Europe

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour

The five permanent members of the United Nations' Security Council should agree to change their behaviour after failing to stop the war in Iran, Brazilian President

Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest

The son of an 85-year-old French widow who has returned to France after being detained in the U.S. for overstaying her visa says the family's priority is her health and rest

Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port

Ukrainian drones struck a handful of Russia's oil facilities overnight, including two oil refineries in the Samara region, an oil depot in Crimea and a Baltic Sea port that

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

The European Union will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines

Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine believed Russia was making preparations that showed that it would once again try to involve its ally Belarus in the four-

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz mission

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for joint efforts for an effective mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and said Kyiv's wartime

85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, under renewed pressure to resign, expressed anger on Friday over not being informed

Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says

The balance sheet of euro zone banks does not yet reflect elevated geopolitical tensions as it could take time - possibly years - for loan quality to deteriorate,

New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says

The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB

France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday defended editorial diversity after more than 100 authors quit the venerable French publishing house Grasset this week in protest at the

Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

By Olesya Astakhova MOSCOW, April 17 - Drone attacks in recent months are having a significant impact on the Russian nitrogen fertiliser industry, billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, founder of fertiliser

Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz

Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to

Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security

France and the U.K. have welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open

UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that more than a dozen countries were ready to contribute assets to a defensive mission aimed at restoring the freedom of

Spain's Sanchez says Venezuela's Machado declined to meet him

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was offered a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his government during her visit to Spain but she declined

Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates

The Italian economy posted modest growth in the first quarter, supported by the Winter Olympics in February which drew a major influx of tourists, the country's central

Club boss rules pioneering female soccer coach out of a permanent job with men's team

The president of the German soccer club where a pioneering female coach will take charge of her first top-division men’s game Saturday has ruled out giving her the job on a permanent basis

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in

Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral

The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's

Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war

The Kremlin said on Friday that European countries were becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine, referencing a warning from Russia's Defence Ministry about drone

Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he was about to start initial talks with EU officials in Budapest as there was no time to waste in his

Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Friday that he will travel to Caracas on April 24, amid attempts to meet with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez.

Hungary election winner Magyar hopes to take oath of office on May 9 or 10

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he hoped to take the oath of office as prime minister on May 9 or 10 depending on a presidential decision on the

Bank of England's Pill sees inflation focus as top priority over other trade-offs

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Friday that the central bank's main focus should be getting inflation to its 2% target.

About half of young Americans can’t name a single Holocaust site, repeating a pattern of ignorance seen in postwar Germany

West Germany’s educational reforms in the 1960s and ‘70s show that gaps in knowledge can sometimes create opportunity for rethinking educational methods.

Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claims a cryptocurrency firm with “Russian money” has sponsored politicians from Poland's former government

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is currently in discussion with the European Commission on its different models, including its cyber security ones,

Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Starmer says

More than a dozen countries said on Friday they were willing to join an international mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when

Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he had reports that sensitive documents from the time of the outgoing administration were being destroyed and

Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has started a two-day visit to Spain on Friday when he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez met a day before they will gather with other leaders who are concerned with the fate of the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right

Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force

The small Balkan nation of Kosovo says it wants to commit dozens of its security troops to an international force for Gaza because it appreciates what NATO-led peacekeepers have done for its own security since the 1998-99 war with Serbia

EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows

By Lili Bayer and Feras Dalatey BRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, April 17 - The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer

French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve

A sweetened 20.35 billion euro ($24 billion) joint bid by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for France's second-largest

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

Firefighters continued extinguishing a blaze at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, more than 24 hours after Ukrainian drone attacks, local authorities said.

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say

A Russian overnight drone attack damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's largest Danube river port Izmail and one drone strayed into Romanian territory, Ukrainian and Romanian

Uber's Delivery Hero stake boosted by Prosus' $318 million share sale

Dutch technology investor Prosus has agreed to sell a 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber for about 270 million euros ($318.06 million), making the ride-hailing group the fourth-

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

NATO member Estonia has no doubt that the United States would help defend it if Russia attacks, its defence minister told Reuters, while warning that

IMF expects ECB to raise rates by half a percentage point in 2026

The European Central Bank should lift its key interest rate twice this year to combat an energy-driven inflation surge, but should then reverse

Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets slipped into TGIF mood as the possibility of a deal between the U.S. and Iran lifted hopes and kept oil below $100 a

Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko left the United States on Thursday buoyed by what she called positive talks with top U.S. officials,

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row

Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month as surging oil and gas costs drove up headline

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco

Spanish police have discovered a drug-smuggling tunnel in the North African exclave of Ceuta, complete with a rail system and underground cranes to transport hashish from

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says

Romanian state institutions are facing more than 10,000 cyberattacks daily, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Tuesday.

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again, sources say oil terminal hit

Ukrainian drones on Tuesday struck Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, and industry sources told Reuters an oil loading terminal was hit,

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian

Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say

Italy last week denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before heading to the Middle East, sources said on

German institutes cut 2026, 2027 growth forecasts, raise inflation outlook, sources say

Germany's leading economic institutes cut their economic growth forecasts for this year and next and sharply raised their inflation forecasts in response to the Iran

Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in

A foreign national has turned himself in to Czech police, admitting that he threw petrol bombs at the building of a Russian culture centre in Prague last week, police said

Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration

Italy's population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life

French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15

French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world

Russia says it will respond if Ukraine uses foreign airspace to attack its Baltic ports

Russia will respond if other countries allow Ukraine to use their airspace to launch drone attacks on Russian Baltic ports, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"

Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks is 'very concerning' for the

Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement

Talks aimed at edging toward a solution to the decades-old dispute between Moldova and its separatist Transdniestria region broke down without

German automaker Mercedes-Benz to invest $4 billion in Alabama SUV plant

German automaker Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday it will invest $4 billion at its Alabama plant through 2030 to boost SUV production as it seeks to address

Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount

France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S.

Zelenskiy says he will ask US to relay Easter energy truce offer to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would ask U.S. mediators to pass Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire for

Volvo leans on Chinese parent Geely to survive in tough car market

Volvo Cars' only way to survive as competition intensifies is by cooperating with Geely's other car

Prince Harry and Elton John's lawsuit against the Daily Mail

The trial at London's High Court to consider allegations from Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John and five other high-profile figures against the Daily Mail's

EU top diplomats visit Bucha to mark 2022 massacre

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers voiced their support for Ukraine's demand for

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war

The European Union is considering reviving energy crisis measures it used in 2022 when Russia slashed gas deliveries, to address the unfolding disruption

Unilever works council warns of union action if workers are not protected in McCormick deal

Unilever's European works council is worried about job losses from the company's food merger with McCormick, warning that it was stoking uncertainty and

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace

Russia is going to further clamp down Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which are used by millions of Russians to get around internet controls and

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified on Tuesday comments he made about the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland after economists and politicians warned that a

Millions of bad loans hobble Greece's economic recovery, IMF official says

Millions of unprocessed bad loans from last decade's debt crisis are slowing Greece's economic growth and stymying the rebound

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British

Hungary foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio

Hungary's foreign minister and his Russian counterpart discussed EU sanctions in an audio clip released by an investigative news outlet on Tuesday, days

Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned as a "step towards apartheid" Monday's approval by the Israeli parliament of a

Unilever, McCormick strike deal to create $65 billion food giant

Unilever will merge its food business with spice maker McCormick, it said on Tuesday, creating a company worth around $65 billion in

Ruling in Prince Harry case against Daily Mail will take some time, UK judge says

The judge overseeing the lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail at London's High Court

World Bank approves $2 billion loan for Turkey's new railway project

The World Bank on Tuesday approved a loan of $2 billion to Turkey for a new railway line across the Bosphorus in what would be the nation's largest foreign-financed railway

Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war

Pope Leo urged U.S.

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital

London Mayor Sadiq Khan called on British diplomats stationed around the world on Tuesday to help counter what he described as "

UNRWA head seeks investigation into killing of staff in Gaza war

Discussions are under way for a U.N. investigation into the killing of more than 390 employees in the two-year Gaza war, the head of the U.N.

Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's collective defense, says up to Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense, saying that would be up to President

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe

British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.

Trump says U.S. strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says

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UK factories see biggest month-on-month jump in costs since 1992, PMI shows

British factory cost pressures soared in March and delivery delays - due to ships avoiding the Strait of Hormuz - were the longest since mid-2022, according to a survey

Euro zone economy may already be on ECB's 'adverse' path, policymaker warns

The euro zone economy may already be on the "adverse" path outlined by the European Central Bank and inflation could become entrenched quicker than in

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz

Hungary's centre-right Tisza party widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of an April ‌12 parliamentary election, two ​opinion polls

German manufacturing expands in March despite Iran war supply strains, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector expanded in March at its fastest pace since May 2022 as output and new orders grew despite supply disruptions tied to the Iran war, a survey

French manufacturing stagnates in March as Middle East conflict hits orders -final PMI

French manufacturing activity showed little sign of expansion in March, a monthly business survey showed on Wednesday, as the impact of the U.S-Israeli-led war on Iran

Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production

Ukrainian drone manufacturers are meeting Romanian defence ministry and army officials in the capital Bucharest this week to discuss potential joint production under a

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade

Hundreds of Serbian students clashed with police on Tuesday during a protest

Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move

Russia said on Wednesday it would kick out a Dutch journalist in response to what it called the expulsion of a correspondent of Russian state news agency RIA from the

War-driven US dollar rebound to fade as broad safe-haven appeal erodes: Reuters poll

The dollar's modest rebound since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran started a little over a month ago will fade as its safe-haven appeal erodes, according

UK police arrest three more men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances

British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three more men in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London last month.

