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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

Someone stole Maurizio Cattelan’s notorious banana artwork  — and the museum isn’t amused
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

UK summons Russian ambassador after drone strike hit NATO ally Romania
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

European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home
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

Bosnia seeks new peace envoy after sudden Schmidt exit
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

Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike
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

Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year
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

Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield
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

UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death
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

ECB June hike a done deal, another likely in September, economists say
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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

EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines
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

British PM urges calm after protests over handcuffed student's death
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

EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push
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

Italy prosecutors clear contested presidential pardon after probe
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

Switzerland rejects findings of U.S. forced labour investigation
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

EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
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

After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought
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

UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
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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

European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
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

Some signs point to larger inflation risk than in 2022, ECB blog argues
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

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing eight civilians in drone strike on a passenger bus
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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

Ukrainian foreign minister calls for dialogue with Poland over army unit name
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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.

Spanish service sector stabilises in May as sales return to growth, PMI shows
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

OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation
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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

French services sector shrinks in May at fastest pace since late 2020, PMI shows
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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.

Italy services costs at 3-year high as business contracts, PMI shows
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

Hungary's government moves to abolish Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office
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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

Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
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

Meta loses challenge against EU gatekeeper label for Messenger
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.

Lars Lokke Rasmussen remains Denmark's foreign minister in new government
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

New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
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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

German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows
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

Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
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

Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with migrants
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.

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
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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

Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
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.

Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
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

UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed
Asia|Australia|Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again

Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris to honour the victims of the 1994 genocide against the

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris
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At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible

Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday, killing 23 people and wounding 130, and

At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces could again launch a massive attack on Ukraine on Tuesday evening.

Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage

The opening of the temporary installation by French artist JR "La Caverne du Pont Neuf" in Paris has been postponed after the giant cave inflated around the capital's oldest

Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15  

Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15  
Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7

Paramount Skydance Corp has sought EU antitrust approval for its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a European Commission filing showed on Tuesday.

Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7
Europe|Political|World

Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister

The future presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania is "under review", the Baltic country's defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that although Washington

Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting

Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded

Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says

Germany's Federal Employment Agency (BA) faces a deficit of more than €8 billion euros ($9.3 billion) this year, more than twice the shortfall previously planned, according

German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says
Crime|Europe|World

Romania's top general under investigation for suspected corruption

Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors said on Tuesday they had opened a criminal investigation against General Gheorghita Vlad, the Army's Chief of Staff, on suspicion

Romania's top general under investigation for suspected corruption
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland

Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
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Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's new centre-left government will resist U.S. pressure over the future of Greenland, tackle

Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump
Europe|Sports|World

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's run

Marta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's run
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland

Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland

Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland
Americas|Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American

China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography

Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

'Some kind of apocalypse': A Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack

When a large explosion shook Olha Mudra's apartment block in Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, it felt like the end of the world.

'Some kind of apocalypse': A Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Tuesday he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy next week to

Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset
Europe|Political|World

US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills

The U.S. and NATO allies will launch scaled-back drills in the Baltic Sea this week, as conflicts in other regions draw ships away, though the

US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

The European Union has agreed on a major overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to increase deportations and establish detention centers abroad

EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites

Government support in emerging economies affected by the Middle East conflict should be temporary and targeted, the head of the European Bank for

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine had entered a "different paradigm" due to what it called "inhumane acts of terror" carried out by Kyiv's military against

Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case

Czech police said on Tuesday they had charged four people and an unnamed legal entity for coercing young women to provide erotic content for accounts on OnlyFans and other

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone

The rise in the global role of the euro currency has been circumstantial up to now and the bloc needs to act deliberately to carve out a greater market share, European

Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone
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Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows

The global role of the euro currency hardly budged last year, disappointing some hopes that erratic economic policy in the United States could give it a big boost, as

Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash

A European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove EU import duties on many U.S. goods, a step to comply with the trade deal

EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says

An Estee Lauder merger with Jean Paul Gaultier-owner Puig failed to go through because of the price tag, Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO of the U.S. cosmetics maker said

Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets

European shares rose on Tuesday, as a strong forecast from STMicroelectronics boosted technology stocks and investors assessed

European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike

Euro zone inflation accelerated further last month, driven by energy and services, bolstering the already strong case for a small European Central Bank

Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks

How to stop Russian drones flying undetected across the Black Sea to attack Ukraine's port city of Odesa?

Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting

The following are key quotes from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the June 11 policy meeting.

Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency

When Bassi Konate became mayor of Sarcelles this spring, the independent candidate backed by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party ended

In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain

British budget airline easyJet has caught the eye of U.S. investment firm Castlelake for a possible takeover.

EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock

Only a third of the euro zone's largest companies have indicated they are raising prices in response to the Iran war, a Reuters analysis

Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock
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US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says

The U.S. is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka's fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to reach the French Open quarterfinals and move one step closer to finally winning the clay-court Grand Slam after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff

Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka's fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals
Europe|Political|World

EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside bloc

European Union lawmakers and governments agreed on Monday on new rules allowing countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to centres in third

EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside bloc
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'

An Iraqi national has pleaded not guilty after being accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian military can hit Russian logistics throughout occupied areas

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine's military was now capable of hitting Russian logistics throughout occupied areas of Ukraine and had created shortages of

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian military can hit Russian logistics throughout occupied areas
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says warning of massive Russian strike remains in effect

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that warnings of a possible massive Russian strike on Ukraine remained in effect and urged residents to pay special attention to air

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says warning of massive Russian strike remains in effect
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

Denmark's Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen said on Monday she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister
Europe|World

Zelenskiy's top aide says peace deal by winter is "realistic"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, said on Monday he believed agreeing a deal to end the war against Russia by winter was a "realistic"

Zelenskiy's top aide says peace deal by winter is "realistic"
Crime|Europe|World

Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture

A former Syrian intelligence chief in the city of Raqqa went on trial in Austria on charges of torture and sexual abuse on Monday over the mistreatment of

Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture
Americas|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|US

Community mourns 71-year-old veteran shot and killed on his front porch

Community mourns 71-year-old veteran shot and killed on his front porch

Community mourns 71-year-old veteran shot and killed on his front porch
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More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment with the release of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson

More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, according to local officials in London

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married
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Czech court clears way for extradition of German extremist in transgender case

A Czech court on Monday said German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, convicted of multiple offences, could be extradited to Germany, where her legal

Czech court clears way for extradition of German extremist in transgender case
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show

Israel's defence ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from

Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show
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EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows

The European Union plans to propose strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders that could

EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says

The outcomes of most of the United Nations' recent COP climate summits have fallen short of the more ambitious action scientists say is needed to address climate change,

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says
Crime|Europe|World

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador

Britain's government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, offering a glimpse into the

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal

Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal
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Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events

British authorities have blocked a Turkish American streamer Hasan Piker and political commentator Cenk Uygur from entering the U.K. The Home Office said Monday that their electronic travel authorizations were canceled over concerns that their presence might not be conducive to the public good

Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea were grappling with gasoline rationing on Monday after Ukrainian drone attacks constricted road supplies across south-

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026

The Swiss economy grew by 0.4% in the first three months of 2026, the government said on Monday, helped by a recovery in the manufacturing sector as the burden of U.S.

Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026
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UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
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Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks

The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their

Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks