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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.”

European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable
Arts|Crime|Europe|Sports|World

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

De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports
Environment|Europe|Science|World

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

Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

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

Mansion once belonging to Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale — and it’s cheaper than you might expect
Americas|Arts|Education|Europe|Technology

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

A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

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

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Europe|World

Get ready for kitsch and drama, Asia. Pop extravaganza Eurovision is coming your way

Get ready for kitsch and drama, Asia. Pop extravaganza Eurovision is coming your way

Get ready for kitsch and drama, Asia. Pop extravaganza Eurovision is coming your way
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Wolf bites woman in a shopping area in Germany's 2nd-biggest city

Authorities say a wolf has bitten a woman in a Hamburg shopping area, in what experts call Germany’s first known wild wolf attack on a person since 1998

Wolf bites woman in a shopping area in Germany's 2nd-biggest city
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy

Thieves have stolen three valuable paintings from a private museum in northern Italy

Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy

The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for federal forced labor conspiracy

Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health

Celine Dion announces first concerts since stiff-person syndrome diagnosis with Paris residency

Celine Dion will return to the stage this fall with her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, announcing a five-week limited engagement in Paris

Celine Dion announces first concerts since stiff-person syndrome diagnosis with Paris residency
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war after earlier saying the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases there for operations related to the conflict

Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Spanish bishops and government sign deal for compensation of church sexual abuse victims

Spain’s Catholic bishops and the government have taken another step toward compensating victims of sexual abuse by clergy members who have died or whose possible crimes are too old to be prosecuted

Spanish bishops and government sign deal for compensation of church sexual abuse victims
Europe|Health|World

25-year-old Noelia Castillo dies by legal euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight in Spain

A young Spanish woman died in Barcelona after winning a long court fight for her euthanasia right

25-year-old Noelia Castillo dies by legal euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight in Spain
Arts|Crime|Europe|Food

Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat bars in Europe chocolate heist

Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat bars in Europe chocolate heist

Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat bars in Europe chocolate heist
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'

Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash

Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Kosovo is one of the Europe's poorest countries and struggles with a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the Iran war

Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Spain begins Holy Week with processions, palm branches and familiar faces

Actor Antonio Banderas has joined the crowds in dozens of Palm Sunday processions, marking the official start of Holy Week in Spain

Spain begins Holy Week with processions, palm branches and familiar faces
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for Premier League survival

Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham interim coach after seven matches and 44 days in charge

Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for Premier League survival
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Travel

Disney's new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him

Disneyland Paris has opened a huge new “Frozen” land as the centerpiece of a major park makeover

Disney's new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him
Crime|Europe|World

UK police arrest a man after a car hits pedestrians in the English city of Derby, injuring 7

Police in the English city of Derby have arrested a man after a car hit pedestrians in the city center and sent seven people to hospitals

UK police arrest a man after a car hits pedestrians in the English city of Derby, injuring 7
Europe|World

Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message

Pope Leo XIV says no one can use God to justify war and he's praying especially for Christians in the Middle East

Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
Environment|Europe|Science|World

A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won't be able to find its way back to the Atlantic

A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade
Arts|Europe|Interview|Travel|World

‘We did everything they wanted’: The American families caught in Italy’s citizenship crackdown

‘We did everything they wanted’: The American families caught in Italy’s citizenship crackdown

‘We did everything they wanted’: The American families caught in Italy’s citizenship crackdown
Europe|Sports|World

Belgium blows out United States 5-2 in World Cup warmup that exposes American defenders

Belgium blew out the United States 5-2 in a World Cup warmup that exposed the Americans’ defensive difficulties, rallying from a late first-half deficit on two goals by Dodi Lukébakio and one each from Zeno Debast, Amadou Onana and Charles De Ketelaere

Belgium blows out United States 5-2 in World Cup warmup that exposes American defenders
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank

Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank

Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank
Africa|Europe|Sports|World

Senegal parades Africa Cup trophy in Paris as it appeals CAF decision to strip title

Senegal keeps celebrating its Africa Cup title even after African soccer officials stripped it away and awarded it to Morocco

Senegal parades Africa Cup trophy in Paris as it appeals CAF decision to strip title
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

French authorities say that police have stopped a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Food