Former German finance minister Joerg Kukies to join Morgan Stanley

Joerg Kukies, a former German finance minister, will take a role at Morgan Stanley, the U.S. bank said on Wednesday, marking a return to the senior ranks of banking

EU fines on US companies are biggest source of friction, State Department official says

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Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have taken the difficult decision to withdraw his forces from the Donbas area "yesterday"

Soccer- 'Take me to America' - Bosnia ecstatic after booking World Cup place

Bosnians woke with heavy heads and light hearts on Wednesday, buoyed by their soccer team's dramatic playoff shootout win over Italy that sent them to the World Cup

Euro zone factories see jump in input costs, supply snags, survey shows

Euro zone manufacturers faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war, even as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine the

Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB's Stournaras says

Europe could face recession if the Iran conflict drags on and oil prices jump over $150 per barrel, European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Greek radio on

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would act in the country's interest, whatever the "noise", when asked about U.S.

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing

Swedish PM opens door to governing with Sweden Democrats if his party wins vote

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday that his Moderate party would aim to form a majority government with the

German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher

Germany's leading economic institutes cut their growth forecasts for this year and next on Wednesday and sharply raised their projections for inflation as

French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 85-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month

Pirelli raises prices as part of Middle East crisis mitigation plan

Italian premium tyremaker Pirelli said on Thursday it had activated a "mitigation plan" to limit the effects of the ongoing Middle East crisis, which includes price

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S.

Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt

The Kremlin took the unusual step of publicly acknowledging sharp criticism of the authorities from a celebrity blogger on Thursday,

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says

Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S.

Bulgaria's caretaker PM says elections will be cleanest in years

Bulgaria's caretaker prime minister said elections this month will be among the country's cleanest in years after his government launched efforts to tackle widespread

France tells US NATO serves Euro-Atlantic security, not Hormuz offensive missions

France hit back on Wednesday at threats by President Donald Trump to pull the U.S. out of NATO, saying the military alliance was designed to ensure security in

Investor Artisan Partners backs Unilever's plan to sell food unit 

Artisan Partners, which has a history of driving strategic change at consumer companies, welcomed Unilever's decision on Tuesday to merge its food business

France suspects link to pro-Iranian group in foiled BofA Paris plot

France suspects a pro-Iranian group known as HAYI to be behind a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris offices, its anti-terrorism

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud

The European Chief Prosecutor on Wednesday asked Greece to lift the immunity of 11 lawmakers to allow an investigation into their role in a farm aid fraud scandal which has

Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend

New registrations of Tesla cars tripled in France during March to just shy of a two-year-old record high, and more than

Italian bill proposes curbs on social media addiction

Italian senators on Wednesday presented a draft law to tackle social media addiction that seeks to increase the responsibility of online platforms for the way content is

Aston Villa routs Bologna to set up all-English Europa League semifinal against Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa has advanced to the Europa League semifinals by beating Bologna 4-0

French navy chief says China will have to engage more in Strait of Hormuz discussion

China will at one point have to engage more directly on how to restore oil traffic flows in the Strait of Hormuz because the number of vessels it has going through is

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the U.S.

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a

Can Trump pull the US out of NATO?

President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to pull the United States out of NATO due to its European members' refusal to send ships to unblock

NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called

Swiss inflation hits one-year high as fuel prices rise

Swiss inflation rose to its highest level in a year in March, government data showed on Thursday, albeit less than expected, as the country absorbed higher

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16

Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany

A young humpback whale named Timmy by rescuers was struggling to find its way out of shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Sunday morning, after a week-long

Lithuania to seek US help in Epstein-linked trafficking probe

Lithuania is preparing a request to the United States for cooperation in its investigation into potential human trafficking with links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law

Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military

Chronology of Nancy Guthrie abduction case in Arizona

The following is a chronology of key developments in what authorities describe as the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure he mostly avoided comment

ECB yet to see big second-round inflation impacts from energy price surge, policymaker Kazaks says

The European Central Bank cannot take an April 30 interest rate hike off the table just yet, even if energy prices are not far from the baseline

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery

Investors pressed Mercedes-Benz on its recovery plans for China on Thursday, warning that a luxury-focused strategy could hurt the German

European corporate earnings set for meagre growth, barring energy majors

European blue-chip companies are set to deliver meagre profit growth in the first quarter, the latest forecasts showed on Thursday, though energy majors are

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that she agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to work in the coming weeks to strengthen the

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo called on Thursday for more joint EU debt issuance, arguing the lower cost of borrowing that would follow would save taxpayers'

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say

A 14-year-old student who shot dead eight fellow pupils at a school in Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S. mass killer, Elliot Rodger, on his WhatsApp profile

German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says

The German government has halved its growth forecast for 2026 and has also cut its growth prediction for 2027, while raising its inflation projections, a

Calm judgment will prevail over haste at ECB, Rehn says

The European Central Bank still has a chance to look past the current inflation shock and calm judgment must prevail over haste, Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn

Orban's defeat triggers soul-searching, calls for change in Fidesz

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat in the elections on Sunday has prompted calls from some of his loyalists for the conservative leader to

ECB wary of premature hike at March meeting, accounts show

European Central Bank policymakers were wary of raising interest rates prematurely when they met last month amid growing fears of a new energy-driven surge in euro zone

Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel

A man died and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Greece, leaving authorities rushing to repair damage on Thursday.

Four suspects in foiled BofA Paris bombing put in pre-trial detention

A man and three minors have been put in pre-trial detention as part of investigations into a foiled March bomb attack on the Bank of America's Paris office, authorities said

Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were probably uninsured, market sources say

Three paintings by French masters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse stolen from a museum in northern Italy last week were

Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.

At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints

Sandor Toth has been running his pub in a small village in the hilly northeast of Hungary for 43 years, witnessing the

Paris police tighten security after foiled bomb attack

France has increased security at sensitive sites across Paris after a foiled bomb attack on Bank of America's offices that prompted some other U.S. banks

Serbian president invites parties for talks as anti-government protests continue

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic will begin talks on Friday as part of what he has billed as a way to lift the country out of a political crisis but which critics have

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

BP names Carol Howle as deputy CEO, to oversee portfolio review, strategy

BP named Carol Howle as deputy chief executive on Thursday and said she would oversee the company's ongoing portfolio review and strategy development.

Polish prosecutors to investigate attack on Polish UN soldiers in Lebanon

Polish prosecutors have opened an investigation into a bomb attack that wounded a Polish soldier who was part of a U.N. peacekeeping patrol in Lebanon, the District

European shares trim losses on hopes of reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Europe's main stock index trimmed losses on renewed hopes of a reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, even as U.S.

ECB's Villeroy says it is too soon to say when rates could rise

The European Central Bank's next interest rate move will very likely be an increase although it is still too early to say when it will start hiking, ECB policymaker Francois

Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election

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Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

Greek mother Georgia Efstathiou has tried everything to loosen the grip that social media has on her 14-year-old son: heart-to-

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X

Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, will face trial in July over a comment she posted on X last month about a 1970s attack on an Israeli

Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's powerful Security Council, said on Friday that Moscow should drop its "tolerant attitude" towards Ukraine's possible EU

Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping

Hyundai Motor said on Friday that exports to Europe and North Africa, which typically transit through the Middle East, were being disrupted

Russia's services sector contracts for first time in six months, PMI shows

Russia's services sector contracted in March for the first time in six months as demand softened and new orders broadly stalled, a business survey showed on Friday.

Zelenskiy says frontline situation best for Ukraine in the last 10 months

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the frontline situation for Ukraine was the best since the middle of last year, adding that Kyiv's troops had foiled a

Russian forces maintain day-long drone barrage of Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russian forces maintained a day-long barrage of drone strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, on Thursday, injuring at least two people, local

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet as EU aid farm fraud probe widens

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet on Friday, as he seeks to limit the fallout from a growing scandal

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum

Italy's culture undersecretary Gianmarco Mazzi was sworn in on Friday as the country's new tourism minister, the latest change in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war

Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on lawmakers to pass key legislation next week to avert a funding crisis, help Ukraine fight the war against Russia, and

Prosecutors open hate speech probe against French rolling news channel CNews

The Paris prosecutor's office said on Friday it had opened an investigation into French news channel CNews for possible hate speech after alleged racist comments about Bally

French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall

French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million)

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' as massive daytime attack kills two

A large-scale daytime Russian strike killed at least two people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, in what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say

Russia's Baltic oil export hubs at Ust-Luga and Primorsk remain unable to handle shipments after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, prompting the country's refineries to find

Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says

Florence's Uffizi Galleries said on Friday they had been hit by a cyberattack earlier this year, but denied a newspaper report that the incident caused a major security

In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced greater security co-operation with Turkey after meeting his counterpart Tayyip

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Kyiv in April, the Ukrainian president's top aide Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday, amid efforts to revive peace

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security

The European Union should end sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, take steps to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flows and end the war in Ukraine to tackle the energy

Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit

The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre on Saturday urged Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances

British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children

Pope Leo led a candle-lit service with thousands of Catholics inside Rome's famed Colosseum on Friday evening that featured prayers for war orphans and

Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory

Authorities detained two more people in connection with the arson attack on a Czech optics and drone factory last month, Czech police and a public prosecutor's office said

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says

A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of ​​Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid

It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League

Russian Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks, Bloomberg News reports

Russia's key Baltic port of Ust-Luga resumed crude loading after days of disruptions amid multiple Ukrainian drone attacks in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called an emergency defence council meeting on Sunday after powerful explosives were

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday, joined by his eldest son and heir to the throne Prince William

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

Two merchant vessels near the Italian coast recovered the bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 survivors from a boat trying to cross to Europe from Libya on Easter weekend,

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest

Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power,

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country

Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job

Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta says she understands the commotion over becoming the first female head coach in the Bundesliga

Russian drones kill mother, 2-year-old daughter in Ukraine's Odesa

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight on Monday, killing a 30-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter, and one more

Greek PM urges swift action over probe into EU farm fraud scandal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU prosecutors on Monday to decide swiftly whether to indict lawmakers from his centre-right New Democracy party as part of a

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls

Spain's ruling Socialist Party has gained voter support amid Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's staunch opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, while far-right Vox, which

Romanian court lifts judicial controls against Andrew Tate, pending investigation

A Romanian court on Monday lifted all preventative judicial control measures against internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan pending a criminal

Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says

MOSCOW, April 6 - A Russian ship carrying wheat that was believed to have sunk in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack has been found and towed to shore, while the death toll from the attack

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday urged governments to respect the rules of war in word and deed after U.S.

ECB's Stournaras says euro zone monetary policy will depend on size of energy disruption

European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras said on Monday that the appropriate euro zone monetary policy will depend on the size and nature of energy supply

Ukraine missile maker targets 'game changer' air defence system by 2027

Fire Point, maker of Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missile, is in talks with European companies to launch a new air defence system by next year, a senior

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he stands by ceasefire proposal to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he stood by a proposal made to Russia for a ceasefire contingent on Moscow halting all attacks on energy infrastructure.

British carmakers seek clarity on 'Made in EU' rule as trade risks grow

The UK's automotive industry group SMMT said on Thursday carmakers need clarity now on whether Britain will count as 'Made in EU' in the European

Mark Mobius, 'Indiana Jones of emerging markets,' dies at 89

Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his

European banks can withstand current shocks, watchdog head says

European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast

ECB must be patient, even if adverse scenario may be materialising: policymaker

The euro zone economy may be moving towards the European Central Bank's adverse scenario but policymakers need to remain patient and not rush any

Ukraine says it downs 31 missiles, 636 drones in Russian attacks over past 24 hours

Ukraine's air force downed or neutralised 31 Russian missiles and 636 drones in attacks at the country over the past 24 hours, it said on Thursday.

ECB may not have rate-hike evidence by April 30 meeting, policymaker says

The European Central Bank may not have all the data this month to determine if interest rates will have to be raised to tame an inflation surge and the June meeting

German banks examine risks of Anthropic's Mythos with authorities

German banks and national authorities are examining risks around Anthropic's new artificial intelligence model, an official said on Thursday, amid concerns

Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up

Over 90 journalists from Hungarian state news agency MTI have demanded the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage following election winner

European shares muted with Middle East developments, corporate results in focus

European shares were little changed on Thursday as markets weighed progress toward a potential resolution to the Middle East conflict, while

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of

Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote

There are many reliable ways to meddle in a Bulgarian election.

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing at least 17

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with

President Zelenskiy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday held a moment of silence for victims of extensive overnight Russian air attacks as he

Kering CEO pledges to double profit margins and revive Gucci brand​

Kering CEO Luca de Meo pledged to more than double the luxury group's operating profit margin and boost the appeal of its flagship brand Gucci

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

In a grassy valley in rural southern Bulgaria, farmer Nikolay Vasiliev is desperate for change.

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

Spain services sector grows but costs soar, confidence weakens amid war, PMI shows

Spain's services sector expanded faster in March but demand softened, costs rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years and confidence weakened amid the war in the

Italy service sector contracts for first time in 16 months, survey shows

Italy's service sector contracted in March for the first time in 16 months, a business survey showed on Tuesday, as domestic and foreign demand declined and costs surged in

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows

The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted further in March as client spending weakened due to the war in the Middle East and caution among businesses in the run-up to last month's

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

Cameroon said Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine, the first time the Central African country has spoken about the

ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports

Shares of computer chip equipment maker ASML dipped on Tuesday, the first trading day after U.S. lawmakers last week proposed a law that could further restrict the

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses

Russian attacks on Ukraine's southeast on Tuesday killed eight people and injured more than two dozen others, officials said, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of escalating strikes

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

The leaders of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank will discuss the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war next Monday, IEA

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

U.S.

European shares decline as markets turn wary ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

European shares retreated on Tuesday, led by declines in defence and healthcare stocks, as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S.

Kanye West refused entry to UK, Wireless Festival cancelled

Britain has blocked U.S. rapper Kanye West from travelling to the country to headline London's Wireless Festival in July over his past

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted

Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable," in an unusual appeal hours after U.S.

Germany's young men do not need permit for foreign travel, ministry said

Young men will continue to be able to travel abroad without prior permission despite Germany's new military service law, the defence ministry said on

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest

U.S.

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia

President Donald Trump's eldest son visited Bosnia's Serb Republic on Tuesday, a trip widely seen as a gesture of support for its ousted pro-

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Nigel Farage's Reform UK said on Tuesday it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery, a move swiftly

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war

Two French nationals were heading home on Tuesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years in detention, a surprise move

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran.

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award

Bayern Munich knocks out Real Madrid in epic to reach Champions League semifinals

Luis Díaz and Michael Olise scored late for the Bavarian powerhouse to beat Madrid 4-3 and advance to the Champions League semifinals

Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was

Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was

London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack

London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

Russia's defence ministry warned on Wednesday that European plans to step up drone supplies to Ukraine are dragging those countries deeper into a war with Russia.

ECB in 'relatively favorable' policy position, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank is in a "relatively favorable" position on monetary policy after having successfully brought down inflation to 2% before the

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south, killing two people and

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence

Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker

Euro zone inflation expectations are at risk of rising more quickly than in the past and the European Central Bank must be ready to raise interest rates

UBS loses bid to limit liability for Nazi-linked crimes, US judge's ruling shows

A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected UBS' bid to clarify a $1.25 billion settlement from 1999 of Holocaust-related litigation against Swiss banks by

Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles

As Italians live longer and traditional family care weakens, growing numbers of sprightly seniors are tempted by new

Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.

Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say

Stellantis is in advanced talks with Leapmotor to jointly develop an Opel-branded electric SUV that would use the Chinese automaker's technology and be produced at

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the

Germany's February industrial orders up, albeit far below forecasts

German industrial orders climbed in February from a month earlier but fell far short of expectations, underscoring less-than-robust business conditions for the

UK builders report biggest leap in cost inflation on record, PMI shows

British construction firms reported the biggest rise in cost inflation from one month to the next on record in March and the Iran war also hit new orders and confidence in

Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks

The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports

Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media

Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow

Ukraine renews attacks on Russian energy sites - what has been hit?

Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent weeks as peace talks have failed to make progress.

France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion

France plans to add a further 36 billion euros ($39 billion) to its defence spending between now and 2030 under an updated military planning law that expands

Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran

U.S.

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban

Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows

Hungary's opposition party Tisza is on track to win a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, allowing it to amend the constitution and key laws needed to

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire declared in the Iran war, urging its full implementation on the ground and warning against any

Sport-Women's elite sports revenues to reach $3 billion in 2026, Deloitte says

Global revenues in women's elite sports will reach at least $3 billion for the first time in 2026, marking an increase of 25% compared to last year, Deloitte said in a report on

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate

Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the

Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday it was condemning "Russia's attempt to criminalise Memorial" and to designate the human rights group, a co-recipient of the

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S.

Macron welcomes home two French nationals freed after years in Iran jail

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed home two French nationals released after three and a half years in detention in Iran, calling their

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior

Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says

Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face a sharp slowdown this year under a scenario of a large but temporary rise in energy prices from the

World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27

Economic growth for six Western Balkans countries is projected to increase to 3.1% on average in 2026 and 2027 on stronger exports and public investment after a slowdown

Arsenal outlasts Sporting Lisbon to set up Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid

It’s back-to-back Champions League semifinals for Arsenal

Swatch urges shareholders to vote against activist investor's bid for board seat

Swatch has once again opposed GreenWood Investors' bid for a seat on the board and has urged shareholders to vote against the activist investor at its upcoming annual

Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and Iranian hackers have joined forces, reported

Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S.

TikTok to build a second billion-euro data centre in Finland

TikTok plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) to build a second data centre in Finland in less than a year as

Hungarian minister offered to send Russia EU document in leaked audio

Hungary's foreign minister offered to send his Russian counterpart a document about Ukraine's European Union accession, leaked recordings purported to show on Wednesday, in the

Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day

Protesters calling for further government help to lower the cost of fuel clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways with parked

Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban

U.S.

Lufthansa cabin crew union calls one-day strike in Germany

Lufthansa faces a one-day strike this week, the airline's third labor disruption in two months.

Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town forced back by bombardment

Bombardment in southern Lebanon on Tuesday forced a convoy of humanitarian aid organized by the Vatican's embassy for a besieged Christian town to turn back, a priest in

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon

Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in a U.N. mission in Lebanon, the foreign

Italy’s Serie A soccer league sounds out private equity for stake in overseas media unit, sources say

Italy’s Serie A soccer league has sounded out private equity investor interest for a minority stake in its international media

European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment

European shares retreated on Thursday, after their strongest rally in over four years, as investors remained wary about a fragile U.S.-Iran

Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people

Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people

EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising

April 13 - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary's election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ as "a victory for fundamental freedoms", and compared the ousting of

Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army

Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and modernising its armed forces within the U.S.-led NATO

Serbia's president tells military to create units armed with attack drones

The Serbian army should create units with attack drones, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday, as the Balkan country seeks to modernise its armed forces from its

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban

Investors are banking on a positive new chapter for Hungary as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar insists there is no time to waste following his

Britain calls for international effort to stop arms flow to Sudan at Berlin conference

The international community has failed in Sudan, British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said on the sidelines of a Berlin conference on the war in the country, as she called for

Hungary election winner Magyar expects to form government by mid-May

Election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that President Tamas Sulyok would ask him at the inaugural session of parliament to form Hungary's next government, which

Hungary's election winner Magyar to meet president, calls on him to resign

Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar, leader of the TISZA party which won a landslide victory in Sunday's election, arrived for a meeting with President Tamas Sulyok

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of operations integrating drone warfare with infantry activity and pointed to successes announced by

EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access

The EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Recruiter Robert Walters posts smaller fee drop as hiring improves

Recruitment firm Robert Walters on Wednesday posted a narrower drop in first-quarter net fees following double-digit quarterly declines for nearly three years,

Volkswagen's China boss warns of fierce competition in slowing market

Volkswagen is bracing for even tougher competition in China, where the world's largest car

EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback

The European Commission said on Wednesday it intended to order Meta Platforms to reinstate rival artificial intelligence assistants on its WhatsApp

Nutella maker Ferrero says it is undergoing EU inspections amid antitrust investigation

Nutella maker Ferrero said on Wednesday it is aware that European Commission officials are currently carrying out on-site inspections at its offices, following reports that

Standard Life strikes $2.7 billion deal to buy Aegon's UK arm

Standard Life has agreed to buy Dutch rival Aegon's UK business for 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion), the companies said on Wednesday,

Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence

Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence, in remarks hours after U.S.

Germany is not taking part in the Iran war, but it is feeling its effects, Finance Minister says

Although Germany is not involved in the Iran war, the country is feeling its economic impact directly, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said

Europe facing jet fuel crunch sees record inflows from US, Nigeria

Europe is seeing record inflows of jet fuel from the United States and Nigeria, data from Kpler and LSEG showed, as it seeks to shore up supplies due to

NATO on track to fund Ukraine defence aid despite burden-sharing gaps, Rutte says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed optimism Wednesday that the alliance would successfully fund defence aid to Ukraine through the Prioritised Ukraine

UBS vows to fight for business model as Swiss capital debate heats up

UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher warned on Wednesday that proposed Swiss capital requirements threatened its business model and would do little to

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems

US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Tehran's negotiators thought the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreed to on Tuesday included Lebanon, but the U.S. had in fact not agreed

UK investment industry calls for clearer risk rules to encourage everyday investors

Britain’s financial regulator must amend rules governing how investment-risk warnings are presented or retail investors will continue to

Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and

Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss

U.S.

UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free,

German industrial output fall points to weak quarter, economists say

German industrial production fell unexpectedly in February, with economists saying the weakness pointed to disappointing first quarter for Europe's

Lucky Strike maker BAT brings back former executive to fill CFO role

British American Tobacco named Dragos Constantinescu as its chief financial officer on Thursday, bringing back a former executive who had spent 16 years at the tobacco giant before

Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists

European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran flares up again, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Romanian president appoints chief prosecutors despite opposition

Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan appointed seven chief prosecutors and deputies late on Wednesday despite opposition from civil society and the country's top

Mercedes Q1 sales down in tough 'transition year' for China business

Mercedes-Benz reported a sales slump at the start of 2026 as the tough Chinese market continued to pressure the German premium carmaker during an overhaul of its model

US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says

The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, adding that Iran-backed Lebanese

Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was of vital interest

Italy pledges emergency funds to reopen rail, motorway after landslide on key Adriatic corridor

Italy's government moved on Thursday to limit disruption from a major landslide that cut rail and motorway links along a key north-south transport corridor, declaring a state

Russia brands Nobel-winning rights group Memorial an extremist movement

Russia's Supreme Court designated human rights group Memorial as an "extremist" movement on Thursday, a move the group said marked

Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure

The Swedish government says a pro-Russian actor was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant in western Sweden last year

US property purchases in Spain rise as Americans seek high-end homes

Home purchases in Spain by U.S. citizens rose 3% last year, even as total foreign purchases dipped, with real estate agents citing concerns over President

EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators plan to order Meta to reverse a move that limits AI chatbots from rival companies accessing WhatsApp

Russia hands Ukraine 1,000 war dead

Ukraine and Russia exchanged the bodies of deceased soldiers on Thursday, officials said.

Hungary's opposition Tisza retains lead over PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows

Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of a parliamentary election scheduled for Sunday, a poll showed on Thursday.

Russian authorities detain investigative journalist, state media reports

Oleg Roldugin, an investigative journalist for independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was detained on Thursday in a case involving alleged misuse of personal data,

Drug possession probe dropped against French far-left MEP Rima Hassan

The Paris Public Prosecutor's office has dropped a probe into illegal drug possession against Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, it said on

Polestar CEO talks up used-car market as higher fuel prices spur shift to cheaper EVs

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said on Thursday used-car sales were exceeding those of new vehicles, as a jump in gasoline and diesel prices

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump appears strained

Austria demands Israel stop attacking civilian targets in Lebanon

Austria's foreign ministry on Thursday called on Israel to stop attacking civilian targets in Lebanon, and said the Austrian members of a U.N. peacekeeping force there must

Kremlin says Russia has right to defend itself from 'piracy' after report of warship escort near UK

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had the right to defend itself from what it called piracy after a British newspaper reported that a Russian navy frigate had

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.

UniCredit says control of Commerzbank would trigger bid for Poland's mBank

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Masked security agents raid Russian newspaper in Moscow and arrest journalist

Security officers raided the Moscow office of leading independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta on Thursday and state media said a prominent journalist had been arrested.

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe

Viktor Orban, uniquely endorsed by both U.S.

Airbus delivers 60 aircrafts in March

Airbus delivered 60 aircrafts in March, bringing first-quarter deliveries to 114 jets, down 16% from the same point last year, the European planemaker said on Thursday.

Dozens of states condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon

Dozens of states issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday condemning "unacceptable aggressive behavior" toward U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and calling for

'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called on NATO allies to stand together to defend international law as he pushed back against U.S.

Italy sees slower GDP growth due to high energy costs, economy minister says

Italy is preparing to cut its GDP growth estimates to factor in the negative impact of rising energy prices, Economy Minister Giancarlo

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats

Spain decried Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of

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Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says

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OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing its main data centre project in Britain over an unfavourable regulatory environment and high energy costs, dealing a blow to the

Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.

UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables

Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.

UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to

South Korea President Lee to hold summit with Polish PM Tusk on April 13, media reports say

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit meeting with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13, with defence industry cooperation and global security

German inflation confirmed at 2.8% in March

German inflation accelerated to 2.8% in March, according to federal statistics office data released on Friday, confirming preliminary figures.

Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says

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Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also

UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO

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Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter

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Sodexo cuts 2026 targets as new CEO gears to tackle long-standing issues

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Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv

Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed

The Kremlin said on Friday that a visit to the United States by Russian President Vladimir Putin's special investment envoy did not mean that negotiations on a possible

Ukraine, Russia move towards potential peace deal, Bloomberg reports

Ukraine and Russia are moving towards a potential deal to end the war, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing the top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

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Hungarians vote in a landmark parliamentary election on Sunday that is being closely watched in the European Union, the United States, Russia and beyond.

Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace

Ukrainian officials urged Russia on Friday to extend a ceasefire it announced for Orthodox Easter this weekend and restart talks to end the war, but people on the streets of

Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition

Germany's economy minister on Friday proposed higher tax breaks to commuters but dismissed proposals by the government's junior

Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention

A Russian court on Friday ordered the detention of Oleg Roldugin, an investigative journalist for independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, following his arrest a day earlier.

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role

Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers

UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing

British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a

STOXX 600 gains for a third week with focus on Middle East peace talks

European equities edged higher on Friday, notching up a third straight week of gains as cautious optimism ahead of U.S.-Iran weekend talks

Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows

Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, a poll published by newspaper Nepszava

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Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows

Sophisticated online operators are posting coordinated waves of content in the Telegram messaging app to spread fear about what will

One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera

At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on

EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act

The European Commission on Friday said it was analysing whether OpenAI's ChatGPT should be considered a large online

France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he had discussed the Iran ceasefire https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ talks and the situation in Ukraine https://

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel

UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition

Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-

Czech, Slovak leaders back ally Orban ahead of Hungary vote

Czech and Slovak leaders backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday on the eve of Hungary's parliamentary election, saying he was the best choice for the country's

Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to start a ceasefire to mark

London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban

Police said on Saturday they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.

Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says the country's president has assured him that his new government could take power in the first week of May

Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says

Hungarians will write history at an election on Sunday when they choose "between East and West" and the opposition Tisza party will win the vote, party leader Peter

China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say

Chery is looking to expand car production in Europe through partnerships with other automakers allowing it to use existing factories, top executives at the Chinese carmaker

Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade

A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli

‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected

‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected

Hungary's opposition Tisza party leads last Median poll done before Sunday election

Hungary's centre-right Tisza party was projected to win 135 mandates in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, in a poll

Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow

Irish police on Sunday cleared tractors and trucks that had been blocking traffic and blockading oil infrastructure across the country during a wave of

Reactions to PM Orban's likely defeat in Hungary's election

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Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election

When Peter Magyar was a child, he taped a photo of Viktor Orban nL8N3ZL0R8, then an anti-Communist firebrand, on his bedroom wall, thrilled by Hungary's

Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key opponent of European Union efforts to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, lost power after 16 years on Sunday

Hungary opposition's landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties

Peter Magyar's landslide victory in Sunday's Hungarian election has handed his centre-right Tisza party a sweeping mandate that

Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth visit to China in as many years on Monday, underlining his determination to steer an independent course that has

US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary

U.S.

Markets falling out of love with Italian debt as Meloni's problems mount

Italy's economic vulnerabilities are being laid bare by war in the Middle East, with Rome's heavy reliance on imported energy and the threat of rising

Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary's new prime minister

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Hungary's incoming leader, Peter Magyar, on Monday, offering "intensive cooperation", while expressing gratitude to outgoing Prime

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations

Russia and Ukraine accused each other L1N40U064 on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire L1N40S124 in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone

'Paddington' musical triumphs at London's theatrical Olivier Awards

Paddington Bear was the big winner at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday, with a stage adaptation of the beloved children's books picking up

Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule

Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after the center-right Tisza

Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates 

Money market traders expect the European Central Bank to lean hawkish, keeping rates higher for longer and offering little prospect of easing even in the medium

Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi on Monday said its first-quarter deliveries fell 6.1%, weighed down by weaker demand in China and North America.

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations

Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz

Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel

Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz

Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said he saw

Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future

Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore

Bill Ackman's first call before launching his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group nL6N40Q0JZ this week was to French billionaire Vincent Bollore,

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says

Any European Central Bank rate rise will depend on how a war-fuelled surge in the cost of crude oil and some chemicals impacts other prices, ECB Vice President Luis de

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US

Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.

'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb

Fifteen years after far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb damaging much of Norway's government quarters, the prime minister and his

Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism

Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during

Southport girls' murders should have been prevented, UK inquiry says

The murders of three young girls nL5N3OJ0WI at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Britain in 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight

Traton truck deliveries fall 6% in first quarter as US weakness persists

German truck manufacturer Traton reported a 6% drop in vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2026 on Monday, driven by a 21% decline in its U.S.-based International Motors brand.

Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says

European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear point in favour of a "strong international

Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era

Budapest turned into a party zone well into the early hours on Monday with people dancing outside pubs and cars honking as supporters of the opposition Tisza party

Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope

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Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies

Hungary’s election-winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he would need to hold talks with the leadership of oil company MOL, adding that ensuring fuel security would be

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders

ASML, the world's largest supplier of chipmaking tools, on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and

Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival

French group Hermes led a slump in luxury shares on Wednesday after weak sales showed the war in Iran was weighing on demand in the Middle East and tourism in Europe

European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings

European shares slipped on Wednesday as the evolving situation in the Middle East kept investors cautious, while they also assessed a range of

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint

Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges

Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis

An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)

US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court

Two U.S. families have gone to Italy's highest court to challenge a law limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants removed by more than two generations

Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU

Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat

Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone government bond yields edged up towards recent peaks on Monday after the U.S. and Iran failed to secure a deal to end the war https:/

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views

Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory

European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment

European shares dipped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of

Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor

Russian hardliners cast Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary as a serious blow that would unlock EU funds for Ukraine to fight

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade

NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S.

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software

Dutch vehicle authority RDW has notified the European Commission of its plan to seek European Union-wide approval for Tesla's full self-driving

LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival

French luxury giant LVMH said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off its total group sales in the last quarter due to lower spending in the Gulf region, and

Hungary's Magyar targets mid-May cabinet formation, outlines key reforms

Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday his cabinet could be sworn in by mid-May and take quick

French inflation rises to 2.0% in March

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, slightly above analysts' expectations and a preliminary reading of a 1.9%

French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%

France's economy grew marginally faster in the first quarter as some businesses rushed to place orders ahead of expected price rises following the outbreak of war in the

France's Macron holds talks with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

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Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say

Spain's Cellnex is in talks to sell its stake in its Swiss unit to Toronto-listed Manulife Financial Corporation's investment

Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say

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Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows

Russia-linked hackers broke into more than 170 email accounts belonging to prosecutors and investigators across Ukraine during the last several

Nestle chairman targets volume growth

Swiss food giant Nestle must grow its sales volumes again, Chairman Pablo Isla was quoted as saying in an interview on Wednesday, referring to an adjusted product

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West

When anti-government protests began in Georgia in late 2024, Luka Mishveladze started sleeping on the floor at his university building to be closer

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early

US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy

U.S. officials who met leaders of France's far-right National Rally were underwhelmed by their economic plans, two diplomatic sources said, in a blow

After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge

Seven months into the job, Luca de Meo has bought himself time as CEO of Gucci owner Kering. This week he has to prove he knows how to use it.

Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties.

ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements

The European Central Bank urged European lawmakers on Tuesday to give it a bigger say on banks' overall capital requirements, including those set by national

HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs

HSBC's head of banking in Europe and the Americas Gerry Keefe has resigned, becoming the latest senior banker to depart since the bank's global overhaul

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds

Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on

Kremlin says it is glad Hungary's Magyar seems ready for 'pragmatic dialogue' with Russia

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was pleased that Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar seemed ready for pragmatic dialogue with Russia and would base its own

Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs

Italy was the only major EU country whose exports to the United States grew last year despite Donald Trump's tariffs.

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region and struck two civilian foreign-flagged vessels overnight and early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said

Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source

Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, ranging

BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth

BMW reported a 3.5% drop in global deliveries for the first three months of 2026 on Tuesday, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German premium carmaker's sales.

Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says

Euro zone growth will slow this year and inflation surge, forcing the European Central Bank to lift interest rates, even if the economic disruptions caused by the Iran

Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite

The Kremlin told Russians on Tuesday that mobile internet shutdowns that have disrupted the lives of millions are

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S.

Kanye West postpones show in France amid criticism over past remarks

U.S. rapper Kanye West said he was postponing his show in Marseille, France, in a fresh disruption to a tour that has drawn opposition from critics over his

Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday he had appointed his predecessor Mute Egede as foreign minister

IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation

The International Monetary Fund cut Germany's growth forecasts for this year and next on Tuesday, in its largest downgrade among big euro zone economies,

IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices

The International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.4% from 4.2% for this year, citing weaker-than-expected activity in 2025 and the drag from

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket

Erdogan tells Hungary's Magyar he believes bilateral ties will progress, Turkish presidency says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar in a phone call on Tuesday that he believed Turkey-Hungary ties would progress further as he

Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence

Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support measures after devastating winter storms and the energy price shock from the Iran war, its finance

ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says

The European Central Bank has not made its mind up on whether to raise interest rates as the fallout of the Iran war on the euro zone's economy is still unclear, ECB

IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for Russia's economic growth this year to 1.1%, from 0.8% previously, due to higher oil and other commodity

Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping

A Milan court on Tuesday accepted a class action brought by a consumer group against Meta Platforms over the theft of personal data suffered by Facebook Italy.

