Europe

UK and Germany join forces in push for lucrative sales of military jets and hardware

Berlin vows more pragmatic approach after years of tension between two countries over arms exports

At least two killed in ‘horrific’ Russian attack on Ukraine’s Dobropillia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as ‘simply horrific, stupid Russian terror’.

Merz agrees to close loophole exploited by Channel people smugglers

German chancellor will give law enforcement agencies more powers to prevent the storage of traffickers’ small boats and engines in his country

Starmer and Merz to sign UK–Germany treaty targeting smuggling gangs and boosting defence ties

Russia is facing a labor shortage

The Russian economy is set to need 10 million workers by 2030 – a challenge made more daunting as the country's demographic decline accelerates, worsened by the human losses from the war in Ukraine.

Fire engulfs main stage at Tomorrowland two days before festival

London’s Kew Gardens Will Renovate Iconic Glasshouses

The Palm House and the Waterlily House, two hulking greenhouses built in the Victorian Era, will close in 2027 for four years of major renovations.

Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park

The hip-hop star's killing has been linked to a local gangland conflict.

UK government secretly paid foreign YouTube stars for ‘propaganda’

Revealed: Media agency Zinc Network has contract to recruit social media influencers across Europe.

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect you

Pope Leo appeals to global leaders for ‘no more war’: Live

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: La Liga El Clasico – all you need to know

Al Jazeera takes a look at the fourth El Clasico of the season, and one that is set to be pivotal for the La Liga title.

Diver dies during salvage operation to recover Mike Lynch’s superyacht

The Dutch man, 39, had been working underwater in Sicily during operations to raise British tech tycoon’s vessel

Illinois Voting Record Shows Pope Voted Regularly, and in Both Parties’ Primaries

Pope Leo XIV voted in Democratic primaries in 2008 and 2010 and in three Republican primaries in the years that followed, state records show.

Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer dies aged 103

German-born activist who ‘gave our country the gift of reconciliation’ had been due to receive Germany’s highest award, the Grand Cross of Merit

Pope Leo XIV calls Church 'a beacon to illuminate dark nights' in first Mass

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Putin and Xi aim to ensure their interests continue to converge

The Chinese president is in Moscow to attend the May 9 military parade alongside his Russian counterpart. While Moscow engages in discussions with the Trump administration, Beijing focuses on strengthening its alliance with Russia.

Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow

Trump asked Ukraine's Zelensky earlier this month if he could strike Moscow and other Russian targets, the Financial Times reported.

UN rapporteur demands global action to stop Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Francesca Albanese addresses delegates from 30 countries to discuss ways nations can try to stop Israel’s offensive.

Wednesday Briefing: China’s Economy Grows Despite Tariffs

Plus, “Severance” picks up top Emmy nominations.

How Melania Trump emerged as one of Zelensky’s key allies

Two Britons found dead in Portuguese swimming pool

The deats of the men, aged 27 and 29, are not being treated as suspicious by police

Reeves pledges to extend purge of City red tape to rest of UK economy

Chancellor uses Mansion House speech to unveil what she claims is a big reduction in financial services regulation

Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter's Eyes to the World

July 15, 2025 • Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that's sometimes needed for something else. But every so often, the heirlooms or mementos that you find retain some value: if that's emotional value, it can be hard to part with them. If it's financial, that can make it easier, as Willem Marx hoped it would be with his childhood stamp collection in London.

Europe gives Iran deadline to contain nuclear programme or see sanctions reinstated

British court hands jail sentence to two men who chopped down iconic tree

The two men who, in 2023, felled a tree that stood next to the ancient Roman site of Hadrian's Wall for nearly 200 years, were both sentenced to four years and three months in jail.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.

Tuesday Briefing: More Weapons for Ukraine

Plus, why Hitchcock still scares us

Ukraine war latest: Trump promises huge weapons boost

Reeves dials up risk in UK financial services as she seeks to boost growth

Chancellor will use her Mansion House speech to propose major easing of regulation in City of London

Trump threatens Russia over Ukraine. Will it make a difference?

July 14, 2025 • President Trump has made some big shifts in U.S. policy on Russia's war with Ukraine lately.

Giorgia Meloni: ‘I’ve never let being a petite blonde stop me’

How did the controversial right-wing Italian PM become the most powerful woman in Europe?

EU warns of countermeasures after Trump threatens 30 percent tariffs

The 27-member bloc says Washington’s latest threats against its exports are ‘absolutely unacceptable’.

Europe urged to raise plight of Iran’s political prisoners in any future talks

France and four other EU states will test an app to protect children online

The EU Commission announced that Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and Spain are set to test an app aimed at preventing children from accessing harmful content online by checking users' ages.

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.

UniCredit attacks Italian government’s ‘illegitimate’ use of power over BPM bid

Milanese bank also accuses takeover target of disinformation campaign over its offer

Monday Briefing: America’s Brain Drain and the World

Plus, Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon.

CCTV: Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv assassination

Chelsea trounce PSG to lift FIFA Club World Cup

English Premier League side Chelsea beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in FIFA’s club showpiece final.

Macron boosts French defence spending to face Russian threat

On the eve of Bastille Day, the president said: ‘To be free in this world, we must be feared’

Trump tariffs: The British have not fared so badly after all

The United Kingdom had faced criticism for rushing to sign a trade deal with the US in early May.

Macron calls on EU to ‘defend European interests resolutely’ from Trump tariffs

Ukraine war: Trump to send weapons to Kyiv after Russia kills two

Liz Truss and hard-right group accused of scaremongering over Parthenon marbles

US sending special envoy after weapons deliveries resumed, says Ukraine

US envoy Keith Kellogg will travel to Kyiv early next week, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Brian Clarke, Stained-Glass Innovator, Is Dead at 71

Believing that the art form had to move from religious to secular settings, he designed installations in airports, corporate buildings, a country club and a marketplace.

In Belgium, the migration minister is advocating for 'the strictest policy ever implemented'

Anneleen Van Bossuyt has taken a hard line on migration and integration policy, while distancing herself from Vlaams Belang, the powerful far-right party in Flanders.

US has resumed military supplies to Ukraine, Zelensky says

It comes after US President Donald Trump announced a new deal to supply air defence systems via Nato.

Migrant deal will let France choose who it takes back

Border Force unions worry the arrangement will leave them stuck with ‘known rapists’ that French officials would never allow to return

Starmer-Macron deal on migrant returns valid for just a year, says French official

Tensions over where migrants rejected by Britain will end up could hamper implementation of agreement with Paris

Russia Intensifies Its Air War in Ukraine

July 11, 2025 • Russia ratcheted up air attacks by drones and missiles on Ukraine this week. The increase comes as President Trump has expressed frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's seeming unwillingness to enter talks to end the war. Trump indicated the U.S. would resume shipments of weapons to Ukraine that had previously been suspended. Our correspondent in Kyiv gives us the latest.

Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico from August 1

US president announces new levies on trading partners in letters posted to social media

The Tesla leaks: what it’s really like to work for Elon Musk

Oliver Moody reports on the whistleblowers who lifted the lid on the ‘cultlike hell’ of the electric car giant’s gigafactories — and the safety record it tried to keep secret

Trump’s 10% tariff on most UK goods ‘here to stay’, says Lord Mandelson

UK lawmakers urge Foreign Secretary Lammy to recognise Palestinian state

Labour MPs demand that London act now to halt ‘erasure and annexation’ of Palestinian land before it’s too late.

Macron calls on EU to 'defend European interests' in US tariff talks

Trump announced on Saturday that a 30% tariff hike for Mexico and the European Union will start on August 1. Emmanuel Macron called on the bloc to 'step up the preparation of credible countermeasures' if the two sides failed to reach an agreement by that day.

Ukraine war live: Trump to send weapons to Kyiv after Russia kills six

A Landscape of Death: What’s Left Where Ukraine Invaded Russia

When Ukraine turned a corner of Russia’s Kursk region into a battlefield, it set in motion some of the war’s fiercest fighting. Our photographer documented the aftermath.

The best exhibitions to see in London this weekend

The FT’s critics recommend the most compelling 2025 shows, including Emily Kam Kngwarray and Anselm Kiefer

Monday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

Edi Rama set to win record fourth term as PM in Albania elections

Stylist tells heist trial she feared Kardashian was being raped: Live

Germans' opinion of Israel has deteriorated

A study by the Bertelsmann Foundation, published on Friday, confirms a trend that predates October 7. Only 36% of respondents today express a positive opinion of Israel, which is 10 points less than in 2021.

Poland orders closure of Russian consulate over sabotage attack

Donald Tusk, the prime minister, said an investigation found that a devastating fire in a Warsaw shopping centre was orchestrated by Moscow

Protesters rally against Israel’s participation in Eurovision

Protesters in Basel condemned Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

Is suspending asylum requests the right way to curb immigration?

Athens warns it will now arrest people entering Greece without authorisation from North Africa.

Reeves puts reform of UK cash ISAs on hold following backlash

Chancellor had planned to cut the £20,000 annual tax-free savings allowance but now wants to consult with industry

U.K. and France Announce New Nuclear Defense Deal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain and President Emmanuel Macron of France strengthened the defense relationship between their two countries and announced a new agreement to address illegal migration.

US disappointed by Russia as Kyiv pounded by drones

Moët Hennessy whistleblower decries drinks firm’s ‘toxic culture’

Bullying and sexual harassment was said to have flourished at the French champagne firm, while one source described a ‘boys’ club’ mentality

Original Birkin bag sells for record €8.6m in Paris auction – video

UK and France strike a 'pilot deal' on migration as Macron wraps up state visit

Britain and France announced on Thursday a pilot deal to return some Channel-crossing migrants to France, part of a broader effort to curb dangerous small-boat journeys. The plan has drawn sharp criticism in the UK, with opponents calling it a betrayal of Brexit.

Swedish minister reveals teenage son linked to extremist groups

Forssell says he will not resign over the issue and that his son has severed all ties with the groups.

Thursday Briefing: Russia’s Record Drone Attack

Plus, the Bayeux Tapestry’s homecoming.

Another day, another US presidential fallout: Trump hits out at Putin

Trump announces new tariffs including for Iraq, Brazil and the Philippines

The White House has sent letters to more than 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.

UK and France to enable 'coordinated' nuclear deterrent

The declaration will be signed on Thursday, July 10, as President Emmanuel Macron wraps up his three-day state visit in the UK. It will state that the respective deterrents of both countries remain under national control 'but can be coordinated,' Paris and London said in an overnight statement.

Anglo-French talks over migration deal hanging in balance

UK and France vow to co-ordinate nuclear weapons for first time

Announcement marks increase in co-operation between allies amid growing threat from Russia

Marseille fires hit hillside immortalised in cubist masterpiece

Landscape that inspired Georges Braque and Paul Cézanne has been ruined in the blazes that have afflicted France’s second city

Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

The temporary measures come as Crete grapples with a 350% increase in arrivals compared to last year.

A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves

July 9, 2025 • Europe recently downgraded the protected status of wolves, sparking concern among conservationists who warn this may undo decades of progress and lead to the species becoming threatened again.

More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue

The city's mayor says the fire is "decreasing" but is still not completely under control.

More than 100 injured as wildfire reaches Marseilles

Dozens of residents were evacuated and others are being urged to stay indoors during a firefight described as ‘guerrilla warfare’

Wednesday Briefing: Rare Earths, Made in Europe?

Plus, Sweden’s secret to well-being.

Wildfires shut airport near Marseille in France

Wildfires near Marseille, France have forced the airport to close and injured nine firefighters.

How do criminal courts work without juries around the world?

US defendants can waive right to jury trial and in Germany jury trials were abolished in 1924

Spain's Costa Blanca bears the scars of a real estate frenzy

The region of Valencia in Spain suffered particularly from the real estate frenzy that led to the 2008 financial crisis. Between 2020 and 2021, the Basque photographer Markel Redondo explored this stretch of the Mediterranean coast, which is now rimmed with concrete. His photographs capture the scars that remain from a short-sighted vision of progress.

Why carmakers need to bring back buttons

Asian companies lead a reversal from touchscreen-dominated dashboards

Macron: Britain and France must shoulder burden of keeping Europe safe

Trump says U.S. will resume sending weapons to Ukraine after pausing last week

July 8, 2025 • With Russian attacks escalating, Ukraine is dependent on air defense systems and munitions supplied by western allies to protect Ukrainian cities.

Brigitte Macron: Who is the wife of French President?

Everyone is emotional, says Kremlin, after Trump calls Putin 'absolutely crazy'

Trump stepped up his criticism of the Russian president after a weekend of major drone and missile attacks on Ukraine.

What We Know About the Car-Ramming at the Liverpool Parade in England

Almost 50 people, including four children, were injured on Monday after a driver plowed into a crowd that had been celebrating Liverpool F.C.’s Premier League title.

Police arrest man after car hits pedestrians at Liverpool Football Club parade

Merseyside force says incident is not being treated as terrorism after Starmer describes scenes as ‘appalling’

British tourist, 60, dies after being found in Cyprus hotel pool

Swimmers found the unnamed man unresponsive in the water and tried to revive him

ECB's Lagarde slams Trump's 'terrible language' about the EU

The European Central Bank president criticized the US president over his claim that the bloc was formed to 'screw' the United States. Trump made the comments earlier this year as he threatened to hit the EU with hefty tariffs.

Four former Volkswagen managers convicted of fraud in ‘dieselgate’ trial

Volvo to cut 3,000 jobs amid trade uncertainty

The layoffs come days after US President Donald Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariff Threats

Plus, the beautiful chaos of Rio’s beaches.

Trump ramps up trade war with tariff blitz targeting 14 countries

Trump threatens to impose tariffs of 25-40 percent from August 1 unless countries make concessions on trade.

Ursula von der Leyen faces confidence vote as alliance tensions grow

Ursula von der Leyen will be questioned by MEPs over secret Covid texts and her bloc’s alliance with anti-immigration populists before a rare vote

Russia’s former transport minister dies from gunshot hours after sacking

News of Roman Starovoit’s death made public shortly after that of his sacking by Putin, but timeline is unconfirmed

Italy arrests alleged Chinese hacker after US issues warrant

Xu Zewei suspected of links to Beijing-backed group accused by Washington of stealing Covid-19 vaccine secrets

Macron makes state visit to UK in attempt to move past Brexit

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the United Kingdom on Tuesday, where he will meet with the royal family and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It is the first state visit by the leader of a member of the European Union since the Brexit crisis of 2020.

Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead

On Monday morning a presidential decree stated that Starovoit had been dismissed from his post.

Russian politician found dead hours after being sacked by Putin – live

Putin may be mocking Trump over Ukraine - but US president won’t act

Trump and Zelenskyy discuss Ukrainian air defence as Russian attacks mount

Call follows record drone assault that came after tense chat between US leader and Vladimir Putin

Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin

July 4, 2025 • Russian missiles and drones hammered Kyiv in an overnight attack, the largest aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital since the war began more than three years ago.

Chelsea and Barcelona fined by UEFA for financial rule breaches

Chelsea and Barca top a list of European teams fined by the continent’s governing body for breaches in financial rules.

Pro-Palestinian Activists Lose Appeal Against U.K. Government Ban

The decision means that the group called Palestine Action will be banned as a terrorist organization in Britain while its full legal challenge to the ban plays out.

Arrest warrant dropped against Bosnian Serb leader, wanted over accusations of 'attacking the constitutional order'

Milorad Dodik has been wanted since March by the Bosnian authorities for banning the central police and judiciary − a move deemed secessionist by prosecutors.

Why Germany’s border gambit threatens the EU’s asylum rule book

Friedrich Merz has been accused of rewriting Schengen rules and offloading tens of thousands of asylum seekers back into Poland

Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe

EU says it ‘favours a negotiated solution’ but is prepared for potential trade war with retaliatory duties

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump's truce bid

Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says.

‘Return of the losers’ as former French leaders plot comeback

A cohort of seventy-something ex-presidents, prime ministers and members of the cabinet have stepped back into the limelight

The Pilgrimage to Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Gig

Heavy metal fans crossed continents to converge on Birmingham, England, and throw devil horns in honor of the Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath.

India crushes England on final day of second Test at Edgbaston

Akash Deep took six wickets in the second innings as India levelled their five-match Test series against England 1-1.

Michael Rider evolves a winning formula in debut for Celine in Paris

The American designer balances a homage to the past with a nod to his own fashion story

EU locked in Trump trade talks as tariff deadline looms

Berlin explores €4bn subsidies for German heavy industry

Germany argues state aid will benefit Eurozone if bloc’s largest economy is revived

Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

The French Bishop Thibault Verny has been appointed to head the Vatican's child protection advisory commission. He has been praised for his experience of ensuring accountability 'for the serious failures of the church in France,' where an estimated 330,000 children were sexually abused over the past 70 years by church personnel.

Family and Liverpool players gather for funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva

Teammates arrived carrying wreaths as hundreds of mourners gathered in the streets to pay their respects.

Discontent cordiale: why Britain and France need each other more than ever

Macron will meet Starmer in a state visit to Britain this week — an encounter between floundering leaders who must find a way to work together

Seine Reopens for Public Swimming After More Than a Century

A year after the long-polluted River Seine was cleaned for the 2024 Paris Olympics, French officials opened multiple sites for locals to go swimming.

UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict

Nine-man PSG into Club World Cup semis with wild 2-0 win over Bayern Munich

PSG will face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in the semifinals after beating the German champions.

Fresh scandal hits Spain’s ruling party as official quits over sexual harassment claims

Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez to call snap election as latest resignation adds to corruption allegations

For the first time in Romania, a Romani person has been appointed minister

Petre-Florin Manole, a Social Democrat, has become minister of labor as part of the small group of new faces in the Romanian government sworn in on June 23, after six months of political crisis. At 41 years old, he is the first Romani person to hold a ministerial post in a country where the Romani minority still faces discrimination.

Germany’s AfD pledges to tone down its rowdiness in parliament

New code of conduct part of far-right group’s effort to improve reputation and broaden appeal with voters

Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Russia sent drones into Ukraine

July 5, 2025 • Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight, dashing hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.

Trump says Putin call ended in ‘no progress at all’ – Ukraine live

Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss pause to US weapons deliveries in call

Ukrainian president also expected to raise subject of future arms sales during planned talks on Friday

Football world mourns Diogo Jota following deadly car crash

The football world has paid tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.

'Europeans are more wary than ever of a hastily negotiated deal between Washington and Tehran'

With the US president saying he has 'nothing to offer' Iran and Tehran refusing to negotiate with Israel's main ally, the diplomatic outlook for a negotiated solution remains extremely uncertain, writes Le Monde's Philippe Ricard in his column.

Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine

Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, promoted to deputy head of the Russian Navy just a few months earlier, died in an apparent Ukrainian strike.

Novelist and husband on trial over gold looted from shipwreck

The American couple, in their eighties, are accused of selling gold bars plundered from an 18th century wreck. They claim the gold was a gift

Crete wildfire forces 5,000 to evacuate as Europe heatwave continues

Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds, with blazes also raging on mainland Greece and in other parts of Europe

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.

U.K. High Court slams MI5 over informant deception and lack of transparency

July 3, 2025 • A ruling by London's High Court cited the domestic intelligence agency's failure to explain why representatives had repeatedly misled U.K. courts about an informant accused of violence against women.

EU presses China over exports of rare earth elements and Ukraine war

Talks lay groundwork for a summit between EU and Chinese leaders in Beijing on July 24 and 25.

Pentagon reviews arms exports to allies as munition stockpiles reportedly drop

PKK accuses Turkish government of undermining disarmament effort

A senior leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party says elements within the Turkish government are trying to sabotage a historic disarmament process, which could risk derailing the group's pledge to lay down arms.

How Tourists Can Stay Cool During the European Heat Wave

As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.

Saving history one story at a time

July 2, 2025 • This summer marks 80 years since the end of World War II when Allied forces liberated Nazi-occupied Europe, and also began to discover the horrific scale of the Holocaust.

Ukraine summons top US diplomat after Washington halts some arms supplies

Reduction in weapons shipments makes Kyiv more vulnerable to Russia’s escalating attacks

‘It’s like Squid Game’: overheated opera singers faint on stage

Unions said stars were risking their lives for entertainment as Italy’s heatwave takes its toll on performers in helmets and heavy costumes

Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.

Four dead after record-breaking heatwave sweeps Europe

'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine

A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.

Rare weather phenomenon grips Portugal beach during heatwave

Gauff crashes out of Wimbledon, setting unwelcome record

French Open winner Coco Gauff becomes just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon.

Abolish ‘triple lock’ on UK pensions to prevent financial cliff-edge, says IFS

Millions of private sector workers will see sharp drop in living standards under current system, study finds

Hymn of Babylon pieced together using AI after 2,100 years

Lost classic of Mesopotamian literature has been reconstructed by scholars

Denmark Begins Drafting Women as Russian Threat Looms

The Nordic country for the first time has extended a lottery for compulsory military service to women in its latest move to expand its armed forces.

Italy limits outdoor work as heatwave breaks records across Europe

Macron and Putin discuss Ukraine ceasefire and Iran in first talks since 2022

The Elysée said that Emmanuel Macron stressed France's 'support for Ukraine's sovereignty,' and called for a ceasefire. According to the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin urged 'a solid and lasting settlement of the conflict.'

What is a heat dome? The system potentially causing heatwaves

Sánchez’s right-hand man held in prison on corruption charges

Santos Cerdán, former Socialist Party No 3, detained as part of investigation that threatens to topple Spain’s coalition

Fluminense into Club World Cup quarterfinals after stunning Inter Milan 2-0

The Brazilian side advance to face either Manchester City or Al Hilal in a football quarterfinal on Friday.

Cancer Curtailed U.K. Royal Family’s Exercise of ‘Soft Power’ Through Public Events

Members of the monarchy took part in fewer public engagements in the year leading to March, a sovereign grant report said, reflecting the illnesses of King Charles III and Catherine.

New UK government app to streamline access to public services

Initial rollout will be in ‘beta’ mode that connects to existing websites

Russia's Largest Bombardment of Ukraine

June 30, 2025 • Russia attacked Ukraine with over 500 drones and missiles over the weekend, it was the largest air assault since the Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine over three years ago. The barrage included targets in Western Ukraine, a region far from the front lines that doesn't often see bombardments. We get the latest from our correspondent in Kyiv.

'Putin wants to make Kyiv his dessert': Residents of Ukraine's capital grow anxious under Russian bombs

Although long considered the best-protected city in Ukraine, the capital has not been spared from a surge in bombardments now affecting the entire country.

Norway lottery operator apologises to 47,000 players over prize mixup

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

Dozens of the country's mainland regions are currently under the second-highest alert as the heatwave continues.

Temperatures reach dangerous highs as ‘heat domes’ hit Europe and US

Scientists say the atmospheric phenomena have almost tripled in strength and duration since 1950s

‘Jeff in Venice’: Bezos’s three-day wedding party gets under way

The Amazon owner’s nuptials with Lauren Sánchez are being held in five-star locations across the Italian city, with a slew of A-list celebrities in attendance

Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.

EU ready for trade deal with US but ‘all options on the table’, says von der Leyen

EU calls for Gaza ceasefire, stops short of taking action against Israel

Irish leader Michael Martin decries Europe’s inability to pressure Israel to stop ‘continuing slaughter of children’.

Trump admits Putin could invade more of Europe at Nato summit: live

Evita Sings for the People in London; Gangs in Peru Target Schools

June 26, 2025 • As part of a broader crime wave in Peru that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, gangs have begun targeting private schools in poorer neighborhoods for extortion. We hear how administrators and parents are dealing with the threats. And in London's West End, you don't need a ticket to witness the soaring signature song for the musical Evita. It is performed nightly in the street. We attend a recent performance.

Spain PM accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza as 65 more killed

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is now the most senior European leader to describe Israel's campaign in Gaza as a genocide, as rescuers reported Israeli forces killed at least 65 people on Thursday.

Centrifuges at Fordo ‘No Longer Operational,’ U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Head Says

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency said that there was “no escaping significant physical damage” after a U.S. strike on the Iranian facility.

Labour rebels await details of welfare concessions ahead of key vote

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall to set out changes to bill as Keir Starmer tries to reassert his authority

Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.

Ukraine latest: Russia launches largest air attack since start of war

Turkish police arrest more than 50 people before banned Istanbul Pride parade

Magazines caught using AI and fake writers for online stories

The publisher of the Belgian editions of Elle and Marie Claire removed articles and profiles it admits were created by AI

Wildfire risks as climate change fuels extreme heatwave in Southern Europe

The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F).

Russian Barrage of Drones and Missiles Hits Beyond Usual Ukraine Targets

The overnight attack was one of the largest on Ukraine and included strikes in the western part of the country, which is hit less often.

Dutch consumers wage war against Booking.com

The Dutch consumer association Consumentenbond has launched legal action aimed at helping travelers who booked through the Amsterdam-based platform since 2013 recover part of the margins the company has collected. The amount at stake: €1 billion.

Russia launches record aerial attack on Ukraine

June 29, 2025 • Russia launched the largest aerial assault on Ukraine overnight since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

Photos of celebrities who attended Jeff Bezos wedding in Venice

Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia

The major rally in Belgrade against Serbia's populist president, Aleksandar Vucic, was called to back a demand for an early parliamentary election, which Vucic and his party have repeatedly refused, accusing protesters of planning to spur violence on orders from abroad.

Germany wants to make the military cool, with the help of a techno tank commander

A TikTok tank commander is helping the German army show potential young recruits that army life is cool

Final party set to end Bezos-Sánchez wedding extravaganza in Venice

Kneecap Brings Pro-Palestinian Politics Back Onstage at Glastonbury

The band landed in trouble over anti-Israel statements, and a member faces a terrorism charge. But at Britain’s biggest music festival, tens of thousands cheered it.

‘No Bezos, no war’: Protesters flood Venice streets during wedding

Protesters in Venice denounce Bezos’ lavish wedding, citing over-tourism, high housing costs, and climate concerns.

Large crowd defies government ban to join Budapest Pride march

Hundreds of thousands risked steep fines to protest Viktor Orbán’s anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown

Budapest Pride draws huge crowds in defiance of Orban legal threats

Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.

Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride event in defiance of Hungary's ban

June 28, 2025 • Marchers gambled with potential police intervention and fines to participate in the annual Budapest Pride, which was outlawed by a law passed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing governing party.

Europe heatwave latest: Wildfires rip through Greece

Georgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition

Most of the leaders of Georgia's pro-Western opposition are now behind bars after months of political turmoil.

How Russia Sees Itself in the World

June 27, 2025 • Ever since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the majority of western countries have been working to marginalize Russia by imposing sanctions and moving away from dependence on Russian oil. This week NATO announced most member countries would dramatically increase defense spending, a move they said was meant to counter threats posed by Russia.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos exchange vows at ‘wedding of the century’

The Amazon owner’s nuptials are being held in five-star locations across the Italian city, with a slew of A-list celebrities in attendance

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Tie the Knot

The bride announced the marriage on Friday night in an Instagram post under the name Lauren Sánchez Bezos.

What’s behind the EU’s lack of action against Israel over Gaza?

European Union summit fails to act on trade agreement despite findings of human rights abuses. 

Amazon tycoon Bezos says 'I do' in Venice as activists line the canals urging to 'Tax Billionaires'

Environmental activists have also pointed to the carbon footprint of the mega yachts and dozens of private jets – at least 95 – bringing the rich and famous to the city for the over-the-top nuptials, attended by A-list stars like Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio, along with President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump.

Jeff in Venice: seven takeaways from the Bezos-Sánchez wedding

Germany moves to block any attempts to restart Nord Stream

Berlin considers strengthening investment screening powers to stop any future investors reactivating gas pipelines

Rediscovering the bygone charms of Büyükada

Trotsky’s ‘island of peace and forgetfulness’ is still beautifully lost in time

Bayesian superyacht hauled above surface by giant crane

The $40m vessel sank in 50 metres of water off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, in August last year

British superyacht resurfaces for first time since tragic sinking

32 nations but only one man matters - Nato's summit is all about Trump

Higher defence spending will top the agenda when members of the Western alliance gather in The Hague.

Putin Suggests Russia Could Take Another Ukrainian City

During an annual economic conference in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir Putin did not rule out his forces taking the Ukrainian city of Sumy.

Israel’s Gaza actions may breach EU-Israel human rights agreement: Report

An EU diplomatic service audit report, seen by news agencies, looked at Israel’s actions in Gaza and occupied West Bank.

European powers urge Iran to continue nuclear talks with US

EU, French, German and British foreign ministers held talks with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva on Friday.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive in Venice for divisive wedding

Why is NATO boosting defence spending and can Europe afford it?

In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.

Trump meets Zelensky as row breaks out over Nato’s Putin stance: live

UK to focus new trade strategy on boosting services exports

Trade minister Douglas Alexander says policy will also involve strengthening anti-dumping defences amid Trump’s tariff war

Wedding mystery surfaces as Bezos arrives in Venice

Town hall officials revealed­ the Amazon founder had not registered to marry in the city

Zelensky urges 'unity' with Trump and a trial for 'war criminal' Putin

The Ukrainian president, after signing an accord with the Council of Europe to set up a special tribunal to try top officials over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said: 'We need to show clearly aggression leads to punishment and we must make it happen together, all of Europe.'

Germany Rearms

June 25, 2025 • NATO is wrapping up it's meeting and most members are pledging to increase defense spending to counter threats posed by Russia. Among the countries expanding their military is Germany, which is aiming to field the largest army in the European Union with massive investment. Our correspondent in Berlin shows us how Germany plans to accomplish that goal.

NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump

President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'

Nato leaders meeting in The Hague say they have an "ironclad commitment to collective defence".

The country easing visa rules to entice people barred from US by Trump

Leaders gather in Hague as Nato chief Rutte says higher spending top priority

Nato leaders are set to commit to a big hike in defence spending and the Secretary General has said there is no alternative.

Dnipro church hit by Russian missile mid-service

A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro region killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 200 others.

Intel Report on Iran Upends Victory Lap Trump Was Hoping for at NATO

President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.

Most Britons view US as security threat after Trump’s election

Only Russia was perceived to be a greater threat, putting the US ahead of both Israel and Iran

Starmer to give missiles to Ukraine paid for with £70m interest on Russian assets

Napoleon admirer launches new party in bid for presidency

Dominique de Villepin has been accused of cheap tactics in seeking a left-wing ethnic minority and centrist vote to save a nation in decline

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 14 civilians as Zelenskyy travels to UK

June 24, 2025 • The attacks came as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began a visit to the United Kingdom, where he met privately with King Charles III.

The three lives of NATO, born from a gamble, now deemed obsolete by Trump

Created out of America's desire to protect Europe from communism, the North Atlantic Alliance underwent profound changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It expanded and took on new missions, though it never fully proved its effectiveness. Today, it faces fierce challenges from Donald Trump.

Ukraine-Russia latest: 11 killed in Dnipro before Zelensky meets Trump

Germany to boost defence spending at faster rate than France or UK

Berlin plans 70% increase in military spending to €162bn by 2029

Could this be the most significant Nato summit since the Cold War?

Europe braces for Trump's arrival at the Nato summit with difficult questions over Iran and defence, following the 5% defence spending target he's demanded of allies

Starmer and Zelensky announce agreement to strengthen military cooperation

The UK has been one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters since Russia invaded in early 2022, supplying multiple packages of military aid. The two countries will now share 'battlefield technology,' with 'data sets from Ukraine's front line set to be plugged into UK production lines,' a statement from Starmer's office said on Monday.

Canada and EU sign defence pact amid strained US relations and global instability

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner to be released early

An ex-employee of the German federal police paid an outstanding fine on behalf of the prime suspect in the girl’s disappearance, a magazine reported

Canada and E.U. Pull Together as America Pushes Them Away

The European Union and Canada struck a defense agreement on Monday, a step toward closer military cooperation as relations with the United States have soured.

Kyiv man survives ‘massive’ Russian air strike

Resident Valeriy Mankuta survived a Russian missile strike by climbing down a lightning rod to escape his damaged home.

Why some key Tehran allies have stayed out of the Israel-Iran conflict

Key players tangle at UNSC at ‘perilous turn’ of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Tensions soar at the UN as Iran and its allies condemn US military actions, while the US and Israel reject censure.

Provence puts full stop to gender-neutral language

The French region has banned publicly funded institutions from using inclusive terms with ‘median dots’

The Heritage Foundation, MAGA's missionaries, sets its sights on Europe

Since the beginning of his term, Donald Trump has been applying Project 2025, a 922-page bible written by the conservative think tank. Today, its president, Kevin Roberts, is looking across the Atlantic. On a visit to France, he met with leaders of far-right parties.

Spain secures opt-out from new Nato spending goal, says Sánchez

Premier had refused to increase military expenditure to 5% of GDP to placate Donald Trump

Recovered Mike Lynch superyacht transferred to Sicilian town

Ukraine still holds ground inside Russia's Kursk, commander says

Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky disputed Russian claims that Ukraine had been pushed out of Kursk.

Far-Right Party Tries to Expand Its Appeal in Germany’s West

To reach voters outside its Eastern heartlands, the AfD is putting a new gloss on its anti-immigrant message — while sticking with its agenda.

Putin declares ‘all of Ukraine is ours’ in latest blow to peace talks

Florence and the machine: Italy’s two-decade fight to fell a crane

Emotions run high as the crane looming over the Uffizi Gallery in Florence is finally pulled down after years of bureaucracy and political squabbling

The Netherlands returns 119 stolen sculptures to Nigeria

The Benin Bronzes were artefacts stolen during the UK’s imperial plunder of Benin, modern-day southern Nigeria.

Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed from jail

Siarhei Tsikhanouski, one of Belarus' most prominent opposition leaders, was pardoned and released from jail, along with 13 other political prisoners, according to the human rights NGO Viasna.

Nathan Silver, Who Chronicled a Vanished New York, Dies at 89

An architect, he wrote in his book “Lost New York” about the many buildings that were destroyed before passage of the city’s landmarks preservation law.

Lukashenko frees Belarusian opposition leader after meeting Trump envoy

Sergei Tsikhanouski was jailed for 18 years after challenging Alexander Lukashenko for the presidency

What caused the luxury Bayesian superyacht to sink?

How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened

Some receive threatening messages or phone-calls, others say their relatives are visited by authorities back home.

Canada imposes tariffs on steel and aluminium to curb imports

Ottawa takes anti-dumping measures on non-US shipments as it looks to protect jobs

UK says window for diplomacy exists with Iran

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met top US officials in Washington Thursday ahead of urgent nuclear talks with Iran, as European powers accelerate diplomatic efforts to halt a spiraling regional conflict and prevent military escalation.

France blocks move to include cousins in definition of ‘incest’

The French government is said to be concerned about igniting religious tensions despite nine in ten people backing the widened definition

Kim Woodburn, British TV’s No-Nonsense ‘Queen of Clean,’ Dies at 83

She was a blunt and bossy domestic dominatrix on the series “How Clean Is Your House?” honing a persona as the rudest woman on reality television.

Spain rejects NATO’s 5% defence spending hike as ‘counterproductive’

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez warns the spending hike would undermine EU efforts to build its own security and defence base.

Friday Briefing

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Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident - and peace in Ukraine feeling no closer

On Ukraine peace talks, the Kremlin has played for time through deflections and side-steps, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Trump’s peace talks ‘giving Putin more power’, Yulia Navalnaya says

Hamburg stabbings leave 18 people injured

Police say there is ‘concrete evidence’ that female suspect, 39, is mentally ill and rule out any political motivation for the knife attacks

Poland presidential debate puts Ukraine and Europe centre stage

Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist

Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.

Trump ‘not looking for deal’ as he threatens EU with 50% tariff

Bloc vows to ‘defend our interests’ in response to US president’s escalation

Germany: 12 people injured in knife attack at Hamburg train station

According to the German daily newspaper 'Bild,' several injured people had life-threatening injuries. Hamburg police said the suspect had been apprehended.

Eurostar passengers see dozens of train services cancelled or delayed

Secrets of the Bayesian will be retrieved by crane this weekend

Underwater drones detach mast from sunken yacht off Sicily and enable lift from seabed for inspection by investigators

U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants

The State Department is restarting the processing of visa applications from students and visiting scholars, but is screening for “hostility” toward the United States.

In the Donbas, firefighters operate under the constant threat of drones

As Russian forces intensify their assaults on Kostiantynivka in an effort to encircle this city in the Donbas, firefighters continue to respond − all while working under the permanent threat of drones.

Non-doms’ retreat hits London’s prime housing market

Cooling of interest from wealthy international buyers, say estate agents

Kneecap rapper in UK court on “terrorism” charge over flag

Hundreds of supporters gathered as a Kneecap member faced court over a “terrorism” charge for waving a Hezbollah flag.

After a night of terror in Kyiv, the search for dead goes on

A cruise missile slammed into an ordinary residential block early on Tuesday, likely travelling at about 500mph.

'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics

They are being launched from new sites and in new ways - out of reach of French police.

Blame game in Spain over power cut that left nation in the dark

Sara Aagesen, the energy minister, ruled out a cyberattack but pointed the finger at the national grid operator as well as privately run power plants

Spain reveals cause of blackout that left 80,000 stranded

Spain’s blackout probe faults both grid operator and utilities

Government investigation blames ‘poor planning’ by Red Eléctrica and power plants disconnecting ‘improperly’

UK votes to decriminalise abortion after prosecutions of some women

The amendment comes after police investigated more than 100 women, including some who had natural miscarriages.

EU lawmakers seek to end statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases

Parliamentarians gathered in Strasbourg on Tuesday to vote 599 to two to do away with time limits for victims to bring their abusers to justice.

North Korea Will Send 5,000 Workers to Russia, Kremlin Says

Thousands of North Korean laborers are already toiling in Russia. A new contingent is headed to the region where North Korean troops fought Ukraine.

Wes Streeting mixes with tech billionaires at Bilderberg summit

Britain’s health secretary, who wants to shake up the NHS, was tight lipped about his encounter with AI moguls at elite conference.

Tracking Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps and charts

A visual guide to the war

Can we reverse the obesity epidemic?

We look at why our waistlines are expanding at an alarming rate.

Trump’s negotiations with Putin mean preparing for a second cold war

Three men in court over ‘Russian plot to disrupt Ukraine aid

Russian-German dual citizens appear in a Munich court charged with planning arson attacks on infrastructure

In a First, a Story Collection Wins the International Booker Prize

Banu Mushtaq’s “Heart Lamp,” translated by Deepa Bhasthi, had received little notice in Britain or the United States before Tuesday. Now, it’s won the major award for translated fiction.

EU pledges emergency funding for Radio Free Europe after US cuts

The Trump administration had halted US grants to the Cold War-era broadcaster over accusations of liberal bias.

Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region

One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.

Defeated Romanian ultranationalist ‘will ask court to annul election’

Trump says it was a ‘mistake to kick Russia out of G7’ - latest

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

Hostility towards tourists in Spain grows as locals complain of being forced out of their own cities.

In the United Kingdom, the government has reversed course and is launching a national inquiry into 'grooming gangs'

After a damning audit by a senior civil servant, Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the networks of sexual predators who operated for decades in the United Kingdom would be subject to a public inquiry.

Trump signs executive order to implement US-UK trade deal

British carmakers and aerospace manufacturers poised to secure quick benefits, but steel producers await further details

Spanish PM fights for his political life over corruption allegations

Pedro Sanchez has come out fighting in a bid to remain in power after a record four-hour meeting with his party’s executive council

Louvre Staff’s Work Stoppage Shutters Museum for Hours

Visitors were left stranded outside in Paris on Monday after a monthly union meeting led to a wildcat strike over workplace conditions and crowding.

Doctors from Gaza say world doesn’t want to believe them

A group of doctors is pleading with EU leaders to pressure Israel to end its siege on Gaza.

Is Macron’s Greenland trip a warning to Trump or a ‘lame duck’ visit?

The French president appears determined to push back against US threats to annex the vast Danish territory but he is increasingly regarded as beleaguered

Tourist shatters ‘Van Gogh’ chair while posing for photos

As Trump Returns to G7, Rift With Allies Is Even Deeper

In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.

PSG dismantle Atletico Madrid 4-0 in impressive Club World Cup opener

Champions League winners PSG beat fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California in the US.

Britain’s MI6 spy agency promotes ‘Q’ to be first female head 

Appointment of Blaise Metreweli comes as agents grapple with competing threats

War in Ukraine: How FPV drones are transforming the battlefield

Le Monde has compiled dozens of verified videos from the front lines to document the decisive impact of these low-cost drones.

The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution

Dmitriy Kurashov is the first Russian soldier to stand trial in Ukraine over a battlefield execution.

Ukraine latest: Zelensky says Kyiv pushing back Putin’s forces in Sumy

On China, Leo XIV follows in the footsteps of Pope Francis

The new pontiff has implemented an agreement signed in 2018 between the Holy See and Beijing, though some Catholic factions have criticized it.

Marthe Cohn, a Wartime Jewish Nurse Who Spied for the French, Dies at 105

Fluent in German and passing as an Aryan, she once crossed into Germany, uncovered Nazi military secrets and nursed a wounded, and deceived, SS officer.

Russia returns 1,200 bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers

Moscow says Kyiv failed to return any prisoners in the latest exchange, as fighting continues on the ground.

How the talent of Paul Cézanne was written on the wall

The artist’s family home has reopened to the public after the restoration of recently uncovered fragments of murals he painted

Directors’ Deals: Howden’s new CFO buys £250,000-worth of shares

Demand for kitchens falls, but group increases its market share

Major music festival pulls out of Serbia after backing student protests

The organisers have blamed 'undemocratic pressures' after authorities cut off funding.

Britain Agrees to Open New Inquiry Into Child Sex Abuse

The prime minister has reversed his position on the need for a national investigation into the abuse scandal, after criticism by Elon Musk.

I witnessed the birth of an immortality cult — surely it can’t last?

The tech bros believe we are close to conquering death. Matt Rudd travels to the ‘superhuman summit’ in Stockholm to sample body scanners and bone broth

UK announces national inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ after pressure

Interest in the issue was pushed by far-right groups and Elon Musk and branded by critics as a racist dog whistle.

School killings leave stunned Austria and France searching for answers

Parents and governments are left reeling and at a loss how to protect schools from random, deadly violence.

UK moves jets to Middle East after Iran threat

Sir Keir Starmer says move is ‘contingency’ measure to support regional security

Philip Gordon, former Kamala Harris adviser: 'Netanyahu called Trump's bluff' by striking Iran

In an interview with Le Monde, Kamala Harris's former national security adviser criticizes the concept of 'peace through strength' that underpins current American foreign policy. He also acknowledges the Biden administration's mistakes, particularly in the war in Gaza.

Ukraine latest: Kyiv claims Russia has lost a million soldiers

Spanish PM Sánchez’s right-hand man ‘took kickbacks’

Santos Cerdán has allegedly admitted receiving kickbacks for rigging public contracts, according to an audio recording seized by police

Spanish PM sorry for corruption scandal as opposition demands resignation

Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure after an escalating corruption scandal brought down a senior colleague.

Rigmor Newman, Behind-the-Scenes Fixture of the Jazz World, Dies at 86

She was a concert promoter, a nightclub impresario and the producer of an award-winning 1992 film about the Nicholas Brothers dance duo.

Russia appoints General Sergei Surovikin as head of its military advisers in Algeria

The former commander of Russian operations on the Ukrainian front, who was a prominent member of the Wagner Group, has been assigned to the Russian embassy in Algiers in a bid to strengthen the Kremlin's 'military diplomacy' in North Africa.

UK financial regulators should copy Singapore model, say peers

British watchdogs are too slow and risk-averse, Lords committee states

Israel deports Gaza Freedom Flotilla activist to Germany

“I’m doing what my country, what my government is supposed to do. But Germany chooses to starve children.”

All we know about Austria’s worst mass shooting as 10 killed in school

Austria shooting suspect sent farewell video to mother moments before attack

The clip did not provide any clarity on the alleged gunman’s motive to kill ten at a school in Graz

Bomb attack plans found at Austria gunman's home

Police say they also found a non-functional pipe bomb and a "farewell letter" during a search.

The Real Fertility Crisis? Financial Security, a U.N. Report Says.

Policymakers in many countries assume that birthrates have fallen because people want fewer children, but a global study says financial insecurity is driving those decisions.

Can Real Madrid erase the memories of failed defences at Club World Cup?

The dethroned Spanish and European champions are the most successful Club World Cup side and joint favourites in 2025.

Tense standoff as a town in Northern Ireland braces for a third night of riots

Hundreds gathered on the streets armed with molotov cocktails, facing off against police armed with riot shields and backed by water cannons. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer earlier on Wednesday condemned the 'mindless violence.'

VodafoneThree plans to double UK broadband business after £16.5bn merger

Newly formed mobile market leader pledges to create thousands of jobs and urges rivals to upgrade networks

European Defence Fund millions benefiting Israeli state-owned drone manufacturer

A European subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries is currently involved in 15 EU defence projects, including a multi-million euro drone development programme co-funded by European governments.

State secrecy on trial

Why is Hilary Benn obstructing the truth about a murder three decades ago?

Majorca removes 1,700 sun loungers from beaches after protests

Austrians hold minute's silence and vigil for school shooting victims

Thousands gathered in Graz hours after the deadliest gun attack in the country's recent history.

Austria in shock after school shooting leaves 11 dead

The suspect, a 21-year-old former student, was among those dead in Graz

Billy Boston, Trailblazing Rugby Player, Is Knighted

Boston, who finished his career with a British record of 571 tries, was honored Tuesday in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Elon Musk's father, a guest of honor in Moscow, praises Vladimir Putin and blames his son for falling out with Donald Trump

Errol Musk attended Future Forum 2050 organized by an Orthodox conservative tycoon and an ultranationalist ideologue. Contrasting 'Russian values' with the 'moral confusion' of the West, he attributed his son's recent dispute with the US president to 'stress' and fatigue.

US and Switzerland end stalemate over client information

Agreement lifts blockade on approvals of new Swiss investment advisers to pursue American wealth management

Frivolous Google copyright claims ‘censor’ Investigate Europe gambling exposé

An investigation into blacklisted online casinos has been the target of bogus infringement claims sent to Google by unnamed actors. European lawmakers are asking for journalistic work to be better protected and for a Europe-wide crackdown on unlicensed gambling.

Al Jazeera journalist arrives in Paris after Israel deportation

Al Jazeera journalist Omar Faiad arrived in Paris after being deported by Israel for being aboard the ‘Madleen’.

Ukraine latest: Kyiv destroys military helicopter in long-range strike

Russia cuts interest rates from two-decade high as economy cools

The Russian central bank lowered its key interest rate for the first time since 2022 as inflation 'pressures' were 'continuing to decline.'

French have an appetite for cut-price dinners in divisive trend

Dozens queued up for one of two main courses on offer at the 6.90 restaurant: sausage and mashed potatoes, or vegetable ­lasagne, which both cost €6.90

'Massive' Russian strike days after air base attacks

Five people are killed in a drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, officials say.

Jillian Sackler, Philanthropist Who Defended Husband’s Legacy, Dies at 84

Though the Sackler name was tarnished over Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis, Arthur Sackler’s should not be, she insisted; a company founder, he died well before the trouble began.

European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges

EU affirms its unwavering support for the ICC, denouncing US sanctions as a threat to judicial independence and justice.

Switzerland proposes forcing UBS to add $26bn in capital

‘Too big to fail’ reforms come after bank’s rescue of main rival Credit Suisse

EU agrees to increase flight delay times before passengers get compensation

Travellers on short-haul flights would have to be delayed by four hours or more to get payout under new plan

Eurostar plans trains to Germany and Switzerland in next decade

Plans would add to existing services to France and Amsterdam

Frederick Forsyth, former spy and Day of the Jackal author, dies aged 86

Approached by Britain’s MI6 while reporting on Nigeria’s Biafra War, he mined his experiences for literary inspiration.

NATO Chief Urges Members to Spend Far More on Military

“Learn to speak Russian,” the secretary-general of the alliance warned nations unwilling to make politically unpopular budget decisions.

US accuses Russian crypto entrepreneur of money laundering and sanctions evasion

Founder of payments group said to have operated ‘a covert pipeline for dirty money’

Kursk's 'victory parade' highlights the region caught between normalization and disillusion

Life has returned to normal in the capital of the Russian region that was partially occupied by Ukrainian troops in August 2024 and has since been retaken. Yet, far from the Kremlin's triumphant rhetoric, residents tell a more complex story.

Ukraine latest: Kyiv ‘damages more fighter jets in nighttime raid’

Families of missing Ukrainians gather as prisoner exchange begins

The prisoners of war being exchanged are wounded or under 25 years old, President Zelensky says.

Madleen tracker: Greta Thunberg’s aid boat to Gaza boarded by Israel

Portugal beat Germany 2-1 in Nations League semifinal – updates

All our updates, including post-match reaction and interviews, as Cristiano Ronaldo sends Portugal through to the final.

What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting

Trade, Ukraine and defence issues are likely to dominate the Oval Office meeting between Trump and Merz.

Kremlin and Trump aides raise nuclear war fears after Ukraine drone strike

Putin Intends to Respond to Ukraine Strikes on Russian Bombers, Trump Says

President Trump spoke with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia amid escalating attacks between Russia and Ukraine, even as their officials have been engaged in direct talks.

Pope Leo and Putin hold 'constructive' call on Ukraine war, says Kremlin

On Wednesday, Putin thanked Leo for 'his willingness to contribute to a settlement' of the conflict, the Kremlin said. The afternoon phone call was the first between the US-born pope and Putin since Leo became head of the world's Catholics last month. After taking office, the pontiff offered to mediate between leaders of countries at war.

Putin planning to retaliate for Ukraine drone attack, says Trump

US president says after call with Russian counterpart that Moscow is not ready for ‘immediate peace’ with Kyiv

A-ha singer Morten Harket reveals he has Parkinson’s disease

Synth-pop star, 65, announced his diagnosis on the band’s website and disclosed that he has had several brain surgeries

Blair and Major reassured Russia about Nato expansion

Two British prime ministers recognised Moscow’s fears over Nato expanding in eastern Europe – a major cause of the Ukraine war – files show.

Zelensky says Russia is ‘ignoring all peace proposals’

Portugal beat Spain in penalty shootout to win second Nations League crown

Ruben Neves scores winning penalty kick as Portugal defeat Spain 5-3 in a shootout to win the Nations League title.

Alcaraz stuns Sinner in extraordinary French Open final

Carlos Alcaraz recovers from two sets down - saving three championship points - to beat Jannik Sinner in an incredible French Open men's final.

Only talking Italian will do on Venice market stalls

Critics have branded the move racist but councillors insist it is needed to save struggling markets from closure amid chronic population decline

Italy votes on speeding up citizenship for foreigners

Referendum seeks to shorten residency requirement for citizenship, but may not reach required turnout

Russia claims to be pushing into Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time

Russia said on Sunday that it was moving into Ukraine's eastern industrial Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time – a significant territorial escalation amid stalled peace talks.

Ukraine Says It Has Stepped Up Its Drone Game, Again

The Ukrainian military says its new weapon system, which launches antiaircraft missiles from a remote-controlled speedboat, has brought down two Russian jet fighters.

Biggest drone strike hits Ukraine's second city

Russia hits Kharkiv with a wave of air strikes, killing four people and injuring nearly 60, officials say.

Ukraine latest: Putin hits Kharkiv with second round of deadly strikes

What two days in Calais taught me about our broken migration system

The situation is miserable for refugees and a disaster for the West. Heartless as it sounds, we must change the legal framework and put an end to this

Photos: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

The annual festival follows the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates sacrifice and submission to God.

Russia Strikes Kharkiv Twice in Same Day, Ukraine Says

Kharkiv’s mayor described Russia’s first strike, an overnight swarm of drones, bombs and missiles, as the “most powerful attack” on the city since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations over delaying POW swap

This hold-up to an exchange that both sides said would take place this weekend came hours Moscow's army launched a barrage of missiles, drones and bombs across Ukraine.

European small-caps outshine US rivals as investors bet on growth revival

Transatlantic gap in stock performance this year is particularly wide in smaller stocks

France honours veterans on 81st anniversary of D-Day

Thousands gathered in Normandy for the 81st D-Day anniversary, honouring the WWII invasion.

Inside TikTok town: vast data centre sparks Chinese spying fears

The new centre promises investment and jobs for Finland’s small city of Kouvola, but poses a political headache for Helsinki

Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.

Pro-EU centrist wins Romanian presidency in stunning reversal

Bucharest mayor Nicuşor Dan defeats far-right frontrunner George Simion in second-round vote

Ukraine latest: Starmer and Trump talk sanctions ahead of Putin call

Centrist Nicuşor Dan on course to win Romanian election with 99% of votes counted

Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun ahead of nationalist George Simion

Dan gained more than 54% of the vote, while Trump admirer Simion secured close to 46%, according to nearly complete results.

In Upset, Centrist Wins Romania’s Presidential Election

Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, defeated George Simion, a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner.

Madeleine McCann live: Animal bones among findings as police hunt ends

Netherlands still backs Israeli F-35 ‘supply chain of death’: Report

Maersk ships between the US and Israel carrying F-35 components are routed through Rotterdam, a grassroots group claims.

Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts, Citing Hezbollah Drone Workshops

The airstrikes on the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, were some of the heaviest since a U.S.-brokered cease-fire came into effect in November.

Convention on human rights must adapt, says Council of Europe head

Alain Berset acknowledged growing criticism of the 75-year-old treaty, but said any changes must also respect ‘our core values’

Elon Musk says Donald Trump should be impeached — as it happened

The spat between the Tesla owner and the president exploded after Musk suggested Trump was mentioned in the Epstein files

EU hit by surge in steel imports as US tariffs divert shipments

Industry calls for Brussels to take urgent action with deliveries of some products increasing by more than 1,000 per cent

ECB cuts interest rates to 2% as Eurozone struggles to regain momentum

With inflation easing and growth stagnating, the central bank delivers its eighth consecutive cut amid rising trade tensions.

Turkey earthquake: Girl died after ‘intense fear sparked panic attack’

UEFA Nations League: All to know ahead of the Portugal-Germany semifinal

Host nation Germany face Portugal with Ronaldo and Fernandes set to start in first semifinal of UEFA Nations League.

Pornhub pulls out of France over age verification law

It's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU.

Macron and Meloni, at Rome meeting, 'aim to strengthen common commitment' between France and Italy

Emmanuel Macron, France's centrist president, and Giorgia Meloni, Italy's far-right prime minister, held three hours of talks followed by dinner on Tuesday to discuss topics such as the Ukraine war and Trump's sweeping tariffs.

Reeves to back Manchester-Liverpool rail link in transport spending boost

Chancellor lines up £113bn infrastructure investment package as part of next week’s government spending review

After Dutch Government Collapses, Wilders Eyes Prime Minister Run

The Netherlands’ first far-right government fell after the populist leader Geert Wilders withdrew his party after a dispute about migration policy.

Dijon squanders millions on claim to be capital of French cuisine

The city’s food theme park is struggling to establish itself as rivals battle for the title

Austrian newspaper cuts ties with writer over Clint Eastwood ‘exclusive’

Mount Etna eruption was the most powerful in four years: Live

Clint Eastwood calls viral interview a fabrication: ‘Entirely phony’

German court deems asylum seekers’ rejection at border to be ‘illegal’

Ruling could undermine central part of Friedrich Merz’s plan to cut immigration but government says it will stay the course

Ukraine Says It Unleashed 117 Drones in Attack on Russia: What to Know

The strike set several aircraft on fire, video showed, and dealt a symbolic blow to Moscow’s relentless bombing campaign.

Poland votes to lock its leaders in a constitutional cage match

Karol Nawrocki’s election allows the hard right to undermine Donald Tusk’s agenda at every turn. Europe will watch anxiously as they slug it out

Nawrocki's narrow victory in Poland undermines PM Tusk's efforts to strengthen Europe

Elected president with nearly 51% of the vote, the nationalist conservative candidate will now have all the tools to paralyze the liberal, pro-European Union government, whose downfall he has promised.

German court rules asylum seekers unlawfully expelled at Polish border

Judges say Berlin broke EU law by refusing Somali asylum seekers entry.

Poland's conservative president-elect to be tough opponent for PM

Karol Nawrocki's new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election.

Nationalist candidate Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

Historian comes from behind to defeat centre-right rival Rafał Trzaskowski in win for Maga movement abroad

Right-wing populist beats Tusk ally in Polish presidential election

Karol Nawrocki wins by a narrow margin, signalling a potential shift towards nationalism, with turnout at a record 71.7%

Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky claims the operation is Ukraine's biggest long-range attack of the war so far.

Poland: Karol Nawrocki wins presidential election runoff in blow to Donald Tusk’s government

Ukraine Strikes Russian Air Bases in Large-Scale Drone Attack

Ukraine launched one of its broadest assaults of the war against air bases inside Russia, targeting sites from eastern Siberia to Russia’s western border.

Ukraine war: Zelensky says Russian planes destroyed in drone attack

Ukraine claims it damaged $7 billion worth of Russian aircraft

The long-planned operation came at a delicate moment three years into Russia's invasion, just one day before a second round of planned peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul.

Aid ship aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza sets sail from Italy

The 12-person crew, which includes climate activist Greta Thunberg, expects to take seven days to reach Gaza.

Meet Poland’s new president: hooligan ‘pimp’ or political martyr?

Karol Nawrocki has more background in boxing than in politics but won with 50.9 per cent of the vote on Sunday

Ukraine war: Seven dead in multiple bridge collapses across Russia

Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine

Three Ukrainians describe everyday life and the risks of defying Russian occupation.

At least 81 arrested in Paris as fans celebrate PSG’s Champions League victory

PSG beat Inter Milan by record margin to lift Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich – a record winning margin in the Champions League final.

Thousands march in Rome against security clampdown law

A new security law passed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni increases sentences for certain acts including protests and strengthens protections for police officers accused of violence.

How Britain’s colonial cover-ups continued in Northern Ireland

A new book, Decades of Deceit, pierces the veil of official secrecy around one of the darkest episodes of the Troubles.

Turkey detains five mayors in latest crackdown on opposition

Police raid municipal offices and charge dozens of officials with corruption

In Poland, Presidential Hopefuls Battle for Young Voters Who Don’t Like Them

A runoff election on Sunday pits a centrist against a nationalist who represent mainstream parties. The outcome is unclear given that many under 30 prefer candidates on the political fringes.

Haribo recalls sweets after family falls ill from cannabis-laced candy

How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine

Data shows that Russian fossil fuel revenues are three times higher than aid allocated to Ukraine.

Cigarette-loving France bans smoking on beaches and parks

A ban applying to outdoor spaces where there could be children takes effect in July as the country moves towards being tobacco free by 2032

Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter says she believes online pornography played role in rape case

Romania's far right takes aim at France

Pro-European candidate Nicusor Dan won Romania's presidential election on May 18, but his nationalist opponent, George Simion, rejected the result and accused France of interference and manipulation. He repeated the same arguments Romanian authorities had used in December 2024 to annul the initial vote, accusations that had previously targeted Russia.

Top Kinahan drug cartel sidekick extradited to Ireland from UAE

Pressure rises on organisation’s boss Daniel Kinahan, who remains in Dubai, as Sean McGovern is charged in Dublin

New U.S. Envoy Makes First and Symbolic Trip to Syria

Thomas Barrack raised the American flag over the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Damascus, amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to improve ties.

Russia says no Ukraine response on proposal for more Istanbul talks

Ukrainian official urges Moscow to share its plan before any talks, as Turkiye’s Erdogan calls for dialogue.

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of sabotaging talks

Étienne-Émile Baulieu, French scientist who invented abortion pill, dies aged 98

Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks

Russia says it is sending its negotiators to Turkey for a second round of ceasefire talks on 2 June.

In Poland, the grip of the anti-European far right weighs on the presidential election

Ultraconservative and populist parties unexpected surge in the first round of the Polish presidential election on May 18, especially among young voters, revealed a waning of the traditional polarization in Polish political life.

PSG and Inter Milan look ahead to Champions League final showdown

Champions League trophy has been out of reach for PSG. That could change in Saturday’s final against Inter Milan.

Macron Says Israel Can’t Have ‘Free Pass’ in Gaza

A series of exchanges marked a new low point in the relationship between France and Israel, which accused the French president of “a crusade against the Jewish state.”

Ukraine to miss payment on GDP-linked debt

Default will not have wider implications for country’s bonds

Tenerife calls emergency meeting after ‘inhumane’ crush at airport

British tourists had to lift their children to let them breathe in the passport hall

Trump adviser urges UK to embrace US economic model

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Trump adviser says UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism.’ A leading adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has expressed the UK should align itself with the US “free enterprise” economic model instead

French charities turn to UK philanthropists as the state retreats at home

‘We are where the US was 100 years ago and where the UK was 50 years ago,’ says one fundraiser in France

Exiled from Harvard? Study here, Germany says

The Trump administration’s attempt to stop the university enrolling foreign students provides an opportunity for a brain drain to Europe

Wednesday Briefing: Chaos at a Gaza Aid Site

Plus, climbing Mount Everest with a performance enhancer.

French MPs back law to allow assisted dying

The proposals still have to go before the upper house and supporters hope it will become law by 2027.

France latest country to vote on assisted dying measures

Trump takes fresh jabs at Putin: 'He has gone absolutely CRAZY!'

President Trump warned Vladimir Putin that he was 'playing with fire' and is weighing new sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine war.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal signs new six-year contract

Global football giants Barcelona have announced a new six-year deal with 17-year-old Spanish international Lamine Yamal.

Trump indicates ‘positive’ progress in US-EU trade talks

German chancellor promises to help Ukraine produce long-range weapons

Friedrich Merz said earlier there were "no longer" any range restrictions on weapons supplied by Kyiv's Western allies.

UK’s high-tech warfare operations to be unified in defence shake-up

Reorganisation of cyber and electronic military units will be crucial part of government’s strategic review

Glacier Collapse in the Swiss Alps Destroys Most of a Village

At least one person was missing after a landslide wiped out 90 percent of Blatten, which was home to roughly 300 residents who were evacuated on May 19.

Far-right Chega party becomes main opposition in Portugal’s parliament

Person missing in Swiss landslide covering majority of village

A glacier’s collapse has devastated 90 per cent of Blatten as one person remains unaccounted for despite the area being evacuated in advance

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking

The rabid misogynist and social media influencer Andrew Tate faces 10 charges in the UK, including rape, relating to three women. His brother has been accused of 11 similar charges against one woman. Both men have denied all charges against them.

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face UK rape and trafficking charges

Latest charges come as self-styled ‘misogynist’ brothers face separate human trafficking case in Romania.

Germany to fund long-range weapons in Ukraine, says Merz

France impounds UK fishing boat in ‘tit-for-tat measure’

The British boat, known as the Lady T, could be seized for entering France’s exclusive maritime zone

Trump calls Putin ‘crazy’ after record air attack on Ukraine

In rare rebuke, US president says attempt to conquer all of Ukraine will lead to ‘downfall of Russia’

Trump warns attempts to conquer all of Ukraine will lead to ‘downfall’ of Russia

Zelensky says 'US silence' over Russian attacks encourages Putin

At least 12 people were reported killed in Ukraine, with 13 regions hit by Russian air strikes.

Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy

Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.

Trump ‘not happy’ as he threatens Putin with more sanctions: Live

Glide bombs: Russia's secret to making cheap weapons

Tactics (ep 1). Le Monde takes a look at how bomb optimization techniques are shaping Russia's strategy in Ukraine for the first installment of our 'Tactics' series on the transformation of modern warfare.

Russian Bombardment Kills at Least a Dozen People in Ukraine

An hourslong assault on Ukraine by Russia with missiles and drones underscored how months of diplomatic efforts to broker a cease-fire have failed to yield a breakthrough.

Victims in landmark child abuse trial ask why France doesn't want to know

The trial of France's most prolific known paedophile comes to an end this week amid widespread frustration.

God saved Trump so Europe could get its act together, says Albania PM

Any trade deal with US must be based on ‘respect not threats’, says EU commissioner

Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D’Or at Cannes festival

The film is inspired by dissident director Jafar Panahi’s own experience in jail.

Critique of Iranian regime wins top Cannes award

Director who was imprisoned twice for his beliefs claims Palme d’Or for It Was Just an Accident

Ukraine: 'We Russian soldiers came to the conclusion that desertion was the only solution'

Two former Russian Army soldiers share their experiences in Ukraine and the reasons that drove them to leave their country, despite the risks involved.

Trump makes risky bet by rekindling his trade war with the EU

US president has shifted the focus of his offensive from Beijing to Brussels

Power Outage in Cannes During Film Festival Is Sabotage, Officials Say

An arson attack and damage to a transmission tower cut off power in the area, the authorities said. The festival’s closing ceremony on Saturday is scheduled to proceed normally.

Crete earthquake live: Aftershocks continue after 6.1 magnitude quake

Erdogan denies bid to change Turkey's constitution means he'll run as president again

Erdogan has led Turkey for 22 years, and been president for the past 11, but cannot run again without changing the rules.

Syrian business owners welcome EU’s lifting of sanctions

Syrians are hoping sanctions relief will help boost investment, reconstruction after more than a decade of civil war.

If This Movie Wins the Palme d’Or, It Will Extend a Staggering Streak

The distributor Neon has been on a run at the Cannes Film Festival, and it has three movies, including “Sentimental Value,” considered front-runners.

G7 ministers threaten more sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

Summit makes little progress on how to respond to Donald Trump’s trade war

World’s seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China’s trade practices

Denmark is first in Europe to raise retirement age to 70

Workers born after 1970 have been told they need to keep going for another three years — and many are not happy

UK government signs a deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

After the UK government's negotiations to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius were blocked by a last-minute injunction, a UK court lifted the ban on the deal, which also provides for leasing a key US-UK military base.

French report warns of Islamist 'entryism' as risk to national cohesion

The report warns of the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrating public bodies like schools and local government.

Macron’s party moots banning headscarves in public for under-15s

Member of Belfast rap trio Kneecap charged with terror offence

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh to appear in court in London next month over allegations of waving a Hizbollah flag at a concert

Moscow airports briefly shut after Russia ‘downs hundreds of drones’

Tottenham defeat Manchester United to win Europa League final

Brennan Johnson scores the only goal as Tottenham beat Man Utd to lift the cup and qualify for the Champions League.

Owners of missing cat go the extra mile in €20,000 search

Nero made a break from his carrier 180 miles from home while travelling with his owner who has since spent 43 weekends trying to find him

He’s a Heavy Metal Musician, and Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland

Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.

Isreali troops fire 'warning shots' at foreign diplomats visiting West Bank

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the gunfire as 'unacceptable' and said he would summon the Israeli ambassador 'to offer an explanation.'

Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump

Trump sounded optimistic after a two-hour phone conversation with Putin, but a deal still appears far off.

Putin pulls the strings - fresh peace talks will lead to nowhere

Trump and Putin hold phone call but Kremlin refuses Ukraine ceasefire

Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine

President Trump once vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Now he says the two sides should work it out themselves.

Has Donald Trump abandoned Ukraine?

After a phone call with Putin, the US leader seems ready to ditch his vow to end Russia’s war on its neighbour

Macron backs call to scrap EU sustainability rules

The French president called on the European Union to abolish a directive on corporate sustainability that requires large companies to show supply chains upholding human rights and environmental standards.

After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks

US president says two sides will ‘immediately’ start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on ‘right track’.

Cannes hawks stop seagulls pinching croissants on La Croisette

Glitzy hotels turn to falconers after guests visiting for the film festival got tired of opportunistic and aggressive birds eating their food

Pope Leo confirms stance on gay marriage and abortion

Trump to speak to Putin and Zelenskyy in fresh peace bid

US president says he will hold calls on Monday in attempt to end Ukraine ‘bloodbath’

How to achieve a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine?

A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine’s Sumy region hours after first direct talks in three years.

Austria wins 69th Eurovision song contest with Wasted Love

Poland's liberals aim to complete their revolution

The first round of the Polish presidential election on Sunday, May 18, presents Poles with a clear choice: Do they want to live in a liberal democracy or a semi-authoritarian populist regime?

Roadside wine dispensers in the French countryside: oui ou non?

Traditionalists are fighting fast food and fast drink in a region where sommeliers are proud of their personal touch

Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'

The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.

France’s act wants to tell her mother she’s OK.

Ukraine latest: Moscow and Kyiv begin first direct talks since 2022

European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks

European leaders speak to US president after Russia-Ukraine talks fail to achieve major breakthrough.

Australian government ‘appalled’ at Russia’s ‘sham trial’ of Oliver Jenkins who was captured in Ukraine

Overlooked No More, Walasse Ting, Who Bridged Cultures With Paint and Prose

His style as a poet and artist was informed by his upbringing in Shanghai and his years in Paris. He then joined the Pop-fueled studios of New York.

Breaks in eastern Europe offer best value for Britons, cost survey finds

Post Office Money report finds Latvia’s capital most competitive on price

Melania Trump’s second statue axed in her Balkan home town

The bronze replica has been vandalised in Sevnica, Slovenia

Portugal's far right leads among youth ahead of legislative elections

Portuguese voters head back to the polls on Sunday, just a year after the last legislative elections, following the fall of the center-right government led by Luis Montenegro.

Why is Israel in Eurovision? The controversy explained

Europe’s biggest song contest operates outside politics. However, Israel’s war in Gaza has protesters calling for its exclusion

Putin to skip Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Ceasefire negotiations in doubt after Russian president shuns trip

Ukraine peace talks hang in balance as Putin and Trump skip summit

How could Pope Leo XIV reshape the Catholic Church?

One week into his papacy, we look at the significance of Pope Leo XIV.

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says

Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.

Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says

An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.

Mike Lynch’s superyacht sank in high winds, says report

Merz vows to rev up German economic 'growth engine'

Friedrich Merz's first speech as Germany's chancellor covered many topics, such as European and US unity on Ukraine, increased military spending, economic reform and the duty to prevent 'famine' in Gaza.

Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner-of-war exchange after first direct talks in years

A date has been made for the swap but it's not being made public, Ukraine's defence minister says.

What can happen at Turkey peace talks after Putin and Trump’s snub?

Yamal helps Barcelona seal La Liga title at rivals Espanyol

Barcelona win back the La Liga title from rivals Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at neighbours Espanyol.

Trump says no deal on Ukraine until he meets Putin

US president damps down expectations about Ukrainian-Russian talks in Turkey

Springsteen, in England, Blasts Trump Administration as ‘Treasonous’

His remarks, delivered to an audience abroad, stood out at a time when other superstar artists have seemed to mute their criticism of the president.

Belgium parliament votes to ditch nuclear power phase-out

The latest move comes as global interest in the nuclear sector is at its highest since the oil crises of the 1970s, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Attacking magpies can’t stand the rain in Spain, say dazed locals

Residents are taking shelter under their brollies — and not just from the deluge. They say birds on the rampage have been driven mad by the weather

Ukraine war: US secretary of state says ‘abundantly clear’ Trump and Putin needed for peace talks ‘breakthrough’ – as it happened

Macron open to stationing French nuclear weapons in other European nations

French president in talks with Germany and Poland over whether warheads can protect them against Russia

Ukraine war: Zelensky says Putin ‘scared’ to meet him face-to-face

French actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault on film set in 2021

French actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty on May 13 of sexually assaulting two women on a 2021 film set.

Zelensky vows to 'do everything' to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey

Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums.

Role of a lifetime for Mel Gibson as Hollywood’s envoy to Italy

The American actor will hope to lure Italian productions to the US to boost American jobs

After 38 Years in Prison for Murder, British Man Is Freed by New DNA Evidence

Peter Sullivan was found guilty of a brutal killing in 1987. But an appeals court overturned his conviction on Tuesday and ordered his immediate release.

'A stable, democratic and secular Turkey is not a luxury, it's a necessity'

After staying silent in response to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's use of refugees as blackmail, the European Union must stand with Turkish dissidents and democrats, argues Mustafa Kuleli, vice president of the European Federation of Journalists.

Trump must realise Putin is obstacle to peace, Zelenskyy says

Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks

"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"

Mbappe hat-trick not enough to stop Barcelona’s LaLiga charge

Kylian Mbappe scores all Real Madrid’s goals in a 4-3 defeat as Barcelona place one hand on the LaLiga title.

Zelenskyy says he is ready to meet Putin for peace talks

Offer comes after Trump insists Ukrainian president should ‘immediately’ agree to negotiate with the Russian leader

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump makes jibe at Putin over VE Day

William H. Luers, Diplomat Who Backed Czech Dissident Leader, Dies at 95

His longtime career in the Foreign Service included protecting Vaclav Havel, the writer and dissident who became the first president of the Czech Republic.

Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet in person for peace talks

Ukrainian president proposes face-to-face meeting after Russian leader suggests two sides hold talks in Turkey

Pope Leo XIV 's first Sunday prayer hints at shift from Francis on war in Ukraine

The new pope called for a 'genuine, just and lasting peace' between Kyiv and Moscow on Sunday. Francis had more often urged immediate peace and asked Ukraine to show 'the courage of the white flag.'

Like father, like son? French right seeks a saviour in Louis Sarkozy

Republicans see the former president’s Trump-loving son as a potential saviour

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky pushes Putin for ceasefire

Margot Friedländer, Holocaust Survivor Who Found Her Voice, Dies at 103

She never spoke of her experience until after her husband’s death, when she returned to Berlin with a mission to tell her story, and to teach tolerance.

Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders

Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine

The honey from a hidden Turkish valley that costs £1,000 a vial

Untouched geography, high-altitude flora and Caucasian bees combine to produce honey that has become one of the most expensive in the world

Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of his papacy, identifies AI as a main challenge

Addressing a meeting of cardinals two days after being elected the 267th pope, Leo XIV pledged to follow Francis's legacy, uphold social justice and confront the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and modern labor shifts.

Ancelotti coy on Real Madrid future, but says Alonso set for ‘big club’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti refuses to comment on job speculation before potential El Clasico LaLiga decider.

Rachel Reeves prepares to launch Isa review

Treasury to begin consultation as UK chancellor looks to encourage savers to invest in domestic stocks

Pope Leo says Church must illuminate 'dark nights of this world' in first Mass

The Pope tells cardinals in the Sistine Chapel the Church must do more work where there is "lack of faith".

Here’s the latest.

Black smoke as Vatican conclave fails to elect new pope on first ballot

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City’s St Peter’s Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.

Vance says Russia asking ‘too much’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine

Trump says ‘it’s possible that’s right’ about the vice-president’s remarks amid frustrations with Russia

Conclave live: Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney after vote

Merz supports easing EU fiscal rules to boost defense spending

EU members are bound by spending rules obliging them to keep the public deficit below 3% of economic output and debt at 60% of GDP. But the EU can suspend the rules in exceptional circumstances and crises, as it did during the coronavirus pandemic when states had to prop up their embattled economies.

Cardinals to begin conclave — after time to get to know each other

The meeting to elect the next pope starts May 7

Snow weather warnings issued in Spain as UK temperatures soar

New pope’s brother says he is ‘middle of the road’ – as it happened

This blog has now closed. Our live updates coverage on Pope Leo XIV’s first full day in office has moved here.

An Urgent Question for the Pope: Cubs or Sox?

Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.

Merz says Trump will 'strongly support' European efforts to end Ukraine war

Merz spoke with Trump by phone for the first time, which went 'very well,' according to Stefan Kornelius, a government spokesperson. The new German Chancellor also spoke with Zelensky on Thursday and reaffirmed Germany's solidarity with and support for Ukraine, the rep added.

Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo’s views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.

American Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV

Surprise success of a cardinal seen as an heir to Pope Francis could put the Catholic Church at odds with the Trump administration

Liberal, conservative or left field: who will be the next pope?

The papal conclave will convene in Vatican City to choose who will lead the Catholic Church. And it may not be who we expect

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals in the running at Conclave

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

Pope Francis's efforts to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on by the next pope, according to some - but his critics are less convinced

Unique Offer on Remote Scottish Island Draws ‘Dreamers and Schemers’

A “serial business creator” and owner of a fish smokery on Colonsay, population 125, says he’s willing to give away his business, free.

Inter defeat Barcelona by equalling Champions League semifinal record

Inter Milan take their Champions League semifinal in record-equalling 7-6 aggregate score against Barcelona at San Siro.

Friedrich Merz calls for US to ‘stay out’ of German politics

Germany’s new chancellor issued warning after far-right AfD received strong backing from Donald Trump allies

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners in fifth swap of the year

The UAE-brokered swap comes amid stalled peace talks and as Moscow prepares for its May 9 parade to mark 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany.

First cardinal rule of Vatican conclave? Finding a bed

Relative creature comforts are now on offer for the 133 princes of the Church participating in the election of Pope Francis’s successor

Conclave: What goes on behind closed doors to elect a new pope

Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind

As Western alliances unravel, Europe is entering an era that seems distant from what VE Day represented, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.

For Italians, the conclave marks last hope for a pope from the peninsula

As Italian and generally Western clergy lose influence within Vatican institutions, Italians hope that one of their three cardinals will succeed Pope Francis.

Erdoğan tells protesters against Islamification in northern Cyprus they will fail

Turkish president at odds with thousands of Turkish Cypriots who object to his attempts to undermine their secular way of life

Iran reasserts uranium enrichment rights as further US talks delayed

Foreign Minister Araghchi insists Iran’s nuclear activities are civilian in nature.

Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble.

For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might succeed Francis

Russian general killed in car bomb as Trump envoy meets Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks

General Yaroslav Moskalik is killed in a Moscow suburb as a homemade device explodes, Russian authorities say.

Historians dispute Bayeux tapestry penis tally after lengthy debate

Two Bayeux scholars at loggerheads over whether dangling shape depicts dagger or the embroidery’s 94th phallus

Briton who died after avalanche in Alps named as Josh Byers

Byers, 27, from ­Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, died at Val Thorens ski resort in southwest France last week

‘Born rivals’: Your guide to the Eubank Jr vs Benn boxing fight

Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the boxers, the family rivalry fuelling the bout, the controversies and fight night details.

Ukraine drone attack shuts Moscow airports, says Russia

Moscow's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow have been destroyed.

The youthful 67-year-old emerging as a favourite to be the next pope

Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave

The Vatican announced late on Monday, May 5, that it would cut the phone signal within the tiny city state from 3:00 pm (1300 GMT) on Wednesday until a new pope is elected.

Ex-French interior minister apologises to Liverpool fans for making them a ‘scapegoat’

Gérald Darmanin, now justice minister, called the night of the 2022 Champions League final ‘the biggest failure’ of his career

‘Zionists not welcome’: Restaurateur asks Israeli family to leave

Nives Monda, who runs a restaurant in Naples, was accused of antisemitism in a video on social media

Pro-Palestine protestors disrupt Dutch WW2 anniversary event

5 pro-Palestine protestors were arrested after disrupting a World War II anniversary event in Wageningen, Netherlands.

Her Final Wish: A Home for the Son She Never Got to Hold

Chrissie Tully gave birth to a son 76 years ago in an Irish home for single mothers, shrouded in secrecy and shame. She’s still waiting for him.

Romania’s prime minister resigns after nationalist wins election rerun

Marcel Ciolacu says his coalition has ‘no legitimacy’ after pro-Trump candidate George Simion takes first round of the presidential vote

Ukraine war latest: Two Russian fighter jets destroyed by sea drones

Romanian far-right candidate Simion leads in first round of Romania's presidential election

The previous election, held in November last year, was canceled over alleged Russian interference and disinformation campaigns. After the first round rerun, a high-stakes runoff electoral round will be held on May 18.

Putin expresses ‘hope’ that nuclear weapons will not be needed in Ukraine

Comments aired ahead of Putin’s three-day ceasefire; Zelenskyy says he does ‘not believe’ Russia will stick to pledge.

Nationalist Simion ahead in Romanian election rerun

Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference.

Sweden’s Great Moose Migration live stream ends after 478 hours’ viewing

Seventh season of hit ‘slow TV’ show followed annual trek of moose (or elk) heading to summer pastures

80 Years After Dachau Concentration Camp Liberation, Witnesses Remember

The anniversary of the end of the Nazi era comes at a pivotal time for Germans. The last of the survivors, liberators and perpetrators are dying, as the far right is becoming more established.

Liberal, conservative or left field: who will be the next pope?

The papal conclave will convene in Vatican City to decide on who will lead the Catholic Church. And it may not be who we expect

Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report says

Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, who died on 4 April 2024, was the son of top-ranking US spy Juliane Gallina

Russian general killed by bomb near Moscow as Trump envoy meets Putin

Real Madrid boycott pre-Copa activities after ‘unacceptable’ ref comments

Real Madrid shun all pre-Copa del Rey activities after referee for final stages his own news conference on Friday.

Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says

Vladimir Putin's aide says the two discussed the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks.

Huge crowds pack Vatican ahead of pope's funeral

Over 128,000 people have already paid their last respects to Francis, whose coffin will be closed at 8 pm local time in a ceremony attended by senior cardinals.

Cardinals to begin conclave — after time to get to know each other

The use of name tags before the process commences on May 7 signals the clergymen will get to know each other

Cyberattack to be probed as possible blackout cause in Spain – live

'Everything went off': How Spain and Portugal's massive power cut unfolded

Residents stuck on trains, phones not working, checkouts off: How a massive power cut caused chaos.

Swiss gold refineries are operating at full capacity

The four precious-metal processing plants in the country are experiencing high activity amidst a gold rush triggered by international instability.

Power begins to return to Iberian peninsula after unprecedented blackout

The blackout, blamed by operators on extreme temperature variations, left tens of millions across Spain and Portugal without power

Historic power outage cripples Spain and Portugal

A mass blackout across Spain and Portugal left people stranded at train stations, airports, and in traffic on Monday.

German spy agency labels AfD as ‘confirmed rightwing extremist’ force – video

Upgrade from ‘suspected’ threat will mean greater surveillance of party that came second in last election

US pulls out of mediating between Ukraine and Russia

Hitler gave first order for Holocaust, SS commander reveals

A high-ranking Nazi claimed on his deathbed that Hitler personally ordered the mass murder of Jews

In Stuttgart, police report several injuries as a car drives into a crowd

The car rammed into a group of people in the central Olgaeck area of Stuttgart, a city in south-west Germany. Police have warned people to avoid the city center, and said there were 'no indications of an attack.'

Freedom Flotilla accuses Israel of alleged drone attack on Gaza aid ship

A representative of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition accused “Israel or one of its allies” of an alleged drone attack.

How Rubio Proved Himself as Trump’s Loyal Foreign Policy Foot Soldier

As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has been Donald Trump’s reliable echo on issues like Iran, Ukraine and Gaza. But Steve Witkoff, the president’s friend, remains the chief negotiator.

AfD classified as extreme-right by German intelligence

The AfD came second in Germany's February elections and has a record number of seats in the new parliament.

What is the new road bridge North Korea is building with Russia?

Man Utd win 3-0 at ten-man Athletic Club to hone in on Europa League final

Bruno Fernandes scores twice as Man Utd seal game in first half in Bilbao, where Athletic Club were reduced to 10 men.

Soviet-era spacecraft expected to plunge uncontrolled to Earth next week

Kosmos 482, weighing 500kg, was meant to land on Venus in the 1970s but it never made it out of orbit because of a rocket malfunction

Caught green-handed: police try to weed out illegal flower sellers

Lily-of-the-valley flowers cannot be legally sold by unlicensed traders for a ‘commercial profit’ — other than on May Day

U.K. Records Its Hottest May 1 Ever, Despite a Toilet Getting in the Way

In an unseasonably hot week, readings from one weather station in London had to be disqualified.

War in Ukraine: Zelensky urges pressure on Russia after drone strikes on cities

After an overnight strike, conducted using 170 drones, on cities such as Odesa, Kyiv, Sumy and Kropyvnytskyi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for sanctions to pressure Russia and force it to negotiate.

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal

The White House has been pushing for the agreement as a prerequisite for further military assistance.

Is the race for clean energy losing momentum?

The US is pivoting back to fossil fuels, China is ramping up renewables, while Europe is trying to catch up.

US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against Russia

Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to Ukraine

US and Ukraine set to be partners in minerals deal after Trump shift

Martin Scorsese to produce documentary chronicling the work of Pope Francis, 'Aldeas – A New Story'

Aldeas Scholas Film and Scorsese's Sikelia Productions, which announced the film on Wednesday, said the doc is 'a testament to the enduring belief that creativity is not only a means of expression but a path to hope and transformation.' The filmmakers say this is the Pope's final in-depth on-camera interview.

Inside ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s refurbished Venus Grotto

In the spirit of the eccentric 19th-century ruler, the colourful renovation was €35 million over budget

Ukraine and US sign minerals deal after lengthy negotiations: Latest

Suspect, 16, arrested after three people shot dead in Sweden

Killings took place in a hair salon in the centre of Uppsala a day before spring festival that draws 100,000 people to the city

US threatens to quit Russia-Ukraine effort unless 'concrete proposals'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Tuesday that the US may withdraw as a mediator. Vladimir Putin proposed a three-day ceasefire for next week's World War II anniversary, but rejected a US and Ukraine-backed call for a 30-day truce.

Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?

The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.

Trump reveals plans to ease tariff impact on US carmakers

US president will curb some duties on foreign parts in domestically manufactured cars, administration says

Advantage PSG as Dembele seals narrow win at Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembele hands his side advantage over Arsenal in Champions League semifinal.

What happens after Pope Francis funeral – how the Conclave will work

French mosque stabbing suspect arrested in Italy

The man handed himself in to a police station near Florence three days after a young Muslim was killed as he prayed in southern France

North Korea confirms for first time it has sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

Battle in Kursk showed ‘highest strategic level of the firm militant friendship’ between North Korea and Russia, state news says, hailing ‘heroes’

Liverpool smash Tottenham to win English Premier League title

The Merseyside club was crowned Premier League champion on Sunday after a 5-1 win against Tottenham. Liverpool's record-equaling 20th English league title matched the achievement of its great rival Manchester United.

Will Vatican City sit-down between Trump and Zelenskyy turn into peace?

The US president says a deal is ‘very close ‘as he criticises Russia’s leader.

Trump says Zelensky is ready to ‘give up’ Crimea in ceasefire

US secretary of state’s comments come after Trump held meeting with Zelensky at Pope’s funeral and later rebuked Putin

Trump questions Putin's desire for peace after meeting Zelensky at the Vatican

The US president says he fears the Russian leader is "tapping me along" given Moscow's strikes on Kyiv earlier this week.

Pope Francis buried with heartwarming note in final tribute

Chris Eubank Jr beats Conor Benn on unanimous points decision

Fierce rivals go the distance in middleweight bout as their famous fathers watch on at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

UK activist group Just Stop Oil holds final march, shifting focus away from civil disobedience

Several hundred supporters walked peacefully through the center of London, from Parliament to the headquarters of oil and gas giant Shell. The environmental group announced in March it would halt its headline-grabbing protests.

Pope Francis buried after funeral attended by world leaders, royals and 400,000 mourners – as it happened

Italy’s interior minister says 400,000 mourners in St Peter’s Square and surrounding area for funeral of Pope Francis

Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake

Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.