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

Nestlé says thieves have stolen a huge shipment of KitKat bars from a truck heading from Italy to Poland

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope visits Monaco to urge its people to reject idolatry of power and wealth fueling wars

Pope Leo XIV has urged the people of Monaco to use their Catholic faith and wealth for good

Pope visits Monaco to urge its people to reject idolatry of power and wealth fueling wars
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on

Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Germany's Wirtz destroys Swiss and White caps England return as hero and villain

Florian Wirtz scored two and made two as Germany twice came from behind to beat Switzerland 4-3 in a thrilling friendly

Germany's Wirtz destroys Swiss and White caps England return as hero and villain
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio pushes postwar plan for Strait of Hormuz after meeting G7 allies skeptical about Iran strategy

Deep divisions were apparent over the Iran war as top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries have met in France

Rubio pushes postwar plan for Strait of Hormuz after meeting G7 allies skeptical about Iran strategy
Europe|Political|World

Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's assertion that the U.S. wants Ukraine to hand over territory to Russia to receive American security guarantees in any ceasefire plan

Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security deal
Education|Europe|Lifestyle|World

No miraculous rebirth of UK churchgoing, polling firm admits

No miraculous rebirth of UK churchgoing, polling firm admits

No miraculous rebirth of UK churchgoing, polling firm admits
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Novak Djokovic pulls out of the Monte Carlo Masters

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters after having skipped the Miami Open with a right shoulder injury

Novak Djokovic pulls out of the Monte Carlo Masters
Americas|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle

Asheville 6-year-old aims to win national contest to help her school after Helene

Asheville 6-year-old aims to win national contest to help her school after Helene

Asheville 6-year-old aims to win national contest to help her school after Helene
Crime|Europe|World

Russian man sentenced to 4 years in UK prison for assault witnessed on video by Barron Trump

A London court has sentenced a Russian man to four years in prison for assaulting a woman during an attack that Barron Trump witnessed on a video call

Russian man sentenced to 4 years in UK prison for assault witnessed on video by Barron Trump
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Lobsters and red carpet gowns: A new show celebrates Schiaparelli's surrealist fashion

The Victoria and Albert Museum is opening a new exhibition celebrating how the fashion house Schiaparelli turns fashion into surreal art

Lobsters and red carpet gowns: A new show celebrates Schiaparelli's surrealist fashion
Education|Europe|Technology|World

Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries

Austria’s governing coalition has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14

Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian man jailed in London for assault on woman witnessed on video call by Barron Trump

Russian man jailed in London for assault on woman witnessed on video call by Barron Trump

Russian man jailed in London for assault on woman witnessed on video call by Barron Trump
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved

A year after federal employees were hit by the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency, it remains unclear what the agency saved

A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved
Europe|Health|World

She spent 20 months battling to die under a euthanasia law. On Thursday, Spain let her

She spent 20 months battling to die under a euthanasia law. On Thursday, Spain let her

She spent 20 months battling to die under a euthanasia law. On Thursday, Spain let her
Europe|Sports|World

Goal-getters Lewandowski and Džeko aim to join stellar group of old geezers at World Cup

Robert Lewandowski and Edin Džeko had a combined 160 goals in 309 national team games going into the World Cup qualifying playoffs

Goal-getters Lewandowski and Džeko aim to join stellar group of old geezers at World Cup
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Choi Ga-on’s incredible journey from fractured back to broken bones and Olympic gold

Choi Ga-on’s incredible journey from fractured back to broken bones and Olympic gold

Choi Ga-on’s incredible journey from fractured back to broken bones and Olympic gold
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers impacted by Iran war

The Trump administration says it's eased restrictions on a group of Belarus-linked financial and potash companies

US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers impacted by Iran war
Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Italy traces stolen Bond girl fortune to Tuscan vineyards and villas

Italian police say they have seized about 20 million euros in property and assets linked to money stolen from Swiss actor and original Bond girl Ursula Andress

Italy traces stolen Bond girl fortune to Tuscan vineyards and villas
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

A nonprofit in France is fighting fast-fashion waste, one sneaker at a time

Hundreds of used sneakers arrive each week at a workshop east of Paris, where workers inspect them for resale, redistribution or rejection

A nonprofit in France is fighting fast-fashion waste, one sneaker at a time
Asia|Europe|Political|World

North Korean and Belarussian leaders sign friendship treaty

Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks in North Korea’s capital on Thursday and signed a friendship and cooperation treaty as the key allies of Moscow draw closer amid their confrontations with the U.S.-led West

North Korean and Belarussian leaders sign friendship treaty
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Kylian Mbappé shakes off knee injury and sparks France’s 2-1 World Cup tuneup win over Brazil

France forward Kylian Mbappé showed no ill effects of his left knee injury when he broke free for a goal to give France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup tuneup between two of the world’s top teams

Kylian Mbappé shakes off knee injury and sparks France’s 2-1 World Cup tuneup win over Brazil
Europe|Sports|World

Italy beats Northern Ireland 2-0 in World Cup playoff semifinal. Gyökeres gets hat trick for Sweden

Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs

Italy beats Northern Ireland 2-0 in World Cup playoff semifinal. Gyökeres gets hat trick for Sweden
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Technology|World

EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors

EU regulators are investigating Snapchat over fears it's not doing enough to protect children from online harm

EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors
Environment|Europe|Science|World

German rescuers race to save humpback whale stranded off Baltic Sea beach

German rescuers race to save humpback whale stranded off Baltic Sea beach

German rescuers race to save humpback whale stranded off Baltic Sea beach
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Archaeologist may have uncovered the remains of D’Artagnan, the famed French musketeer

Archaeologist may have uncovered the remains of D’Artagnan, the famed French musketeer

Archaeologist may have uncovered the remains of D’Artagnan, the famed French musketeer
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play

Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw turns its famous main hall into a quiet study space, with live classical music playing as students work

A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive

The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive

Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive
Europe|Political|World

EU lawmakers vote to make it easier to set up migrant detention centers outside the bloc

European lawmakers have approved a plan that makes it easier to send rejected asylum seekers to new detention centers outside the EU

EU lawmakers vote to make it easier to set up migrant detention centers outside the bloc
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's government files charges against prominent journalist for alleged espionage

Hungary’s government is filing criminal charges against an investigative journalist, claiming he is spying for a foreign state

Hungary's government files charges against prominent journalist for alleged espionage
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Denmark’s World Cup bid takes on new meaning after Trump’s Greenland fixation

Denmark’s World Cup bid takes on new meaning after Trump’s Greenland fixation

Denmark’s World Cup bid takes on new meaning after Trump’s Greenland fixation
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that the Air Canada CEO’s English-only message of condolence after Sunday’s deadly crash in New York showed a lack of compassion and judgment

Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Ambulances set on fire in anti-Semitic attack

Several ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue organization were set on fire outside a synagogue in a neighborhood home to London’s largest Jewish community, in what police are treating as an anti-Semitic attack.

Ambulances set on fire in anti-Semitic attack
Europe|Sports|World

Barcelona routs Real Madrid 6-2 in quarterfinals of Women's Champions League, Bayern beats United

Barcelona moved closer to a record-extending eighth consecutive semifinal in the Women’s Champions League with a 6-2 rout of rival Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarterfinals

Barcelona routs Real Madrid 6-2 in quarterfinals of Women's Champions League, Bayern beats United
Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war

Businesses might be quicker to raise prices in response to the Iran war due to bitter memories of the energy price inflation that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine

Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war
Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Technology

Maryland planning to crack down on drivers improperly registering vehicles in Virginia

Maryland planning to crack down on drivers improperly registering vehicles in Virginia

Maryland planning to crack down on drivers improperly registering vehicles in Virginia
Crime|Europe|World

UK police arrest 2 men over arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity

British police have arrested two men over an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances from a Jewish charity

UK police arrest 2 men over arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Travel

Celine Dion set to perform in Paris two years after triumphant Olympics appearance

Paris will love her again — and soon

Celine Dion set to perform in Paris two years after triumphant Olympics appearance
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

Russia is reporting that it has shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack across its regions and Crimea

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages
Crime|Europe|World

London police arrest 2 men in connection with suspected antisemitic arson attack

London police arrest 2 men in connection with suspected antisemitic arson attack

London police arrest 2 men in connection with suspected antisemitic arson attack
Arts|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political

Jury finds Harry Wait guilty of 3 counts in election fraud case

Jury finds Harry Wait guilty of 3 counts in election fraud case

Jury finds Harry Wait guilty of 3 counts in election fraud case
Europe|Political|World

Russia fires more than 1,000 drones against Ukraine as spring offensive ramps up on battlefield

Russia fires more than 1,000 drones against Ukraine as spring offensive ramps up on battlefield

Russia fires more than 1,000 drones against Ukraine as spring offensive ramps up on battlefield
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool says Mohamed Salah will leave the club at the end of the season after nine years at Anfield in which he has established himself as one of its greatest-ever players

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club
Election|Europe|Political|World

Danish election produces inconclusive result that leaves prime minister’s future unclear

Denmark’s election Tuesday ended in an inconclusive result that left the prime minister’s future unclear, after a campaign that focused on bread-and-butter issues rather than her handling of the crisis over U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambitions toward Greenland

Danish election produces inconclusive result that leaves prime minister’s future unclear
Crime|Europe|Travel

Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB says

Federal investigators say one of only two air traffic controllers on duty at LaGuardia Airport cleared a fire truck to cross a runway just 12 seconds before an Air Canada flight touched down, leaving little time to avoid the collision that killed both pilots

Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB says
Business|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Mackenzie Gunther and Antoine Forrest

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes
Europe|World

Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs its spring offensive has started

Russia has unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on civilian areas of Ukraine and is stepping up ground attacks along the front

Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs its spring offensive has started
Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

As US pressure grows for leadership change in Cuba, a Castro could be the next president

Speculation is mounting about who, if anyone, might replace Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for change in Cuba’s leadership

As US pressure grows for leadership change in Cuba, a Castro could be the next president
Europe|Science|Technology

Geneva's CERN hails delicate test on transporting antimatter as a scientific success

Scientists at CERN took some antiprotons out for a spin in a never-tried-before test drive

Geneva's CERN hails delicate test on transporting antimatter as a scientific success
Europe|Technology|World

Poland faced a surge in cyberattacks in 2025, including a major assault on the energy sector

Poland has said it faced a sharp surge in cyberattacks in 2025

Poland faced a surge in cyberattacks in 2025, including a major assault on the energy sector
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Friends, fraternity brothers remember Jimmy Gracey during memorial Mass at the University of Alabama

Friends, fraternity brothers remember Jimmy Gracey during memorial Mass at the University of Alabama

Friends, fraternity brothers remember Jimmy Gracey during memorial Mass at the University of Alabama
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Czech police arrest 3 over arson at drone warehouse supplying Ukraine

Czech police have arrested three suspects after a fire destroyed a warehouse tied to drone supplies for Ukraine

Czech police arrest 3 over arson at drone warehouse supplying Ukraine
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rescuers try to refloat a stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea

Rescue teams in northern Germany are working to refloat a humpback whale stranded in shallow water in the Baltic Sea

Rescuers try to refloat a stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea
Crime|Europe|World

An arson attack leaves Britain's Jewish community feeling vulnerable

British police are hunting three suspects after an arson attack on ambulances that has left Britain's Jewish community feeling vulnerable

An arson attack leaves Britain's Jewish community feeling vulnerable
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Trump and Greenland loom over Denmark’s election, but voters are focused on other issues

Trump and Greenland loom over Denmark’s election, but voters are focused on other issues

Trump and Greenland loom over Denmark’s election, but voters are focused on other issues
Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU and Australia sign free trade pact and announce a new defense partnership

The European Union and Australia have agreed on the final text of a free trade agreement some two years after negotiations broke down over Australian demands for more red meat market access and complaints about Australian products labeled with traditionally European names such as prosecco

EU and Australia sign free trade pact and announce a new defense partnership
Crime|Europe|World

UK police probe possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances set on fire

Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime attack after four vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire

UK police probe possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances set on fire
Europe|Political|World

Italian voters reject judicial reform in a setback for Premier Giorgia Meloni

Italian voters have rejected a judicial reform backed by conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni in a referendum, handing the right-wing government a major political setback

Italian voters reject judicial reform in a setback for Premier Giorgia Meloni
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Europe's far right backs Orbán as Hungary's coming election puts his brand to the test

European far-right leaders are rallying around Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as his grip on power looks shakier than it has in years

Europe's far right backs Orbán as Hungary's coming election puts his brand to the test
Crime|Europe|World

Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire outside London synagogue in antisemitic attack

Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire outside London synagogue in antisemitic attack

Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire outside London synagogue in antisemitic attack
Arts|Europe|Travel|US|World

Local choir preparing for historic Normandy performance

Local choir preparing for historic Normandy performance

Local choir preparing for historic Normandy performance
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political

What is Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing Policy?

What is Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing Policy?

What is Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing Policy?
Economy|Election|Europe|World

Orbán's top opponent says Hungary's alleged Russian backchannel 'treason' to be investigated

Hungary’s top opposition leader says the government may have fed Russia inside details from EU meetings, and called it “treason” which should be investigated

Orbán's top opponent says Hungary's alleged Russian backchannel 'treason' to be investigated
Election|Europe|Political|World

Slovenia's president urges talks on future government after tight election outcome

Slovenia’s president is urging the country’s political parties to start talks on forming a new government as soon as possible after the country's two main parties were practically tied in a weekend election

Slovenia's president urges talks on future government after tight election outcome
Crime|Europe|World

After years of grief, trial opens over Greek rail disaster that killed college students

A criminal trial has opened in Greece over a train collision that killed 57 people, many of them students, in a disaster that horrified the country and revealed long-neglected safety failures

After years of grief, trial opens over Greek rail disaster that killed college students
Election|Europe|Political|World

Socialist Grégoire becomes Paris mayor as the far right wins Nice in key municipal elections

Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire has won the Paris mayoral race, succeeding fellow party member Anne Hidalgo as the French capital’s mayor

Socialist Grégoire becomes Paris mayor as the far right wins Nice in key municipal elections
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Slovenia's liberals and populists neck and neck, preliminary results show

Early results of Slovenia’s highly contested parliamentary election show governing liberals and opposition right-wing populists neck and neck, heralding a period of political uncertainty in the small European Union country

Slovenia's liberals and populists neck and neck, preliminary results show
Europe|Political|World

Italy’s justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni

Italy’s conservative premier, Giorgia Meloni, faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform

Italy’s justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni
Europe|World

Russian forces begin offensive in Ukraine as Zelensky worries about impact of Iran conflict

Russian forces begin offensive in Ukraine as Zelensky worries about impact of Iran conflict

Russian forces begin offensive in Ukraine as Zelensky worries about impact of Iran conflict
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

'Saturday Night Live UK' aims to take a comedy hit across the pond. The first verdicts are in

A British version of “Saturday Night Live” has debuted to largely positive reviews

'Saturday Night Live UK' aims to take a comedy hit across the pond. The first verdicts are in
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

1 dead in Istanbul after gas explosion collapses 2 buildings

A natural gas explosion in Istanbul’s Fatih district has brought down two buildings and killed one person

1 dead in Istanbul after gas explosion collapses 2 buildings
Europe|Sports|World

Goggia wins to lock up World Cup super-G title. Aicher further closes gap on overall leader Shiffrin

Sofia Goggia has won her third super-G of the season at the World Cup finals to secure the discipline title and Emma Aicher further closed the gap to overall leader Mikaela Shiffrin

Goggia wins to lock up World Cup super-G title. Aicher further closes gap on overall leader Shiffrin
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Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš

A major protest in Prague has targeted Prime Minister Andrej Babiš who the protesters say threatens democracy in the Czech Republic

Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš
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4 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks

Russia and Ukraine have traded deadly strikes as Ukraine pushes the U.S. to restart stalled peace talks

4 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks
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Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists

Authorities in nearly a dozen regions across Russian have refused to authorize protests in recent weeks over internet censorship and the blocking of Telegram, a popular messaging app

Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists
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US college student's death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say

The death of U.S. college student James “Jimmy” Gracey in Spain was likely an accident, local authorities have said

US college student's death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say
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Fernandes stars again for Man United but Bournemouth worth a point in 2-2 scrap

Bruno Fernandes has added another goal and assist to his sterling record in Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League

Fernandes stars again for Man United but Bournemouth worth a point in 2-2 scrap
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McTominay goal gives Napoli win over Cagliari and second place in Serie A

Napoli has moved into second place in Serie A after a comfortable 1-0 win at Cagliari

McTominay goal gives Napoli win over Cagliari and second place in Serie A
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Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials are helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter attacks on their territory by Iranian drones

Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says
Europe|World

Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensive

With U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his southern neighbor that will put even more pressure on Kyiv

Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensive
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Babysitter charged in 2-year-old boy's death. "She tortured my child," father says.

Babysitter charged in 2-year-old boy's death. "She tortured my child," father says.

Babysitter charged in 2-year-old boy's death. "She tortured my child," father says.
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FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule

FIFA has fined the Israeli soccer federation for breaching anti-discrimination regulations but it took no action on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel from global soccer for allowing clubs based in West Bank settlements

FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule
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Norway's crown princess talks about her ties to Epstein for the first time

Norway’s crown princess says she was manipulated and deceived by the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and felt unsafe during a 2013 encounter with the American financier at his Palm Beach, Florida, mansion

Norway's crown princess talks about her ties to Epstein for the first time
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Check out soccer star Erling Haaland's latest business venture, in chess

Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland wants to bring new audiences to chess after becoming a strategic investor in a world championship tour scheduled to launch next year

Check out soccer star Erling Haaland's latest business venture, in chess
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American student James Gracey is found dead in Barcelona after a spring break night out. Here’s what we know

American student James Gracey is found dead in Barcelona after a spring break night out. Here’s what we know

American student James Gracey is found dead in Barcelona after a spring break night out. Here’s what we know
Crime|Education|Europe

The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say

Spanish authorities say they have found the body of missing college student from Illinois who was missing for more than two days

The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say
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James Gracey, US college student missing in Spain, is found dead, police say

James Gracey, US college student missing in Spain, is found dead, police say

James Gracey, US college student missing in Spain, is found dead, police say
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit an island whose power grid is crumbling

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites

European leaders have demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a moratorium on strikes on water and energy infrastructure in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising energy prices caused by the war

EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites
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London police commissioner describes department’s work to disrupt Iran-backed retaliation plots

London police commissioner describes department’s work to disrupt Iran-backed retaliation plots

London police commissioner describes department’s work to disrupt Iran-backed retaliation plots
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‘We’re scared’: Fraternity brother of University of Alabama student missing in Barcelona speaks out

‘We’re scared’: Fraternity brother of University of Alabama student missing in Barcelona speaks out

‘We’re scared’: Fraternity brother of University of Alabama student missing in Barcelona speaks out
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|US|World

Michigan synagogue posts photos of fire damage a week after armed man plowed truck into building

A Michigan synagogue has posted photos on social media of major fire damage that occurred when a man drove a pickup truck into the building last week before killing himself

Michigan synagogue posts photos of fire damage a week after armed man plowed truck into building
Europe|Political|World

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in a deal with the US to lift some sanctions

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the release of 250 prisoners as part of a deal with Washington to lift some U.S. sanctions, the latest step in the isolated leader’s effort to improve ties with the West

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in a deal with the US to lift some sanctions
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Bank of England holds interest rates and hints of increases as Iran war jolts inflation outlook

The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war

Bank of England holds interest rates and hints of increases as Iran war jolts inflation outlook
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EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games

EU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month

EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games
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A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row

A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row

A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row
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European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty

The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged Thursday and warned that the Iran war would boost inflation in the short term through higher energy prices but that the long-term impact on consumer prices and the economy was uncertain

European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty
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EU scrambles to contain energy costs from war in Middle East

European Union leaders are meeting to tackle soaring oil and gas prices driven by the war in the Middle East

EU scrambles to contain energy costs from war in Middle East
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Champions League: Barcelona scores 7, Liverpool revives, Bayern cruises and Atletico survives

Barcelona scored seven against Newcastle and Liverpool revived its season with four goals against Galatasaray

Champions League: Barcelona scores 7, Liverpool revives, Bayern cruises and Atletico survives
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Word of the Week: Denying the enemy ‘quarter’ may sound like tough talk, but it would be a war crime

Word of the Week: Denying the enemy ‘quarter’ may sound like tough talk, but it would be a war crime

Word of the Week: Denying the enemy ‘quarter’ may sound like tough talk, but it would be a war crime
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Sean Penn gifted makeshift ‘Oscar’ after skipping ceremony for Ukraine

Sean Penn gifted makeshift ‘Oscar’ after skipping ceremony for Ukraine

Sean Penn gifted makeshift ‘Oscar’ after skipping ceremony for Ukraine
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Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect

We’ve long had your back, now it’s our turn

Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Myth says sirens wrecked ships here. Today it’s one of the Mediterranean’s most tranquil seaside escapes

Myth says sirens wrecked ships here. Today it’s one of the Mediterranean’s most tranquil seaside escapes

Myth says sirens wrecked ships here. Today it’s one of the Mediterranean’s most tranquil seaside escapes
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King Charles visit in question as Trump berates UK over Iran war position

King Charles visit in question as Trump berates UK over Iran war position

King Charles visit in question as Trump berates UK over Iran war position
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Paraguay becomes final South American country to approve Mercosur-European Union trade deal

Paraguay has ratified the Mercosur and European Union free trade deal to complete South America’s approval of a huge new trade zone

Paraguay becomes final South American country to approve Mercosur-European Union trade deal
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What we know on the 18th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 18th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 18th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone

President Donald Trump says NATO and other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
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Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called Russia and Iran “brothers in hatred.”

Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus
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Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal

The Vatican appeals tribunal has declared a mistrial in the Holy See’s big “trial of the century.”

Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal
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Trump lashes out after he fails to convince European allies to help in war with Iran

Trump lashes out after he fails to convince European allies to help in war with Iran

Trump lashes out after he fails to convince European allies to help in war with Iran
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‘These days truly feel like a fairytale’: What Team Italy’s run in the World Baseball Classic means to Italian baseball fans

‘These days truly feel like a fairytale’: What Team Italy’s run in the World Baseball Classic means to Italian baseball fans

‘These days truly feel like a fairytale’: What Team Italy’s run in the World Baseball Classic means to Italian baseball fans
Americas|Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

What if the bar came to you on St. Patrick's Day? These mini Irish pubs make it a reality

Two Massachusetts brothers have built a fleet of miniature Irish pubs on wheels

What if the bar came to you on St. Patrick's Day? These mini Irish pubs make it a reality
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Hungary and Slovakia strike a new fuel pipeline deal to steady regional supplies

Hungary and Slovakia are agreeing to build a new pipeline that links their refineries in what they say will boost regional fuel security

Hungary and Slovakia strike a new fuel pipeline deal to steady regional supplies
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Woman killed in St. Patrick's Day parade float accident described as 'force for good'

Woman killed in St. Patrick's Day parade float accident described as 'force for good'

Woman killed in St. Patrick's Day parade float accident described as 'force for good'
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Life in exile: What the Iranian soccer players who defected can expect

Life in exile: What the Iranian soccer players who defected can expect

Life in exile: What the Iranian soccer players who defected can expect
Europe|Sports|World

Fiorentina beats Cremonese to pull away from Serie A drop zone

Fiorentina has taken a big step to avoiding relegation from Serie A by beating Cremonese 4-1

Fiorentina beats Cremonese to pull away from Serie A drop zone
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Italy’s improbable World Baseball Classic run ends, but Azzurri leave lasting impact at home

Italy’s remarkable 2026 World Baseball Classic run is over after losing to Venezuela in the semifinals

Italy’s improbable World Baseball Classic run ends, but Azzurri leave lasting impact at home
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Poland is now among the world's 20 largest economies. How it happened

Poland once was in economic ruins when communism fell more than three decades ago

Poland is now among the world's 20 largest economies. How it happened
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Igor Thiago celebrates Brazil call-up with goal in Brentford draw with Wolves

Igor Thiago has celebrated his first call-up to the Brazil squad by scoring in Brentford’s 2-2 draw against Wolves in the Premier League

Igor Thiago celebrates Brazil call-up with goal in Brentford draw with Wolves