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Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach

Germany’s soccer federation says it has held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as national team coach after the country’s disappointing exit from the World Cup

Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach
Arts|Celebrity|Europe|Sports|World

Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu

Kate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon for the women’s final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova on Saturday as part of a Royal Box contingent that included tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King

Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu
Asia|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Haeran Ryu sets an LPGA major record with a 60 to build a 3-shot lead at the Evian Championship

Haeran Ryu is in the LPGA record book with the lowest round in a major at 60

Haeran Ryu sets an LPGA major record with a 60 to build a 3-shot lead at the Evian Championship
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers

New Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed six people, including a child, and wounded 29

Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers
Crime|Europe|World

UK police arrest man on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe

British police said on Saturday that a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British government

UK police arrest man on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe
Business|Environment|Europe|World

British couple saved from Spanish ravine after deadly wildfire

A British couple visiting Almeria on holiday were found down a ravine, semi-conscious and badly burned, by police who were out searching for survivors of the deadly

British couple saved from Spanish ravine after deadly wildfire
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up

Major German carmakers are experiencing sharp quarterly sales declines in China, the world's biggest auto market

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe
Europe|Sports|World

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports
Business|Europe|Political|World

Moldova's president nominates Vasile Tofan as prime minister

Moldova's pro-European President Maia Sandu has nominated 44-year-old financier Vasile Tofan to be the country's prime minister, Sandu told a press

Moldova's president nominates Vasile Tofan as prime minister
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds

(This July 11 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing

A wildfire has devastated a remote community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 people

Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals

Unai Simón's impressive World Cup scoreless streak has ended

Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals
Business|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece

A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece
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New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit

The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Crime|Europe

Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe

British police have arrested a suspect in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant

Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia

Ukraine is setting up a "long-range impact" command within its armed forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and

Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut

Rory McIlroy is in prime position to add another Scottish Open title

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut
Celebrity|Europe|World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III has hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps

As a wildfire tore across the mountains towards them, panicked residents in rural Andalusian villages around Los Gallardos in southern Spain faced an

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps
Economy|Europe|Political|World

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says

China could play a decisive role in pressuring Russia towards peace talks, helping end its war in Ukraine, U.S.

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

British police arrested a man on Friday on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, after the 78-year-old former government minister and

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill

Four U.S. senators said on Friday that they had reached agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with updated

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill
Europe|Sports|World

Belgian rider Merlier wins stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey

Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish while race favorite Tadej Pogacar kept the leader’s yellow jersey

Belgian rider Merlier wins stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Dustin Hoffman and 'cricket royalty' Sachin Tendulkar among celebrities at Wimbledon

American actor Dustin Hoffman and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday to watch defending champion Jannik Sinner play Novak Djokovic on Centre Court

Dustin Hoffman and 'cricket royalty' Sachin Tendulkar among celebrities at Wimbledon
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices

A pledge by President Donald Trump to allow Kyiv to produce U.S.

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter

German carmakers' sales collapsed further in China during the second quarter, as a protracted slowdown in the world's biggest auto market cranked up the

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions

Some of the world's biggest carmakers largely won the first stage of a major legal battle on Friday over claims that their diesel vehicles were fitted with

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine wants joint investigation in Monaco bomb case, top prosecutor says

Ukraine's Prosecutor General said he held consultations with his Monaco counterpart on Friday as authorities are looking into a high-profile bombing targeting a Ukrainian-

Ukraine wants joint investigation in Monaco bomb case, top prosecutor says
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

British actor Micheal Ward has been acquitted of rape and other charges in a London court

UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans

Skoda Auto, the Czech unit of Volkswagen, does not expect any direct impact from the parent company's overhaul plan to cut capacity and model lines, the company said on

Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge

A Georgian opposition politician was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Friday after being convicted on a terrorism charge for attempting to set fire to a court building

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office

Hungary's government submitted a bill to parliament on Friday to create an anti-corruption office, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar for an independent

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France

Britain acted unlawfully by removing asylum seekers' right to challenge decisions rejecting their claim to be a victim of trafficking, London's High Court ruled on Friday.

