Body camera shows deputy try to rescue woman from house fire
Spreading stickers for a solution: Woman using decals to find a kidney donor
Thieves take 39 seconds to steal $15K worth of Pokémon cards from store
Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home
Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues
Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire
Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal
Microsoft limits employee use of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 over data retention concerns, The Verge reports
FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market
FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry
Europe|Political|World
Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says
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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
June 06, 2026
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.
June 06, 2026
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
June 06, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 06, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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-
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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.
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction
Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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.
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
Europe|Health|World
Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant
Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
JD Vance blames UK student murder on 'mass invasion of migrants'
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June 05, 2026
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.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
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,
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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,
June 05, 2026
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,
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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,
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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.
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Putin sidesteps a question on whether or not he will stay in power until 2036
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June 05, 2026
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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-
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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.
June 05, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
The U.S.
July 03, 2025
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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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
June 05, 2026
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
October 22, 2025
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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,
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
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
June 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
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
June 04, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
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
June 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
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".
June 04, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
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,
June 04, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
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
June 04, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World
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.
June 04, 2026
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|MidEast|World
Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
June 04, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World
Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
June 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
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
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
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
June 04, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
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
June 04, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
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
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
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
June 04, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|World
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
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
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
June 04, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
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
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets
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
June 04, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
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
June 04, 2026
Crime|Europe|Travel|World
Serbia's security agency advises Vucic not to travel to EU summit in Montenegro
Serbia's security agency warned President Aleksandar Vucic not to travel to Montenegro on Friday for a summit with European Union and Balkan leaders, citing security
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet
As the European Union unveiled its technology sovereignty package on Wednesday, a top official posted in glee: "Today is Tech Liberation Day".
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
A ceasefire too far for markets
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Markets are in risk-off mode again as traders grapple with conflicting headlines: renewed fighting between the U.S. and
June 04, 2026
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|US|World
Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals
June 04, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel said on Wednesday that they had agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims
The Confederation of British Industry called on Britain's government not to treat business as a cash cow or accuse companies of price-gouging as the
June 04, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
All EU members greenlight first step in accession talks, Ukraine PM says
All members of the European Union agreed to open talks with Ukraine and Moldova on the first cluster of issues in their accession talks, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko
June 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat
Security agencies from the "Five Eyes" alliance which includes the U.S. and Britain issued a warning on Wednesday about Chinese spies aggressively using online job platforms
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
US tariff doubling cut EU steel exports by 34%, steel body says
EU steel exports to the U.S. have fallen by 34% since Washington hiked tariffs to 50%, with higher duties on derivative products such as washing
June 04, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam has rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by rapper Ye, finding the concerts are not a threat to public order
June 04, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Meet the surprise semifinalists at this year’s ridiculous French Open
Meet the surprise semifinalists at this year’s ridiculous French Open
June 04, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: 'just want to quit tennis' after French Open quarterfinal defeat
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka wasted a lead of a set and two breaks in a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World
Trump says he will attend G7 summit in France
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said in a post on Truth Social that he would travel to a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France.
June 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Germany says Russia stirred up opposition to UN Security Council bid
Germany's leading role in rallying support for Ukraine and its close relations with Israel may have cost Berlin the chance of a seat on the U.N.
June 03, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World
Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday talks with Denmark and Greenland about using the island for collective defense are "in a good place."
June 03, 2026
Europe|World
After narrow escape, air raid sirens spark panic for a Kyiv child
For Ukrainian survivors of Russian drone and missile attacks, each air raid warning can be a source of fresh distress.
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that Hungary and Ukraine reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, which could allow approval
June 04, 2026
Africa|Americas|Europe|Political|World
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues
Rejoining the European Union would not "magically solve" Britain's issues, even if the country's long-term future lies with Europe, business and trade
June 03, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S.
June 03, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World
Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
The filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” due to a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
June 03, 2026
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals
Ukraine's stepped-up strikes deep inside Russia enable Kyiv to negotiate the end of the war on an equal footing, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, just after one of the
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
NATO chief warns young Russians they would die in Ukraine war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday warned young Russians that they would probably die if they sign up to join Russia's war in Ukraine.
June 03, 2026
Europe|World
US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
The U.S. expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance's defence plans
June 03, 2026
Europe|Sports|Technology
Charles Leclerc signs new multiyear deal with Ferrari in F1
Ferrari says Charles Leclerc has signed a new contract with the Formula 1 team “for the coming seasons.”
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens
Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens
June 03, 2026
Arts|Crime|Europe
Someone stole Maurizio Cattelan’s notorious banana artwork — and the museum isn’t amused
Someone stole Maurizio Cattelan’s notorious banana artwork — and the museum isn’t amused
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK summons Russian ambassador after drone strike hit NATO ally Romania
Britain's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had summoned Russia's ambassador after a
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home
European Union leaders are pushing back against reliance on American and Asian tech companies
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Bosnia seeks new peace envoy after sudden Schmidt exit
The body overseeing Bosnia's peace process meets on Wednesday to choose a new envoy to replace Germany's Christian Schmidt, who quit under what he said
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike
Romania's foreign minister said on Wednesday several allies were preparing to reinforce air defence capabilities along NATO’s eastern flank after a drone
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology
Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year
Fiat will start sales of its Grizzly mid-sized SUV and Grizzly Fastback model in the second half of this year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with plans to expand to
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World
Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield
Russia is pummeling major Ukrainian cities in an effort to sustain a sputtering war effort marked by a struggle to maintain momentum on the battlefield, where
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death
Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a teenager's murder to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
ECB June hike a done deal, another likely in September, economists say
The European Central Bank is set to raise its deposit rate to 2.25% on June 11, with another increase likely in September, as it
June 03, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines
The European Union has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
British PM urges calm after protests over handcuffed student's death
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned violent protests over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying after his
June 03, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push
The European Parliament will switch to French search engine Qwant from Google, it said on Wednesday, underscoring Europe's push to reduce its reliance on
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Italy prosecutors clear contested presidential pardon after probe
Italian prosecutors on Wednesday cleared a presidential pardon granted to a former showgirl, who was close to late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, saying fresh checks found
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Switzerland rejects findings of U.S. forced labour investigation
The Swiss government on Wednesday rejected U.S. findings on how dozens of economies, including Switzerland, deal with goods produced by forced labour, a probe that prompted
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World
EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose up to 1.3 million jobs this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by
June 03, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought
In a bid to end its decades-long wait to win a second World Cup, England has put its fate in the hands of a German
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
British services firms suffered a small fall in activity in May as the strains of the Iran war pushed up their costs sharply and hit
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|World
European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
European shares slipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and fresh jitters over private markets pushed investors
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Some signs point to larger inflation risk than in 2022, ECB blog argues
It is not a given that the current inflation shock facing the euro zone will be more benign than the 2022 episode, as some initial conditions flag larger inflationary
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing eight civilians in drone strike on a passenger bus
Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of killing eight civilians and of wounding 11 more in a drone attack on a passenger bus travelling in a Russian-controlled part of the
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian foreign minister calls for dialogue with Poland over army unit name
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on Wednesday for dialogue between Ukraine and Poland to help defuse tensions after Kyiv renamed an army unit after nationalist
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Spanish service sector stabilises in May as sales return to growth, PMI shows
Spain's service sector activity stabilised in May as activity and sales returned to growth after April's decline, a business survey showed on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation
The global economic outlook hinges on how long the war in the Middle East lasts, with recession in some countries and sharply higher inflation a real
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
French services sector shrinks in May at fastest pace since late 2020, PMI shows
France's services sector contracted at its sharpest pace in 5-1/2 years in May as weaker demand and rising costs due to the Iran war hammered businesses, a survey showed on
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Italy services costs at 3-year high as business contracts, PMI shows
Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit a 40-month high in May as the impact of the conflict in the Middle East became more acute, a survey showed on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Europe|World
Hungary's government moves to abolish Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office
Hungary's governing Tisza party has submitted a bill to parliament to abolish an organisation set up by former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government that stigmatized
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in May as waning demand for goods and services — a key gauge of economic health — dragged output
June 03, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Meta loses challenge against EU gatekeeper label for Messenger
Meta Platforms lost its fight on Wednesday against the EU's labelling of its Messenger app as a powerful 'gatekeeper', which places
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Lars Lokke Rasmussen remains Denmark's foreign minister in new government
Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has been reappointed to his position, the new government said as it prepared to take office on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
Any new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods on top of the rates agreed last year would be unacceptable, senior EU lawmaker said on Wednesday, rejecting U.S. claims the EU
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows
Germany's service sector contracted for a second straight month in May as subdued demand and high energy and other costs due to the war in the Middle East weighed on
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with migrants
Pope Leo heads to Spain on Saturday for a week-long tour, his first visit to an EU country outside Italy, which will culminate with the pontiff
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
Russia downed 50 drones over the Leningrad region northwest of Moscow overnight and continues to repel the suspected Ukrainian attacks, Governor Alexander
June 03, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
Swiss voters look set to reject a referendum proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million people, according to an opinion poll published on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed
British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday over the inflammatory case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed
June 02, 2026