Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
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Grandparents arrested for murder of French toddler who disappeared from their garden
Grandparents arrested for murder of French toddler who disappeared from their garden
March 25, 2025Europe
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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have won again in court and now lead 2-0 in trial verdicts against Swiss federal prosecutors
March 25, 2025
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5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in England
Five traumatized lions rescued from the war zone in Ukraine who are settling into a new home in England after an international effort to bring them to safety
March 25, 2025
Americas|Europe|Health|Science|World
Bird flu spreads to mammals, fears of human transmission
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has increasingly spread to mammals and infected hundreds of people, raising concerns that it may lead to human-to-human
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Ukraine, US to meet in Riyadh after Russia-US Black Sea ceasefire talks
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia following Russia-U.S. talks there a day earlier on a limited Black Sea ceasefire proposal that
March 25, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe
Japan's Nomura Real Estate strikes deal with L&G to enter UK housing market
One of Japan's largest property developers has struck a deal with Legal & General to build more than 1,000 homes in Britain's rental housing market, where demand for
March 25, 2025
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Russia and U.S. to have talks with UN involvement, negotiator says
Talks between Russia and the United States were challenging but useful and the United Nations and other countries will be involved in additional discussions, a member of the Russian
March 25, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Thousands protest against Kushner's Serbia project, commemorate NATO bombing victims
Thousands gathered in Belgrade on Monday to remember a NATO bombing campaign in 1999 and protest against the development of a luxury compound by an investment company set up by
March 24, 2025
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Relief rally starts to fizzle
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The prospect of narrower-than-feared U.S. tariffs rekindled some investor optimism in recent days but the relief rally in
March 25, 2025
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Turkey detains journalists as protests grow over the jailing of key Erdogan rival
A media workers' union says Turkish authorities have arrested several journalists at their homes
March 24, 2025
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US holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire
U.S. negotiators are working with Russian representatives on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|Technology
Volkswagen, BMW group electric cars outsell Tesla in Europe in February
Tesla EV sales in Europe have fallen in February behind legacy brand Volkswagen and the BMW group, as well as rivals from China, data by research platform JATO
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan slams protests over jailing of Istanbul mayor as 'movement of violence'
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a "
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US, Russia wrap up talks on proposed Black Sea ceasefire
U.S. and Russian officials wrapped up day-long talks on Monday focused on a narrow proposal for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and Moscow, part of a diplomatic effort that
March 23, 2025
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French actor Gérard Depardieu stands trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults on film set
French actor Gérard Depardieu went on trial at a Paris courthouse on sexual assault charges
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|Technology
Airbus says it is in defence and space talks amid spending surge
Airbus is in discussions with European nations on new defence and space orders as the continent increases spending and is seeing an improvement in supply chains for its
March 24, 2025
Europe|Health|World
WHO calls for immediate action as report shows 10% rise in child TB infections in European region
Tuberculosis (TB) infections among children in the European region rose 10% in 2023, indicating ongoing transmission and the need for immediate public
March 24, 2025
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Protesters demanding greater accountability march in North Macedonia over deadly nightclub fire
Thousands of protesters have marched in North Macedonia's capital Skopje demanding accountability for a nightclub fire in Kocani on March 16 that killed 59 people and injured over 100
March 24, 2025
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Some US embassies in Europe post warnings to would-be visa seekers: Watch your step
Some U.S. embassies in European nations are taking to social media with pointed warnings to would-be visitors: Watch your step
March 24, 2025
Europe|Technology|World
Ukraine sees Russian effort to sow chaos as cyberattack hits rail service
A powerful cyberattack knocked out the online ticketing system for Ukraine's state railway service, causing long queues at stations on Monday in what
March 24, 2025
Europe|Political|Sports|US|World
Greenland's leader laments 'mess' as US vice president's wife to visit island coveted by Trump
Greenland's people are bracing for another visit from U.S. President Donald Trump’s inner circle
March 24, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel
Some Europeans reconsider trips to US in protest against Trump
Danish traveller Kennet Brask loved his fishing trip to Florida two years ago and was planning to return this
March 24, 2025
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Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover
Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic island
March 23, 2025
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World
Trump pushes US claims to Greenland as territory's leaders lambast US delegation trip
President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his suggestion that the U.S. should take over Greenland
March 23, 2025
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You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Answering for America has become an increasingly delicate experience under Trump 2.0, a dozen U.S. citizens in other countries have told The Associated Press in recent weeks
March 24, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Greenland’s leader says US officials’ visit is ‘highly aggressive.’ Trump says it’s ‘friendliness, not provocation’
Greenland’s leader says US officials’ visit is ‘highly aggressive.’ Trump says it’s ‘friendliness, not provocation’
March 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
US senators push Trump administration on Russian assets, letter says
A group of Republican and Democratic U.S. senators is pushing President Donald Trump's administration to transfer - and push allies to transfer - more than $
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
HSBC mulls outsourcing some fixed income trading, Bloomberg News reports
HSBC is considering outsourcing some of its fixed income trading order flow to a third-party firm, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
March 24, 2025
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Turkey detains more than 1,000 protesters after jailing of Istanbul mayor
Turkey detains more than 1,000 protesters after jailing of Istanbul mayor
March 24, 2025
Crime|Education|Europe|Travel|World
Families and German town mark the 10th anniversary of the Germanwings crash in the French Alps
Victims’ relatives have traveled to the scene in the French Alps of the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 10 years ago while hundreds of people marked the anniversary in a German town that was home to an 18-strong school group on board the plane
March 24, 2025
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Turkish court orders Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges as protests grow
A court has formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's key rival and ordered him jailed pending trial on corruption charges
March 23, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Major rival to Turkey’s Erdogan vows to fight on as court jails him on corruption charges ahead of trial
Major rival to Turkey’s Erdogan vows to fight on as court jails him on corruption charges ahead of trial
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty
Douglas surprised by speed of deterioration in key markets, CEO says
German beauty retailer Douglas said on Monday it had been surprised by the speed at which the market had deteriorated in the last three months, which caused it to cut its guidance for 2025
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Marex Group acquires warehousing firm Edgemere Terminals, sources say
Marex Group has bought warehousing and logistics company Edgemere Terminals, which did not have the money to meet the London Metal Exchange's new capital adequacy
March 24, 2025
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK sanctions former Sri Lankan commanders over civil war abuses
Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on three former senior Sri Lankan military commanders and one former Tamil Tiger rebel commander over human rights violations during a civil war
March 24, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology
European lawmakers urge Commission to move quickly on Chips Act 2.0
Members of the European Parliament on Monday urged the European Commission to launch a new support programme for the region's semiconductor
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
Airbus says next jet 'evolutionary not revolutionary'
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said on Tuesday the planemaker's next single-aisle jet would be "evolutionary rather than revolutionary", but that this could
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
What are the issues in US talks with Ukraine and Russia?
Here are some of the issues that Russia, the U.S. and Ukraine are discussing in talks aimed at paving the way for an end to the war in Ukraine: ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE President Vladimir
March 23, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis returns to Vatican, but remains out of public view
After 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia almost entirely out of sight, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday since February 14
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
European shares end flat amid investor caution over tariff uncertainties
European shares ended flat on Monday as caution prevailed, even as hopes grew that U.S.
March 24, 2025
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UK shares slip amid tariff uncertainty
Britain's benchmark stock index edged lower on Monday, though gains in mining stocks kept losses in check, as investors awaited details of U.S. reciprocal levies.
March 24, 2025
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Heathrow defends its response as questions grow about why a fire shut the airport for so long
Heathrow executives are defending their response to a fire that shut down Europe’s busiest air hub for almost a day
March 24, 2025
Economy|Election|Europe|Political
Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives
A bold move by Germany’s prime minister-in-waiting Friedrich Merz to ease longstanding caps on government spending has won praise internationally but signs are
March 24, 2025
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Ratings firm S&P warns Turkey's tensions risk a setback for reforms
Credit rating firm S&P Global warned on Monday that the troubles triggered by the arrest of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival could be a setback for
March 24, 2025
Asia|Business|Europe|Health
Novo bets on 'triple G' obesity drug in up to $2 billion deal with Chinese biotech
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has bought global rights to China-based United Laboratories International's so-called "triple-G" weight-loss drug candidate in a deal worth up
March 24, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe
French actor Depardieu in court as trial over alleged sexual assaults of two women begins
Actor Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that placed one of France's best-known
March 24, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Fire rages on at Russian oil depot serving Caspian pipeline after drone attack
A fire at a drone-hit oil depot in southern Russia raged for a fifth day on Monday, the regional administration said, as firefighters tried to contain the blaze at the facility that
March 24, 2025
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez named creative directors at Loewe
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the celebrated design duo behind Proenza Schouler, will take over as creative directors at Loewe
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Science|Technology
A European startup scrubs its attempt to launch an orbital rocket on its first test flight
A private European aerospace company has scrubbed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle
March 24, 2025
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Portuguese, Chinese foreign ministers to hold talks as Trump-EU trade tensions rise
Portugal's Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi will hold talks in Beijing on Tuesday, as EU member states fret over the prospect of a
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Air Lease gets $329 million in insurance payout for jets stranded in Russia
Aircraft lessor Air Lease Corp said on Monday it has received $328.5 million in cash, as part of certain insurance settlements related to its aircraft which were blocked from leaving
March 24, 2025
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political
Merz and SPD try to narrow differences in German coalition talks
Working groups for Germany's election-winning conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats will submit findings on a possible coalition on Monday, a step
March 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin speaks to UAE president on Ukraine and OPEC+
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about OPEC+ cooperation and Russia-U.S. talks on Ukraine, the Kremlin
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UK services firms provide relief to Reeves before tough budget update
Businesses in Britain's huge services sector reported a pickup this month, according to a survey that offered some comfort to finance minister Rachel Reeves ahead of a
March 24, 2025
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EU trade commissioner to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tuesday
The European Commissioner for trade, Maros Sefcovic, is heading to Washington to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday.
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Hedge funds bet against builders, financial firms and energy in Europe, says Goldman Sachs
Global hedge funds sold European stocks for the second straight week in a row with a focus on the region's financial, materials, energy and industrial companies,
March 24, 2025
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Self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother appear at police station in Romania
Self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother appear at police station in Romania
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey opposition seeks boycott of pro-Erdogan media over failure to cover protests
Turkey's opposition, galvanized by widescale protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor, is hoping to keep the momentum going in part
March 24, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Six year legal fight: how Istanbul's mayor became Erdogan's prime target
It was around six years ago, when newcomer Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu called election board officials "idiots" for cancelling his initial victory at the polls,
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Key ECB dove makes case for more easing, others more cautious
The case for another European Central Bank interest rate cut is strengthening, ECB board member Piero Cipollone said on Monday, even if others on the rate-setting Governing
March 24, 2025
Europe|Technology|Travel|World
Ukraine state railway reports large technical failure
Online services of Ukraine's state-owned railway Ukrzaliznytsia are not working due to a technical failure, the company said on Sunday, providing no additional details.
March 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's most dangerous city craves respite from killer drones as peace talks run on
The people of the frontline Ukrainian city of Kherson have more reason than most to want an end to the three-year-old fight with Russia.
March 24, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Europe
Andrew and Tristan Tate check in at police station in Romania, complying with judicial measures
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate checked in at a police station near Romania's capital on Monday, complying with judicial requirements in the case in which they are charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women
March 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Ukraine will need major rebuilding when war ends − here’s why the US isn’t likely to invest in its recovery with a new Marshall Plan
Trump wants Ukraine to repay the US for the military aid it sent Kyiv. Once upon a time, the US was more generous: It rebuilt Western Europe after World War II.
March 24, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe
French actor Gérard Depardieu arrives in court for sexual assault trial
French actor Gérard Depardieu arrives in court for sexual assault trial
March 24, 2025
Europe|Sports
Blind Bulgarian runner defies sleep and exhaustion in 'Everesting' climbing challenge
Blind Bulgarian ultramarathon runner Victor Asenov defied sleeplessness and exhaustion to repeatedly scale Vitosha mountain near Sofia non-stop for nearly two
March 24, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin says Russian moratorium on Ukrainian energy attacks remains in place despite Kyiv's actions
The Kremlin said on Monday that a Russian moratorium on striking energy infrastructure in Ukraine remained in place despite reports of continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy
March 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Kremlin says key parts of original Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine were never fulfilled
Russia and the United States will discuss resuming a deal to ensure the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, the Kremlin said on Monday, noting that what Moscow saw as key
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Hedge fund Elliott says it may take further action on LME voided nickel trades
Elliott Associates is considering further action against the London Metal Exchange (LME) following a fine on the exchange by a watchdog last week for allowing nickel
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Tariff exclusion hopes prop up markets
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets The final week of a bruising quarter for U.S.
March 24, 2025
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Russia starts trial of former defence official accused of bribery and embezzlement
A former Russian deputy defence minister went on trial in Moscow on Monday in the first of a series of cases that signal a drive by President Vladimir Putin to punish corruption in
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Software maker SAP unseats Novo Nordisk as Europe's largest company
German software company SAP overtook Danish healthcare company Novo Nordisk as Europe's largest company by market capitalisation on Monday.
March 24, 2025
Europe|Sports
17-year-old Lamine Yamal scores wonder goal, misses penalty and mocks pundit in dramatic Spain win
17-year-old Lamine Yamal scores wonder goal, misses penalty and mocks pundit in dramatic Spain win
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
French private sector output contracted further in March, PMI shows
France's private sector activity contracted for a seventh consecutive month in March as business confidence in the euro zone's second-biggest economy fell to its
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
German growth edges up in March as manufacturing production rises, PMI shows
Business activity in Germany's private sector rose at the quickest rate for ten months in March, amid a first increase in manufacturing production for almost two
March 24, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Greece's Santorini welcomes first cruise ship after quakes
Greece's tourism jewel, Santorini, welcomed its first cruise ship of the year on Sunday after thousands of small earthquakes in
March 24, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Spy and diplomat head Russian team at Ukraine talks with US in Riyadh
A veteran of Russia's FSB security service and a former long-serving diplomat are representing Russia at the latest round of talks with the United States over Ukraine, taking place on
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Travel
UK's Heathrow defends decision to shut airport amid blame game
Britain's Heathrow defended its decision to shut down operations at Europe's busiest airport last Friday as the blame game intensified over an 18-hour closure which
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Germany's debt issuance plan unchanged for second quarter, says finance agency
Germany's issuance plan for the second quarter of 2025 remains unchanged on its December forecast, the Federal Finance Agency said on Monday, ahead of an anticipated sea change in
March 24, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump’s foreign envoy touts Kremlin talking points, in interview that will alarm Europe
Trump’s foreign envoy touts Kremlin talking points, in interview that will alarm Europe
March 22, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
Airbus, Boeing eye fast output as plastics loom for future jets
Airbus and Boeing are preparing the aerospace industry for sharp increases in output of the next generation of workhorse jets to some 100 a month each, as they explore
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Euro zone economy growth accelerates to seven-month high in March, PMI shows
Euro zone business growth remained weak in March despite expanding at its fastest pace in seven months supported by an easing in the long-running manufacturing downturn
March 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Rush to Russian assets belies 'permafrost' some investors fear
Large fund managers expect the bulk of Russia's assets to remain closed to Western investors, despite a flurry of "exotic"
March 24, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Klarna IPO filing spurs hope of British fintech listings
Klarna's upcoming U.S. initial public offering could help unlock a pipeline of British fintech flotations after a barren period for new technology listings,
March 24, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US
Some European officials weigh if they can rely on Fed for dollars under Trump
Some European central banking and supervisory officials are questioning whether they can still rely on
March 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
In good spirits after hints of tariff retreat
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan It's too soon to say "Salud" but the week begins with somewhat conciliatory messages from U.S.
March 24, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia's air attack on Kyiv region wounds one, damages houses, Ukrainian official says
Russia launched its third consecutive overnight air attack on Kyiv, wounding one person and damaging several houses in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital, a Kyiv's regional
March 24, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, doctor says
Pope Francis will be discharged from hospital on Sunday and will need two months of rest at the Vatican, one of the doctors treating him said on Saturday.
March 22, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Stellantis, Leapmotor favour Spain for production of B10 EV, source says
China's embassy in Spain said Stellantis and its
March 21, 2025
Arts|Europe|Health
Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients
The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering residents a novel form of preventative or preparatory medicine
March 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
A Russian drone attack kills 7 in Ukraine ahead of ceasefire talks
At least seven people were killed when Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services
March 23, 2025
Environment|Europe|Political
Paris residents vote in favour of making 500 more streets pedestrian
Parisians voted in a referendum on Sunday to pedestrianise a further 500 of the city's streets, giving fresh momentum to efforts by the French capital's left-leaning town hall to
March 23, 2025
Europe|Sports
Spain and France need penalty shootouts to join Germany and Portugal in Nations League semifinals
Defending champion Spain and France have needed penalty shootouts to reach the Nations League semifinals and join Germany and Portugal
March 23, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political
Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition anger
A Turkish court on Sunday jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, pending trial on
March 22, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis is back home after a 5-week hospital stay for life-threatening double pneumonia
A weak and frail Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican from the hospital after a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia
March 23, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US envoy Witkoff optimistic about Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism on Sunday ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian
March 23, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Ukraine, US teams hold talks in Saudi Arabia, US envoy hopeful on ending war
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations discussed on Sunday proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine's defence
March 23, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after surviving a five-week battle in hospital against double pneumonia that became the most serious health
March 23, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe
Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe
March 23, 2025
Business|Europe|Science|Travel
‘We don’t believe the volcano will erupt’: Quake-hit tourism island of Santorini prepares for a different summer
‘We don’t believe the volcano will erupt’: Quake-hit tourism island of Santorini prepares for a different summer
March 23, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Putin and Trump may have spoken more than twice, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.
March 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
‘We will fight’: Activists are unbowed after Hungary bans Pride events as part of wider LGBTQ+ crackdown
‘We will fight’: Activists are unbowed after Hungary bans Pride events as part of wider LGBTQ+ crackdown
March 23, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Five-year-old among three killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says
A large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed at least three people, including a 5-year-old child, causing fires in high-rise apartment
March 22, 2025
Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish opposition party members, others head to polls for primary election
Turkish opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) members and others head to polling stations on Sunday for a primary election to endorse detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
March 23, 2025
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe
Teenage boys are in crisis. The creators of Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ want adults to pay attention
Teenage boys are in crisis. The creators of Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ want adults to pay attention
March 22, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis appears frail as he’s discharged from hospital to continue recovery at Vatican
Pope Francis appears frail as he’s discharged from hospital to continue recovery at Vatican
March 23, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Timeline of Pope Francis' longest hospital stay as he returns home to Vatican
Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican after he was hospitalized for five weeks with a life-threatening bout of pneumonia
March 22, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis to be released from hospital Sunday after 5 weeks fighting life-threatening pneumonia
Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, his doctors have said, after 38 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs
March 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US
Swiss minister stresses country's contribution to US to avoid Trump tariffs
Switzerland has highlighted the country's contribution to the U.S. economy as it seeks to avoid tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Swiss economic affairs minister Guy
March 23, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World
Trump says efforts to temper Russia-Ukraine war 'somewhat under control'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that efforts to stop further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war are "somewhat under control."
March 23, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
America's European allies are trying to pry their unspent money back from USAID
Three European allies have been pressing the Trump administration to get back money they sent to the United States to help low-income countries
March 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Oil products spill spreads fire at Russian oil depot
An oil products spill occurred at the oil depot that caught fire in southern Russia's Krasnodar region after a drone attack last week, regional officials said on Sunday.
March 22, 2025
Crime|Education|Europe|Political
Iceland’s minister for children resigns over relationship with teen when she was 22
Iceland’s minister for children resigns over relationship with teen when she was 22
March 22, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
UK PM Starmer says Trump has a point on European defence commitment, NY Times reports
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said U.S.
March 23, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Prosecutors request formal arrest of Istanbul mayor and top challenger to Turkey's Erdogan
Prosecutors have requested that detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, be formally arrested over allegations of corruption and terror links
March 22, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Travel
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrive in Romania after weeks in the United States
After weeks in the U.S., influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have arrived back in Romania, where they face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
UK's Reeves to set out 2 billion pounds civil service spending cuts
British finance minister Rachel Reeves is eyeing spending cuts for government officials who work in departments to the value of over 2 billion pounds ($2.58 billion) a year by 2029-
March 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Political
Britain pledges 600 million pounds to tackle construction skills shortages
Britain will invest 600 million pounds ($775 million) to train construction workers and help tackle severe skills shortages that could undermine its plan to build 1.5 million homes
March 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy discusses talks with U.S. officials, frontline in visits to the east
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he had met top military commanders in the country's northeast to discuss the frontline in Ukraine's war with Russia and meetings
March 22, 2025
Business|Europe|Travel
Heathrow Airport orders probe into shutdown as travellers endure days of disruption
London's Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday and ordered a probe into how it dealt with a power outage that shut Europe's busiest air
March 21, 2025
Business|Europe|Travel|World
UK government orders probe into Heathrow shutdown that sparked concern over energy resilience
The British government has ordered an investigation into the country's “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day
March 22, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday
March 22, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Istanbul mayor Imamoglu appears in court as protests sweep Turkish cities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a potential challenger to longtime President Tayyip Erdogan, appeared in a Turkish court on Saturday for the first time since his
March 22, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Heathrow boss defends response as airport resumes flights after fire brought facility to standstill
Heathrow boss defends response as airport resumes flights after fire brought facility to standstill
March 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
3 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia despite truce talks
Ukrainian officials say Russian drones have struck the city of Zaporizhzhia, killing three people and wounding 14
March 22, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital, with prescription for two months of rest
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks, will be discharged from hospital on Sunday but will need a further two months of rest
March 22, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
A weak Pope Francis is wielding power and rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority
Over 12 years, Francis has sought to normalize the papacy with his informal style and disdain for pomp while still wielding the awesome power of the papacy
March 22, 2025
Africa|Europe|Political|World
Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war
Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan's capital Juba because of rising tensions that have brought the East African country to the verge of civil war, the German
March 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over attack on Russian gas metering station
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over attack on Russian gas metering station
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Oleg Gordievsky, Britain's most valuable Cold War spy inside the KGB, dies at 86
Former KGB officer Oleg Gordievsky has died aged 86 in England
March 22, 2025
Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Barcelona finally turned on its crowds of tourists. Now the city faces a major problem
Barcelona finally turned on its crowds of tourists. Now the city faces a major problem
March 22, 2025
Americas|Business|Europe|Health|US
Bayer hit with $2 billion Roundup verdict in US state of Georgia cancer case
Bayer was ordered by a jury in the U.S. state of Georgia to pay about $2.1 billion to a plaintiff who claimed the company's Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, the plaintiff's law
March 22, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|US
‘We’re here to clear our names’: Tate brothers, sexist online celebrities, back in Romania to face trafficking charges
‘We’re here to clear our names’: Tate brothers, sexist online celebrities, back in Romania to face trafficking charges
March 22, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor’s detention, interior ministry says
Turkish authorities have detained 343 people during overnight protests in several cities against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Interior Ministry said on
March 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Top Russian security official, Serbian deputy PM discuss protests in Serbia, agencies say
Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia's Security Council, has met Serbia's outgoing deputy prime minister Alexandar Vulin in Moscow and discussed anti-government protests in his
March 22, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis advisers say he'll recover from pneumonia and a 'new stage' is opening for him
Two of Pope Francis’ closest advisers are predicting that he will recover from pneumonia and that a “new stage” in his pontificate will open after he is released
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian attacks kill seven in Ukraine, officials say
Russian attacks killed a family of three late on Friday in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia and four more people in the country's north and east, officials said.
March 21, 2025
Business|Europe|Travel|World
What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a standstill
Hundreds of flights to and from London’s Heathrow Airport were canceled after a fire at a nearby substation knocked out power to Europe’s busiest airport
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
As Russia retakes Kursk, Ukrainians ask, 'Was it worth it?'
When Mariia Pankova last exchanged messages with her close friend Pavlo in December, she had no idea that he was among the Ukrainian troops
March 22, 2025
Europe|Travel
Global travel is disrupted by Heathrow’s closure. Here’s what we know
Global travel is disrupted by Heathrow’s closure. Here’s what we know
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel
Heathrow shutdown raises concerns over contingency planning
The closure of Britain's Heathrow is set to affect the global aviation system for days and cost tens of millions of dollars, experts say,
March 21, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis must relearn to speak after oxygen therapy, cardinal says
Pope Francis is slowly regaining his strength in hospital but must "relearn to speak" after prolonged use of high-flow oxygen therapy, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez said on Friday.
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK, France, Germany urge Gaza ceasefire, ask Israel to restore humanitarian access
The governments of Germany, France and Britain called for an immediate return to a ceasefire in Gaza in a joint statement on Friday that also called on Israel to restore humanitarian access
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Kyiv says Moscow is persecuting Ukrainians with status decree, appeals to ICC
Ukraine accused Russia on Friday of illegally pressuring Ukrainians in occupied territory to change their legal status or leave, and said it would report the practice to the International
March 21, 2025
Europe|Finance|Political|World
German budget committee gives green light for 3 billion euros in Ukraine aid
Germany's budget committee cleared the way on Friday for another 3 billion euros ($3.25 billion) in military aid for Ukraine, after chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich
March 21, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Heathrow flights resume after closure causes global flight turmoil
Flights at Britain's Heathrow resumed late on Friday after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport for
March 21, 2025
Americas|Celebrity|Crime|Europe|US
Andrew Tate en route to Romania to meet legal obligations pending trafficking probe
Online influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan left the United States for Romania on a private flight on Friday to fulfil legal obligations related to a criminal
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
UK manufacturers are subdued about outlook as costs mount, CBI says
British factories have reported a downturn this month with April's increases in tax and wages weighing on the mood but some firms are seeing a boost from an expected rise in defence
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Group of EU states seeks faster progress in chips industry
Nine European Union countries are working to speed up plans to boost the bloc's computer chip industry and aim to present their proposals by the summer, one of
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Istanbul mayor's arrest throws Turkey's Kurdish peace bid into doubt
The detention of Istanbul's popular mayor risks undermining Turkey's move to end the PKK militant group's 40-year-old insurgency - a plan relying heavily
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK will next week accelerate plans for Ukraine peacekeeping force
Britain will accelerate plans next week for a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine, including a discussion about how it can operate and the structure, a spokesman for Prime
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU agrees five-year deadline to boost defences against Russia, says Polish PM
European Union leaders are now in agreement that the EU must be fully capable of defending itself against a Russian attack by 2030, despite earlier resistance
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
North Macedonia orders detention for 13 people over nightclub fire that killed 59
Thirteen people including a former government minister were remanded in custody for 30 days in North Macedonia on Friday over a nightclub blaze, believed to have been caused by
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World
Serbia teen becomes 16th victim of train station roof collapse, hospital says
A teenager injured in the November roof collapse at a railway station in Serbia's Novi Sad died on Friday, becoming the 16th fatality linked to a disaster that has triggered a
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|Sports|World
Olympics-You can't choose who congratulates you, IOC says after Putin's best wishes
The International Olympic Committee on Friday declined to comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin's congratulatory note to newly-elected IOC president
March 21, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
UK's National Grid says Heathrow reconnected to substation on interim basis
Britain's National Grid said on Friday the network of the North Hyde substation, in west London, has been reconfigured to restore power to the parts of Heathrow Airport connected to
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine still in talks with US about minerals deal, spokesman says
Ukraine is continuing to hold talks with the United States about a minerals deal, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday.
March 21, 2025
Election|Europe|Political
Portuguese pre-election poll shows more undecideds than any party's backers
The share of Portuguese voters who remain undecided ahead of a May general election hit 39% in the first opinion poll conducted since the government's collapse this month,
March 21, 2025
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|World
Migrant deaths hit record in 2024, with 10% violently killed, UN agency says
Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying on perilous routes and one in 10 of those killed violently in incidents such as shootings, the U.N.
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Serbia deputy prime minister says Russian spies help put down protests
Serbia's deputy prime minister said on Friday Russia's spy services had helped the Belgrade authorities respond to months of anti-government protests, remarks which critics said
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political
Italy's Constitutional Court rules single people have right to adopt
Italy's Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that single people can adopt foreign children, overturning a 40-year-old law limiting adoption to married couples in a country
March 21, 2025
Education|Europe|Political
Italy bans gender-neutral symbols in schools in latest culture clash
Italy's education ministry on Friday instructed schools to ban the growing use of gender-neutral symbols, saying they were unclear and flouted the rules of Italian grammar.
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Everything points towards ECB rate cut in April, Stournaras says
A European Central Bank rate cut in April is increasingly likely since inflation is slowing, wage growth is moderating and service price pressures are easing, Greek central bank
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Tense protests grow in Turkey over Istanbul mayor's detention
Protests against the detention of Istanbul's mayor grew on Friday and turned increasingly tense, Turkey's
March 21, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Firefighters and police investigating cause of fire that led to Heathrow shutdown
London firefighters are working with police to investigate the cause of a huge fire at an electrical sub-station which shut down Heathrow Airport on Friday, a fire-fighting chief
March 21, 2025
Europe|Travel
London's Heathrow slowly resumes flights after a fire cut power to Europe's busiest airport
A fire at an electrical substation knocked out power to Heathrow Airport for most of Friday, forcing Europe’s busiest hub to shut down for roughly 18 hours, causing widespread cancellations and rerouting headaches, and stranding roughly 200,000 passengers
March 21, 2025
Business|Europe|Travel
A look at some of history's worst air travel disruptions before a fire shut Heathrow
A fire that closed London’s Heathrow Airport has sparked one of the most serious disruptions to air travel in years
March 21, 2025
Business|Europe|Travel|World
The Latest: Heathrow coming back to life hours after fire shut down busy hub
Heathrow Airport is stirring back to life, with flights slowly resuming about 18 hours after an inferno at an electrical substation caused a power outage that shuttered Europe’s busiest air travel hub and left 200,00 passengers stranded
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|US
Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America
U.S. authorities have arrested and detained Canadian and European travelers at U.S. borders in recent weeks
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Travel
Airline staff ‘were as shocked as we were.’ The passengers caught up in the flight chaos
Airline staff ‘were as shocked as we were.’ The passengers caught up in the flight chaos
March 21, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty
A new exhibition in Paris celebrates Snoopy's style ahead of his 75th birthday
A new exhibition in Paris celebrates the history of fashion, as worn by Snoopy and the Peanuts gang
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
Ireland faces disproportionate hit from tit-for-tat Trump tariffs, study says
Ireland's domestic economy could be up to 1.8% smaller than it otherwise would be by 2032 if permanent 'tit-for-tat' tariffs are introduced between the United
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russian drones hit civilian targets in Ukraine's Odesa, injure three, governor says
Russian forces launched a mass drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa late on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging a high-rise apartment building and a shopping centre,
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russian drones hammer Ukraine's Odesa port, injure three teenagers
Russia pounded Ukraine's Black Sea city of Odesa with one of its biggest drone attacks, injuring three teenagers, damaging residential
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Prince William wears battle gear on visit to British troops in Estonia
Prince William donned battle gear to visit British troops in Estonia on Friday on a trip aimed at underlining his country's support for NATO operations in Eastern Europe.
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel
European shares end week higher; airlines hit by Heathrow closure
European shares fell alongside other major global stock markets on Friday on uncertainty over trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts, while travel and
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel
UK stocks slip on tariff uncertainty; Heathrow power outage disrupts airlines
British stocks closed lower on Friday on continued worries about the economic impact of U.S. tariff policy, while a shutdown of Heathrow Airport pressured travel stocks.
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World
Denmark tells transgender citizens to get advice before US trips
Denmark said on Thursday it has begun advising transgender people to contact the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen before visiting the United States, amid concerns that President Donald
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political
Detained Istanbul mayor Imamoglu denies corruption charges, court document shows
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has denied corruption charges brought against him, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Friday, after he was detained on Wednesday for
March 21, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
What to know about airlines due to fly into Heathrow Airport on Friday
Britain's Heathrow Airport said on Friday that it had begun reopening after a massive fire at a nearby electrical substation knocked out power, forcing a shutdown at Europe's busiest
March 21, 2025
Arts|Europe|World
An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move
An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
March 21, 2025
Europe|Local|News|Travel|US|World|WrittenByLAPost
Most LAX – Heathrow flights cancelled as London airport closes after blaze
Dozens of flights originating between London’s Heathrow Airport and LAX have been cancelled as the British airport turns away all incoming air traffic Friday due to a fire nearby. Heathrow Airport is closed most of Friday after a fire at an electrical substation cut power to the entire facility. More than 600 flights were scheduled to land, carrying as many as 145,000 people. The disruption has raised questions about the resiliency of Britain’s infrastructure. “I know the situation in Heathrow is causing distress and disruption, especially for those travelling or without power in their homes,” said British Prime Minister Keir
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
March 21, 2025
Europe|Food
World’s longest-standing Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
World’s longest-standing Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
March 21, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
How long will global air chaos last? Here’s what we know
How long will global air chaos last? Here’s what we know
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Global air travel chaos caused by Heathrow closure may last days and cost hundreds of millions in losses
Global air travel chaos caused by Heathrow closure may last days and cost hundreds of millions in losses
March 21, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
'I need to be home': stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones
Thousands of travellers stranded by a huge fire near London's Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, scrambled to find ways to get home and reunite with their
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World
Britain beefs up travel warnings over US border enforcement
Britain has in recent weeks revised its advice for citizens travelling to the United States to include a warning that anyone found breaking its entry rules could face arrest or
March 20, 2025
Arts|Europe|Political|Travel
Angry friars plan to barricade themselves in historic Florence monastery destined for sale to developer
Angry friars plan to barricade themselves in historic Florence monastery destined for sale to developer
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
Sweden raises spending further this year to boost the economy
The Swedish government will increase spending by 5.8 billion crowns ($573 million) this year to boost the economy, with the bulk of the money spent on supporting the construction
March 21, 2025
Business|Europe|Travel
Spain's Aena says it has 54 flights affected by Heathrow outage
Spanish airport operator Aena said that 54 flights to and from its terminals were affected by the Heathrow power outage on Friday and 20 of them were already cancelled as of 0900
March 21, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
How Ukraine's gas infrastructure could be of interest to Trump
The U.S. administration suggested this week the United States could help run and possibly own Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure as part of a
March 21, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
German upper house of parliament OKs debt reform, half-trillion fund
Germany's upper house of parliament on Friday passed a reform of the country's borrowing rules and a 500-billion-euro ($542 billion) fund to revamp its infrastructure and revive
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
German fiscal bonanza no quick fix as red tape, labour snags weigh
Germany gave the final green light on Friday to a massive surge in borrowing seen as boosting the country's anaemic economy and
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
UK anti-Muslim activist 'Tommy Robinson' loses challenge to segregation in jail
British anti-Muslim activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who counts U.S. billionaire Elon Musk among his supporters, was on Friday refused permission to bring a legal challenge over the
March 21, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe
French film star Depardieu faces trial over sexual assault allegations
French actor Gerard Depardieu faces trial on Monday over alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set, a case placing one of the world's best known movie
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology
Ukraine war leads France to restore gunpowder production
Automated systems splutter as raw materials are fed into the machines to begin the process of creating highly-explosive pellets ready to be harnessed for use
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
UK's beleaguered statistics office hit by new data problem
Britain's statistics office, already under fire for its unreliable labour market data, paused publication of industrial inflation figures on
March 21, 2025
Europe|Travel|World
Key facts about Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest hubs
Britain's Heathrow Airport, a major global travel hub, said it would be closed for all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out its power, disrupting flight
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle
Germany's Bundesrat upper house of parliament on Friday approved plans for a spending splurge that aims to revive growth in Europe's largest economy
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Italy's Meloni torn between Trump and European allegiance
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni finds herself playing a political balancing act as Europe moves to bolster its defences.
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian drones strike Ukrainian city of Odesa, underlining challenges for even limited truce
Russian drones have pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking fires
March 21, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Turkey's market rout worsens amid protests, worst stock slump since 2008
Turkish stocks were set for their worst week since the aftermath of 2008's Lehman Brothers collapse on Friday as concerns about this week's
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Russia holds key rate at 21% despite Putin request not to chill the economy
The Russian central bank kept its key interest rate on hold at 21%, its highest level in more than 20 years, despite President Vladimir Putin's
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of blowing up Russian gas pumping station
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of blowing up a Russian gas pumping station in a border area where Ukrainian troops have been
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel
A mountainous region in Italy is offering €100,000 to move there. But there’s a catch
A mountainous region in Italy is offering €100,000 to move there. But there’s a catch
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Western officials say Russia is behind a campaign of sabotage across Europe. This AP map shows it
Western officials have accused Russia and its proxies of staging dozens of attacks and other incidents across Europe since the invasion of Ukraine three years ago
March 21, 2025
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel
‘A roller coaster in pain and pleasure’: Why this American couple say moving to Spain was like ‘leaving a bad relationship’
‘A roller coaster in pain and pleasure’: Why this American couple say moving to Spain was like ‘leaving a bad relationship’
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Kosovo ex-president Thaci visits father's tomb after Hague court bars him from attending funeral
Kosovo ex-President Hashim Thaci has been released from a court based in the Netherlands to visit the tomb of his father who died last weekend
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|Sports|US
Novak Djokovic says he agrees and disagrees with parts of legal action launched by his players’ association
Novak Djokovic says he agrees and disagrees with parts of legal action launched by his players’ association
March 21, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports
Carlos Alcaraz says he doesn’t agree with the legal action launched by Novak Djokovic’s players’ association
Carlos Alcaraz says he doesn’t agree with the legal action launched by Novak Djokovic’s players’ association
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
March 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Netherlands wants to double army personnel, NOS reports
The Netherlands wants to increase its army personnel from 74,000 to 200,000, with a special focus on enlarging the reservist capacity, Dutch public broadcaster NOS said, citing
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UN condemns unimaginable suffering of Ukrainian children at hands of Russia
Russia inflicted unimaginable suffering on millions of Ukrainian children and violated their rights since its full scale invasion of Ukraine begun in 2022, a
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
BT approaches AT&T, Orange for foreign partnerships, Bloomberg News reports
Britain's BT has approached telecommunication companies AT&T and Orange over possible partnerships to help turn around its international business, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing
March 21, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
BP sells Apollo $1 billion stake in firm invested in TANAP gas pipeline
BP has agreed to sell a stake in a firm invested in the TANAP gas pipeline linking Azerbaijan and Turkey for $1 billion to Apollo Global Management, the two firms said
March 21, 2025
Business|Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help
Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses catering to tourists
March 20, 2025
Celebrity|Election|Europe|Political
Conor McGregor announces run for Irish presidency on anti-immigration platform
Conor McGregor announces run for Irish presidency on anti-immigration platform
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Salzgitter blames weak sales outlook on Germany's stagnation, trade tensions
German steel group Salzgitter said on Friday there was no end in sight to the stagnation of the German economy, and that uncertainty is on the rise when
March 21, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
Greece extends by a year visas for Turkish nationals to visit islands
Greece has extended by a year a visa scheme for Turkish nationals wishing to visit 12 islands in the Aegean Sea for up to a week, diplomatic sources said, continuing a programme
March 21, 2025
Business|Europe|Science|Technology
French quantum computer firm Pasqal links up with NVIDIA
Pasqal, a fast-growing French quantum computer start-up company, announced on Friday a partnership with chip giant Nvidia whereby Pasqal's customers would gain access to more tools
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast
UK gas producer Energean terminates Carlyle deal over approval delays
UK-based gas producer Energean said on Friday it was terminating a deal with private equity fund Carlyle for the sale of some of its assets due to
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty
Luxury fashion betting on designer reshuffles faces tricky road ahead
A slump in luxury fashion is prompting designer reshuffles at top houses Gucci, Chanel and
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
EU's red tape cuts leave big businesses wanting more
Austrian manufacturer RHI Magnesita spends about 1 million euros of its roughly 400 million euros earnings a year ensuring it complies with EU rules on corporate
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Hedge fund dominance latest risk for febrile UK debt markets
Hedge funds have crowded into debt-fuelled bets on UK government bonds, increasing the potential for instability in the gilts market, a benchmark
March 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
UK red tape, red ink, and Rachel's rules
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan Britain's government gets another report card on its efforts to curtail spending while Germany, in contrast, goes for a
March 21, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack on oil depot already violates proposed ceasefire
Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Ukraine had already violated a proposed ceasefire on energy sites in the three-year-old war by attacking a Russian oil depot.
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|Science|US|World
US denies French claims a space researcher was expelled over messages about Trump
US denies French claims a space researcher was expelled over messages about Trump
March 20, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|Sports
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee
March 20, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out
Senior military officers from countries across Europe and beyond are meeting outside London to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
UK consumer morale inches up to three-month high in March, GfK says
British consumer morale ticked higher for a second month running in March as people turned a little more optimistic about the economic outlook, although less so over their own finances, a
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Kremlin says Putin and Trump understand and trust each other
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
What's next for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after it was highlighted in Ukraine-US talks
During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
ProSieben oks General Atlantic deal on digital assets
German media group ProSiebenSat.1 said on Thursday it has approved an agreement with U.S. private equity firm General Atlantic on the acquisition of the
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU leaders vow to continue backing Ukraine, but make no concrete pledge
European Union leaders said on Thursday that they will continue to support Ukraine, but they did not immediately endorse a call by
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UN refugee agency says Cyprus still pushes back migrant boats, Cyprus insists agency has it wrong
Cyprus and the United Nations agency for refugees are clashing over allegations that the east Mediterranean island nation continues to engage in so-called pushbacks against migrant boats departing from neighboring Syria or Lebanon
March 20, 2025
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|World
Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position
A new global report says that people in Finland are the happiest in the world
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support
Russia's key peace demand that Western allies stop providing military aid and intelligence to Ukraine is quietly being ignored by the European Union
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
European military powers work on 5-to-10-year plan to replace US in NATO, FT reports
Europe's biggest military powers are drawing up plans to take on greater responsibilities for the continent's defence from the U.S., including a pitch to the Trump administration for a
March 20, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|US|World
Trump says US will sign Ukraine minerals deal soon
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States will sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine shortly and
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turks protest, opposition defiant over Istanbul mayor's detention
Thousands of Turks ramped up protests on Thursday despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic
March 20, 2025
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Olympics-ΙΟC's new president Coventry wants sit-down with Trump on LA 2028 Games
International Olympic Committee's newly-elected President Kirsty Coventry wants to sit down with United States President Donald Trump to make sure the Los
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UK inflation expectations highest in 14 months, Citi/YouGov survey shows
The British public's expectations for inflation in the short term hit their highest level in more than a year in February, according to a Citi/YouGov survey on Thursday that
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Thousands rally outside Istanbul city hall for 2nd night over mayor's arrest
Thousands of people have gathered outside Istanbul’s city hall for a second consecutive night to rally against the arrest of the city’s popular mayor
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan dismisses as 'theatrics' criticism of Istanbul mayor detention
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday the main opposition party was seeking to cover up its own mistakes and deceive people with "theatrics", in his first comments on
March 20, 2025
Education|Europe|Political|Science|US|World
French scientist denied entry into the U.S., French government says
A French scientist has been denied entry into the United States, apparently because the scientist had expressed a personal opinion on the Trump administration's research policy, the
March 20, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez to meet Xi in China next month
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will travel to China in April to meet with President Xi Jinping, a government spokesperson said.
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Detained Istanbul mayor appeals to Erdogan's party, judiciary
Detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared to address Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a social media post on Thursday, accusing him of corruption and calling on members of his
March 20, 2025
Africa|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Olympics-Coventry smashes glass ceiling to become first woman and first African to lead IOC
Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US
Europe delays tariffs on US goods, including whiskey
Europe delays tariffs on US goods, including whiskey
March 20, 2025
Environment|Europe|Political
Spain scraps wolves' protected status in rural north
Spain's parliament voted to remove wolves' protected status on Thursday, four years after their inclusion, opening the way for the predators to be hunted again in the country's
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Bank of England raises prospect of pause in rate cuts as uncertainty mounts
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold and warned investors against assuming they would be cut quickly as it grappled with deep
March 20, 2025
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Sabadell urges Spanish government to be transparent on BBVA takeover bid
The chairman of Spain's Sabadell urged the government to be transparent about any conditions it may put on the hostile takeover bid the bank faces from bigger
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UBS could relocate Swiss HQ if capital demand is not reduced, Bloomberg News reports
UBS Group AG is exploring options to relocate its headquarters if Switzerland enforces a requirement for the bank to hold an extra $25 billion in capital, Bloomberg News reported on
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
UK stocks subdued after BoE highlights economic uncertainty
The FTSE 100 closed little changed on Thursday, after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged and warned against expectations of future cuts given an increasingly uncertain
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Lamborghini sees tariff threat to US volumes after strong 2024 results
Potential U.S. tariffs on European-made products could hit revenue at Lamborghini, its CEO said, as the sports carmaker posted strong results for last year, despite a contraction in
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Nuclear experts pour cold water on US idea to restore and run Ukrainian power plant
Nuclear experts pour cold water on US idea to restore and run Ukrainian power plant
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Food
Nestle to divest two factories in Germany, citing rising costs
Nestle will divest two factories in Germany, the world's largest packaged food company said on Thursday, citing overcapacity due to rising costs and consumer price sensitivity.
March 20, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|US
ABB evaluating impact of Trump orders on diversity, equity and inclusion
ABB is evaluating the impact of U.S.
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
UK anti-Muslim activist 'Tommy Robinson' challenges jail segregation
British anti-Muslim activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who counts U.S. billionaire Elon Musk among his supporters, on Thursday challenged a decision to hold him in segregation in
March 20, 2025
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Bank of England must be careful as inflation pressure is falling slowly, Bailey says
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday that the central bank would have be careful about cutting interest rates because the fall in inflation pressures has been
March 20, 2025
Americas|Business|Europe|Finance
Germany's Munich Re to buy $2.6 billion Next Insurance
Munich Re is buying the 71% of Next Insurance that it doesn't already own, strengthening its foothold in the United States and valuing the
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
European shares slip after global central banks flag economic uncertainty; Switzerland cuts rates
European shares closed lower on Thursday, after four sessions of gains, as investors booked some profits and assessed interest rate decisions by major
March 20, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Olympics-Coventry becomes first woman and first African to lead International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the
March 20, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Barring Istanbul mayor from Turkish presidential bid would only boost opposition, party leader says
Turkey's main opposition leader said on Thursday any move to legally bar Istanbul's detained mayor from running for president would only strengthen support for
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology
Europe exposed to economic coercion via payment schemes, ECB warns
Europe's dependence on American payment providers leaves it open to economic coercion, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said on Thursday, outlining a key risk in
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK PM Starmer: We must be ready to react quickly if Ukraine peace deal struck
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday it was important Britain and its allies were able to react immediately should there be a peace deal struck between Russia and
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
Europe's defence push offers hope for France's struggling car suppliers
A bid by French munitions maker Europlasma for a former Renault foundry is being closely watched by struggling auto suppliers, eager to tap a surge in defence
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Financial folly or pressure tactic? Trump eyes Ukraine's occupied nuclear plant
Donald Trump's idea of U.S. interests taking control of Ukraine's biggest nuclear power station has a catch for the man who coined the art of the
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Sweden's prime minister says that buying US weapons is not a security risk
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday that he did not consider buying U.S. weapons a security risk, though he added that it might be good for Europe to become
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|Sports
Kirsty Coventry elected new IOC president, becomes first woman and African in the role
Kirsty Coventry elected new IOC president, becomes first woman and African in the role
March 20, 2025
Economy|Europe|Food|Political
EU eyes sharp cut to Ukrainian sugar imports after price slump, sources say
The European Commission is looking to cut Ukrainian sugar imports sharply after EU producers complained that large shipments have
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political
Spain's ruling coalition split over defence spending as EU leaders push for increases
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged on Thursday to boost Spain's defence spending along with the rest of the EU, though a parliamentary vote
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany reopens embassy in Syria in cautious thaw with Islamist leaders
Germany reopened its embassy in Syria on Thursday, establishing official diplomatic ties with the new leadership in Damascus as it faces deep humanitarian and security problems in
March 20, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian experts will be in Saudi Arabia on Monday
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Ukrainian experts would be present at upcoming talks involving the United States and
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK's Starmer says military talks focus on details for Ukraine support
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Western military talks on Thursday would focus on the details of a support plan for Ukraine, a
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Greek guard charged in crackdown on antiquities smuggling rings
A guard protecting ancient sites in northern Greece has been charged with involvement in a crime ring smuggling out artefacts and selling them abroad, police officials said on
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany reopens its embassy in Syria, 13 years after it was closed
Germany’s foreign minister has reopened its embassy in Damascus, 13 years after it was shut in the early days of Syria’s civil war
March 20, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World
North Macedonia holds mass funerals for young victims of nightclub fire
Thousands of mourners have flocked to funerals in North Macedonia for the dozens of victims of last weekend’s devastating nightclub fire, bringing flowers and photographs and some of them collapsing in grief
March 20, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology
NatWest seals milestone UK banking collaboration with OpenAI
NatWest and OpenAI have joined forces to enhance the lender's digital assistants and customer support processes using artificial intelligence, in the first
March 20, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political
EU's necessary defence spending boost makes inflation harder to predict, ECB's Knot says
Europe is justified in increasing defence spending but this will boost debt and make inflation or monetary policy direction more difficult to predict, Dutch central bank chief
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
Swedish government proposes bill to allow police to use AI face-recognition
Swedish police should be allowed to use real-time, AI-powered face-recognition to combat crime, Sweden's government proposed on Thursday, as it seeks new tools to stop sometimes
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|US
Central banks turn more cautious on rate cuts
Big developed market central banks are turning cautious after a series of interest rate cuts and as uncertainty in global economics and politics grows.
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
BoE keeps rates steady, sterling gets brief boost
The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.5% on Thursday and warned against assumptions that they would fall over its next few meetings, as policymakers grapple with deep
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
First-time asylum applications in EU fall 13% in 2024, Eurostat says
First-time applications from people seeking asylum in European Union countries fell by 13% last year, the first such decline since 2020,
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Thousands attend funerals for victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire
Thousands of mourners gathered at cemeteries across North Macedonia on Thursday for the funerals of dozens of people killed in a
March 20, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
Union petition at Tesla's German plant demands longer breaks, more staff for Model Y ramp-up
Around 3,000 workers at Tesla's German plant signed a union petition for longer breaks and more staff, even as the company said most workers were satisfied with their jobs, in a
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia and US to discuss Black Sea shipping on Monday
Russian and U.S. experts will discuss ways to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea at talks on a possible Ukrainian peace settlement in Riyadh on Monday, the Kremlin said.
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine strikes Russian strategic bomber airfield, triggering huge blast
Ukraine struck a major Russian strategic bomber airfield on Thursday with drones, triggering a huge blast and fire about 700 km (435 miles) from the front lines of the war, Russian
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Millions of lives at risk from 'brutal' funding cuts, UN refugee chief says
Millions of lives are at risk from "brutal funding cuts" from donors, the U.N. refugee chief said on Thursday, warning that women refugees are already at greater risk
March 20, 2025
Election|Europe|Sports|World
Olympics-Profiles of IOC presidential candidates
The following candidates will stand for election to replace Thomas Bach as the president of the
March 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
French citizen Olivier Grondeau is freed after over 880 days in a prison in Iran
A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move?
For the second time in a month, all European Union nations but Hungary signed a joint statement Thursday backing Ukraine
March 20, 2025
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World
US isn’t first country to dismantle its foreign aid office − here’s what happened after the UK killed its version of USAID
In 2020, British Conservatives cited cost-cutting to force the UK’s foreign aid office into a merger. Five years later, it hasn’t recovered its budget or expertise.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU must pay more heed to instability in Western Balkans, says Croatian PM
European Union leaders must pay more attention to increased instability in the Western Balkans, specifically in Bosnia and Serbia, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Thursday
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin offers Syria's Sharaa support and cooperation
President Vladimir Putin sent a message to Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa backing efforts to ensure Syria's territorial integrity and offering Russia's "practical cooperation" on a
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Sweden's Riksbank holds rate but is ready to act, highlights global risks
Sweden's central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 2.25% as expected on Thursday, predicting rates would remain steady in the near term, but said it was
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Hapag-Lloyd sees earnings falling further this year as US tariffs, Suez weigh
Container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd said on Thursday net profit fell nearly 19% in 2024 and is expected to decline further this year, with U.S. tariffs and Houthi
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Poland seeks to resume production of anti-personnel mines, minister says
Poland is ready to start work on resuming the production of anti-personnel mines, its defence minister said on Thursday, after Warsaw joined the Baltic states this week in announcing a plan
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Swiss National Bank flags economic uncertainty after latest rate cut
The Swiss National Bank cut its main interest rate to just above zero on Thursday and flagged increased uncertainty over the global impact of U.S.
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US
EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April
The European Union has delayed its first counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump's metals tariffs until mid-April, allowing it
March 20, 2025
Africa|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports
Ex-F1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died at 76
Ex-Formula 1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold
The Bank of England has kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The decision by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday was widely expected, and comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve also kept interest rates unchanged
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US
EU struggles to bring Trump to the table on tariffs
As one of the European Union's top negotiators, Sabine Weyand has battled Britain over Brexit and driven tough trade talks around the world.
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending
When do state investments in arms factories, or the wages of tank crews and pilots not count as defence spending? Answer: When the EU rules say they don't.
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Swiss National Bank still ready to intervene in forex market, says it's no currency manipulator
The Swiss National Bank will continue to use foreign currency market interventions if necessary, Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Thursday, adding the central bank was not a
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russian defence minister inspects training in Caspian Sea
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov inspected navy training in the Caspian Sea and ordered the rapid completion of work on new facilities there, his ministry said on Thursday.
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Intelligence shared with White House shows Ukrainians not 'encircled' in Kursk
Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk have lost ground in recent days but are not encircled by Russian forces, contrary to recent comments by U.S.
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Europe must put Ukraine in strong position for any ceasefire, Scholz says
Europe must continue to give strong backing to Ukraine regardless of any talks between Washington and Moscow to ensure Kyiv is in a position of strength and that any ceasefire is
March 20, 2025
Europe|Sports|World
Olympics-Boxing earns spot in Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, says IOC
Boxing was included on Thursday in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics programme after a unanimous vote from the International Olympic Committee, ending years
March 20, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Food
Sodexo cuts forecasts on slower growth in North America, shares slump
Sodexo lowered its yearly outlook on Thursday, bringing it below analysts' estimates, saying organic revenue growth in North America was slower than it had initially
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Commerzbank hasn't talked with UniCredit after ECB approval for stake
Germany's Commerzbank hasn't had talks with UniCredit since the Italian lender last week got approval from the European Central Bank for taking a stake of just under
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|US
Germany's Lanxess gets boost from stockpiling ahead of Trump tariff threat
German speciality chemicals maker Lanxess on Thursday said U.S. customers had rushed to stockpile its products, joining consumers and companies hoping to get ahead
March 20, 2025
Africa|Europe|Sports
Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, dies aged 76
Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, dies aged 76
March 20, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle
Famous artist couples: What happens when one is better known than the other?
Famous artist couples: What happens when one is better known than the other?
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Greece to press EU over returning illegal migrants denied asylum, says PM
ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday that illegal migrants denied asylum by Greece should be returned to their country of origin, and he urged the European Union to
March 20, 2025
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France's Credit Mutuel to buy German bank IPO candidate OLB
French banking group Credit Mutuel Alliance Federale is buying German lender Oldenburgische Landesbank (OLB), a surprise move after the
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russian drones wound 10, including four children, in Ukraine's Kropyvnytskyi
Russia launched a new barrage of drones at Ukraine in an overnight attack, wounding at least 10 people, including four children, and damaging residential houses in the city of
March 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
Years of disasters, scandals, failures fuel Greece's rail crash protests
Evi Tsapari is slowly healing from the trauma of escaping bloodied through the window of a burning passenger train after a collision that left dozens dead in
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
London gains ground on New York in Z/Yen global financial hub survey
London is gaining ground on New York in a closely-watched index of the world's leading financial centres, in a first sign that efforts by policymakers to reboot
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
ECB to bring in auditor to investigate Feb 28 payment outage
The European Central Bank will bring in a major auditing firm to investigate an outage that hit its payment system last month and caused delays in payments and financial trades
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
ECB's Lagarde spells out cost of trade war with US
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde spelled out the cost of a trade war with the United States for the euro zone's economy for the first time on Thursday and
March 20, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|US|World
London’s mayor: ‘Clearly a link’ between Trump and Americans wanting to become Brits
London’s mayor: ‘Clearly a link’ between Trump and Americans wanting to become Brits
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
German tax revenue jumps again in February, finance ministry says
Germany's federal and state government tax revenue rose again strongly in February, by 8.1% on the previous year, the finance ministry said in its monthly report on Thursday.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia issues protest to Moldova over embassy bomb alert
Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Moldovan police had violated diplomatic protocol by blocking entrances to its embassy in the capital of Moldova.
March 19, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Macron and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Gaza, Ukraine peace process
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the two leaders condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US Republican lawmakers voice alarm over possible Pentagon command shake-up
The top two Republican lawmakers who lead the Pentagon's oversight committees in the U.S.
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Bank of England set to sit tight on rates as uncertainty mounts
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday as it awaits the impact on the economy of U.S.
March 19, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Central bank baton passes to Europe
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee With the Federal Reserve's policy meeting out of the way, the central bank spotlight now turns to some of its European counterparts
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
BlackRock bets on consumer push as it chases European savers
BlackRock is betting on an expanded range of retail-focused products, including more exchange-traded funds, to attract a new generation of Europeans into investing,
March 20, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
China export controls freeze antimony shipments to EU from October
China has not shipped any antimony to European Union countries since October, customs data showed on Thursday, after the dominant supplier imposed export controls
March 20, 2025
Business|Europe|Health
Sanofi to acquire Dren Bio's immunology unit
Sanofi on Thursday announced an agreement with biopharmaceutical company Dren Bio for the acquisition of its autoimmune disease treatment DR-0201.
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Norway sovereign wealth fund makes $1 billion real estate investments
Norway's sovereign wealth fund said on Thursday it had bought stakes in two real estate portfolios from Shaftesbury Capital and AXA Lifestyle housing for a total amount of $1
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Lanxess sees full-year core profit hit by economic slowdown, political risks
German speciality chemicals maker Lanxess said on Thursday it expected full-year 2025 earnings to be impacted by slow economic growth and a high likelihood of
March 20, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
ECB's Villeroy: Limitless defence spending should be out of the question
European Central Bank (ECB) member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday that while a ramp-up in defence spending was needed in France, spending on this could not be limitless
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UK jobs market steadies with BoE set to keep rates on hold
The pace of British pay growth was little changed and there were others signs of stability in the jobs market, according to official data that
March 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Berlin debt splurge turns screws on flagging German property
Berlin's borrow-to-spend splurge is driving up borrowing costs, further choking embattled property companies seeking fresh loans and
March 20, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Zelenskiy says he had substantive call with Trump discussing partial ceasefire, air defences
Ukrainian and U.S. teams could meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss technicalities of partial ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said after what he described as "very
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Zelenskiy says energy strike ceasefire could be established quickly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that a halt on energy strikes in the war with Russia could be established quickly, but warned
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political
Turkish police arrest Istanbul mayor, a key Erdogan rival, as government crackdown escalates
Turkish police have arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a popular opposition leader and key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — and several other prominent figures as part of investigations into alleged corruption and terror links
March 19, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Turkey detains Istanbul’s mayor, a key rival of President Erdogan
Turkey detains Istanbul’s mayor, a key rival of President Erdogan
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
Researchers have lost access to evidence of alleged Russian war crimes following Trump admin funding cut
Researchers have lost access to evidence of alleged Russian war crimes following Trump admin funding cut
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges
Russia and Ukraine say they have each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges of the war began
March 19, 2025
Europe|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
These are the world’s happiest countries in 2025
These are the world’s happiest countries in 2025
March 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Journalist on Russia's 'wanted list' breaks down 'alpha male' message from Putin to Trump
Christo Grozev, an investigative journalist on Russia's "wanted list", joins CNN's Erin Burnett to discuss the call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin where they negotiated a month-long mutual pause on attacks against “energy infrastructure,” which Putin has already violated.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Zelensky agrees to pause attacks on energy in call with Trump, but questions remain about what Trump and Putin hammered out
Zelensky agrees to pause attacks on energy in call with Trump, but questions remain about what Trump and Putin hammered out
March 19, 2025
Arts|Europe|Travel
Campaigner wants everyone to stop groping Dublin’s famous Molly Malone statue
Campaigner wants everyone to stop groping Dublin’s famous Molly Malone statue
March 19, 2025
Election|Europe|Political
Romanian far right regroups around single candidate ahead of May presidential election
George Simion, the leader of Romania's second-largest party, became the hard right's candidate in a May presidential election re-run after an ally withdrew from the race on
March 19, 2025
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology
Amazon loses court fight against record $812 million Luxembourg privacy fine
Amazon lost its fight against a record 746 million euro ($812.4 million) fine handed out by Luxembourg's privacy regulator four years ago as a court sided with the
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance
UBS CEO says better early warning will help make banking safer
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti on Wednesday urged authorities to improve their ability to detect problems at banks as he sought to find common ground over efforts to overhaul the Swiss
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
Safran offers sale of North American unit to win EU okay on Collins deal, source says
French engine and aircraft equipment maker Safran has offered the sale of a business in North America which it agreed in December, as a remedy to address EU
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
State Dept denies deleting data on halted program tracking abducted Ukrainian children
The U.S.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Trump, Zelenskiy pledge in phone call to work for end to war in Ukraine
U.S.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US suspends some efforts to counter Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin
Several U.S. national security agencies have halted work on a coordinated effort to counter Russian sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks,
March 19, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US
Italy seeks EU response to U.S. tariffs, aims to prevent trade war
Italy will ask the European Union to prepare compensatory measures for sectors that could be impacted by U.S tariffs, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Wednesday, adding that he
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump speaks to Ukraine's Zelenskiy after Putin call
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he discussed Russian and Ukrainian requests and needs for a peace deal in an hour-long call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health
Chair of UK inquiry into nurse Letby murders rejects calls for a pause
The chair of British public inquiry examining how Lucy Letby was able to murder seven babies in her care on Wednesday rejected calls for her investigation to be paused until a
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance
HSBC in talks to sell German fund administration unit to BlackFin, Bloomberg News reports
HSBC Holdings is in advanced talks to sell its German fund administration business to private-equity firm BlackFin Capital Partners, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
Britain to look urgently at tightening private sales of firearms
Britain will urgently look at how to tighten regulations on the private sales of firearms, interior minister Yvette Cooper said on Wednesday, reacting after a 19-year-old was
March 19, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US
EU will take time to respond to Trump reciprocal tariffs, Irish PM says
The European Union will take "a bit of time" before it responds to the new reciprocal tariff rates U.S.
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Russian state has claimed assets worth $28.7 billion, prosecutor says
Russia has now transferred property worth 2.4 trillion roubles ($28.7 billion) to the state, Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov said on Wednesday.
March 19, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UN's Guterres condemns attack on UN personnel
The United Nations' Secretary-General condemned on Wednesday attacks on UN personnel and added in a statement from his spokesperson that all parties in Israel's attack on Gaza knew
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
JPMorgan says Russia unlikely to rejoin MSCI global indexes until after 2027
Russian stocks are likely to need more time to reenter the widely followed MSCI global equity indexes that the most optimistic scenario of two years from June, JPMorgan analysts
March 19, 2025
Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Ukraine bonds slide after air attack accusations with Russia
Ukraine's international government bonds pared steep losses on Wednesday after a "positive" call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr
March 19, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation as condition improves, Vatican says
Pope Francis is no longer using mechanical ventilation for help breathing at night and his doctors believe he will continue to improve, the Vatican said on
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU proposes joint defence push amid Russia fears and US worries
Europe should further boost military spending, pool resources on joint defence projects and buy more European arms, according to an EU blueprint
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|Technology
Google, Apple hit by EU regulatory crackdown
Google was hit with two charges of breaching landmark EU rules on Wednesday, while Apple was ordered to help rivals connect with its iPhones and iPads, as Europe's
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political
Serbia's PM Vucevic formally resigns, triggering 30-day deadline for new government
Serbia's parliament formally accepted the resignation of the Prime Minister Milos Vucevic on Wednesday, triggering a 30-day deadline for the formation of a new government or the
March 19, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Italian postal service sees surge in mail for Pope Francis, much sent from children
The Italian postal service has seen a huge increase in mail addressed to Pope Francis since his Feb. 14 hospitalization
March 19, 2025
Environment|Europe|Technology
Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millions
The central Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “fish doorbell” that lets viewers of an online livestream help fish in their springtime swim to shallow spawning grounds
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks, hours after Trump-Putin call
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks, hours after Trump-Putin call
March 19, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Vatican says Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves
Pope Francis’s condition has continued to improve and he no longer needs to use noninvasive mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
European steelmakers weigh in on EU Steel Action Plan
The European Commission announced on Wednesday an action plan to make Europe's ailing steel sector more competitive and to shield it from the impact of
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology
Thyssenkrupp can't guarantee $3.3 billion green steel site will be economical, CEO says
A planned 3-billion-euro ($3.3 billion) site Thyssenkrupp is building in Duisburg to make carbon-neutral steel could be stranded unless Germany ensures there's sufficient green
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
Apple ordered by EU antitrust regulators to open up to rivals
Apple was ordered by EU antitrust regulators on Wednesday to open up its closed ecosystem to rivals, with the latter spelling out details on how to go about it in
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine conduct large prisoner exchange after Putin-Trump call
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, both sides said on Wednesday, following a phone call between U.S.
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|Technology
Semiconductor firms call for EU Chips Act 2.0
Computer chip makers and semiconductor supply chain firms called on the European Commission to launch a follow up to the 2023 Chips Act on
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Political
Macron speeds up Rafale warplane orders as France invests in nuclear deterrence
President Emmanuel Macron said France would order
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
European shares extend gains to fourth session; all eyes on US Fed decision
European shares closed slightly higher on Wednesday, after logging gains in the previous session when Germany inched closer to plans for a massive
March 19, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets
Turkey's market turnaround stumbles as Erdogan rival detained
Two years of hard work to build international investor confidence in Turkey's economic turnaround story has been dealt a major setback by a long-feared detention of
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Europe's carmakers should steer clear of defence industry, Stellantis' Elkann says
The chairman of Stellantis said on Wednesday that Europe's automotive industry does not need to convert to defence production, while confirming
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|Technology
European Union lays out how Apple must open its tech up to competitors under bloc's digital rules
The European Union on Wednesday outlined that steps that Apple must take to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to work better with competing technologies
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World
Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained
Germany updated its travel advisory for the United States to emphasise that a visa or entry waiver does not guarantee entry for its citizens after several Germans were detained at
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons
The European Union has announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU summit mustn't give impression of seeking US decoupling, Berlin says
This week's European Union summit will discuss ways of strengthening Europe's ability to defend itself alone but try to avoid creating the impression Europe is distancing itself
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Serbia seeks sanctions waiver from US for oil company NIS, again
Serbian oil company NIS, majority-owned by Russian Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, has submitted a second request to the U.S. for a waiver of sanctions, the CEO of state gas company
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|Sports
Power, politics, and the Olympic prize: IOC race heats up on Greece's sunlit shores
By Ossian Shine PYLOS, Greece - The slow-burn race for the most powerful job in world sport roared into life on Wednesday, set against the dazzling backdrop of the Ionian Sea, where the seven
March 19, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political
Siemens CFO says political uncertainties weighing on customers decisions
Siemens is seeing some hesitancy among customers in the United States due to political uncertainties, Chief Financial Officer Ralf Thomas said on Wednesday, although he does not
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
French central bank says losses peaked in 2024, should ease here on out
France's central bank reported on Wednesday a fresh loss for 2024, but said the worst was behind it and a return to profit in the coming years was in sight.
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|US
Novartis scraps use of diverse panels for hires in US
Swiss drugmaker Novartis is ending its use of diverse panels for all of its hiring in the United States, the company told Reuters on Wednesday, citing
March 19, 2025
Education|Europe|Political
EU school teachers strike for equal rights and union protection
Around 400 teachers and students from EU schools in Brussels went on strike for half a day on Wednesday to protest against employment conditions for locally
March 19, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Swedish government lifts inflation outlook amid economic uncertainty
Sweden's right-wing government on Wednesday hiked its forecast for inflation this year and said it would monitor the development of price pressures as the economy slowly
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump to speak with Ukraine's Zelenskiy at 10 a.m. ET
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at 10:00 a.m. ET (1400 GMT) on Wednesday, a White House official confirmed.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|World
EU should fund Ukraine's access to satellite internet, Commission says
The European Union should fund Ukraine's access to space services that can be provided by EU-based commercial providers, the European Commission said in its white
March 19, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Putin wants Trump to formally recognise all land Russia has taken in Ukraine, Kommersant reports
President Vladimir Putin wants U.S.
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
CNN speaks to Russian philosopher referred to as ‘Putin’s brain’ on day of Trump-Putin call
Prominent Russian philosopher and political theorist Alexander Dugin has told CNN that he believes President Trump is closer ideologically to President Putin than to Washington’s Western allies. The Russian scholar has often been referred to as "Putin's brain" or "Putin's philosopher" and is considered by many to be the ideological architect of the Kremlin chief’s invasion of Ukraine. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen spoke to him in Moscow.
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes but no full Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full 30-day
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
EU proposes cutting steel imports by 15% as Trump tariffs bite
The European Union will tighten steel import quotas to reduce inflows by a further 15% from April, a senior EU official said on Wednesday, in a
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Putin advances strategic aims while ceding little to Trump
Vladimir Putin has edged closer to his goal of repairing Russia's relations with the United States and driving a wedge between the U.S. and Europe, while offering
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Slovak PM Fico rebuilds parliamentary majority, shoring up government
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico strengthened his hold over parliament on Wednesday, winning back more rebel lawmakers to fully restore a lost majority after disputes and defections had
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine
Russia’s illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine exactly 11 years ago on March 18, 2014, was quick and bloodless
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for a full ceasefire on
March 18, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
France to distribute ‘survival manual’ to prepare households for emergencies – including armed conflict
France to distribute ‘survival manual’ to prepare households for emergencies – including armed conflict
March 19, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
German foreign minister: Resumption of Gaza fighting threatens Arab peace efforts
A resumption of fighting in the war between Israel and Hamas threatens the peace efforts of Arab states, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Wednesday ahead of her
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Zelenskiy to speak with Trump on Wednesday, says US should monitor ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would speak to President Donald Trump on Wednesday and urged the United States to monitor a ceasefire between Ukraine and
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Deutsche Bank plans to cut 2,000 jobs with 'signficant' branch reduction
Deutsche Bank will cut the headcount of its retail bank by almost 2,000 people in 2025 with a "significant" reduction in the number of branches, Chief Executive Officer Christian
March 19, 2025
Europe|Science|Technology
European telescope studying the dark universe unveils new images of distant galaxies
A European space telescope launched to explore the dark universe has released a trove of new data on distant galaxies
March 19, 2025
Africa|Arts|Europe
A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show
A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|US|World
Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here's why
Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry are still a wise strategic choice
March 19, 2025
Asia|Business|Europe|Political
French foreign minister plans visit to China, says tariff-hit cognac lobby
France's foreign minister is planning a two-day visit to China on March 27 and 28, the head of cognac lobby group BNIC said on Wednesday, repeating calls for an easing of trade
March 19, 2025
Europe|Science|Technology
Euclid mission data release is step toward grand atlas of the cosmos
The European Space Agency has released its first tranche of data from the Euclid space telescope's mission to map the universe's large-scale structure in order to better
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
German regulator sets April deadline for any initial UniCredit-Commerzbank nod
A deadline for German antitrust authorities to give possible initial approval for Italy's UniCredit in taking a substantial stake in Germany's Commerzbank expires on April 14,
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Policy fog sidelines Fed
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets Like most of its central banking peers, the
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Protesters say Istanbul mayor detention is a blow to democracy
Protesters near Istanbul's main police headquarters on Wednesday said the detention of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival and the city's mayor
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's GDP grew up 0.7% in February y/y, economy ministry says
Ukraine's gross domestic product grew up 0.7% in February year on year, the country's economy ministry said on Wednesday.
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Allianz, BlackRock and T&D in consortium for Cinven's Viridium stake
A consortium that includes Allianz, BlackRock and T&D Holdings are investing in Viridium Group in a 3.5 billion euro ($3.82 billion) deal that will see the private equity company
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UN Commission says Russia's enforced disappearances of Ukrainians amount to crimes against humanity
Russia's "widespread and systematic" use of enforced disappearances and torture of Ukrainians during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine amount to crimes
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UniCredit CEO says Commerzbank decision could take even longer
UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday he may need to wait until 2027 before deciding whether to try and take over Commerzbank, as Germany's fiscal
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|US
Swiss drugmakers Novartis and Roche ditch some diversity programmes on US concerns
Swiss drugmaker Roche has abandoned global diverse workforce targets and compatriot Novartis is ending its use of diverse panels for U.S. hiring, the
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Bank of England's PRA sets out recognised exchange policy proposals
Britain's Prudential Regulation Authority on Wednesday proposed reforms to rules governing recognised exchanges, with a view to ensuring the continued safety and soundness of
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Hungary's president signs law banning Pride parade despite protests
Hungary's president has signed a law proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling party that will ban LGBTQ+ communities from holding their annual Pride march, defying
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Euro zone February inflation estimate reduced due to Germany revision
Euro zone inflation was lower last month than first estimated, mostly because of a revision in Germany, Eurostat said on Wednesday, easing concerns that unexpectedly strong price
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology
Exor lifts stake in Philips to 18.7%, SEC filing shows
Exor NV, the investment arm of Italy's Agnelli family, has increased its stake in health technology company Philips to 18.7%, a filing at the U.S.
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance
Axel Springer weighs sale of marketing business Awin, sources say
German media group Axel Springer is considering a sale of its affiliate marketing unit Awin, according to three people familiar with the matter
March 19, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as Buckingham Palace announces King Charles' visit
Pope Francis says in a letter to an Italian newspaper that his lengthy illness has made clearer to him the absurdity of war and the power of words to shape the truth and facts
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Putin clearly unwilling to make concessions, EU's Kallas says
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday that Moscow cannot be trusted, after a phone call between U.S.
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Nykredit secures 80% stake in Spar Nord Bank, plans takeover and delisting
Danish lender Nykredit said on Wednesday it has secured a stake of more than 80% in Spar Nord Bank following a $3.6 billion bid for its domestic rival last year, and aims to
March 19, 2025
Europe|Political|Sports
Olympics-IOC session opens in ancient Olympia as presidential election looms
The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ancient Games, on Tuesday that will culminate with the election of a new president
March 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Germany to release extra 3 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine, letter shows
Germany's outgoing government has agreed to release additional 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in military aid for Ukraine this year after lawmakers passed plans for
March 19, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World
Widespread license violations exposed as North Macedonia mourns nightclub fire victims
North Macedonia has shut down dozens of nightclubs following a fire in the eastern town of Kocani that killed 59 people
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
Europe's increased defence spending to prop up growth, ECB's Rehn says
Euro zone economic growth is already taking a hit from the Trump administration's trade war but the expected surge in defence spending at home could prop up growth, European
March 18, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Imamoglu, the detained Istanbul mayor seen as Erdogan’s key rival
Turkey detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday on charges such as graft and aiding a terrorist group, a step the main opposition party criticised as a "
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Volkswagen sells 360-million-euro Traton stake for 32.75 euros per share
Volkswagen said on Wednesday it sold a 2.2% stake in Traton for 360 million euros ($393 million) or 32.75 euros per share for better trading in shares of the commercial-vehicles
March 19, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Pfizer sells entire Haleon stake for $3.24 billion
Drugmaker Pfizer has sold its entire stake in Haleon for about 2.5 billion pounds ($3.24 billion) to institutional investors and the consumer healthcare firm at 385 pence per share, a
March 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Human Rights Watch condemns detention of Istanbul mayor Imamoglu
Human Rights Watch Turkey Director Emma Sinclair-Webb condemned the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and others from the Istanbul municipality on Wednesday, calling it a "
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Vonovia posts third year of losses for 2024 on writedowns as sector struggles
Germany's largest real estate group Vonovia on Wednesday posted a third consecutive annual loss for 2024, reporting further writedowns of its
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Barclays lifts STOXX 600 target as Germany boosts fiscal spending
Barclays raised its year-end target for Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index on Wednesday, as Germany's fiscal reform will raise long-term growth prospects for the region.
March 19, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Ukraine, Russia energy assets in focus after Trump-Putin call
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after their leaders agreed to a
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Central banks take the limelight, briefly
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Investors' attention looks set to switch, briefly, to monetary policy for the rest of the week, from its usual recent fixation
March 19, 2025
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
Trump administration halts program to track abducted Ukrainian children, lawmakers say
Democratic U.S. lawmakers will call on President Donald Trump's administration to restore a program that helps track thousands of Ukrainian children abducted
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ+ law bans Pride events and sparks protests
Hungary has passed a new anti-LGBTQ+ law that bans Pride events and allows authorities to use facial recognition software to identify those attending the festivities
March 18, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine can achieve just and lasting peace under Trump, says foreign minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday that Kyiv was not the obstacle for a peace deal with Russia and believes it can achieve just and lasting
March 18, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets
After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets
March 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US
ECB's de Guindos: Trump tariffs making monterary policy decisions harder
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy has made the European Central Bank's monetary policy decisions more difficult, its Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Monday.
March 17, 2025
Europe|World
Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, dies at age 105
John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain, has died at the age of 105
March 18, 2025
Arts|Environment|Europe
A bellowing deer and a roadside swan: British photo award shows surprising city wildlife
A bellowing deer and a roadside swan: British photo award shows surprising city wildlife
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UK pay rises fall back in line with inflation, Brightmine says
Pay increases granted by British employers have fallen back in line with inflation for the first time since October 2023, according to data from human resources data firm Brightmine
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
In tough global market, Bentley posts lowest revenue since 2020
Bentley on Wednesday posted its lowest annual revenue since the COVID pandemic struck in 2020 as the British luxury automaker faced a tough global market in 2024, but
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
Irish central bank trims growth forecasts, cites 'unprecedented' Trump threat
Ireland's economy is set to grow a little slower this year due to an "unprecedented" rise in global risks that may have a much larger impact on the foreign multinational-focused
March 18, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Leapmotor launches UK sales with two EV models
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor has started selling two electric vehicle models at Stellantis dealerships in Britain via its joint venture with the world's No. 4 automaker,
March 18, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|US|World
Radio Free Europe sues Trump administration over grant termination
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - the U.S.-funded news outlet set up to reach people under Communism during the Cold War - said on Tuesday it sued the
March 18, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Political|World
Grief-stricken town in North Macedonia prepares for burials as nightclub fire triggers protests
Authorities in North Macedonia are appealing for calm as protests have again been held across the country over the nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani that killed 59 people over the weekend
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK PM Starmer speaks to Ukraine's Zelenskiy on ceasefire talks progress
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday evening, discussing progress U.S.
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK PM Starmer spoke to Ukraine's Zelenskiy Tuesday
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday evening, a spokeswoman for Downing Street said.
March 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Tennis-PTPA files lawsuit against sport's governing bodies
The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) has filed a lawsuit against the sport's governing bodies, accusing them of anti-competitive practices and a
March 18, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance
Deutsche Bank to give DWS first look at private credit deals
Deutsche Bank will give its asset management arm preferred access to private credit deals it originates, the companies said on Tuesday, as the German institutions look for an edge
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine conflict
The White House says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in the Ukraine war
March 18, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Pfizer to sell entire Haleon stake
Pfizer will sell its remaining stake in British consumer healthcare group Haleon, the companies said on Tuesday.
March 18, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World
Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news
Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news
March 18, 2025
Environment|Europe|World
Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate homes. Couple missing in rising waters
Emergency services in southern Spain are searching for a married couple after flash floods swept away their vehicle as rising waters prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes
March 18, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe
Why everyone is talking about ‘Adolescence,’ the Netflix limited series that’s every parent’s nightmare
Why everyone is talking about ‘Adolescence,’ the Netflix limited series that’s every parent’s nightmare
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Germany's Scholz welcomes halt on Ukraine energy facility strikes as 'first step'
Germany's outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a ceasefire on attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure agreed by U.S.
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
Five charged in European Parliament Huawei bribery probe
The Belgian prosecutor's office said on Tuesday that it has charged five people in connection with a bribery investigation in the European Parliament allegedly linked to China's
March 18, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UN chief hails 'meaningful progress' in Cyprus talks
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday talks on the future of Cyprus had made progress for the first time in years, with both sides agreeing a series of
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Volkswagen to sell up to a 2.2% stake in Traton
Volkswagen intends to sell up to 11 million shares in commercial vehicle manufacturer Traton, the German carmaker said on Tuesday, representing up to a 2.2% stake worth about 391
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Putin agrees in Trump call to 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine on energy targets, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a proposal by U.S.
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Ukraine and Russia have conditions that could affect a ceasefire. What are they willing to concede?
A ceasefire in Russia’s 3-year-old war in Ukraine hinges on Moscow accepting the U.S. proposal of a 30-day pause in fighting as a confidence-building measure for both sides to hammer out a longer-term peace plan
March 17, 2025
Arts|Crime|Europe
Jury convicts thief who stole golden toilet from English palace
A thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace has been convicted along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-carat work of art valued at more than $6 million
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Stada reschedules IPO due to market volatility, sources say
German pharmaceuticals company Stada has postponed a planned initial public offering (IPO) in Frankfurt because of market volatility, two people familiar
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel
Air France-KLM in ongoing talks with Air Europa on potential stake, CEO says
Air France-KLM is in talks to take a stake in Spanish airline Air Europa and is looking to boost its existing holding in Scandinavian carrier SAS to
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Italy's Meloni cautions EU on US trade war, won't send troops to Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cautioned European partners on Tuesday against escalating a trade dispute with the United States through
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
French economy headed for meagre first half growth, INSEE says
France's economy will barely grow in the first half of the year as consumer spending struggles to offset the impact of weak business activity and government belt tightening, the
March 18, 2025
Election|Europe|Political
Polish presidential candidate takes flak for praising literary alter ego
A Polish presidential candidate faced accusations on Tuesday he took self-promotion too far, after local media reported he praised his own work as a historian in a 2018 interview in
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
Netherlands passes law targeting digital and diaspora espionage
The Dutch parliament on Tuesday approved a law criminalizing digital espionage and diaspora espionage, which refers to foreign powers attempting to influence communities in the
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political
Widely used drugs on US imports list from Europe
Widely used prescription medicines could get caught up in the Trump administration's tariff trade wars and EU retaliation.
March 18, 2025
Environment|Europe|World
Heavy rains hit Spain for third consecutive week, hundreds evacuated
Heavy rains hit Spain for a third week in a row on Tuesday, with at least two people missing and hundreds evacuated in the southern region of Andalusia, where several rivers had
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Stock Markets
European shares climb after German lower house passes fiscal reform bill
German equities closed higher on Tuesday, after the parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge, while investors awaited details from a call
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Europe must be included in Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskiy says
Europe should be included in Ukraine peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on his arrival in Helsinki on Tuesday, as U.S.
March 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political
German parliament passes debt rule reform, half-trillion euro fund
Germany's outgoing parliament on Tuesday passed a massive increase in government borrowing, including a sweeping change to the country's debt rules.
March 18, 2025
Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president
Istanbul University said on Tuesday it had annulled the degree of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival over irregularities, dealing a blow to the opposition days before
March 18, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive
The Turkish Cypriot leader said on Tuesday that talks in Geneva on Cyprus were positive, and that he hopes to open a new page on a sustainable future for the island.
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Hungary passes law to ban Pride march, triggering protest
Hungary's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities, triggering the blockade of a bridge in central Budapest in protest against the changes
March 18, 2025
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Travel
Air France renews first-class suite in battle for high-rollers
Air France on Tuesday unveiled a new first-class suite as it expands efforts to lure wealthy travellers from business jets and lend a 'French touch
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’
French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
EU debates ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after Trump orders staff cuts at US-funded media
The European Union is debating ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy media outlet over the weekend
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health|Political
Judge to hear arguments to pause inquiry into British killer nurse Letby
A judge looking into the murder of newborn babies by British nurse Lucy Letby said on Monday she would hear arguments why the inquiry should be paused, after requests from hospital
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia preparing for confrontation with Europe, EU's von der Leyen says
Russia is preparing itself for a confrontation with European democracies as the United States shifts its focus towards the Indo-Pacific region, European Commission head Ursula von
March 18, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
Mercedes-Benz takes stake in robotics maker Apptronik, tests robots in factories
Mercedes-Benz is trialling using humanoid robots made by U.S.-based company Apptronik for tasks such as moving components to the production line or carrying
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Germany's AAA rating could face pressure in longer run without growth boost, Fitch says
Germany's top AAA credit rating could face pressure in the longer run if a vast spending effort is not offset by consolidation measures, or doesn't lead to a lasting improvement in
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|US
German premium carmakers weigh price, production shifts to soften tariff blow
German premium carmakers exposed to U.S. import tariffs are weighing long-term strategies from
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Police evict hundreds of migrants squatting in Paris theatre for months
French police raided a theatre in central Paris at dawn on Tuesday, briefly using tear gas to evict more than 400 migrants who had been squatting
March 18, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology
Apple loses German antitrust fight, faces greater scrutiny
Apple lost its challenge at Germany's top civil court on Tuesday against its classification as a significant market power, a label which gives antitrust
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Siemens to cut 8% of jobs at struggling factory automation business
Siemens will cut 5,600 jobs at its Digital Industries business, the engineering company said on Tuesday, in the latest blow for German industry shaken by weak demand
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer
Germany's parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge on Tuesday, throwing off decades of fiscal conservatism in hopes of reviving
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|US
Big pharma fears best-selling drugs in crosshairs of US-EU tariff spat
Drugmakers are urging the Trump administration and European Union officials to exclude medical goods from expanding tariff wars, hoping to avert price spikes on top-
March 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending
Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin promises tough road back for Western businesses that 'slammed door defiantly' on Russia
Western companies that "slammed the door defiantly" when they left Russia will not be allowed to buy back the businesses they quit for small
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
German borrowing costs could hit 2008 levels on spending boost, BNP Paribas says
German 10-year borrowing costs could rise to 4%, their highest since 2008, in coming years as it massively increases its spending on defence and
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
UK to use police stations as prisons under emergency measure
Police cells will temporarily be used to hold prisoners in a stop-gap measure to cope with overcrowding in jails, the British government said on Tuesday.
March 18, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
UN agency warns of impact on migrants as US cuts force shutdowns
The U.N. migration agency said on Tuesday that unprecedented cuts in donor funding this year will force it to scale back or shut down projects around the world,
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Russia to revive privatisation drive with seven large stake sales
Russia's finance ministry on Tuesday said it intends to revive plans for privatisations of state assets and hopes to sell stakes in seven large
March 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Meloni questions wisdom of responding to U.S. tariffs with EU tariffs
The European Union needs to be pragmatic and seek common ground on tariffs with the United States to avert a trade war, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament on
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Three believed dead in Switzerland as plane from Denmark crashes
Three people are believed to have died when a plane originally from Denmark crashed on Monday evening in Switzerland, police from the eastern Swiss canton of Graubuenden said on
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Poland and Baltic nations plan to withdraw from landmine convention
NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia plan to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning anti-personnel landmines due to the
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Kremlin says Putin and Trump to speak between 1300 and 1500 GMT about Ukraine and bilateral ties
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will hold a phone call between 1300 and 1500 GMT on Tuesday to talk about settling the Ukraine conflict and normalising relations between
March 18, 2025
Economy|Election|Environment|Europe|Political
Germany's likely next leader wins parliament's backing for huge defense and infrastructure spending
Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers’ approval Tuesday for ambitious plans to loosen the nation’s strict debt rules for higher defense spending as doubts mount about the strength of the trans-Atlantic alliance, and to set up an enormous fund for investment in its creaking infrastructure
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?
Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World
AI is turbocharging organized crime, EU police agency warns
The European Union’s law enforcement agency is warning that artificial intelligence is turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies across the 27-nation bloc as it becomes intertwined with state-sponsored destabilization efforts
March 18, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US stocks stabilise as Europe keeps surging
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March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Europol warns of AI-driven crime threats
Organised crime gangs are turning to AI-powered scams and payment systems to target victims, allowing them to rapidly and more cheaply scale up operations globally and making them harder
March 18, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|US|World
UK PM updates Trump on efforts of 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has updated U.S.
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe
Climate group SBTi proposes new rules, holds line on carbon offsets
A leading assessor of company climate goals on Tuesday proposed new rules to better help companies set high-quality emissions-reduction plans,
March 18, 2025
Entertainment|Europe|Travel
Iron Maiden’s plane has been cut into pieces and put up for sale
Iron Maiden’s plane has been cut into pieces and put up for sale
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health
Hospital bosses say new evidence casts doubt on UK nurse Letby's baby murder convictions
A public inquiry examining how British nurse Lucy Letby was able to murder babies in her care should be suspended because new evidence casts real doubt on her
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
CME Group to launch European rapeseed oil futures
Financial markets operator CME Group said on Tuesday that it plans to launch cash-settled futures for European rapeseed oil next month, using an Argus Media index for Dutch prices.
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin tells Russian business not to count on fully free trade even if Western sanctions are eased
President Vladimir Putin told Russian business leaders on Tuesday not to count on fully free trade or movement of capital being restored in the event of Western sanctions on Russia
March 18, 2025
Arts|Europe|Political|World
An artist traces her choices under Putin’s Russia – from resistance to retreat to exile – one mural at a time
Graphic artist Victoria Lomasko’s journey highlights how censorship has intensified in Russia.
March 18, 2025
Africa|Europe|Political|World
Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation
Kenya is hosting the Netherlands king and queen for a state visit against the backdrop of allegations of human rights abuses in the East African country
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
German investor morale rises sharply in March as fiscal policy shift looms
German investor morale improved more than expected in March, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting an increase in its economic sentiment
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump is considering recognising Ukraine's Crimea as part of Russia, Semafor reports
The administration of U.S.
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Ukraine's top telco valued at over $2 billion as it goes ahead with US IPO
Ukraine's leading mobile operator Kyivstar is moving ahead with its planned U.S. listing, its parent VEON said on Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump's chaotic
March 18, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
XPeng sees better-than-expected quarterly revenue on new markets, cheaper SUVs
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng on Tuesday forecast first-quarter revenue above estimates, betting on the launch of its lower-priced G6 and G9 SUV models as well as its foray into
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Nicolai Tangen secures another term as Norway's wealth fund CEO
Nicolai Tangen has been appointed to a second term as CEO of Norway's vast sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management, the central bank said on Tuesday.
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Swiss lower 2025 growth forecast as global trade war looms
The Swiss government trimmed its economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 on Tuesday, citing global trade tensions, although it expects the country to avoid a
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Audi to cut 7,500 jobs as Germany’s auto industry struggles
Audi to cut 7,500 jobs as Germany’s auto industry struggles
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Swiss National Bank bought forex worth 1.2 billion francs in 2024
The Swiss National Bank bought foreign currency worth 1.2 billion Swiss francs ($1.36 billion) in 2024, the central bank said on Tuesday, dramatically reducing its interventions
March 18, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Political|Sports
Conor McGregor draws Irish leader’s ire after anti-immigration comments at White House
Conor McGregor draws Irish leader’s ire after anti-immigration comments at White House
March 18, 2025
Europe|Technology|Travel
France unveils ‘incredible’ new high-speed TGV trains with double-decker dining car
France unveils ‘incredible’ new high-speed TGV trains with double-decker dining car
March 18, 2025
Europe|Sports
Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era
Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
OSCE head urges Bosnia's leaders to respect constitutional order
SARAJEVO - The chairperson of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Elina Valtonen, on Tuesday urged rival leaders in Bosnia to respect constitutional order and engage in talks to
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Putin will talk to Trump on Tuesday by phone, Kremlin says
The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would talk to U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Tuesday.
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
SNB pushes for weaknesses in banks' capital regime to be addressed
Weaknesses in the capital regime for the Swiss banking sector still need to be addressed after the 2023 collapse of Credit Suisse, the Swiss National Bank said on Tuesday, backing
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
German home building permits rise in January for second month in row
Building permits for apartments in Germany rose 6.9% in January from a year earlier, statistics office data showed on Tuesday, a second consecutive month of increases after three
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Euro zone banks must get into habit of tapping ECB for cash, ECB argues
Euro zone banks need to get into the habit of tapping the European Central Banks for cash, preparing for the continued decline in excess liquidity in the banking system, two top
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
"Bull crash" drives biggest ever drop in US equity allocation - BofA
Allocation to U.S. stocks saw the biggest drop ever in March with concerns over stagflation, trade wars and end of U.S. exceptionalism driving a "bull crash" in sentiment, a survey
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
Despite her outrage, Le Pen risks a political ban that is increasingly common in France
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who in two weeks will learn her fate in an embezzlement trial, says prosecutors demanding she face an instant five-year
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|Sports
'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history
Only one Englishman who had a great Olympic career ever stood for the IOC presidency before Sebastian Coe
March 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
All eyes on Trump-Putin talk, and then on cenbank deluge
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A phone call between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is on markets' radar this morning as the U.S.
March 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Conor McGregor's White House immigration comments draw rebuke from Irish PM
Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor used a St.
March 17, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
The $300 billion question: What to do with Russia's frozen central bank money?
With U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv’s European allies are weighing whether to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets
March 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as efforts continue to end the war in Ukraine, a move that could represent a possible pivot point in the conflict and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy
March 17, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
King Charles praying that visit to see Pope will go ahead
Britain's King Charles is still hoping to see Pope Francis during a state visit to the Vatican and Italy next month, a Buckingham Palace source said on Tuesday, more than a month
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK, EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives
Britain and the European Union will ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives, as the EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, meets British foreign minister David Lammy and
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US
UK cabinet minister heads to Washington for trade, economy talks
Britain's business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds travels to Washington on Tuesday to meet his U.S. counterparts in the hope of strengthening economic ties, as President Donald
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|World
King Charles III plans to meet Pope Francis during Vatican state visit in April
King Charles III is scheduled to have an audience with Pope Francis during a state visit next month to the Vatican, suggesting the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work by then
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US
UK business minister Reynolds to visit Washington for trade talks
UK business minister Jonathan Reynolds will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S.
March 17, 2025
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|Travel|World
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis next month
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis next month
March 18, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours
The European Union and its partners have pledged 5.8 billion euros ($6.3 billion) for Syria and its neighbours, said the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday.
March 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war
U.S.
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Italy, Spain not ready to back EU plan to boost Ukraine military aid
Italy and Spain made clear on Monday they were not ready to back a European Union proposal to pledge up to 40 billion euros ($43.67 billion) in
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Gazprom swings to net loss of $12.9 billion under Russian standards in 2024, IFX reports
Russia's state-controlled gas giant Gazprom recorded a net loss of 1.076 trillion roubles ($12.89 billion) in 2024 under Russian accounting standards (RAS), Interfax news agency reported.
March 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Serb separatists push for own border police in Bosnian region
Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik announced a law on Monday to establish a border police force for his Serb-dominated region, after a top Bosnian court sought his
March 17, 2025
Business|Environment|Europe
Honda, Suzuki to join Tesla's CO2 emissions pool for 2025
Honda and Suzuki will pool carbon emissions with U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla in 2025 to comply with European Union rules, an EU filing showed on Monday.
March 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|World
Cyprus recovers seven bodies after migrant boat capsizes
The bodies of seven people were recovered off Cyprus on Monday after authorities mounted a search and rescue operation following the capsize of a boat carrying migrants, Cyprus's
March 17, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe
Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
China willing to work with UK in green development, Chinese vice premier says
China is willing to work with the United Kingdom to deepen cooperation in financial services, trade and investment, as well as green and low-carbon development, Ding Xuexiang,
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Volkswagen's Audi to cut 7,500 jobs in administration, development by 2029
Volkswagen's Audi will cut up to 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029 in areas like administration and development, the premium carmaker said on Monday, the latest German auto industry
March 17, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Allianz to sell 26% stakes in India joint ventures for $2.8 billion
The German insurer Allianz said on Monday that it was selling its 26% stake in two joint ventures with India's Bajaj Finserv to the Bajaj Group for around 2.6 billion euros ($2.84
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
European shares end higher on hopes of German reforms, Ukraine ceasefire
European shares closed higher for a second day on Monday, supported by energy and healthcare stocks, with the focus on Germany's debt reform plans and the
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Radio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help
EU powers said on Monday they would try to save Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - the U.S.-funded news outlet set up to reach people under communism during the
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Russian central bank expected to keep key rate on hold amid uncertainty: Reuters poll
The Russian central bank will keep its benchmark interest rate on hold at a board meeting on March 21, all 29 analysts who took part in a Reuters poll predicted
March 17, 2025
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Crowds pack Dublin's streets for national St. Patrick's Day parade
Hundreds of thousands of people have packed the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland’s national St. Patrick’s Day parade
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Safran offers remedies to win EU approval for Collins deal
French engine and aircraft equipment maker Safran has offered remedies in an attempt to secure EU antitrust approval for its $1.8 billion bid for Collins
March 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World
Crowds demand justice for 59 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire
Sporadic violence broke out in North Macedonia on Monday as thousands of people demanded justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub blaze and called
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
EU to look at import limits for aluminium sector, draft document shows
Concerns that the Trump administration’s metals tariffs could divert a wave of aluminium to Europe have prompted the European Commission to consider possible curbs
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Stellantis invests $41 million in Italy to make EV engine parts
Automaker Stellantis is investing 38 million euros ($41 million) in its Verrone plant in Northern Italy to manufacture parts for electric engines for its upcoming small-size models,
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK says a 'significant number' of nations ready to provide troops for Ukraine peace
A "significant number" of countries are willing to provide peacekeeping troops in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir
March 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Lithuania blames Russia for IKEA arson, notes store logo matches Ukraine's colours
Lithuanian prosecutors accused Russia's military intelligence on Monday of orchestrating an arson attack on an IKEA store in Vilnius in May, and suggested it may
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Defence firm QinetiQ warns of US, UK contract award delays, shares fall
British defence and security company QinetiQ warned on Monday of delays in short-term contracts being awarded in the U.S. and UK, where new policies are being implemented after changes in
March 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdict
A court in Georgia has handed another prison sentence to imprisoned former President Mikheil Saakashvili
March 17, 2025
Europe|Sports
Soccer match in France postponed after fans throw flares and start fire in stands
Soccer match in France postponed after fans throw flares and start fire in stands
March 17, 2025
Business|Europe|Sports
This small-town team in Sweden was a women’s soccer powerhouse. Then Europe’s big clubs took over
A transformation of women’s soccer in Europe is well under way
March 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political
Saakashvili, ex-president of Georgia, gets 4 1/2 years more in jail, Interpress reports
Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced on Monday to four-and-a-half more years in jail after being found guilty of illegally crossing the state border, Georgian
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves readies budget update
Britain's economy will grow more slowly than previously expected in 2025 and 2026 as global growth is hit by uncertainty, the OECD said on Monday, underscoring the challenge facing
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Kremlin says Trump funding cut for Radio Free Europe is a US internal matter
A decision by U.S.
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
UBS keeps CEO Ermotti's pay in check amid regulation tussle
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti's total pay was 14.9 million Swiss francs ($16.9 million) last year, with the bank keeping his remuneration in check as it navigates a tense
March 17, 2025
Business|Europe|Finance
UBS's auditor warns over bank's financial reporting controls
UBS's auditors have expressed an "adverse opinion" on the bank's internal controls over its financial reporting for 2024 after it
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Rapid euro zone house market recovery raises affordability concerns, ECB says
The euro zone housing market has already recovered from its recent slump and prices are likely to rise further, challenging affordability in a potentially unhealthy development,
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump says will speak with Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending Ukraine war
U.S.
March 17, 2025
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty
LVMH brand Loewe announces departure of creative director Jonathan Anderson
LVMH label Loewe said on Monday that creative director Jonathan Anderson was leaving the Spanish luxury house after 11 years in the role.
March 17, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political
US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns
The U.S.-European tariff conflict is jeopardising transatlantic business worth $9.5 trillion annually, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU warned on
March 17, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Watch tense Oval Office argument between Zelensky, Trump and Vance
President Donald Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky devolved into a shouting match, with the US president telling Ukraine’s leader “make a deal or we’re out” during an angry exchange about the nature of US support, and whether Zelensky had demonstrated enough gratitude.
March 26, 2025