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Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turned a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on

From a rout in Asian currencies to the closure of a low budget

World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?

Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998 as concern that a potential change in leadership could weaken

Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer

After years in which Volodymyr Zelenskiy's wartime reputation withstood corruption allegations that swirled around his associates, the

For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz

Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
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Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job
Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation

Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, on Tuesday gave veto powers over legislation to four ministers including Finance Minister Andras Karman, who

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation
Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims

The Kremlin has released a video of Vladimir Putin driving in Moscow and meeting an old school teacher in a hotel lobby, after Western media outlets cited a

Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Eni explores potential LNG assets deal with big funds, sources say

Italian energy group Eni has asked Morgan Stanley to help it to raise funds from investment firms such as Apollo, KKR and Stonepeak in

Eni explores potential LNG assets deal with big funds, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline

European satellite operator Eutelsat on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue broadly in line with market expectations, as growth in its low Earth orbit

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt

The Kremlin repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertion that the war in Ukraine was almost over on Tuesday and U.S.

Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite

UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla will increase its investment in battery cell production at its plant outside Berlin by almost $250 million, boosting its capacity target

Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production
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EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

The head of the European Commission called on Tuesday for more protections for children against the "addictive designs" of social media

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens
Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
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Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe

Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation

Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'

Greece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built

Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy

Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa said on Tuesday partnerships would be a key part of the automaker's future strategy, as it prepares to present a new multi-year

Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy
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Private credit funds slash loan values as borrower stress rises

Private credit funds have marked down more than a tenth of their loans by at least 50%, new data from

Private credit funds slash loan values as borrower stress rises
Business|Economy|Europe

Italy industry output posts solid gain in March as Iran war impact awaited

Italian industrial output rose by 0.7% in March compared to the previous month, data showed on Tuesday, offering some hope to the country's long-struggling manufacturing

Italy industry output posts solid gain in March as Iran war impact awaited
Business|Europe|Technology|World

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court

Bytedance's social media platform TikTok on Tuesday made a last- ditch attempt at Europe's top court to scrap its designation as a "gatekeeper" under EU

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience

U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI said it was granting access to its latest models including GPT-5.5-Cyber to Deutsche Telekom, BBVA and dozens more

OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism

By Krishna N.

India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new investments in Africa at a summit held in Kenya

France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
Election|Europe|Political|World

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is under serious threat after senior minister Wes Streeting quit and dozens of Labour lawmakers called for him to set out a

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Meta Platforms on Tuesday lost its fight against an Italian regulatory order that it should compensate publishers for using snippets of their news

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes

Investors increased their bets on the Bank of England raising rates in the coming months as global markets responded to the latest increase in tensions in the Strait of

Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens

Thyssenkrupp Nucera has frozen hiring in high-cost countries as part of broader saving measures, it said on Tuesday, after its second-

Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Siemens Energy accelerates share buyback after Q2 cash flow jumps

Siemens Energy will accelerate its standing share buyback programme after posting a 42% increase in pre-tax free cash flow, the company said on Tuesday, benefitting from

Siemens Energy accelerates share buyback after Q2 cash flow jumps
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Vanguard targets doubling European assets to $1 trillion by 2030

Vanguard will expand its product range for everyday investors in Europe, aiming to roughly double its regional assets to $1 trillion within five years and

Vanguard targets doubling European assets to $1 trillion by 2030
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Crime|Europe|World

Man suspected of plotting violent attack had sought to target Louvre, officials say

A 27-year-old man suspected of plotting a violent attack and of planning to join Islamic State in Syria or Mozambique had sought to target a Parisian museum and the Jewish

Man suspected of plotting violent attack had sought to target Louvre, officials say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows

British consumers, shaken by the widening economic fallout from the Iran war, cut their spending last month for the first time since November 2024 as they focused on essentials

UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety illness concerns

The fifth and deciding game of the PWHL's semifinal playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal scheduled for Monday night has been postponed

PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety illness concerns
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit

Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour

UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit
Europe|Sports

Acrobatic late goal gives Bologna surprise win at Napoli

A stoppage time goal from Jonathan Rowe has given Bologna a 3-2 win against Napoli in a pulsating Serie A encounter

Acrobatic late goal gives Bologna surprise win at Napoli
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe

Ukrainian authorities on Monday named President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's powerful former chief of staff as a suspect in a major corruption probe, a move likely to pile

Zelenskiy's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe
Europe|World

EU ministers agree on sanctions targeting violent West Bank settlers

European Union foreign ministers reached an agreement on Monday on new sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, as well as leading Hamas

EU ministers agree on sanctions targeting violent West Bank settlers
Europe|Health|Political|World

Georgia elects new patriarch of influential Orthodox Church

Orthodox Christian bishops in Georgia elected a new patriarch, Shio III, on Monday, in what is a pivotal juncture for the South Caucasus country where the Church plays an

Georgia elects new patriarch of influential Orthodox Church
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday discussed with the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE's assistance in bringing Ukrainians back from

Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

This week's Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by boycotts over Israeli participation, is also facing a test of new public-voting rules introduced to

Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India's foreign ministry said in a statement on

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
Europe|Political|World

EU ministers dismiss Putin's idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks

European governments on Monday rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder

EU ministers dismiss Putin's idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks
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Indie films race for Cannes top prize with big studios absent

Tales of war, grief and artificial intelligence join a race for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's top prize from Tuesday, in a

Indie films race for Cannes top prize with big studios absent
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia has no intention of ending this war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Russia has no intention of ending the more than four-year-old war with his country and Kyiv was preparing for further

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia has no intention of ending this war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of children from Ukraine

EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet

The European Commission on Monday welcomed an offer by U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI to provide open access to its cybersecurity features, but said its rival

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's race to access EU's 10.4 billion euros is ambitious but possible - officials

Hungary is racing to meet an August 31 deadline to become eligible for 10.4 billion euros  ($12.2 billion) from the European Union's post-pandemic

Hungary's race to access EU's 10.4 billion euros is ambitious but possible - officials
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally

The International Criminal Court on Monday confirmed it had issued an arrest warrant for a longtime ally of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte,

ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock

European shares ended Monday's session flat, constrained by a drop in luxury stocks, while stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations drove oil prices

European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock
Arts|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Culture Ministry rocked by dismissals as Meloni struggles to reshape landscape

Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has sacked two senior aides after uproar over denied funding for a documentary, adding to turbulence at a ministry

Italy's Culture Ministry rocked by dismissals as Meloni struggles to reshape landscape
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Blackstone to acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC

Blackstone will acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII, CVC said on Monday.

Blackstone to acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows

Countries in the European Economic Area and Switzerland have committed almost 200 billion euros ($235 billion) to their electric vehicle (EV)

Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

EU imposes sanctions on Russia individuals, entities in Russia over Ukrainian children

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and seven entities in Russia for systematic unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, the EU Council said in a

EU imposes sanctions on Russia individuals, entities in Russia over Ukrainian children
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former Polish justice minister who faces prosecution at home says he's traveled from Hungary to US

A former Polish justice minister sought in his homeland for alleged abuse of power says he has traveled from Hungary to the U.S. Prosecutors in Poland said on Monday that they’re investigating whether he was assisted in evading liability

Former Polish justice minister who faces prosecution at home says he's traveled from Hungary to US
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland says it wants answers after fugitive ex-minister leaves Hungary for US

Poland will seek answers about how a former minister wanted on abuse of power charges managed to travel from Hungary to the United States, a foreign ministry spokesperson

Poland says it wants answers after fugitive ex-minister leaves Hungary for US
Economy|Europe|Political|Science

Hungary to review Paks nuclear plant expansion, ministerial nominee says

Hungary will review the financing and implementation of the Paks nuclear power plant expansion project, the nominee for economy and

Hungary to review Paks nuclear plant expansion, ministerial nominee says
Europe|Health|World

A French passenger from hantavirus-hit ship has tested positive for the virus

A French passenger who was on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus and her condition is deteriorating, French Health Minister

A French passenger from hantavirus-hit ship has tested positive for the virus
Economy|Europe|World

Norway's April core inflation rises in line with expectations 

Norway's annual core inflation rose in line with expectations in April, Statistics Norway (SSB) data showed on Monday, supporting expectations interest rates could increase

Norway's April core inflation rises in line with expectations 
Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve

The European Central Bank will need to adjust interest rates soon if the inflationary outlook does not significantly improve, ECB Governing Council Member Martin Kocher was

ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB's de Guindos urges prudence on rates in parting shot - FT

The European Central Bank's outgoing Vice President Luis de Guindos urged colleagues, in an interview published on Monday, to be prudent when deciding on an expected

ECB's de Guindos urges prudence on rates in parting shot - FT
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets still want to believe that neither the U.S. nor Iran is aiming to escalate their conflict.

Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Last two evacuation flights from hantavirus-hit ship to depart Monday afternoon

The final two flights to evacuate passengers from the cruise ship hit by a

Last two evacuation flights from hantavirus-hit ship to depart Monday afternoon
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Changing geopolitics are in focus as France's Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a visit to Kenya ahead of a two-day Africa Forward Summit

Changing geopolitics are in focus as France's Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit
Europe|Sports|World

Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona retains Spanish league title by beating rival Real Madrid

Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona has won its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou

Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona retains Spanish league title by beating rival Real Madrid
Arts|Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Jailed Iranian peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran

Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a hospital in the capital, Tehran, and has been granted a suspension of her sentence on heavy

Jailed Iranian peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran
Europe|Sports|World

Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female head coach to win a Bundesliga game

Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta became the first female head coach to win a game in European soccer’s top five men’s leagues as she oversaw a 3-1 victory against Mainz in the German Bundesliga

Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female head coach to win a Bundesliga game
Europe|Sports|World

Flick says 'I will never forget this day' as Barcelona wins La Liga after death of coach's father

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was in the dugout for Sunday’s clasico against Real Madrid following the death of his father, with the Catalan club winning its second consecutive Spanish league title

Flick says 'I will never forget this day' as Barcelona wins La Liga after death of coach's father
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Tenerife port home to scenes of worry and relief as passengers depart hantavirus-hit ship

Tenerife port home to scenes of worry and relief as passengers depart hantavirus-hit ship

Tenerife port home to scenes of worry and relief as passengers depart hantavirus-hit ship
Europe|World

Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned on Sunday, after

Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Israel deports 2 activists detained for leading an aid flotilla to Gaza

Israel has deported two activists detained for over a week after leading an aid flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza

Israel deports 2 activists detained for leading an aid flotilla to Gaza
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire

A U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine appeared under serious strain on its second day on Sunday, with both sides accusing the other of violating the

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election losses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party

Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election losses
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Evacuation flights leave Tenerife after cruise ship virus outbreak

Groups of passengers and crew disembarked from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on Sunday to be evacuated to

Evacuation flights leave Tenerife after cruise ship virus outbreak
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report

Russia accused Armenia on Sunday of providing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with "a platform for anti-Russian remarks", in a further sign of a chill in relations

Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report
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Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, report says

Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is considering selling a 15% stake in three equal parts following the designer's death, potentially bringing in three buyers he had

Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, report says
Europe|World

Germany sceptical on Putin's suggestion of Schroeder role in Ukraine peace talks

Germany dismissed on Sunday a suggestion from Russian President Vladimir Putin that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could coordinate talks with the European Union to

Germany sceptical on Putin's suggestion of Schroeder role in Ukraine peace talks
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away

Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away

Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Germany revives effort to buy US Tomahawks, FT reports

Germany is reviving efforts to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles from the U.S., the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of Berlin's strategy.

Germany revives effort to buy US Tomahawks, FT reports
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|US|World

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday
Europe|Political|World

Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in a victory in Ukraine during a military parade in Moscow marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
Election|Europe|World

Hungary’s Péter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule

Hungary's Péter Magyar has taken his oath of office to become the country's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s autocratic 16-year rule

Hungary’s Péter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer, weakened by local elections, is challenged by former minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reeling from a crushing local election defeat, faced a new setback to his leadership on Saturday when a former minister

UK PM Starmer, weakened by local elections, is challenged by former minister
Europe|Sports|World

Man City closes gap on Arsenal and Liverpool fans boo more dropped points in Chelsea draw

Manchester City has kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after beating Brentford 3-0

Man City closes gap on Arsenal and Liverpool fans boo more dropped points in Chelsea draw
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers

Countries prepared to evacuate their citizens from the luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly strain of hantavirus that is due to anchor near Tenerife early on Sunday,

Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

The superyacht where Jackie Kennedy found new love can be yours for 42 percent off

The superyacht where Jackie Kennedy found new love can be yours for 42 percent off

The superyacht where Jackie Kennedy found new love can be yours for 42 percent off
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission

Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Europe|World

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change

Centre-right leader Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off

Ukrainians welcomed a three-day ceasefire brokered by the U.S. as a much-needed break from years of attacks from Russia as it came

Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war
Arts|Europe|Political|World

Venice Biennale opens without a jury amid strife over Russian and Israeli participation

Geopolitical tensions have spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition

Venice Biennale opens without a jury amid strife over Russian and Israeli participation
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says peace in Ukraine is still a very long way off

The Kremlin on Saturday said that the United States was in a hurry to clinch a peace deal to end the Ukraine war but that getting to any sort of agreement was a very long way

Kremlin says peace in Ukraine is still a very long way off
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Real Madrid's Arbeloa asks to 'turn the page' after fight between Valverde and Tchouaméni

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has defended players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, saying their apologies for having scuffled were enough to settle the incident that led the club to fine both of them a whopping 500,000 euros

Real Madrid's Arbeloa asks to 'turn the page' after fight between Valverde and Tchouaméni
Economy|Europe|Political|World

A divided kingdom: pro-independence parties surge across Britain

Three of the United Kingdom's four nations are set for the first time to be governed by pro-independence

A divided kingdom: pro-independence parties surge across Britain
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries deepen over Ukraine war

Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years on Saturday due to the threat of attack from Ukraine, where victory

Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries deepen over Ukraine war
Europe|Sports|World

Wemby matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with his superb stat line for Spurs in Game 3 win over Wolves

Victor Wembanyama had to put in plenty of work to compile 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 115-108 victory in Game 3 that gave the San Antonio Spurs a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves

Wemby matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with his superb stat line for Spurs in Game 3 win over Wolves
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Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war

With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
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Ryanair to shut Thessaloniki base in Greece due to high fees, says senior executive

Ryanair will close its operating base at Greece's Thessaloniki airport this winter and cut the number of flights in and out of the

Ryanair to shut Thessaloniki base in Greece due to high fees, says senior executive
Europe|Political|World

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
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The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'
Europe|Political|World

Trump hopes for extension to agreed three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire that will

Trump hopes for extension to agreed three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day
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Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK

Partial results from local elections in England show significant losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and gains for Reform UK

Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK
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Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

U.S.

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Europe|Political|World

What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine

A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, has eased tensions over a potential Ukrainian attack on a Red Square parade in Moscow

What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms US announcement of ceasefire, prisoner exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday confirmed a three-day ceasefire had been arranged with Russia as part of U.S. efforts to negotiate an end to the more than four-year

Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms US announcement of ceasefire, prisoner exchange
Europe|Sports|World

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

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

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

Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats

Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats

Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation

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

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

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

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

Denmark's right-wing defence minister to lead government formation talks
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Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
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Poland signs first loan deal as part of EU defence spending push

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

Poland signs first loan deal as part of EU defence spending push
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Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions

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

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
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Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo

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

Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo
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UK man denies charge of threatening King Charles' brother Andrew

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

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

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

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

Farage’s Reform UK wins big in local elections, splintering two-party system and piling pressure on Starmer
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Hostages in German bank branch released but suspect at large

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

Hostages in German bank branch released but suspect at large
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Musée d’Orsay opens gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII

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

Musée d’Orsay opens gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII
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Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows

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

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

Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltic states amid drone incidents

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

Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltic states amid drone incidents
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Porsche AG to cut over 500 jobs as it sharpens focus on core business

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

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

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

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

Could UK PM Starmer be forced out after local election losses?
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Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

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

Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
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'We are American': Acerinox considers NYSE listing for US arm

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

'We are American': Acerinox considers NYSE listing for US arm
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UK's Princess Kate to visit pioneering Italian schools funded by WW2 scrap metal

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

UK's Princess Kate to visit pioneering Italian schools funded by WW2 scrap metal
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Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says

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

Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says
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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier

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

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
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Zara denies infringing Jo Malone trademark in Estee Lauder case

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

Zara denies infringing Jo Malone trademark in Estee Lauder case
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EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children

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

EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children
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Water levels on river Rhine in Germany rising after rain but vessels still part loaded

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

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

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

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

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

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

EU wants to move fast on Moldova accession talks, Kallas says
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UK housing market slows as Iran war hits demand, Halifax data shows

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

UK housing market slows as Iran war hits demand, Halifax data shows
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Germany's March exports beat expectations, but industrial output falls

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

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

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

Commerzbank plans 3,000 job cuts, raises targets as it fends off UniCredit takeover
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ECB's Lagarde is sceptical of euro stablecoins

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

ECB's Lagarde is sceptical of euro stablecoins
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Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew

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

Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew
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A year in, what's on Pope Leo XIV's to-do list? And what has he done so far?

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

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

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

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

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

British MPs to visit China this month, sources say

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

British MPs to visit China this month, sources say
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UK to summon Chinese ambassador after spying convictions

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

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

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

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

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

Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange logic'

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

Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange logic'
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Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

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

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

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

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

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

Moldovan parliament restricts use of Russian, prompts opposition walkout

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

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

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

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

Real Madrid's Valverde suffers head injury in altercation with teammate Tchouaméni
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Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X

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

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

Georgia hands down long sentences to election-day protest organisers

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

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

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

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

UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain
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ECB's Schnabel bolsters rate hike bets, warns of 'quiet erosion' of central bank independence

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

ECB's Schnabel bolsters rate hike bets, warns of 'quiet erosion' of central bank independence
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ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics

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

ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics
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Spain seizes 30 tons of cocaine in record European haul, detains 23 crew

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

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

Airbus April deliveries at 67, trails year-ago

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

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

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

Porsche axes board position as part of restructuring
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An outsider artist takes the world's biggest stage with the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Radev sets out plans for new Bulgarian government after election win

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EU prosecutors arrest 21 Croatians over suspected farm aid fraud

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK police make third arrest over attempted arson at London synagogue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russia continues to violate Kyiv-proposed ceasefire, Zelenskiy says

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

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

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

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

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution
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UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK builders hit by biggest surge in cost inflation in nearly four years
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European shares pull back as Mideast peace prospects assessed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Britain's JD Sports says Nike's Hill 'doing a great job'
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German industrial orders surge in March as firms brace for more Iran war pain

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

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