US Vice President says he is 'optimistic' Russia-Ukraine war can be ended

Italy PM says Trump accepted invitation to visit in near future

Italy PM says Trump accepted invitation to visit in near future
Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes

Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes
Russia says new Estonian legislation threatens Baltic shipping security

Russia says new Estonian legislation threatens Baltic shipping security
Finland to keep Russia border closed until further notice

Finland to keep Russia border closed until further notice
Damaged Finland-Estonia undersea cable expected back in operation by mid-July

Damaged Finland-Estonia undersea cable expected back in operation by mid-July
France says it will expel 12 Algerian agents, will recall ambassador

France says it will expel 12 Algerian agents, will recall ambassador
Ukraine, UK, France and Turkey discuss Black Sea security, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine, UK, France and Turkey discuss Black Sea security, Zelenskiy says
NATO's Rutte, in Odesa, declares 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

NATO's Rutte, in Odesa, declares 'unwavering' support for Ukraine
Swedish probe finds no conclusive evidence of deliberate cable damage by Chinese ship

Swedish probe finds no conclusive evidence of deliberate cable damage by Chinese ship
EU trade chief seeks joint effort with U.S. on fair tariff deal

EU trade chief seeks joint effort with U.S. on fair tariff deal
Greece agrees to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Greece agrees to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France
EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions

EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions
US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests, says French foreign minister

US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests, says French foreign minister
Algeria protests France's detention of Algerian consular agent
Algeria protests France's detention of Algerian consular agent
EU trade chief Sefcovic to go to Washington for talks on Monday

EU trade chief Sefcovic to go to Washington for talks on Monday
Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany

Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany
Estonian navy detains Russia-bound oil tanker in Baltic Sea

Estonian navy detains Russia-bound oil tanker in Baltic Sea
China, EU must oppose tariff 'bullying', Xi tells Spanish PM

China, EU must oppose tariff 'bullying', Xi tells Spanish PM
EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks

EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks
France, Poland finalising bilateral treaty, President Macron says

France, Poland finalising bilateral treaty, President Macron says
US open to 'comprehensive' EU talks, Irish minister says after Lutnick meeting

US open to 'comprehensive' EU talks, Irish minister says after Lutnick meeting
G7 excluding US discussed their stance on Trump tariffs, Italy says

G7 excluding US discussed their stance on Trump tariffs, Italy says
Factbox-Key issues agreed by Germany's future coalition government

Factbox-Key issues agreed by Germany's future coalition government
Germany's Merz unveils coalition deal to spur growth, tackle migration

Germany's Merz unveils coalition deal to spur growth, tackle migration
Italy's Meloni to meet Trump on April 17 for tariff talks

Italy's Meloni to meet Trump on April 17 for tariff talks
Croatia to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030

Croatia to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030
Germany poised for coalition deal as Trump tariffs add urgency

Germany poised for coalition deal as Trump tariffs add urgency
Spain to up defence spending by $2.3 billion as NATO pressure grows

Spain to up defence spending by $2.3 billion as NATO pressure grows
Italy fines tour operators almost 20 million euros over Colosseum tickets hoarding

Italy fines tour operators almost 20 million euros over Colosseum tickets hoarding
EU should not retaliate in kind for US tariffs, French finance minister says

EU should not retaliate in kind for US tariffs, French finance minister says
Italy PM says US tariffs a mistake, but no catastrophe

Italy PM says US tariffs a mistake, but no catastrophe
Bosnian Serb separatist leader Dodik to be barred from Germany, Austria

Bosnian Serb separatist leader Dodik to be barred from Germany, Austria
Portuguese police raid public offices, including central bank, in IT-related probe

Portuguese police raid public offices, including central bank, in IT-related probe
Spain's PM Sanchez unveils $15.66 billion plan to protect economy from U.S. tariffs

Spain's PM Sanchez unveils $15.66 billion plan to protect economy from U.S. tariffs
Russia's foreign ministry says France 'killed democracy' with Le Pen conviction
Russia's foreign ministry says France 'killed democracy' with Le Pen conviction
Israeli foreign minister says not ruling out diplomacy to stop Iran nuclear weapon

Israeli foreign minister says not ruling out diplomacy to stop Iran nuclear weapon
Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence

Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence
Hungary deploys military to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak

Hungary deploys military to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak
Russia charges farming billionaire Moshkovich with embezzling 30 billion roubles, TASS reports

Russia charges farming billionaire Moshkovich with embezzling 30 billion roubles, TASS reports
Europe will respond proportionately to likely Trump tariffs, French industry minister says

Europe will respond proportionately to likely Trump tariffs, French industry minister says
French appeals court says it will issue decision in National Rally case in summer 2026

French appeals court says it will issue decision in National Rally case in summer 2026
Spain vows to meet 2% defence spending goal well before 2029, no new deadline

Spain vows to meet 2% defence spending goal well before 2029, no new deadline
Portugal's ruling alliance extends lead in poll before May 18 election

Portugal's ruling alliance extends lead in poll before May 18 election
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US