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally

Spain's High Court placed Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former chief of staff and postmaster general under investigation on Friday as part of a wide-ranging corruption

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally
Environment|Europe|World

Twelve people killed as firefighters battle ‘the most devastating fire to date’ in Spain

At least 12 people have died as massive wildfires sweep through Andalusia’s Costa de Almería, forcing evacuations and drawing hundreds of emergency workers into a desperate battle against the flames.

Twelve people killed as firefighters battle ‘the most devastating fire to date’ in Spain
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver

Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing 787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase

Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing

Greek police said they had arrested two people over a 2010 arson attack that killed three workers trapped inside a bank building in Athens during a massive general strike

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

At least 12 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain and 23 were missing, officials said

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall

Italian industrial output fell by more than expected in May, with a 0.3% month-on-month drop, official data showed on Friday, in a renewed sign of weakness for manufacturing

Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall
Business|Economy|Europe

Two Polish central bankers see no rush to cut rates after summer

Two Polish central bankers said on Friday it was too early to say whether interest rates could be cut in September, but one of them indicated that

Two Polish central bankers see no rush to cut rates after summer
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump

Volkswagen reported an 8.6% fall in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, the steepest quarterly decline in four years, as a sharp downturn in

Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political

British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party

British police are investigating at least £500,000 ($671,000) in donations to Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK party made by the mother of a close

British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party
Europe|Political|World

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says

NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will join Monday's "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris to support Ukraine, the French presidency

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says
Europe|Health|Technology|World

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
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One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party

Greece’s counter-terrorism police arrested three people on Friday over a string of firebombings at homes of people linked with the governing party which killed a woman last

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs

Audi, German carmaker Volkswagen's premium brand, reported on Friday a 7% year-on-year fall in global deliveries during the first half of the year, as competition in China and U.S.

Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France

The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French inflation rises 2.0% in June

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in June on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published earlier this

French inflation rises 2.0% in June
Crime|Europe|World

What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?

Preliminary investigations into the cell behind Tuesday's bombings in Damascus, near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night,

What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire

A replica of a mosque was set alight on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast on Thursday night before police had a chance to remove what they

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones

Russia has been using small drones flown via fibre-optic cables to bypass Ukrainian defences and damage high-voltage electricity substations in the frontline

Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones
Americas|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case

A Russian man whom U.S. prosecutors say previously worked for Russia's FSB intelligence agency pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a charge that he

Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached a political agreement on licences for production of Patriot interceptors,

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level
Business|Crime|Election|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Sports|US|World

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands

Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis

Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption

French economic growth strengthened in the second quarter as activity increased in June across industry and rebounded in services and construction, the Bank of France said on

French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption
Europe|Political|World

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel

Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza,

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June

Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow's full-scale

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
Europe|Political|World

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them - the

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports

Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford

Manchester United has revealed latest details about its proposed new stadium, including the precise location of the 100,000-seat arena

Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Russia is ready to help Mozambique fight 'terrorist threat', TASS cites Lavrov

Russia is ready to help Mozambique eliminate the "terrorist threat" it faces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, the state TASS news agency reported.

Russia is ready to help Mozambique fight 'terrorist threat', TASS cites Lavrov
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions

Employees of aircraft maker Airbus have gone on strike across most of Spain until the end of July over what unions describe as

Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions
Europe|Sports|World

Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field

Russia’s track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ruling suspending its athletes from international events due to the war in Ukraine

Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian women's major

Aki Iwai shoots an 8-under 63 to lead after the first round of the fourth women’s major of the season, the Evian Championship

Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian women's major
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Food

Museum honors a late artist by covering its floor in enough peanut butter to make 15,000 sandwiches

More than 800 pounds of peanut butter have been spread across a museum floor in the Netherlands

Museum honors a late artist by covering its floor in enough peanut butter to make 15,000 sandwiches
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO

Madrid said on Thursday U.S.

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
Europe|Sports|World

Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead

Tadej Pogacar has produced a tremendous ride on the Col du Tourmalet to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory

Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze

Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems

Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

World Santa Congress brings Christmas cheer to the height of summer

Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves from around the world have gathered in Aalborg, Denmark, for the annual World Santa Claus Congress

World Santa Congress brings Christmas cheer to the height of summer
Europe|Sports|World

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit

Belgium's prime minister was a little surprised on landing back home from Wednesday's NATO summit in Turkey to find that he had a handgun and ammunition in his luggage.

Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit

Sweden's Polestar reported a 4% fall in quarterly sales volumes on Thursday, weeks after a ban that effectively pushes the EV maker out of the U.S. market

EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit
Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait

The family of Faisal Jatoi, the Pakistani co-pilot missing with four others after their cargo plane crashed into the Arabian Sea, faced an agonising wait

Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait
Europe|Technology|World

EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography

EU lawmakers backed a proposal on Thursday to reinstate temporary rules to allow Google, Meta Platforms and other online platforms to detect and remove

EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership

Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling

The European Union proposed on Thursday a new sanctions framework targeting migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of organised crime, which would impose 

EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war

Russia said on Thursday the United States was wrong to believe deep Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory could help bring about an end to more than four years of war,

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, in a shift from planned

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'

U.S. tech firm Palantir is challenging a decision to block a contract with London police, arguing on Thursday that London mayor Sadiq Khan's office wrongly took into account

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is running for president, but unresolved legal questions loom over her campaign.

How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show

European Central Bank policymakers gathering last month were presented with projections showing inflation staying above target into next year despite nearly three ECB

ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced Welsh pop star known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Bare skin, fantasy and the machine: 3 takeaways from Paris' starry couture week

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli's Balenciaga debut is the most anticipated show of Paris couture week, which ends Thursday

Bare skin, fantasy and the machine: 3 takeaways from Paris' starry couture week
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies

Ukrainian drones hit a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, Ukraine's military said on Thursday, the latest in a campaign aimed at disrupting fuel supplies to

Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over spying case

The Italian government has decided to expel two military attaches at the Russian Embassy in Italy who were allegedly involved in espionage activities, Foreign Minister Antonio

Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over spying case
Europe|Political|World

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit

NATO has weathered another storm from Donald Trump but European members of the military alliance are bracing for more turbulence ahead in

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine's top prosecutor says no signs of Kyiv being behind Nord Stream blasts

Ukraine's Prosecutor General denied on Thursday Kyiv's involvement in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, and proposed forming a joint investigation team with Germany,

Ukraine's top prosecutor says no signs of Kyiv being behind Nord Stream blasts
Election|Europe|World

Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist leader’s election gamble backfires

Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist leader’s election gamble backfires

Farage left fighting a trash can as the UK populist leader’s election gamble backfires
Asia|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

Taiwan's government took a small group of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German exports rise unexpectedly in May on surge in US demand

German exports rose unexpectedly in May, driven by a sharp increase in exports to the United States, data showed on Thursday.

German exports rise unexpectedly in May on surge in US demand
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Far-right ex-mayor of Rome emerges as unlikely prison campaigner

Far-right, fresh out of jail, and teamed up with a man who wants criminals to "rot" behind bars: Italy's Gianni Alemanno is an unlikely

Far-right ex-mayor of Rome emerges as unlikely prison campaigner
Africa|Europe|Sports|World

Soccer-France, Morocco bring post-colonial ties and family feel to Boston

France and Morocco meet in a World Cup quarter-final on Thursday with their post-colonial ties coursing through the fixture, from Morocco players born and

Soccer-France, Morocco bring post-colonial ties and family feel to Boston
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence

Russia denounced NATO's decisions at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying they could have catastrophic consequences, after the alliance announced military aid to Ukraine and

Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support
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UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports

The downturn in Britain's housing market abated slightly last month, although sentiment remains fragile and prone to uncertainty, a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered

UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports
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Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a huge

Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors
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'Ferytale' rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The “Ferytale” continues at Wimbledon

'Ferytale' rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Turkey put on a red-white-and-blue air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, seeking

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside
Economy|Europe|Political|World

How can Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain?

U.S.

How can Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain?
Europe|US|World

Trump says Memorandum of Understanding "is over"

President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that he believes the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,” following a series of strikes across the region.Speaking at the start of a NATO summit in Turkey, Trump called the country “dirty players” for targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a ceasefire.Trump said he’ll let his negotiators “keep talking if they want,” but added that the US was wasting time talking with Iran, and voiced a desire to “do our business” instead of trying to pursue diplomacy.

Trump says Memorandum of Understanding "is over"
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference
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Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland

Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland

Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland
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Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced at a NATO summit in Turkey that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems
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Albania's PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert

Albania's prime minister on Wednesday defended a decision to spend €4 million ($4.56 million) on a concert by U.S. rapper Kanye West, as he sought to defuse anger over the

Albania's PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert
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UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame

One of Europe's most cantankerous banking battles in decades is becoming more a question of how and when, not if, UniCredit secures its

UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame
Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'

Disputes between U.S.

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'
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Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia

As Marta Kostyuk played her first Wimbledon quarterfinal on Centre Court, her compatriots back home in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv

Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the message from a summit in Ankara, Turkey, is that “NATO delivers.”

Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start
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Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran

U.S.

Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
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Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half

Airbus delivered 351 airplanes in the first half of the year, up around 15% from 306 in the same period of 2025, after handing over 89 jets in June, the European planemaker said on

Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half
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Dutch prosecutors launch criminal case against Tata Steel unit

Dutch prosecutors said on Wednesday they have launched a criminal case against the Dutch arm of Tata Steel for "intentionally" polluting the environment.

Dutch prosecutors launch criminal case against Tata Steel unit
Europe|Political|World

NATO upgrades Baltic Air Policing mission to air defence

NATO has agreed to upgrade its decades-old Baltic air policing mission into air defence, giving pilots a wider mandate, including destroying "objects that

NATO upgrades Baltic Air Policing mission to air defence
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Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies

President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies
Europe|Political|World

Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he would use a summit of Ukraine's allies next week to unveil new defence initiatives and joint military

Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit
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The last woman executed in Britain is given a conditional pardon

Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, has been posthumously granted conditional pardon, according to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy

The last woman executed in Britain is given a conditional pardon
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With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary

France's upcoming election has taken a striking turn after far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s decision to run for the presidency for a fourth time

With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary
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World Cup quarterfinals: It's Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that's not unusual

The World Cup has narrowed to eight teams, with six from Europe

World Cup quarterfinals: It's Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that's not unusual
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Cheers and boos for Le Pen's French campaign launch after guilty verdict

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was greeted by cheers and boos on Wednesday as she launched her presidential campaign in

Cheers and boos for Le Pen's French campaign launch after guilty verdict
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Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in a week, kills three

Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight and sent jet-powered drones over the city throughout Wednesday, killing at least three

Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in a week, kills three
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Greenland is not for sale, prime minister says after Trump demand

Greenland is not for sale, the island's head of government Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Wednesday after United States President Donald Trump renewed his demand to control the

Greenland is not for sale, prime minister says after Trump demand
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Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
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Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day

Officials say Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have killed four people, including two in Kyiv, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the capital in the latest phase of the war, now in its fifth year

Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day
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Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages
Election|Europe|Political|World

UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger... Count Binface

A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only

UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger... Count Binface
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France's highest court may rule on Le Pen's appeal by April, before presidential election

France's highest court, the Cour de Cassation, said on Wednesday that it could rule on an appeal lodged by far-right leader Marine Le Pen by early April 2027 at the latest,

France's highest court may rule on Le Pen's appeal by April, before presidential election
Crime|Europe|World

British neo-Nazi jailed for 13-and-a-half years, police say

A British neo-Nazi who tried to buy a pistol and ammunition from undercover officers for a planned terrorist attack was jailed for 13-and-a-half years, police said on

British neo-Nazi jailed for 13-and-a-half years, police say
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says no regrets over trying to woo Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday she did not regret her efforts to forge close ties with U.S.

Italy's Meloni says no regrets over trying to woo Trump
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Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband

Britain’s Queen Camilla is making her customary visit to Wimbledon and was joined in the Royal Box by an actor who once portrayed her husband

Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband
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European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks

European shares posted their steepest one-day drop since mid-March on Wednesday after U.S.

European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks
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French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees

France's competition authority on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms to put forward a payment plan

French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees
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Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs

Airbus on Wednesday revised down its 20-year industry-wide forecast for passenger aircraft demand by 1% after the Iran war and trade

Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs
Economy|Europe|Opinion

Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.)

Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, source says

President Donald Trump told NATO allies he wanted to keep the United States in the alliance at a leaders' meeting in Ankara on Wednesday, a source familiar

Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, source says
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Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says

Denmark is ready to defend every inch of NATO, including the kingdom of Denmark, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in Ankara on Wednesday, a day after U.S

Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says
Europe|Sports|World

Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatia's coach after World Cup exit

Zlatko Dalić is out as Croatia’s coach after a spell that included leading the team to two consecutive top-three finishes at World Cups

Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatia's coach after World Cup exit
Entertainment|Europe|Food|Travel

Inside the 228-year-old London restaurant that time forgot

Inside the 228-year-old London restaurant that time forgot

Inside the 228-year-old London restaurant that time forgot
Europe|Sports|World

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match

France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she posted on social media after France defeated Paraguay in the round of 16 of the World Cup

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
Business|Europe|Technology|World

NATO touts $50 billion in arms deals as leaders meet in Ankara

Defence companies from NATO member states gathered in Ankara this week for an industry forum held alongside the alliance's annual summit, where officials touted more than $50

NATO touts $50 billion in arms deals as leaders meet in Ankara
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that NATO allies must lift defence-industry restrictions among them, pressing the case for Ankara to break into some

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit
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Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games

Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Italian PM Meloni's party proposes swift deportation of foreign offenders

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing party presented a draft bill on Wednesday to promote the repatriation of convicted foreign offenders and make it easier to

Italian PM Meloni's party proposes swift deportation of foreign offenders
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Spanish Cardinal suspends himself after sexual assault allegations

Spanish Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, who is also the Archbishop of Rabat, Morocco, has suspended himself after being accused of molesting women, the Vatican said

Spanish Cardinal suspends himself after sexual assault allegations
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French lawmakers back police shootings law dubbed 'licence to kill' by critics

French lawmakers have approved a proposed law that would give police officers involved in shootings the benefit of the doubt, which critics have dubbed a "

French lawmakers back police shootings law dubbed 'licence to kill' by critics
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
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Ukraine says its drones hit three refineries, tankers, in night of major strikes

Ukrainian drones struck three Russian oil refineries, Russian tankers on the Sea of Azov, and pipeline pumping stations, Ukrainian and Russian officials said on Wednesday,

Ukraine says its drones hit three refineries, tankers, in night of major strikes
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech

Apple lost its challenge on Wednesday against landmark EU rules that designate its app stores and operating system iOS as gatekeepers subject to

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters

U.S.

Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Coty exits Gucci license early to raise cash for turnaround

Coty said on Tuesday it had agreed to return the Gucci Beauty license to Kering for about $400 million, ending the agreement about a year early as the U.S. cosmetics group raises

Coty exits Gucci license early to raise cash for turnaround
Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy signs 'drone deals' with three countries

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine had signed three more "drone deals" with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands, making available its expertise gained from

Ukraine's Zelenskiy signs 'drone deals' with three countries
Americas|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey

The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman

The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey
Europe|Political|World

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for presidency despite losing court appeal

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for presidency despite losing court appeal

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for presidency despite losing court appeal
Europe|Sports|World

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics

Russia has moved closer toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would closely monitor the outcome of the NATO summit in Turkey, adding that a series of "confrontational" statements about Russia had

Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely
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Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany

U.S. defence company Lockheed Martin and Germany's Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, a move that

Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Panetta says economic outlook remains fragile

The outlook for the euro zone economy remains fragile, a senior European Central Bank policymaker said on Tuesday, calling for monetary policy decisions to be

ECB's Panetta says economic outlook remains fragile
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NATO to launch strategic airlift fleet of A400M, Rutte says

NATO will launch a strategic airlift fleet of Airbus A400M transport planes and add one aircraft to its existing fleet of A330 MRTT tanker planes,

NATO to launch strategic airlift fleet of A400M, Rutte says
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Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, foreign minister says

Canada wants more countries to back its global defence bank initiative before it announces a roster of founding nations, foreign minister Anita Anand said

Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, foreign minister says
Crime|Europe|World

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he’ll quit his Parliament seat and seek reelection in an attempt to clear his name over financial allegations

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says

France is at risk of missing its deficit-reduction target this year as the growth outlook deteriorates and may need to take additional savings measures, Finance Minister

France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival

NATO announced a roughly $4.5 billion plan on Tuesday to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes to replace ageing AWACS early warning aircraft,

NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival
Crime|Election|Europe|World

French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag

A French appeals court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for elected office, potentially re-opening a path

French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister

President Maia Sandu on Tuesday named Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu, a

Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan

Former NATO chief and co-author of Britain's defence plan, George Robertson, criticised the government on Tuesday for not plotting a route to spending 3.5% on core defence

Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Suspect in Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine, shot in the head

A woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack in Monaco last week that seriously injured a Ukrainian-born businessman has been found dead in Ukraine, and a military intelligence

Suspect in Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine, shot in the head
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s

U.S.

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Norway wealth fund enters strategic partnership with Asana Partners in the US

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it signed a deal with retail real estate investment firm Asana Partners for a strategic partnership

Norway wealth fund enters strategic partnership with Asana Partners in the US
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sleepless Ukrainians wonder when Russia will strike next

Kyiv resident Diana Bobrovska was so nervous about a new Russian air attack on her neighbourhood after a devastating strike on Monday that she spent a second

Sleepless Ukrainians wonder when Russia will strike next
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran

U.S.

Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran
Economy|Europe|Political

Burnham ally O'Neill says UK's next leader to be "bolder" on investment borrowing

Economist Jim O'Neill urged Britain's next leader to be bolder on investment borrowing, saying fiscal credibility cannot be judged by a single rulebook.

Burnham ally O'Neill says UK's next leader to be "bolder" on investment borrowing
Crime|Europe|World

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, wounding

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Reactions to French court ruling on Marine Le Pen

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds while shortening her ban on running for elected office, potentially allowing the National

Reactions to French court ruling on Marine Le Pen
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology

Greek wiretapping victims sue spyware firm Intellexa for damages

Eight victims of a Greek wiretapping scandal have sued the Athens-based surveillance firm Intellexa SA and individuals believed to be linked to it, seeking €1 million ($1.1

Greek wiretapping victims sue spyware firm Intellexa for damages
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Five NATO members seen to spend over 3.5% of GDP on core defence this year, alliance estimates show

Five NATO members are projected to meet the alliance's goal of spending 3.5% of gross domestic product on core defence already in 2026, according to updated NATO data

Five NATO members seen to spend over 3.5% of GDP on core defence this year, alliance estimates show
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers supplying Crimea

Ukrainian drones have attacked a dozen tankers from Russia's "shadow fleet" over the past two days that were delivering fuel to Crimea, Kyiv's military said

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers supplying Crimea
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among NATO

Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark
Entertainment|Europe|World

Prince Harry's war with UK press is over, and he's lost

Some eight years after Prince Harry went into open legal conflict against the British tabloid press, winning a number of high-profile court battles against

Prince Harry's war with UK press is over, and he's lost
Europe|Political|World

EU candidate countries should not expect membership soon, Serbia's Vucic says

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed scepticism on Tuesday about a swift expansion of the European Union, saying he is not optimistic that aspiring new members,

EU candidate countries should not expect membership soon, Serbia's Vucic says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down

NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down
Europe|Political|World

UK populist leader Farage to quit parliament, seek re-election after gift allegations

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist Reform UK party, said on Tuesday he was standing down to fight again for his place

UK populist leader Farage to quit parliament, seek re-election after gift allegations
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenian opposition leader charged with fraud to be held for two months

The leader of a pro-Russian Armenian opposition party was placed in pre-trial detention for two months on Tuesday after being detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud and money

Armenian opposition leader charged with fraud to be held for two months
Business|Europe|Political|World

UK and the Netherlands sign new $3.2 billion maritime partnership

British and Dutch forces will be equipped with new amphibious transport ships under a £2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) maritime partnership signed on Tuesday, the British

UK and the Netherlands sign new $3.2 billion maritime partnership
Europe|Political|World

Nigel Farage takes his 'fight with the establishment' to the voters

Nigel Farage, the self-described troublemaker of British politics, added another twist to his turbulent career on Tuesday by announcing he was resigning

Nigel Farage takes his 'fight with the establishment' to the voters
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London

Britain on Tuesday summoned Iran's Chargé d’Affaires, Tehran's most senior diplomat in London, after two Romanian nationals were given lengthy jail sentences over the

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail

Prince Harry's final lawsuit against the British tabloids has ended in defeat

Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail
Europe|Political|US|World

See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war

See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war

See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor
Crime|Europe|World

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say

The woman suspected of trying to kill a Ukrainian business tycoon in a bombing attack in Monaco last week was found dead in Ukraine with gunshot wounds to the head

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say