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Germany, Italy block EU push to freeze Israel pact
Spain and Ireland press for tougher action against Israel over its military offensive in Lebanon and policies in the occupied West Bank, but Europe’s biggest powers refuse to back suspending key ties.
Germany, Italy block EU push to freeze Israel pact
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Türkiye rejects Greek maritime maps as violating international law
Ankara says the maps depict unauthorised zones and have no legal validity.
Türkiye rejects Greek maritime maps as violating international law
Trump agrees with Starmer that Epstein-linked Mandelson was 'wrong' pick
Mandelson was appointed British ambassador to the US in February 2025 but was dismissed in September.
Trump agrees with Starmer that Epstein-linked Mandelson was 'wrong' pick
In a dramatic shift, Hungary's new Prime Minister vows to detain Netanyahu
Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar confirms that Hungary will honour ICC arrest warrants, potentially leading to detention of Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a dramatic shift, Hungary's new Prime Minister vows to detain Netanyahu
Zelenskyy slams US easing of Russian oil sanctions as ‘money for war’
Kiev warns that fresh revenue from oil exports will fuel more strikes on Ukrainian cities after Washington moved to extend a waiver on Russian shipments at sea.
Zelenskyy slams US easing of Russian oil sanctions as ‘money for war’
Bulgaria votes in 8th election in five years as ex-president Radev rides anti-corruption wave
After years of political turmoil and revolving governments, voters head to the polls with frustration over graft, stagnation, and foreign policy divisions shaping the race.
Bulgaria votes in 8th election in five years as ex-president Radev rides anti-corruption wave
Europe weighs NATO 'Plan B' as doubts grow over US commitment
A quiet push to build a more self-reliant alliance gains traction, with Germany shifting stance and officials eyeing reduced dependence on Washington.
Europe weighs NATO 'Plan B' as doubts grow over US commitment
Will Orban’s election defeat lead to a dramatic change in Europe?
The EU may gain a “less obstructive partner” under the new Hungarian leadership, but domestic constraints will prevent an abrupt liberal turn in Budapest, experts say.
Will Orban’s election defeat lead to a dramatic change in Europe?
Historic shift in Budapest: Peter Magyar sweeps elections as Viktor Orban's 16-year rule ends
Opposition leader Magyar secures a historic victory in Hungary's general elections, ending Orban's hold on power, as European leaders hail the results as a win for "EU values."
Historic shift in Budapest: Peter Magyar sweeps elections as Viktor Orban's 16-year rule ends
Ukrainian attack traps dozens of miners underground in Luhansk: local official
The attack on a coal mine leaves 41 workers stranded.
Ukrainian attack traps dozens of miners underground in Luhansk: local official
French president calls for sovereign European payment system to reduce reliance on US firms
President Macron highlights Wero and EPI to reduce dependence on Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.
French president calls for sovereign European payment system to reduce reliance on US firms
The great KitKat heist: 12 tonnes of chocolate stolen in Europe
Nestlé warns that a stolen shipment of nearly half a million chocolate bars could disrupt store shelves as investigators track the missing cargo.
The great KitKat heist: 12 tonnes of chocolate stolen in Europe
DW 'disowns' President Steinmeier’s remarks on 'illegal' Iran war
The German broadcaster added a disclaimer stressing the president’s role is “largely ceremonial” after he described US-Israeli attacks on Iran as a breach of international law
DW 'disowns' President Steinmeier’s remarks on 'illegal' Iran war
Former NATO chief urges Europe to take greater global leadership role
Anders Fogh Rasmussen says Europe must reform NATO, act independently, amid tensions with US.
Former NATO chief urges Europe to take greater global leadership role
Danish PM's left-wing bloc wins election but falls short of majority
Denmark's Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, finish first in Tuesday's general election but post their weakest showing in more than 120 years.
Danish PM's left-wing bloc wins election but falls short of majority
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire wins Paris mayoral elections
Emmanuel Gregoire says Paris will resist the "alliance of the right" after he won a fifth term for the city.
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire wins Paris mayoral elections
Zelenskyy admits Ukraine intelligence using Telegram inside Russia, vows to target ‘Max’
Ukrainian president vows to target Russia's domestic messenger ‘Max’ after Telegram restrictions.
Zelenskyy admits Ukraine intelligence using Telegram inside Russia, vows to target ‘Max’
Zelenskyy urges EU to bypass Hungary veto on $103B Ukraine loan
Ukrainian leader visits Spain after London as part of efforts to keep the war with Russia a priority in Europe, despite the US-Israeli war on Iran dominating attention.
Zelenskyy urges EU to bypass Hungary veto on $103B Ukraine loan
Russian strikes across Ukraine leave six killed, dozens wounded
Zelenskyy says rescue operations are underway "in the Kiev, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Mykolaiv regions".
Russian strikes across Ukraine leave six killed, dozens wounded
Hungary parliament adopts resolution opposing Ukraine's EU membership, war aid
The vote comes as tensions rise between Budapest and Kiev over oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline.
Hungary parliament adopts resolution opposing Ukraine's EU membership, war aid
France plans 'purely defensive' mission with allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Macron
The French president announces an expanded French naval deployment across key waterways linking the eastern Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the waters near the Strait of Hormuz.
France plans 'purely defensive' mission with allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Macron
Hungary urges EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy as Mideast war rages on
Oil prices surged over $119 a barrel, hitting ‌levels not seen since mid-2022, before retracting amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
Hungary urges EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy as Mideast war rages on
London's Churchill statue sprayed with 'Zionist war criminal' graffiti
Activist Olax Outis says he defaced the statue “to draw attention to the horrible human rights violations happening in a country that's run by colonisers who refuse to listen to their people.”
London's Churchill statue sprayed with 'Zionist war criminal' graffiti
Trump, Zelenskyy discuss issues to be addressed during Ukraine talks in Geneva
Zelenskyy says he expects the meeting in Geneva to move the talks to the leaders' level.
Trump, Zelenskyy discuss issues to be addressed during Ukraine talks in Geneva
Weapons seized as man arrested at UK mosque during Tarawih
"No threats were made and thankfully, no one was injured," Manchester police say.
Weapons seized as man arrested at UK mosque during Tarawih
Russia-Ukraine war: Why peace remains elusive even after four years?
Both sides have serious disagreements over Ukraine’s political identity, potential land concessions, and whether to pursue a ceasefire or a peace deal.
Russia-Ukraine war: Why peace remains elusive even after four years?