Macron to host call with EU leaders on social media ban for minors

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a video call with other EU leaders and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to push for a coordinated approach on

'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that she spoke with Hungary's ​election winner ‌Peter Magyar and

French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate

France's Finance Ministry trimmed its 2026 growth forecast slightly on Tuesday and hiked its inflation estimate to reflect the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes

European shares closed at their highest level in over a month on Tuesday, with investors welcoming signs of a resumption of Middle East peace

Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, Oslo says

Norway and Ukraine will strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, including by producing Ukrainian drones in the Nordic country, the Norwegian government

King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'

King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with President Donald Trump during his U.S. state visit later this month, as the

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

 Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround

Sales at Kering's Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped by 8% in the first quarter from the previous year, the luxury fashion group said on Tuesday, as the

Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests

Two lawmakers backing the Irish government withdrew their support on Tuesday in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows

The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as

Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says

The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations

Nestle, Mondelez say were not targeted by EU Commission anti-trust raids

Food giants Nestle and Mondelez said in separate statements on Tuesday they were not the target of European Commission antitrust raids carried out on Monday as part of a

Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence

A former NATO chief and grandee of Keir Starmer's Labour Party criticised the British prime minister on Tuesday for failing to adequately fund defence,

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say

Volkswagen is expected to take a hit to first-quarter earnings from the decision to end production of its ID.4 electric SUV at the German carmaker's Tennessee plant,

Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace

Visitors to the Vatican have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his harsh remarks about Pope Leo XIV

Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping

Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests

The Irish government has survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that cut off oil supplies and caused massive traffic jams

Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds

Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds

Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants

Spain's government has finalized a migrant amnesty measure that paves the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status in the country

China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have pledged to safeguard multilateralism amid global conflicts

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

British leader’s complacency on defense puts country ‘in peril,’ former NATO chief warns

British leader’s complacency on defense puts country ‘in peril,’ former NATO chief warns

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism

Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.

‘Colossal’ pressure: How Russia is targeting university students for military recruitment

‘Colossal’ pressure: How Russia is targeting university students for military recruitment

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States

Fiorentina beats Lazio to allay relegation fears in Serie A

Fiorentina has taken a big step towards allaying its relegation fears after beating Lazio at home 1-0 in Serie A

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran

Jannik Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open

Sure Jannik Sinner is pleased to have the No. 1 ranking back

Don't miss it! Cycling's golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries

Cycling is experiencing a golden age with champions like Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel, and Jonas Vingegaard

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact

After three years as Iran’s hostage, the taxman came knocking

After three years as Iran’s hostage, the taxman came knocking

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5

Péter Magyar has called on Hungary’s president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly

Pope Leo reacts to Trump comments

Pope Leo XIV reacted to President Trump's remarks about himself enroute to Algeria.

Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds

A new study says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years around the world

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake

Hungarian voters have ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions

Paddington stage musical wins big with 7 trophies at London's Olivier Awards

"Paddington The Musical” has won big at London's Olivier Awards, winning seven trophies including best new musical

Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea

Manchester City issues a huge statement of intent in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea

Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 ranking

Jannik Sinner beats defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival

Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to address protests over soaring fuel costs

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday

20 classic French dishes everyone needs to try

20 classic French dishes everyone needs to try

Trump’s closest ally in Europe faces toughest test yet as Hungary votes. Here’s what to know

Trump’s closest ally in Europe faces toughest test yet as Hungary votes. Here’s what to know

Rory McIlroy stumbles at the Masters and now shares the lead with Cameron Young

Rory McIlroy started the third round of the Masters with a record six-shot lead through 36 holes

Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl

Shane Lowry aced the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters, making him the first player to ever record two holes-in-one during the year's first major

Arsenal falls to Bournemouth and lets Man City back into Premier League title race

Arsenal’s Premier League title bid has been hit by a stunning 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116

A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116

A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk

A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father's utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half

UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support

Britain has put its plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on hold after the U.S. administration withdrew support for the deal

West Ham turn on second half style to beat Wolves and send Tottenham into drop zone

Valentín Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos have scored twice each and West Ham has hammered Wolves 4-0 to bolster its hopes of Premier League survival

Malen hat trick gives Roma comfortable win over Serie A struggler Pisa

Donyell Malen's hat trick has given Roma a 3-0 win over Pisa in Serie A

Michigan couple at center of Bahamas disappearance chronicled sailing adventures on social media

A Michigan couple who used social media to chronicle their sailing adventures had a history of contention, including claims of assault on each other

Eric Adams, former 'international mayor' of NYC, becomes an honorary Albanian citizen

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has become a citizen of Albania

What's behind Péter Magyar's ascent to power in Hungary after Prime Minister Orbán's defeat

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has brought about an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honor his mother Princess Diana

Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded in honor of Princess Diana

Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UK

British authorities have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died trying to cross the English Channel

Italian soccer crisis worsens with Bologna and Fiorentina losses in Europe

First it was the Champions League

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

AP reporter describes intense Israeli attacks that stunned Beirut

An AP reporter describes how Israel's massive bombardment of Beirut stunned the city

Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion’s footsteps to Eurovision

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals

Transgender darts pro says she 'just got retired' by governing body's policy change

A transgender darts player says she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s governing body enacted rules barring transgender women from women’s tournaments

4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UK

French authorities say at least four people died while trying to board an inflatable boat for a dangerous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K. The prefect of the Pas-de-Calais region said Thursday that 38 others were rescued including one whose condition involved a medical emergency

Polish man arrested following undercover CNN investigation into online rape networks

Polish man arrested following undercover CNN investigation into online rape networks

Russian court criminalizes the activities of the Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial

Russia’s Supreme Court has effectively criminalized the activities of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group Memorial, the latest step in an unrelenting crackdown on dissent and civil society organizations

911 calls detail Slender Man attacker's escape from Madison group home

911 calls detail Slender Man attacker's escape from Madison group home

Films by Almodovar, Pawlikowski and Hamaguchi lead an auteur-heavy Cannes Film Festival lineup

New films by Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, Japanese writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Spain’s Pedro Almodovar will premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival next month

UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic

Britain and Norway have conducted a weekslong operation to deter Russian spy submarines near undersea cables in the North Atlantic

Vilma Jää Brings herding calls and mocking songs to Met Opera’s production of 'Innocence'

Vilma Jää never expected to play a major role in one of the 21st century’s most acclaimed operas when she enrolled at the Sibelius Academy to study folk music

Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the rare European leader seeking President Donald Trump's approval

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte

President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday

Kvaratskhelia scores again as PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adds another solo goal to his collection as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal

Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal

How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran

Over the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that Iran's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire

Owen Ramsingh, Columbia man deported by ICE, is rewriting his story

Owen Ramsingh, Columbia man deported by ICE, is rewriting his story

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. It's hard to know what to expect at Masters

Scottie Scheffler has two kids and two Masters titles

A piece of France’s Eiffel Tower is now up for grabs. You’ll need deep pockets

A piece of France’s Eiffel Tower is now up for grabs. You’ll need deep pockets

Harry Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in the team’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Liverpool aims to stop slide against PSG in Champions League quarterfinals

Out of the Premier League title race

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has maintained his innocence on conspiracy charges in an appeal hearing in Paris

On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says he is in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection bid

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

Vinícius Júnior hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match

Neighbor rebuilding man’s dream home after fire, terminal diagnosis

Neighbor rebuilding man’s dream home after fire, terminal diagnosis

Priced out by the ‘escalating insanity’ of life in California, she moved to rural France for a tranquil new life

Priced out by the ‘escalating insanity’ of life in California, she moved to rural France for a tranquil new life

Kanye West was booked as a festival headliner. Brands are now pulling their sponsorship

Kanye West was booked as a festival headliner. Brands are now pulling their sponsorship

Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure

Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed two women and a toddler

Alleged explosives found near gas pipeline raises heat days before Hungary’s pivotal election

Alleged explosives found near gas pipeline raises heat days before Hungary’s pivotal election

After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war

Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky

Leeds beat West Ham in penalty shootout to reach FA Cup semifinals for first time since 1987

Leeds threw away a two-goal lead in second-half injury time and conceded two disallowed goals in extra time before going on to beat West Ham in a penalty shootout and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 1987

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide

3 killed as high winds topple a tree on an Easter egg hunt in Germany

German police say three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has praised police after the arrest of alleged organized crime boss Roberto Mazzarella

Russia again claims to have taken an eastern Ukrainian region. The real picture is very different

Russia again claims to have taken an eastern Ukrainian region. The real picture is very different

Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern Spain

Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern Spain

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict

Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades

Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy's coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a “referendum” on Hungary’s future

Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition

Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests

Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead

A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed two people and injured at least three others, officials said

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show

According to documents viewed by The Associated Press, a three-judge panel says the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties following a sexual misconduct investigation

Heather Morris returns to WWII with 'The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse' set in Nazi-occupied Paris

Heather Morris has a new novel set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Paris

A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities

DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115

DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 123-115

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war

US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer's ultimate Fear Of Missing Out

American soccer players will be anxiously awaiting coach Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup roster announcement

Italian coast guard finds 19 migrants dead and rescues 58 from dinghy off Lampedusa

The Italian coast guard has found 19 people dead and rescued 58 from a dinghy filled with migrants near Lampedusa

Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled ‘3rd apocalypse.’ It's the new norm for the 4-time champion

The first time was considered a fluke

Trump suggests in new interviews he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from ‘paper tiger’ NATO

Trump suggests in new interviews he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from ‘paper tiger’ NATO

A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer

King Charles III will deliver an address to Congress during his visit to Washington in late April

Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation

Spain star Lamine Yamal has condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a friendly soccer game in the latest incident to dent the nation’s sporting image

Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case

Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case

5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups

Italy won’t get a chance at redemption for Roberto Baggio’s miss in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl

Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people on board

Russian officials say that a Russian military plane has crashed in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board

World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

The 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years

Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings

Amsterdam is marking 25 years since the world's first gay marriages were celebrated in the Netherlands

Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

Across Greece and in Orthodox communities around the world, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia

One of soccer’s historic powers has reached a once-unfathomable low

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable

A European Union official says that violent incidents and irregularities that have been reported during local elections in Serbia were “unacceptable.”

De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups

Roberto De Zerbi has been hired as Tottenham’s third coach of the season in a last-ditch bid by one of England’s top clubs to avoid costly relegation from the Premier League

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago

Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on

A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free

Mansion once belonging to Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale — and it’s cheaper than you might expect

Mansion once belonging to Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale — and it’s cheaper than you might expect

A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Thousands of people have protested in Italy against wars in the Middle East and proposed judicial reforms by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Arsenal strengthens grip on title race as Dowman becomes youngest ever Premier League scorer

Arsenal has strengthened its grip on the Premier League title race on the day its 16-year-old wonderkid, Max Dowman, scored a brilliant solo goal to become the competition’s youngest ever scorer

Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at age 96

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people

Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community

Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community

Out of the frying pan? Noma’s Rene Redzepi resigns, and fine dining confronts 'brigade' culture

The downfall of the world's top chef has raised questions about whether time is up for the storied bullying and abuse of fine dining kitchens

Parma scores two own goals in two minutes and falls at Torino

Parma has scored two own goals in two minutes on its way to a 4-1 defeat at Torino in Serie A

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry

Friday the 13th: Paralympics snowboarder suffers string of errors and bad luck

It was one of those days for Para snowboarding veteran Cécile Hernandez — one of those Friday the 13th kind of days

German museum celebrates famed Japanese artist Kusama in vast new exhibit

The renowned Museum Ludwig in Germany is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening a nearly five-month exhibit with more than 300 works of the famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

René Redzepi has stepped down from his post at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt

FC Barcelona loves to say it is “more than a club."

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won’t perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night’s rest

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

Milan Cortina leaders defend actions after Ukraine's pressure allegations at Paralympics

Local organizers at the Milan Cortina Paralympics have defended their actions after Ukraine’s Paralympic committee accused them and the International Paralympic Committee of subjecting Ukraine athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack

A Moscow court has convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shootings that killed 149 and injured more than 600 at a concert hall in Moscow

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East

Ukraine accuses IPC and local Paralympic organizers of 'systematic pressure' at Milan Cortina Games

Ukraine’s Paralympic committee has accused the International Paralympic Committee and Milan Cortina organizers of subjecting Ukraine’s athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt shines again by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0

The Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt is writing another chapter in its fairytale run

CNN Investigates: Video appears to contradict Trump's claim that deadly strike on girls' school was 'done by Iran'

A CNN investigation finds new video appearing to confirm a US tomahawk missile hit a base near a school in Iran killing at least 168 children and 14 teachers. Isobel Yeong reports on OutFront.

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

Suspect in fatal Swiss bus fire had no terror links, police say

A man who doused himself in a flammable substance and set his body on fire killing himself and five others aboard a bus in Switzerland had previously been reported missing by his family and didn't appear to have any terror-related motive

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords

Fire engulfs a bus in Switzerland, killing 6 people and severely injuring 3 others

A bus caught fire in a Swiss town and police say at least six people were killed

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu close Paris Fashion Week with competing visions of nature

Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière built a fake mountain range inside the Louvre and sent models climbing through it

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million, one of its largest payouts for a single work

Italy's Culture Ministry says the government has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros, one of the largest investments ever for a single artwork

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Oksana Masters roars to Paralympic redemption at Milan Cortina with 11th gold medal

Oksana Masters has won her 11th Paralympic gold medal and she calls it redemption after missing the top spot four years ago

Seniors keep stickball alive, feeling like kids again, a thousand miles from home

Seniors keep stickball alive, feeling like kids again, a thousand miles from home

Traditional reindeer racing is delighting spectators in frigid Finland

Traditional reindeer racing has drawn an international crowd to the town of Salla in northern Finland

Marušić goal in stoppage time gives Lazio win over Sassuolo

Lazio has beaten Sassuolo 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Adam Marušić

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group

Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say

Authorities say a Pennsylvania State Police trooper is dead after he was shot and killed by a man he had pulled over in a traffic stop

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago

Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

Russia’s national anthem rings out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold

Stars hit Paris runways, but fall’s real trend was dressing for hard times — and real life

Paris Fashion Week shows designers resetting big brands with clothes that match a tense, noisy world

Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt

The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt

Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison

Activists say an independent journalist in Belarus has been convicted of treason and sentenced to nine years in prison

Jailed Istanbul mayor goes on trial in huge corruption case slammed by supporters as political

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a major corruption trial that critics say targets Turkey’s opposition and threatens democracy

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup

Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist

Female coach Sabrina Wittmann blazing a lonely trail in men's soccer in Germany

As the first and only woman to be appointed head coach of a professional man’s soccer team in Germany, Sabrina Wittmann faces more pressure and scrutiny than most of her counterparts

At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building

At least 10 people, including two children, have been killed and 16 others wounded in a Russian missile strike on a five-story residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, officials said

Lindsey Vonn loses lead in World Cup downhill standings as Laura Pirovano wins by 0.01 again

Lindsey Vonn finally lost her lead in the World Cup downhill standings when Laura Pirovano won by 0.01 seconds on back-to-back days at Val di Fassa

Para alpine skiers Voronchikhina and Bugaev give Russia its first Paralympic medals in 12 years

Para alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev have won Russia’s first Paralympic medals since 2014 by taking bronze in the women’s downhill standing competition and the men's standing event

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt

A Spanish soccer team is asking Madonna for help in finding the club shirt she wore on stage during a concert in 1990

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

Robertson and Salah shine as Liverpool hits back to beat Wolves and reach FA Cup quarterfinals

Andy Robertson opened the scoring and Mohamed Salah has struck for only the second time this year as Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 to move into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup

Kosovo president urges a quick snap vote after dissolving parliament to avoid further instability

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani said after dissolving Parliament that a snap election should be held as soon as possible to avoid another prolonged political crisis in the Balkan country at a time of global turmoil

Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv

Hungary has temporarily detained seven Ukrainians working for a state bank and seized armored vehicles full of cash, setting off a sharp dispute with Kyiv

Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla

Tunisian authorities have detained pro‑Palestinian activists as an international group prepares a new flotilla aimed at bringing aid to Gaza

Before his return to the Oscars, Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in Athens

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has opened a photography exhibition in Athens days before he is due to attend the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles

Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States

German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million

German media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain’s Daily Telegraph in a deal worth $766 million

Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings

In the absence of injured Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, Emma Aicher seized her chance at a World Cup downhill on Friday to cut the American superstars’ leads in the season-long standings

Claims of 'rediscovered' Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts

An independent researcher has asserted that a marble bust of Christ in a Roman church is by Michelangelo

The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

Maggie Gyllenhaal turns “The Bride!”

Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House

Spain’s foreign minister has denied that the government has changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as the war in the Middle East pulls focus away

US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics

It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics

Rory McIlroy says it's a shame Jon Rahm has rejected a 'generous' European peace offering

Rory McIlroy says the European deal for LIV Golf players is generous and it's a shame Jon Rahm doesn't feel the same way

Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word

Ten horses — five black, five white — entered the sand ring first

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Rahm says European tour is 'extorting' LIV players by making them play more events to rejoin tour

Jon Rahm is claiming the European tour is extorting players from LIV Golf by making them play extra tournaments if they want to regain membership

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean

Libyan authorities say a Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the North African country's coast

Rapper Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for hit-and-run that killed Nepali student

British rapper Ghetts has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing a 20-year-old Nepali student in a hit-and-run in London last year

‘No Winston Churchill’: Trump opens new rift with Europe as leaders try to avoid being sucked into Iran war

‘No Winston Churchill’: Trump opens new rift with Europe as leaders try to avoid being sucked into Iran war

Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child

Dior's Jonathan Anderson finds his stride with a garden of earthly delights at Paris Fashion Week

Jonathan Anderson fall-winter 2026 collection for Dior at the Paris Fashion Week has invoked an Impressionist painting, steeped in flowers, water and the art of being seen

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has fueled a disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook

Community gathers to stand up to bullying, one truck at a time

Community gathers to stand up to bullying, one truck at a time

2 men arrested in Cincinnati nightclub shooting that wounded 9

Police say two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting inside a Cincinnati nightclub that left nine people wounded

Shane Lowry has no choice but to pick himself up and move on after PGA National collapse

It's OK to feel sad for Shane Lowry

Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community

A Russian court has banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group and has labeled it as extremist in the latest step in the country’s crackdown on the community

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran

Europe is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat

Dutch museum makes 'needle in a haystack' confirmation of Rembrandt painting

The Rijksmuseum says a painting once dismissed as “not a Rembrandt” is now confirmed as a work by the Dutch Golden Age master

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

U.S. first lady Melania Trump is presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

World leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war

Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Britain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

Infantino suggests players could be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of red cards being shown to players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents

Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei

Three close allies of the United States say they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iran’s retaliatory strikes following the killing of its supreme leader

Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to third

Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea

Double duty: Masters and select group of Paralympians compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have been competing in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, having to master different skills to succeed in entirely different disciplines every two years

Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings

Sofia Goggia has won her second super-G of the season and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

Haaland missing for Man City at Leeds because of 'little injury,' Guardiola says

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland was left out of the squad for the Premier League match at Leeds after sustaining a “little injury” in training

German skier Emma Aicher wins super-G as fight for World Cup discipline title heats up

Emma Aicher has dominated the first women’s super-G since the Olympics to earn her fifth career World Cup win as the fight for the season discipline title got fresh impetus

Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment'

Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” is getting a facial

In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation

Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown

Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier

The Swedish military says that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö

2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups say

A media rights group says a court in Belarus has convicted two independent journalists on charges of high treason and given them long prison sentences, the latest move in the government’s crackdown on dissent and free speech

Bodø/Glimt gets Sporting in Champions League round of 16. Real Madrid and Man City paired yet again

Bodø/Glimt’s stunning run through the Champions League now brings Sporting Lisbon to its Arctic Circle home in the round of 16 next month

One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder

Prince Andrew has been banished from the royal whirl after emails emerged this week showing that he had remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted

Correction: Britain-Prince Andrew-Glance story

In a story published Oct. 30, 2025, about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, The Associated Press erroneously reported that his house was sold in 2007 for 20% over the 15 million pound asking price

Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor's foundations

No one is bigger than the monarchy

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep

The European Commission has asked its anti-fraud watchdog to examine Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the EU’s trade chief

Singer d4vd named as ‘target’ in death and dismemberment of teen girl

Singer d4vd named as ‘target’ in death and dismemberment of teen girl

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

'I was tearing up:' Students react as Ukrainian soldiers read messages of support

'I was tearing up:' Students react as Ukrainian soldiers read messages of support

Romanian court rejects Wiz Khalifa's appeal against 9-month jail sentence for drug possession

A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession

Spanish soccer league wants to try again in the US and resurrect overseas game

The Spanish soccer league wants to resurrect plans to stage a regular-season game in the United States

Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US

Russia launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign

The European Union has agreed to expand funding for citizens needing to leave their home countries to access safe abortions elsewhere in the 27-nation bloc

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords

The island of Jersey has voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, as a similar bill stalls in the U.K. Parliament

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende says that he is stepping down after he faced pressure over contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Danish prime minister calls a parliamentary election on March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the Scandinavian country will hold a parliamentary election on March 24

The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah

The former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested by police

Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Ukrainian delegation is set to meet on Thursday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys ahead of another round of trilateral talks with Russia

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk

The Speaker of the U.K.’s House of Commons has told lawmakers that he tipped off police that Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the U.S. who is facing accusations of leaking information to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was a possible flight risk

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson released after arrest amid Epstein probe

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson released after arrest amid Epstein probe

UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power

Keir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Party’s crisis and his own leadership troubles

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan

The Vatican has announced a packed early-2026 travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV, with trips to Monaco, Spain, and four African countries

The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist

The Louvre Museum, home of the ‘Mona Lisa,’ has a new director

Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine

At London Fashion Week, brands cater to their unique type of freak and geek

At London Fashion Week, brands cater to their unique type of freak and geek

Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests

The State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan

Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’

Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East

Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October's brazen French crown jewels heist

French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum’s president

Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war

The Latest: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowfall as second storm may near

Neighbors, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” have been digging out from a brutal storm that forecasters are calling the strongest in a decade

What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein

Influential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

The Portuguese soccer federation says it is monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March

The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

It's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united

UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince Andrew

Britain’s House of Commons has approved the release of confidential papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

The U.S. ambassador to France has reached out to defuse a new diplomatic spat after skipping a French summons over U.S. comments on French politics

Queen Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot, a symbol of the fight against sexual violence

Queen Camilla told French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot on Monday that she was left “speechless” by Pelicot’s memoir

France bans US ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting French ministers

France bans US ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting French ministers

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother's home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich game

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a longtime dream will come true with his team set to play in the NFL game in Munich this year

British comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges in a London court

Reddit hit with $20 million UK data privacy fine over child safety failings

Britain’s privacy watchdog fines Reddit nearly $20 million for unlawfully collecting and using children’s personal data

From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city

Milan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy

Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probe

Police in Britain say Peter Mandelson, the former U.K. ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in an Epstein files misconduct probe

An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself

Russian officials say an unidentified assailant has detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow, killing himself and a police officer and leaving two other officers injured

Oscar run is bittersweet for brother and friend who made film after death of journalist Brent Renaud

It's a bittersweet Academy Awards season for documentarians Craig Renaud and Juan Arredondo

'Flour war' erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour

Planes, police and airbases: New allegations of how Andrew may have used taxpayer money to meet Epstein

Planes, police and airbases: New allegations of how Andrew may have used taxpayer money to meet Epstein

She woke up to 'We’re at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion

Mariia Vainshtein's family fled Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its invasion four years ago

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up a big new loan for Ukraine

UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Júnior

UEFA provisionally suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match after Vinícius Júnior accuses him of racist abuse

Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time

Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time

She had a vision of herself living in Paris. Now this American woman calls it home

She had a vision of herself living in Paris. Now this American woman calls it home

He is known as the French Banksy. Now artist JR plans to turn a Paris bridge into a massive cave

French artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf

Prince William and Kate put on a united (and color-coordinated) front at the BAFTAs

Prince William and Kate put on a united (and color-coordinated) front at the BAFTAs

Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

The twin Olympic cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have been extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

4 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games

Four Premier League players have been targeted with racist abuse online after their weekend games

Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is sending a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland because people there are sick and lack care

France will summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over US comments on activist’s death

France is summoning U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest American comments about the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque

Deadly explosions in western Ukraine investigated as ‘terrorist attack’

Deadly explosions in western Ukraine investigated as ‘terrorist attack’

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time

Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries

Hungary is threatening to block new EU sanctions on Russia and slow EU help for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume

Sweden’s Ebba Andersson gets redemption in winning 50km cross-country ski race at Milan Cortina

Ebba Andersson has won the women’s 50-kilometer mass start in cross-country skiing as she turns a painful Olympic moment into redemption

Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1

Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing one person near Kyiv and damaging homes and energy sites

Snow clears and Eileen Gu goes for Olympic medal No. 6

A day later than she expected, Eileen Gu tries to make it six medals in six Olympic events when she drops into the halfpipe for the women’s final

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals

Britain’s monarchy faces fresh strain as police investigate the former Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct as a former trade envoy

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II

Man City keeps pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal with win over Newcastle

Manchester City has cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points with a 2-1 win against Newcastle

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

The U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89

Ex-UK Prime Minister Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine ahead of ceasefire

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the U.K. and its European allies should immediately deploy noncombat troops to Ukraine to show Russian President Vladimir Putin that Western nations are truly committed to the nation’s freedom and independence

Death of far-right activist in France sends tensions soaring and draws US criticism

Death of far-right activist in France sends tensions soaring and draws US criticism

Hundreds march in Lyon to protest far-right activist's killing as Macron urges calm

About 3,000 people have joined a far-right march in the French city of Lyon after a 23-year-old nationalist activist died from a beating last week

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran, who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian, is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and on the brink of war with the United States

In war-weary Kyiv, wounded Ukrainian veterans turn epic poetry into living testimony

War veterans with severe injuries from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have taken the stage in Kyiv in an adaptation of Ivan Kotliarevskyi’s “Eneida.”

Former NHL great Jaromir Jagr talks about retirement in his 38th professional season

The storied hockey career of Jaromir Jagr might be coming to an end

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct, police say

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said Thursday. The arrest follows a prior review by authorities into allegations that a woman was trafficked to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter involving Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as claims he may have shared sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. CNN’s Salma Abdelaziz reports.

Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

Hungary says it is blocking a major EU loan for Ukraine until Russian oil starts flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline

'Hotdog' in the halfpipe! Alex Ferreira finally wins his Olympic gold

American freeskier Alex Ferreira won the men’s halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Winter Games to complete his collection of Olympic medals

The British royal family faces its worst crisis in generations

The British royal family sought to carry on with their normal duties in the hours after the former Prince Andrew was arrested

Top-ranked Canada heartbroken after upset loss to Sweden in women's curling at the Olympics

Canada’s controversial men’s team will have the curling power’s last chance at Olympic gold at the Milan Cortina Games

UK government considers removing Andrew from line of succession. Here’s what other consequences he could face

UK government considers removing Andrew from line of succession. Here’s what other consequences he could face

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left to help Canada survive another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 in the semifinals and advance to the men’s gold-medal game

Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says

The new head of the U.N. refugee agency says diplomacy is the only realistic path to peace in Ukraine, as humanitarian aid runs short

‘The photo gods were on my side.’ How that astonishing image of Andrew was captured

‘The photo gods were on my side.’ How that astonishing image of Andrew was captured

Dutch fans roar for speedskater Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong's Olympic gold in the 1,500

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands has won her first Olympic gold and sixth career medal by finishing first in speedskating’s 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Winter Games

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes first senior British royal to be arrested in centuries. Here’s what we know

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes first senior British royal to be arrested in centuries. Here’s what we know

Police search former Prince Andrew's home a day after his arrest

Police have searched the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than a century

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia church has reached its maximum height with the placement of a cross on its central Tower of Jesus Christ

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics