US peace efforts on Ukraine should be supported, Meloni says after talks with Merz

Bulgaria arrests 35 in large-scale trafficking of cultural goods

Bulgaria arrests 35 in large-scale trafficking of cultural goods
Europeans want to revive Iran nuclear diplomacy with Iran, says France
Europeans want to revive Iran nuclear diplomacy with Iran, says France
EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary

EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary
Germany will not reach defence spending target of 3.5% in 2029

Germany will not reach defence spending target of 3.5% in 2029
EU to sanction Sudan RSF paramilitary group's deputy chief, diplomats say
EU to sanction Sudan RSF paramilitary group's deputy chief, diplomats say
Lithuania to reopen Belarus border after balloon incidents

Lithuania to reopen Belarus border after balloon incidents
Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets next month

Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets next month
Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war
France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed

France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed
Ireland's Harris appointed finance minister, McEntee moves to foreign affairs
Ireland's Harris appointed finance minister, McEntee moves to foreign affairs
Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank

Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank
Spain rolls out $946 million Ukraine aid package during Zelenskiy visit

Spain rolls out $946 million Ukraine aid package during Zelenskiy visit
EU will protect its market if needed, German finance minister says in China

EU will protect its market if needed, German finance minister says in China
Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain

Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain
Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms

Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms
Italy's Meloni vows to press on with Albania migrant camp scheme

Italy's Meloni vows to press on with Albania migrant camp scheme
EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine

EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine
Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels

Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels
Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment
France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says
Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says
Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border
Exclusive-Lukoil declares force majeure in Iraq over US sanctions, sources say

Exclusive-Lukoil declares force majeure in Iraq over US sanctions, sources say
Ten years on, France bears the scars of the November 13 attacks

Ten years on, France bears the scars of the November 13 attacks
Climate risk rarely leads to ECB collateral downgrade, blog finds

Climate risk rarely leads to ECB collateral downgrade, blog finds
Russia must never assume it can beat NATO, says German general

Russia must never assume it can beat NATO, says German general
ICC confirms war crimes charges against Uganda's Kony

ICC confirms war crimes charges against Uganda's Kony
Belgium scrambles to address airport closures caused by drones

Belgium scrambles to address airport closures caused by drones
Driver rams into pedestrians in western France, five injured

Driver rams into pedestrians in western France, five injured
Iran frees two French nationals from prison, Macron says

Iran frees two French nationals from prison, Macron says
Ukraine committed to EU accession but should do more on rule of law, Commission draft says

Ukraine committed to EU accession but should do more on rule of law, Commission draft says
Ukraine to set up arms export offices in Berlin, Copenhagen, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine to set up arms export offices in Berlin, Copenhagen, Zelenskiy says
China confirms first visit by a Spanish monarch in 18 years

China confirms first visit by a Spanish monarch in 18 years
French lawmakers reject wealth tax proposal on ultra-rich

French lawmakers reject wealth tax proposal on ultra-rich
WHO says mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks

WHO says mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks
Count of Paris urges Louvre thieves to 'give us back our jewels'

Count of Paris urges Louvre thieves to 'give us back our jewels'
Germany's Merz sees Turkey as close partner to EU

Germany's Merz sees Turkey as close partner to EU
Turkey and Germany must focus on joint defence projects, Erdogan says

Turkey and Germany must focus on joint defence projects, Erdogan says
Largest Dutch party should take lead in government talks, D66 leader says

Largest Dutch party should take lead in government talks, D66 leader says
Five new suspects arrested over Louvre robbery, French radio reports

Five new suspects arrested over Louvre robbery, French radio reports
French police hunting stolen Louvre jewels arrest more suspects

French police hunting stolen Louvre jewels arrest more suspects
Dutch left-wing leader Timmermans steps down after poor election result

Dutch left-wing leader Timmermans steps down after poor election result
France concerned about Cameroon violent repression against protests

France concerned about Cameroon violent repression against protests
Belgium investigates new drone sightings over military base

Belgium investigates new drone sightings over military base
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
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil