Iran war, a monthly survey by S&P Global showed on

France's services sector contracts further in April, final PMI shows
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NATO must spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Poland says

NATO countries need to hit the alliance's target of spending 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence five years ahead of schedule in 2030, Poland's defence minister

NATO must spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Poland says
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ECB wage tracker shows stable wage growth ahead

Euro zone negotiated wage growth trends are largely unchanged since the start of the Iran war, the European Central Bank's wage tracker showed on Wednesday, offering

ECB wage tracker shows stable wage growth ahead
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Euro zone services activity slumps in April on weak demand, PMI shows

Euro zone services activity contracted in April for the first time in almost a year, hit by weakening demand and deteriorating export business as the Middle East war weighed

Euro zone services activity slumps in April on weak demand, PMI shows
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Lufthansa sticks to 2026 outlook despite $2 billion jet-fuel hit, shares rise

Lufthansa kept its 2026 profit outlook on Wednesday, saying hedging, higher fares and cost cuts would help offset a 1.7 billion euro ($2 billion)

Lufthansa sticks to 2026 outlook despite $2 billion jet-fuel hit, shares rise
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German services contract in April at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

Germany's service sector contracted at its steepest rate in more than three years in April as demand evaporated due to rising inflationary pressures and uncertainty linked to

German services contract in April at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows
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Pandora says split in US economy is deepening as middle earners cut spending

Jewellery brand Pandora said a drop in spending by mid- to low-earners pushed down comparable sales by 2% in North America, as new CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier

Pandora says split in US economy is deepening as middle earners cut spending
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UK services firms report sharpest rise in costs since late 2022

British services firms last month reported the sharpest acceleration in cost pressures in three-and-a-half years as the Iran war drove up prices for fuel and raw materials, a

UK services firms report sharpest rise in costs since late 2022
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Novo Nordisk weight-loss pill powers profit beat in race to catch Eli Lilly

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

Novo Nordisk weight-loss pill powers profit beat in race to catch Eli Lilly
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Chance of ECB rate hike has risen, board member Cipollone says

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

Chance of ECB rate hike has risen, board member Cipollone says
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Resilient US helps Ahold Delhaize top profit forecast, but CEO change knocks shares

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

Resilient US helps Ahold Delhaize top profit forecast, but CEO change knocks shares
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London police set up specialist Jewish protection team

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

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

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

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'
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Eastern Poland forest fire kills pilot, scorches over 200 hectares

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

Eastern Poland forest fire kills pilot, scorches over 200 hectares
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Spain services contract for first time in nearly 3 years, PMI shows

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

Spain services contract for first time in nearly 3 years, PMI shows
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Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there

The regional government of Spain's Canary Islands is

Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there
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Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

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

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

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

Ireland services sector contracts for first time in five years, PMI shows
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UK's Princess of Wales to visit Italy in first overseas trip since illness

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

UK's Princess of Wales to visit Italy in first overseas trip since illness
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Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at

Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
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Spain confirms it will receive hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Canary Islands

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

Spain confirms it will receive hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Canary Islands
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Arsenal reaches its first Champions League final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico

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

Arsenal reaches its first Champions League final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico
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Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

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

Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
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Germany's struggling coalition government strives to bridge differences

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

Germany's struggling coalition government strives to bridge differences
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Russian attack kills four in Ukraine's Dnipro, Zelenskiy says

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

Russian attack kills four in Ukraine's Dnipro, Zelenskiy says
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Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users

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

Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users
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Czechs pack Prague's Old Town Square to protest government media plans

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

Czechs pack Prague's Old Town Square to protest government media plans
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France reckons with Nazi-looted art in a new Paris museum gallery

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

France reckons with Nazi-looted art in a new Paris museum gallery
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Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules

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

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

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

EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears
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Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region

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

Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region
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Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

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

Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack