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Senior British royals gather as King Charles' nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling

King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other senior British royals were among guests attending the wedding of Charles' nephew, Peter Phillips

Senior British royals gather as King Charles' nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling
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British royals gather for wedding of Princess Anne's son

King Charles and senior British royals gathered at a village in south-west England on Saturday to celebrate the wedding of Princess Anne's businessman son, Peter

British royals gather for wedding of Princess Anne's son
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US get World Cup prayer as Pope Leo roots for the home team

Pope Leo may have traded his life in Chicago for the ornate apartments at the Vatican's apostolic palace, but he still plans to root for

US get World Cup prayer as Pope Leo roots for the home team
Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies

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Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote

Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they were due to stand in general elections,

Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote
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Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner

Lithuania's ruling Social Democrat party voted on Saturday to remove the populist Nemunas Dawn, whose leader was sentenced for antisemitism, from the

Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks

Residents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France, dies at 93

Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France, has died

Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France, dies at 93
Economy|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
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Russia's Sechin says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Olesya Astakhova ST.

Russia's Sechin says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’
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What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem
Americas|Crime|Election|Europe|Political

Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary

Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, insists voters will support him despite controversies about his past

Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary
Europe|Political|World

Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says

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Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration

UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration

UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration
Crime|Europe|World

Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says

Pope Leo will meet with survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his week-long visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Friday.

Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says
Crime|Europe|World

British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen's stabbing death

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office has condemned comments by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who blames immigration for the death of a university student

British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen's stabbing death
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's open letter offering face-to-face peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but

Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing Azerbaijani nationals in drone attack on ships

Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of killing Azerbaijani crew on board two cargo vessels headed for a Russian port, in a drone attack which Baku said had killed at least five

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing Azerbaijani nationals in drone attack on ships
Americas|Crime|Europe

Dash cam video shows wrong-way driver on Interstate 295 in Portland, Maine

Dash cam video shows wrong-way driver on Interstate 295 in Portland, Maine

Dash cam video shows wrong-way driver on Interstate 295 in Portland, Maine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Death of an 11-year-old in France exposes cracks in the judicial system

A firestorm of recrimination rages in France over the death of an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna

Death of an 11-year-old in France exposes cracks in the judicial system
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles

Serena Williams’ comeback will include a stop in Berlin this month

Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran

Two Romanian men whom British prosecutors said were acting as proxies for the Iranian government were on Friday found guilty of stabbing a journalist working for a Persian-

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran
Crime|Europe|World

UK man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence

A British man on Friday pleaded guilty to helping the perpetrator of a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue in October to carry out earlier reconnaissance on a UK defence

UK man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskiy after the

Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla

French anti-terrorism prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes over the alleged mistreatment by Israeli

French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Commerzbank says UniCredit tender acceptances reach 7.85% in bid battle

Commerzbank said on Friday that shares equivalent to 7.85% of its capital have so far been tendered under UniCredit's €40 billion takeover bid, as the two

Commerzbank says UniCredit tender acceptances reach 7.85% in bid battle
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say

The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe

Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Father of 6 imprisoned for rape following one of UK's worst miscarriages of justice

A father of six has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for a rape 23 years ago, which another man was wrongly convicted of

Father of 6 imprisoned for rape following one of UK's worst miscarriages of justice
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs

Norway rejects a U.S. assessment that the Nordic country has failed to prevent forced labour, its foreign minister told Reuters, adding that the allegation was unfounded and should

Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it

A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit

Switzerland has agreed a military cooperation plan with neighbouring France for the upcoming gathering of world leaders at the Group of 7 summit in mid-June, the government

Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya
Crime|Europe|World

Finland says four people suspected in subsea cable breach

Finnish police investigating last year's damage to two subsea telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea said on Friday that four people are suspected of a crime, and that

Finland says four people suspected in subsea cable breach
Europe|Political|World

Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7, Elysee says

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on

Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7, Elysee says
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.

A Ukrainian maritime drone has exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania, with three others self-detonating outside the port, according to Romanian authorities

A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each in swap

Ukraine and Russia each exchanged 185 service personnel in the latest prisoner of war swap on Friday, officials in both countries said.

Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each in swap
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

What's at stake in Armenia's election on Sunday?

Armenia holds a parliamentary election on Sunday that pits the governing Civil Contract party, which is pursuing closer ties with the West, against an

What's at stake in Armenia's election on Sunday?
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Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction

Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction

Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit

Montenegro is on track to join the European Union by 2028, according to EU leaders and the country's president

Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Russian fun park launches 'Oreshnik' ride

A Russian amusement park in St Petersburg has named one of its rides the "Oreshnik", after a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile that Moscow has fired three

Russian fun park launches 'Oreshnik' ride
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders

The European Union must show it is willing and able to take in new members, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday

EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine

A Swedish court has ruled that the seizure of a cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea was lawful and that the ship can be handed over to Ukraine, where it is suspected of

Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine
Crime|Education|Europe|World

France outraged over judicial failings as missing 11-year-old's body identified

A body discovered in southwestern France was identified on Friday as that of a missing 11-year-old girl whose case

France outraged over judicial failings as missing 11-year-old's body identified
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spanish PM Sanchez denies knowing about plot to derail corruption probes into his party

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday denied knowing about an alleged plot to derail investigations into corruption cases dogging his Socialist Party, saying he was

Spanish PM Sanchez denies knowing about plot to derail corruption probes into his party
Crime|Europe|World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sublet cottages on Royal Lodge estate while he paid peppercorn rent, report says

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sublet cottages on Royal Lodge estate while he paid peppercorn rent, report says

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sublet cottages on Royal Lodge estate while he paid peppercorn rent, report says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week

Hungary's government will submit to parliament next week anti-corruption legislation needed to release billions of euros worth of suspended European

Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week
Business|Europe|Technology|World

German investigators launch probe into Boeing 787 incident in Frankfurt

The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has begun an investigation into the Boeing 787 jetliner whose nose gear collapsed on Thursday at a gate at

German investigators launch probe into Boeing 787 incident in Frankfurt
Economy|Europe|Political|World

US questions its Bosnia involvement as peace envoy selection stalls

The United States warned on Friday that it would reconsider its role in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) after the international body overseeing the Balkan country's peace

US questions its Bosnia involvement as peace envoy selection stalls
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelenskiy letter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news

Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelenskiy letter
Crime|Europe|World

Russian drone attack kills four in Ukraine's Kyiv region, officials say

A Russian drone attack on a dairy factory in a region surrounding the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has killed four people and injured seven more, Ukrainian officials said on Friday.

Russian drone attack kills four in Ukraine's Kyiv region, officials say
Europe|Health|World

Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant amid 'dramatic deterioration' of health

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave

Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant amid 'dramatic deterioration' of health
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, calling the move a

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Apollo bows out of $2 billion takeover pursuit of UK's Bodycote

Apollo Global Management and Britain's Bodycote have ended talks over a £1.52 billion ($2 billion) takeover proposal, they said on Friday, sending shares of the

Apollo bows out of $2 billion takeover pursuit of UK's Bodycote
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Switzerland rejects US forced labour claims as tariff talks continue

Switzerland will continue trade talks with the United States while rejecting allegations that it failed to combat imports of goods made with forced labour, the government

Switzerland rejects US forced labour claims as tariff talks continue
Europe|Political|World

Russian nationalists slam Zelenskiy letter as PR stunt designed to stir discontent

Russian nationalists dismissed on Friday an open letter penned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to President Vladimir Putin as a malicious public

Russian nationalists slam Zelenskiy letter as PR stunt designed to stir discontent
Europe|Health|World

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows

A report by Britain's public spending watchdog shows that the former Prince Andrew made money by subletting cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for two decades

Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

JD Vance blames UK student murder on 'mass invasion of migrants'

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JD Vance blames UK student murder on 'mass invasion of migrants'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy statistics bureau cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7%

Italy's economy will grow by 0.7% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, trimming a previous forecast of 0.8% made in December.

Italy statistics bureau cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7%
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UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

Britain is running out of time to boost its defences in response to the threat posed by recent Russian actions, the country's military chief said on Friday,

UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says

World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar

World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK firms plan smaller price rises than in April, BoE survey shows

British businesses expect to increase prices less quickly in the year ahead than they did in April as some of the initial energy price shock caused by the

UK firms plan smaller price rises than in April, BoE survey shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|World

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs

European shares slipped on Friday and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors on

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Time to nip inflation in the bud: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates on Thursday,

Time to nip inflation in the bud: Five questions for the ECB
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

How investor doubts halted Swiss Partners Group's meteoric rise

Setting out as a trio of ambitious young former Goldman Sachs bankers, Partners Group rose from plucky startup to become a global player in private equity,

How investor doubts halted Swiss Partners Group's meteoric rise
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK house prices fall unexpectedly as market feels Iran war impact

British house prices unexpectedly fell in May, according to data from mortgage lender Halifax on Friday, which represented the latest sign of a cooling in the market as

UK house prices fall unexpectedly as market feels Iran war impact
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Auto market turmoil takes toll on German carmakers, study says

German carmakers lost ground to competitors at the start of the year as tariffs, conflict and technological upheaval weighed on sales, according to an EY analysis warning of

Auto market turmoil takes toll on German carmakers, study says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Small miss, big hit

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The drawdown in tech stocks that has followed a narrow earnings miss at U.S. chipmaker Broadcom deepened in Asia on Friday,

Small miss, big hit
Africa|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions

Pope Leo XIV will visit two flashpoints of migration from Africa to Europe over less than a month starting on June 11

Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|US|World

A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI

A rare Edith Wharton short story has just been published

A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI
Economy|Europe|Political|World

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

The House has passed a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than

Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war
Europe|Political|World

EU considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age

EU ministers on Thursday broadly supported a proposal to limit access to temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age, Sweden’s migration minister said.

EU considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age
Election|Europe|Political|World

Labour mayor Burnham signals he would run in leadership contest against UK's Starmer

Labour mayor Andy Burnham signalled on Thursday he would run in any leadership race against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying that if he won a local election later this

Labour mayor Burnham signals he would run in leadership contest against UK's Starmer
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine, but says Trump ideas could bring peace

President Vladimir Putin stuck to his hardline stance on the war in Ukraine on Thursday and said his troops were advancing on the battlefield

Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine, but says Trump ideas could bring peace
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska's run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva

Sipping tea every night has helped Maja Chwalinska of Poland become just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era

Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska's run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva
Europe|Political|World

Putin sidesteps a question on whether or not he will stay in power until 2036

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Putin sidesteps a question on whether or not he will stay in power until 2036
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Thursday that Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership
Europe|Political|World

In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin

In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country
Europe|Political|World

Putin on Ukraine war, Trump, peace and power

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Thursday about the Ukraine war, compromises on peace agreed with U.S.

Putin on Ukraine war, Trump, peace and power
Europe|Political|US|World

White House to replace National Security Council's Europe chief amid broader shake-up

The White House's top Europe expert is set to leave in the coming days, part of a staff shake-up that some sources

White House to replace National Security Council's Europe chief amid broader shake-up
Europe|Political|World

German far-right party takes aim at domestic security services

The man Germany's far-right AfD hopes will become the party's first state premier took aim at the domestic intelligence service, which he accused on

German far-right party takes aim at domestic security services
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket

The U.S.

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovenia's parliament approves Jansa's centre-right government

Slovenia's parliament on Thursday approved Prime Minister Janez Jansa's centre-right government, which has pledged tax cuts, targeted spending and an anti-corruption

Slovenia's parliament approves Jansa's centre-right government
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said Elon Musk should stop interfering in British politics, after the billionaire X owner posted on his platform

Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics
Europe|Political|World

International peace body fails to agree on Bosnia's new envoy

The international body overseeing Bosnia's peace process on Thursday failed to agree on a candidate for a new envoy to replace Germany's Christian

International peace body fails to agree on Bosnia's new envoy
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Missouri town goes all out for Netherlands national team before World Cup training

Missouri town goes all out for Netherlands national team before World Cup training

Missouri town  goes all out for Netherlands national team before World Cup training
Europe|Science|Technology|World

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in May Ukraine would buy 20 of Saab's Gripen E fighter jets and Sweden will gift another 16 of an older

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?
Europe|Political|World

Switzerland to deploy 4,000 troops on its side of border as France hosts G-7 summit

Switzerland will deploy around 4,000 troops inside its territory to reinforce security as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in neighboring France

Switzerland to deploy 4,000 troops on its side of border as France hosts G-7 summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Redemption requests rise at Blackstone, Partners Group as private markets strain

Swiss alternative asset manager Partners Group on Thursday flagged more withdrawal requests from its funds while Blackstone said it capped

Redemption requests rise at Blackstone, Partners Group as private markets strain
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister

Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan designated his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on Thursday, seeking to end a political crisis that has stalled policymaking

Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister
Americas|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases

Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up sharply from a year earlier, partly due to the release of planes caught up in a regulatory stand-off with China, industry sources said

Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes
Europe|World

Cyprus re-elects parliamentary speaker

Lawmakers in Cyprus re-elected Annita Demetriou as speaker of parliament on Thursday in a vote seen as an early glimpse of emerging partnerships ahead of a presidential

Cyprus re-elects parliamentary speaker
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova

Germany and France have proposed giving aspiring European Union members more opportunities to join EU programmes and access the single market before joining the bloc,

Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Adriano Panatta has been waiting 50 years for an Italian man to match him with a French Open title

Adriano Panatta was expecting to award the French Open trophy to Jannik Sinner 50 years after his own triumph in Paris

Adriano Panatta has been waiting 50 years for an Italian man to match him with a French Open title
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails

Universal Music Group said on Thursday it has repurchased some

Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails
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Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'

Russia accused NATO on Thursday of squeezing Serbia "like a boa constrictor", citing a joint military exercise taking place there as evidence of an attempt to subjugate the

Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'
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Armenia's election to test Pashinyan's peace drive after war defeat

When Anna Yegoyan first moved from the Armenian capital to the northern mountain town of Ijevan, she had to reach it along bumpy, potholed

Armenia's election to test Pashinyan's peace drive after war defeat
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Tiny Montenegro vies to be EU's next member but hurdles remain

When Air Montenegro's passenger planes took to the skies earlier this year, they were branded with a new slogan: "28 by 28 - The Next EU Member".

Tiny Montenegro vies to be EU's next member but hurdles remain
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Several people killed in plane crash in Croatia's Istria region

Several people were killed when a small plane crashed on Thursday in the northwestern Croatian region of Istria, near the Adriatic town of Medulin, state news agency Hina reported,

Several people killed in plane crash in Croatia's Istria region
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Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

After Ukraine said it will make the Gripen the backbone of its air force, the Swedish fighter jet is finally set to be tested in the

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia
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Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says

Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen model E and F fighter jets from Sweden's Saab, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Thursday.

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says
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Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
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Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
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Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president

Kosovo will hold a parliamentary election on Sunday, its third in just 18 months, after its political parties failed to reach a compromise on choosing a

Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president
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Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
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German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss

A senior member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) met one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top advisers as well as the head of energy group Gazprom

German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss
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EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it

The European Union is preparing an economic support package worth an initial amount of €50 million ($58.1 million) for Armenia after Russia hit Armenia with some trade

EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it
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EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards

The European Commission will delay the introduction of a new market risk capital framework for banks for three years to see how the U.S. and Britain implement the same

EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards
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Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit

Dozens of artists at this year’s Venice Biennale are threatening legal action if their names aren't removed from a visitor voting ballot

Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit
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UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's construction sector slowed at the sharpest pace in six years last month as economic uncertainty and rising inflation triggered by the Iran war led to a

UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows
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Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march

Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony over his role in organising an LGBTQ+ rights rally in 2025, prosecutors said

Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march
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European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East

European shares rose on Thursday as oil prices eased, although investors remained cautious on whether the latest developments in

European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East
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Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows

Sweden's centre-left opposition looks likely to win power in the parliamentary election in September, ousting the right-wing government, according to an opinion poll

Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows